Second Gen Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Searched the forum and was not able to find any posts related to good builders. If you have personal experience with one person/company let me know.. Want to break ground in the next 60 days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I try my best to spend locally but I couldn't find an individual or company capable of returning calls, showing up to review the site or following through in any way. So, I ended up going with Durabilt out of Canton, Oh. Which, happened to be a couple miles from where I grew up. They use amish crews to do the work and they are freakishly accurate, timely and trustworthy to deal with. My only complaint is they sub'd out the concrete work to a local who completely fucked the job up. They refunded me 100% of the floor cost. Here is Durabuilt's web site...give them a ring... http://www.durabiltpolebuildings.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 here is what we built....no pics yet of the lift installed, new driveway, patio, brick walk to side door...etc, etc. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5528682349_6820f4dfee.jpg DCP01563 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5528682729_a8e33f451d.jpg DCP01553 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5528648697_d4bd9253bd.jpg 20090427_3 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5529270516_4d6ec890da.jpg DCP01555 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5528679355_ce885f7802.jpg 20090427_13 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5529270206_774980c6a4.jpg 20090427_17 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5528650775_febb1556bf.jpg 20090427_10 by harmonda, on Flickr I put in Wayne-Dalton iDrives so there wouldn't be any openers overhead, plumbed the compressor outlets, 240 outlets for welder, lift, compressor, etc. and extended the network, security system from from the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 current pic... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5528761331_1a232134e7.jpg P3150061 by harmonda, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Sam off of here "Sam Demeter, Demeter Const." can pour your Concrete Best quality and rate in town. 6144023056 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 current pic... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5528761331_1a232134e7.jpg P3150061 by harmonda, on Flickr should of added dormers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokedick Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 current pic... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5528761331_1a232134e7.jpg P3150061 by harmonda, on Flickr Out of curiosity how much did that cost to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Original building...land prep, frame, siding, roofing, windows, doors, electricity, light fixtures, concrete, paint....but before I finished the loft, etc....was under $30k. I figure I have something just north of $40k all in. But I installed the HVAC, lift, finished the loft, plumbed the compressor, extended the network/security system, installed the iDrives, etc. myself. I had the driveway and walkway done on the cheap by a friend. I still need to insulate the cathedral side and below the loft and sheath the interior walls. Then I want to epoxy the floor. Never an end to projects around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Damn that is a nice garage. If I had the space on my property I would love to do a workspace/garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I try my best to spend locally but I couldn't find an individual or company capable of returning calls, showing up to review the site or following through in any way. So, I ended up going with Durabilt out of Canton, Oh. Which, happened to be a couple miles from where I grew up. They use amish crews to do the work and they are freakishly accurate, timely and trustworthy to deal with. My only complaint is they sub'd out the concrete work to a local who completely fucked the job up. They refunded me 100% of the floor cost. Here is Durabuilt's web site...give them a ring... http://www.durabiltpolebuildings.com/ Details on how your concrete was first poured incorrectly. And thanks shanton, I sent him a pm already when he originally made the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 They sub'd it out to these guys. I didn't catch their names....I know...that was my first mistake. They showed-up around 3pm and asked me if I knew where to rent a skimmer and buy concrete nearby. I know I know....this is a comedy of errors. But at that point I wasn't thinking how easy it is to get the job wrong and how hard it is to fix once it is messed up. So...they dissapear and return about dusk with a rented skimmer and said a truck was on the way. They asked if I could park my cars pointed at the garage with their headlights on so they could see. (this may be too painful to continue). Anyway...suffice it to say...I have cracks, rough patches, FOOTPRINTS, low spots, etc, etc. They didn't cut relief channels. They never came back. Durabilt refunded me the cost of the floor (and a little extra if I remember right) and said they were never using that sub again. I always expected to expoxy the floor so I didn't really, really get unhappy until I started researching lifts and discovered that I had to go with a 4 post because there isn't a single spot without cracks big enough for a two-post's footprint. I got a couple quotes to cut out and repour a portion of the floor for the lift but they were crazy high and not worth it. A good rolling jack for my 4-post was cheaper so I can still do wheel, axle, brake work easily. Plus it is really nice for storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Depending what part of Columbus, the Amish is probably the best way to go. Several people on garagejournal that have used them and things turned out NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 This is who I had widen my 24x24 garage so I could fit an 18' wide door in. Mine was $2000 including the garage door, labor, etc. http://www.thegaragegurus.com/ http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk314/buck531/garage/garage%20teardown/ http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk314/buck531/garage/garage%20done/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Original building...land prep, frame, siding, roofing, windows, doors, electricity, light fixtures, concrete, paint....but before I finished the loft, etc....was under $30k. I figure I have something just north of $40k all in. But I installed the HVAC, lift, finished the loft, plumbed the compressor, extended the network/security system, installed the iDrives, etc. myself. I had the driveway and walkway done on the cheap by a friend. I still need to insulate the cathedral side and below the loft and sheath the interior walls. Then I want to epoxy the floor. Never an end to projects around here. Hmmm, that's not a bad price. When we get to building our 2nd garage, I want something of similar size...maybe slightly bigger, but we don't want a loft. I was guessing more towards 40k-50k. I will need a lot more concrete works, as I will need a 2nd driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hmmm, that's not a bad price. When we get to building our 2nd garage, I want something of similar size...maybe slightly bigger, but we don't want a loft. I was guessing more towards 40k-50k. I will need a lot more concrete works, as I will need a 2nd driveway. It could be that much or more if you aren't careful shopping around. Seems the Amish can do bigger for right around $30k. You could have a 40x60 dream shop for $40k+... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 yep...things that start driving up the price are a higher pitch roof, shingles instead of metal, wood siding instead of metal, multiple doors/windows, loft and stairs...etc. Our issue was that we were trying to make it fit with our historic home. Same pitch roof, period correct siding, etc. Of course after we built it...my brother-in-law who is an architect pointed out that if it was truely old it would have had a metal roof. But this matches the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 614-203-8844 ask for Dave he can either bid it for you or put you in contact with a reliable contractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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