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Porch question

10 years ago

Will you please let us know the depth of the porch and the size of the pillars? I'd love for you to be my builder but I'm in chicago :) thanks for your help!

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Silverthorne Home Builders
10 years ago
We are not the original builders, but would estimate the porch to be about 8 feet deep and for the pillars to be approximately 8x8. We are in Illinois as well, are you looking for a builder? Would love to work with a fellow "Houzzer"!
marissalmw
Original Author
10 years ago
I'd love that, but I think you are too far-we're in Evanston, about an hour away. You do beautiful work, I looked at your site. Thanks for your help!!!
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10 years ago
Though we are based in Sycamore, we have custom home sites throughout the suburbs. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions!

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