"Conrad Homes provided a stress free home remodeling experience. the staff was polite, communication was very good. The work product very good, That kind of experience is very hard to find. I recommend them for any construction project, you will pay a little more than others but the peace of mind is worth it."
"Handyman connections added stairs to one of my decks on a new construction home. The stairs look absolutely amazing. They also had the county inspect their work to ensure the work meets code. And the project was completed within the estimated budget. Kudos to the entire team to include Bruce, the craftsman that did most of the work on site."
"I am a rental property owner and live out of state and only had pictures of over grown trees and shrubs. Nathan was willing to work with me as I changed my mind about the scope of the job. He was always on site when he said he would be and did an excellent job trimming some shrubs and tree limbs. He sent pictures of the work that he did. My tenant was also pleased with the job. Nathan seems to be a very honest man and I recommend using him for yard work or whatever else you need help with."
"Joe showed up and was very professional and polite he hung my blinds and curtains very well and fast too i will be using their services whenever I need help"
"We were very happy and satisfied with work. The care to detale was amazing and appreciated. If you can imagine it, sketch it, or produce a picture of item, Kerwin can build it. We are extremely pleased and satisfied, and will continue to use kirwan for projects in and around our home. We highly recommend Kerwin without reservation for general to custom work for your home."
"We had a small custom bathroom that needed redone including minor wall demo and custom shower tiling. The entire process from demo through finishing was wonderful. Very friendly, good communication and excellent work. Would highly recommend for any tile or similar jobs!"
"Kevin Clark and his company did an outstanding job on designing and building a beautiful storage building for us. He responded to our email quickly, met with us to see what our expectations were as far as what we wanted the structure to look like and what we intended the building to be used for. He made cost saving suggestions and in a day or so we received a professional appearing proposal. He was very involved throughout the building process. His crew was professional and hard working, showed up on time and the end result is outstanding. We would use Blue Ridge Carpentry again with no hesitation. "
Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts
Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.
Yes, barndominiums are energy-efficient as long as insulation professionals properly install quality insulation, windows, and doors. Utility bills for barndo living can be up to 50% lower than those for a traditional home. Make your barndo more energy efficient by working with contractors and HVAC professionals to strategically place windows, doors, and heating/cooling systems.
Generally speaking, building a swing set is cheaper than buying a prefabricated one, but this assumes you have all the tools and knowledge to complete the project. The average cost to build a swing set is $514, but you should also factor in the time and effort it will require—if you don’t want to give up your weekend, it’s worth considering buying instead of building.
The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best.
In the U.S., original and converted carriage houses are most often found in New England, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. New construction carriage houses can be found across the country, and are often added to properties with Colonial-style homes for additional living, storage, or work space, although they can be found in many different styles.
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