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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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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
CNK Enterprises, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

C and K Enterprises are your trusted home improvement and remodeling contractor. We service the Barneveld, WI and surrounding areas and have many years of experience in the construction field. We are prompt, professional and reliable with an emphasis on excellent customer service.\n\nCall us today to see why we come so highly recommended!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build a new one. Building a home involves numerous costs, including labor, permits, inspections, utility hookups, and brand-new materials, finishes, and appliances. Additionally, new construction loans can have higher interest rates than traditional mortgages, and property taxes on new homes are often higher, increasing long-term costs. An exception is a DIY house build, which can be cheaper than buying an existing home if you do the labor yourself. While building is generally more expensive, a new custom home offers complete control over the layout and design. Furthermore, new construction is typically worth more than a comparable pre-owned home and may provide a better return on investment if sold quickly.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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