With over 20 years experience the portable building industry, Affordable Outdoor Buildings is your portable building expert in Central Texas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Graceland Buildings are the highest quality building in the business, made with the best materials available and excellent craftsmanship. The "G" on our buildings means Graceland is not just good, but great!
"Quality building"
Jeff W on November 2019
With over 20 years experience the portable building industry, Affordable Outdoor Buildings is your portable building expert in Central Texas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Graceland Buildings are the highest quality building in the business, made with the best materials available and excellent craftsmanship. The "G" on our buildings means Graceland is not just good, but great!
"Quality building"
Jeff W on November 2019
Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your Handyman jobs.
"Top hand! Hired Gavin to help me with fencing a large yard and he did a great job. Beautiful work, easy to get along with, highly recommend!"
Don S on May 2024
Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your Handyman jobs.
"Top hand! Hired Gavin to help me with fencing a large yard and he did a great job. Beautiful work, easy to get along with, highly recommend!"
Don S on May 2024
From the initial design process to construction completion, we consider ourselves humble guests in your home, and as such respect your personal privacy and space. Classic Restoration of your home. Full service.
"Elliott did an amazing job! We were looking for a kitchen demo and new drywall so we could have cabinets installed. Elliott was very thorough with his assessment of the room and made sure the job was done right. He notified us of problems he found along the way and managed to keep us in our budget. We will definitely be using Loviolette Enterprises in the future!"
Daniel W on January 2024
From the initial design process to construction completion, we consider ourselves humble guests in your home, and as such respect your personal privacy and space. Classic Restoration of your home. Full service.
"Elliott did an amazing job! We were looking for a kitchen demo and new drywall so we could have cabinets installed. Elliott was very thorough with his assessment of the room and made sure the job was done right. He notified us of problems he found along the way and managed to keep us in our budget. We will definitely be using Loviolette Enterprises in the future!"
Daniel W on January 2024
KW Handyman and Home Repair Services can do jobs from tv mounting to painting, drywall repair to fence repair, door replacement to tree trimming, demolition to flooring, or electrical and plumbing fixture replacement. Give us a call and see how we can help you tackle that to do list or unplanned emergency task. Proudly serving Temple, Belton, Killeen, Copperas Cove, Kempner, and Lampasas area.
"He did an amazing job.Will be recommend him anyone who needs him."
Zee C on January 2025
KW Handyman and Home Repair Services can do jobs from tv mounting to painting, drywall repair to fence repair, door replacement to tree trimming, demolition to flooring, or electrical and plumbing fixture replacement. Give us a call and see how we can help you tackle that to do list or unplanned emergency task. Proudly serving Temple, Belton, Killeen, Copperas Cove, Kempner, and Lampasas area.
"He did an amazing job.Will be recommend him anyone who needs him."
Zee C on January 2025
Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your Remodeling, Decks & Porches jobs. Complete Remodels, Sheet Rock, Painting, Finish Trim, Deck build, Deck repair, Concrete work.
"The project turned out better than expected! From start to finish, communications were clear and the job was completed in just a few days. These guys are hard workers and knowledgeable in many areas. Andrew is business-minded and quick to provide reasonable estimates and make changes according to my needs. This was the second time I used Diverse Trades for a project. Previously, they did tree trimming, stump removal, repaired outdoor wooden stairway, replaced light fixtures and window damaged by the tornado. I have been pleased with the work done and highly recommend this company! It was a refreshing change to work with reliable, competent and a nice group of guys!"
Kay T on October 2024
Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your Remodeling, Decks & Porches jobs. Complete Remodels, Sheet Rock, Painting, Finish Trim, Deck build, Deck repair, Concrete work.
"The project turned out better than expected! From start to finish, communications were clear and the job was completed in just a few days. These guys are hard workers and knowledgeable in many areas. Andrew is business-minded and quick to provide reasonable estimates and make changes according to my needs. This was the second time I used Diverse Trades for a project. Previously, they did tree trimming, stump removal, repaired outdoor wooden stairway, replaced light fixtures and window damaged by the tornado. I have been pleased with the work done and highly recommend this company! It was a refreshing change to work with reliable, competent and a nice group of guys!"
Kay T on October 2024
Oasis Pool coatings is a company that does Pool decks, concrete coatings, stamped Overlays, Spray Texture, Decorative driveway and more other services like driveways, new concrete and more. And we also have more than 15 years of experience and 3 years of warranty on us. We prioritize our customers. To give you a good quality work.
"Excellent Gazebo installation"
Warren J on March 2025
Oasis Pool coatings is a company that does Pool decks, concrete coatings, stamped Overlays, Spray Texture, Decorative driveway and more other services like driveways, new concrete and more. And we also have more than 15 years of experience and 3 years of warranty on us. We prioritize our customers. To give you a good quality work.
"Excellent Gazebo installation"
Warren J on March 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He was great to work with and did an out job putting patio furniture, fire pit and swing together. I highly recommend him !"
Donna H on June 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He was great to work with and did an out job putting patio furniture, fire pit and swing together. I highly recommend him !"
Donna H on June 2025
Welcome to KE Construction and Renovation, where quality craftsmanship meets exceptional service. With 8+ years of experience in the construction and renovation industry, we specialize in transforming your vision into reality. Whether you're looking to build a new space or breathe new life into an existing one, our dedicated team is here to deliver excellence from start to finish. We take pride in our attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and a personalized approach that ensures your project is completed to the highest standards. At KE Construction and Renovation, your satisfaction is our foundation. Let's build something great together!
"For the quality service, cost, and end product, this team is top notch. Will be using them again!"
Joe L on November 2024
Welcome to KE Construction and Renovation, where quality craftsmanship meets exceptional service. With 8+ years of experience in the construction and renovation industry, we specialize in transforming your vision into reality. Whether you're looking to build a new space or breathe new life into an existing one, our dedicated team is here to deliver excellence from start to finish. We take pride in our attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and a personalized approach that ensures your project is completed to the highest standards. At KE Construction and Renovation, your satisfaction is our foundation. Let's build something great together!
"For the quality service, cost, and end product, this team is top notch. Will be using them again!"
Joe L on November 2024
Retired Military 1991-2011 Insured, Bonded, References. Construction Experience: 1977 - Present Sole-proprietor: Providing handyman services, rough and finish carpenter, painting, flooring, remodeling, new construction, porches, decks, residential and commercial work. References available upon request. Please checkout my website and my facebook page Scanlon's Improvement & Repair Service. I do my best to take care of customers as each customer is equally important to me. I enjoy helping others make their dreams a reality. I get very busy at times. Please do not take it personally if I do not get back with an estimate right away. I welcome any follow up calls from customers. I try my best to follow up with all my customers. As you can seen from my reviews I have done a decent job of taking care of most of my customers, yet not as good I am striving to do. Those customers that I had disappointed I do appreciate their reviews because it helps me to be a better businessman. I look back upon my mistakes and I learn from them so that I can sharpen my skills and be better. I am still streamlining my business so that I will have an A+ rating in the future. Right now I am a one man shop with a part time helper. In the future I want to hire more people and have my business be the one that you look to for your needs. God Bless! Remember this daily "Something good is going to happen to you today"
"He did an amazing job . Will recommend him to anyone."
Zee C on January 2025
Retired Military 1991-2011 Insured, Bonded, References. Construction Experience: 1977 - Present Sole-proprietor: Providing handyman services, rough and finish carpenter, painting, flooring, remodeling, new construction, porches, decks, residential and commercial work. References available upon request. Please checkout my website and my facebook page Scanlon's Improvement & Repair Service. I do my best to take care of customers as each customer is equally important to me. I enjoy helping others make their dreams a reality. I get very busy at times. Please do not take it personally if I do not get back with an estimate right away. I welcome any follow up calls from customers. I try my best to follow up with all my customers. As you can seen from my reviews I have done a decent job of taking care of most of my customers, yet not as good I am striving to do. Those customers that I had disappointed I do appreciate their reviews because it helps me to be a better businessman. I look back upon my mistakes and I learn from them so that I can sharpen my skills and be better. I am still streamlining my business so that I will have an A+ rating in the future. Right now I am a one man shop with a part time helper. In the future I want to hire more people and have my business be the one that you look to for your needs. God Bless! Remember this daily "Something good is going to happen to you today"
"He did an amazing job . Will recommend him to anyone."
Zee C on January 2025
Residential Repairs, Move out rental repair, Home inspection repairs, add-ons, fences , patios general handy man
Residential Repairs, Move out rental repair, Home inspection repairs, add-ons, fences , patios general handy man
With proper maintenance, shipping container homes can provide decades of service comparable to traditional construction. The steel framework offers natural resistance to common housing threats, including insects, fire, and mold.
Regular maintenance should include rust prevention, exterior coating renewal, and inspection of connection points between containers. Quality foundations with proper drainage significantly extend lifespan by preventing ground contact deterioration. With appropriate care and protection from the elements, these structures remain serviceable for 25 years or more.
When properly engineered and anchored, container homes demonstrate impressive resilience against severe weather conditions. The steel construction that withstands ocean shipping provides inherent structural strength against wind forces. Appropriate insulation systems manage temperature extremes while preventing condensation issues common in metal structures.
In hurricane-prone regions, professional anchoring systems and reinforced connections between containers create a unified structure. However, comprehensive weather protection requires quality windows, doors, and roofing systems beyond the basic container shell.
Securing conventional financing for container homes presents greater challenges than for traditional construction. Many mainstream lenders have limited experience with alternative building methods and may have concerns about market valuation and resale potential. Construction loans or portfolio lending from smaller financial institutions often provide more viable paths.
Presenting comprehensive architectural plans, professional engineering documentation, and clear permitting approvals strengthens your application. Some homeowners utilize personal loans, home equity from existing property, or specialized alternative housing financing programs to fund their container home projects.
Regulatory hurdles represent a primary obstacle, as many jurisdictions have limited provisions for container-based structures in their building codes. Technical challenges include creating effective insulation systems for metal walls, managing moisture and condensation, and implementing appropriate structural reinforcement around openings. Logistical considerations involve transporting containers to the building site, especially in remote locations with limited access.
Additionally, creating comfortable, functional living spaces within the dimensional constraints of shipping containers requires thoughtful design approaches. Addressing these challenges early in the planning process helps avoid costly complications during construction.