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Miller's Storage Barns, LLC
3.7(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"While they were not the experts on my particular project, they contacted another company to confirm that they would work and then let me know. Very nice people that took time out of their day to help me out!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Premier Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, let me just say that John and his team absolutely exceeded my expectations - and I paid less for the project than I thought I would. I don't know how you could ask for better than that. When I asked for a roof to be built over my back deck, I was envisioning just a rough wooden roof. But they made it look like an extension of my house! It is beautiful - not rough at all. They put a metal wrap over the wooden beams - and soffit and fascia that matched my exterior perfectly. I wasn't expecting this and it blew me away. And they did it all for what they quoted me. And each member of the team has a specialty. Charlie the carpenter has the roof up in no time, Tom the painter did a beautiful job, and John, the owner, is more like an artist than a builder, and of course Maddie (the real boss). They took real pride in their work - and that makes all the difference. If you want pictures or come and see it - email me - smydo_matt@yahoo.com. Proud to show it off."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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My Handyman
4.1(
206
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work that the handyman did when he came to our home was great. Can't say the same thing for the office personnel (scheduler). After thoroughly vetting handymen services, my husband and I decided to go with MY HANDYMAN (Lewis Center, Westerville OH). We were impressed with their rating and reviews in both the Angie’s List and the BBB. We had many small projects and a couple of larger ones that we were wanting addressed. The handyman that did our work was fantastic! He was polite, hard-working, thorough, friendly and professional. Couldn’t have asked for a better handyman to tackle everything on our list. BUT we were not at all pleased with the personnel that was our primary contact for communicating and scheduling. In the beginning, he was very accommodating, polite and communicative. Unfortunately, as we progressed he would not return phone calls, e-mails or texts until many days later. We were made to feel that once he got our business, his responsiveness completely changed. There were a handful of occasions where we didn’t get a response at all. What made things worse was he would schedule appointments without consulting with us to ensure that either myself, my husband or both of us would be home and available. This was done on more than one occasion. There was even an event that just completely was unacceptable to us. We had temporary material holding up our overhangs of our home (both front and back) and we asked if we could have that addressed as soon as the primary work was done. Without even contacting us he scheduled and appointment farther out than what was discussed with the handyman that was doing the work. I can see this happening once or twice but it continued. In the beginning we got apologies that followed and comments made such as, “I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you but we have been really busy”. Well, that’s all well and good but if you are not going to respond in a timely manner if at all, then don’t share your cell phone number and tell a customer to reach out any time. This grew to be a regular occurrence. What should have easily taken a week to ten days to complete, the work didn’t get fully completed until almost one month later. While I understand that this is a business predominantly run by a family (family members), I expected a little more proper business etiquette. What we got was a contact person that had no sense of urgency, follow-through and follow-up. That is totally unacceptable. It is for this reason that we will NEVER utilize the services of MY HANDYMAN again. Again, the handymen that do the actual work are great but if you don’t receive the customer service that is common courtesy and lacking respect from the corporate office, as we experienced, the decision was easy for us. We’ll never use them in the future, if asked we’ll share our experience honestly and when we need the services of a handyman again, we will give our business to another company."
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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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G A BRAND RENOVATIONS L L C
4.8(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gary and his partner, Forest, were very pleasant to work with. Gary is very professional and can do almost any project. I was building a  kitchen in a former dining room in my 1915 house and needed to remove two windows to make room for the new cabinets. Gary and Forest removed the windows, boarded up the openings, replaced the cedar siding outside, and painted the new boards so that you couldn't tell windows had ever been there. Insulation and sheetrock were installed and taped. I did the painting to save money. They arrived when they said they would and Gary always called if there was a delay. They installed new wiring for the refrigerator, stove, microwave, two switches and 5 can lights, plus installed the cans. Adjusted the circuits in the electrical panel to accommodate the new wiring and installed under counter lighting. 
In January, 2014, Gary built a beautiful corner window bench with storage for me and installed it in the kitchen, replaced old knob and tube wiring in the upstairs, added an outlet in the bathroom, removed old toilet and vanity, installed new vanity and toilet, and installed light fixture. 
I consider Gary the very finest contractor I could have found. He listens to my suggestions, is very amenable to any changes, patiently answers my questions, and makes suggestions if he thinks something may not be feasible or cost effective. I already have a list of future projects waiting for Gary to handle. Anyone hiring him will be very pleased with the whole experience and his costs are very reasonable.
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FAQs for shed, barn or playhouse building service projects in Columbus, OH

Most sheds larger than six feet by eight feet require a foundation to remain level and dry. A compact tool shed might get by without one, but anything heavier should sit on at least a 4-inch-thick stone-and-gravel pad that extends two feet past the walls. The gravel protects wood skids and promotes drainage. If you want maximum stability—and your budget allows—a poured concrete slab is the strongest option.

Your ideal shed size hinges on purpose. A common 10-by-12-foot kit gives you 120 square feet—plenty for lawn tools and bikes. Need just a spot for a mower and a few rakes? A compact 4-by-7-foot model should work. If you’re envisioning a workshop or hobby room, look at 12-by-16 feet or larger.

A good rule is to raise the shed floor four to six inches above the surrounding soil. That clearance encourages water to drain away instead of pooling beneath the structure. The simple step is especially important for wood floors and skids, helping deter rot, mold, and insect damage while extending the life of your new outbuilding.

Choose the route that fits your goals. Prefab sheds arrive in standard layouts and go up fast—perfect for basic storage on a tight timeline. Custom builds cost more and take longer, but let you add windows, wiring, plumbing, and unique finishes. Balance budget, features, and timeframe before deciding which type of shed is best for your needs.

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