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Avatar for GF Company
GF Company
4.6(
152
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"In 2017, when I was looking to purchase a house in the Rockford area that was needing a full siding install I contacted GF Company in Belvidere. IL, who I found on Angie’s list and at that time GF Co had great reviews. Strangely enough these great reviews are no longer to be found on Angie’s List. It should also be noted there is a GF Siding in Cherry Valley. IL, this is Not the company that I did business with. Ariel Zmijewski (the owner) got me a quote quickly and I decided to purchase the house. A few months later in July 2017, I contacted Ariel again to discuss the finer points of the quote, the price was revised slightly and the Ariel mentioned that once a deposit was paid work could start 6-8 weeks later, but said the install would be finished before the cold weather arrived. I started creating a color layout and Ariel provided some feedback on what would work and not work. To this point I was very happy with progress. In September 2017 I paid a deposit of over $8k (about 44% of final price) and awaited updates for a start date. Nothing happened. In early March 2018 I contacted GF Co by phone stating that I had been very patient and they had had $8k as a deposit for the last 6 months and I had nothing to show for it. After a couple more calls and emails Ariel showed up with his foreman Mark and they said that work would start in the middle of the following week. Much to my surprise the work started on time. Over the course of the next 4 weeks Mark and his crew worked hard, only missing a few days due to bad weather, I even agreed to having some extra work done by the team, some wooden entrance steps that needed replacing for an additional $2.5k. By early May 2018 the job was finished the house looked great and I was very happy with the work and appearance and was getting compliments from neighbors too. The balance of owed of over $10k was paid with 48 hours of the work being finished. Again I was happy with work done, until… A few months after the install a TV cable box started having troubles. Cut a long story short the wall socket died because cable was suddenly defective, also the crew had moved the exterior cable input box and this didn’t help the issue. Comcast fixed it, but I now have an exterior cable showing and they had to drill through the siding. Then around Halloween 2018, less than six months after having the install completed, I noticed that a piece of siding (6ft approx.) had become detached underneath a window, trying to pop it back into place did not resolve the issue. After checking all the other exterior windows I noticed 1 other window was about to do the same thing. I called the GF Company main number and left a message with the receptionist for Ariel to contact me. No response. I called again a couple of times and left more messages still no response. In March 2019 siding problem under windows still Not fixed, I called GF Company again, no answer, and no voice mail. I called a couple more times on different days still no answer or voice mail. I then sent an email to the company and to my surprise I received a response from Ariel stating this was the first that he had heard of it. About a week later (3/26/19) he showed up at my house to view the problem. Ariel stated that he would get someone over to fix the problem, but would not give me a date or time. On 4/2/19 I emailed Ariel again asking for confirmation of a repair date ? Nothing but crickets… On 4/30/19, I sent another email to Ariel requesting that the repairs be completed before the end of May 2019, again no response. Quote / contract says: Customers will receive a Lifetime Warranty on Material and Workmanship Reported GF Company to Illinois BBB on 6/5/19."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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VM Contracting LLC
4.6(
16
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

"Bob is extremely knowledgeable about his products and services and understands the customer. He is very responsive and prompt, and while he explains everything in detail he also listens carefully. He is realistic and not high pressure. Thank you Bob!"
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A O Handy
4.1(
133
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were responsive to initial call, made appointment, said specific time they would arrive, and arrived at appointed time. Did overall check of the home, identified other problem areas, and gave a quote for entire work. Called the following day, and within an hour the owner was at my door to have the contract signed Then the crew showed up within two hours after that. By the end of the day the crew had finished the work. They were prompt, efficient, and they thoroughly cleaned the job site after project was complete."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Mini Convenience Home Repair & Services
5.0(
6
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

"The work went very well, my wife and I were pleased with the prompt professional service. The price was affordable and the work was great, once finished he cleaned after himself and made sure we were satisfied. I would definitely refer this company to anyone I know who needs any home repair work. Chris met our expectations and beyond with the affordable price and high quality service along with a time frame."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy Building and Design
5.0(
6
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Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1957

In 1957, Bill Schluter started a family construction business based on offering quality craftsmanship to everyone at an affordable price and thanks to the spirited drive of his son Jerry, that tradition continues today as Legacy Building and Design LLC. \n \nLegacy's main goals are to capitalize on the family beliefs and values of tradition, quality, and pride in craftsmanship to successfully operate in today's dynamic and challenging environments and become the first choice for today's consumers. \n \nOur services include (but are not limited to) new home construction, additions, remodeling, replacement windows & doors, new cabinets, custom design services and the areas only “price guarantee”. No job is too big or too small. \n \n“Legacy Building & Design is a precious gift, trusted to me by my father and my job is to continue the family's tradition of quality craftsmanship and to serve my customers with the highest level of expertise.”- Jerry Schluter - Owner \n

Meuer Home
Waller Job
Kitchen
Stairway
Living Room

+34

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
4.6(
9
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build+1 more

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a professional lawn irrigation and landscape lighting company serving all of SW Wisconsin and Dubuque, IA. We provide quality irrigation systems to efficiently water your lawn to keep it green and thriving! We aren't just "pipe fitters" but are skilled technicians who ensure even water coverage for a uniformly watered, and green, lawn. For those in need of repairs, we are able to take on repairs of all sizes from a small line leak to the more skilled art of finding and repairing electrical problems. \n\nWe service all customers from small residential to large commercial properties, and we service all areas in SW Wisconsin and Dubuque, IA that is within a 70 mile range of Dodgeville.\n\nWe aim to impress, and always do a quality job! Give us a call today.

Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Shelf Build and Installation
Framing New Wall for Half-bath
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Not Just Lawncare LLC
4.9(
7
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted Matt at the recommendation of a friend.  I was flexible about dates but they did the work promptly and completed the work quickly.  They had excellent equipment and did a great job removing leaves from flower beds and bushes without doing any damage.  My yard is more difficult than most due to many trees, they made two passes and it looks great.  They removed all the yard waste.  Overall I was very pleased with the quality of the work for the price and would highly recommend this company."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

A 5x8 trailer can fit a queen-sized bed plus additional items. It is one of the most common sizes for enclosed cargo trailers, open utility trailers, and dump trailers. U-Haul, a national trailer rental company serving most U.S. markets, claims its 5x8 enclosed trailer can tow up to 1,800 pounds.

Whether it is better to buy or build a chicken coop depends on your priorities, primarily cost versus time and effort. Building your own chicken coop can be significantly more budget-friendly, often costing about half as much as buying a pre-made one. If you have the time and skills, building a coop from scratch is the most economical option. However, if your time or skills are limited, buying a kit and hiring a handyperson to assemble it can be more cost-effective than hiring a carpenter to build a custom coop from scratch. If you want a perfectly constructed coop without sacrificing your own time and energy, buying one is the easiest choice.

Your chicken coop needs to be off the ground to protect your chickens and avoid problems brought on by flooding, mud, and moisture. If you can't locate a high area to build the coop, you should build an elevated coop to ensure it stays dry. 

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

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