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Avatar for Dubs Concrete and Construction, LLC
Dubs Concrete and Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Shawano, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We were extremely pleased with Tim and his crew at Dubs concrete and construction. Our stamped concrete patio exceeded all of our expectations! We would highly recommend them for your next project."
Pole Billding
Pole Billding
Pole Billding
Pole Billding
Pole Billding

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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sullivan Exteriors
4.7(
44
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shawano, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Mr. Sullivan brought an assistant and they cleaned our Appleton 2-story Victorian home's gutters and repaired a spot damaged by an ice dam in last year's severe winter. They were pleasant and professional. I would recommend them for this work and will be calling them soon for another gutter cleaning.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Schwanz Custom Homes, LLC
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Shawano, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!\n\n\n

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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J’S Cleaning & Handyman Services
4.9(
7
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shawano, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

J’S Cleaning & Handyman Services provides superior quality residential cleaning services. No booking minimum. There are no cancellation fees. No contracts. We provide all cleaning supplies. If you have any preferred cleaning brands that you would like to supply then we can use them instead. Contact us to book a in-person estimate.

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

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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. 

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 maximum size of a tiny home you can move depends on your state transportation guidelines, but the rule of thumb is a maximum of 400 square feet. However, as long as it falls within the local limits for traveling on public roadways, you should be good to hit the road.

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

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