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

Serving Shawano, WI and surrounding areas

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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."
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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(
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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(
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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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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

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.

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

Whether building a playground or installing a pre-made one is more affordable depends on the materials of each. In most cases, it’s more affordable to build a wooden playground than it is to buy one and have it professionally installed, but it might be less expensive to invest in a pre-made plastic playground, even if you pay a professional to install it. Wooden playgrounds tend to last longer, but as children age, they will become less valuable. Overall, it may be most affordable to have a pro install a pre-made plastic playground.

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.

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