Home builds
New residential construction, managed from site prep and framing through finish work.
7B Handyman & Contracting operates under Idaho Contractors Board registration RCT-43828. That is the side of the business that handles work with real structure behind it: new builds, garages and shops, pole barns, additions, and the framing and siding packages that go with them.
The advantage of hiring a contractor who also runs a handyman crew is scope honesty. A lot of projects that get pitched as full builds are really a well-executed repair, and a lot of repairs turn out to be a build. We would rather tell you which one you actually have before you have paid anyone to find out.
What we build
What we build
Garages & shops
Detached and attached garages, shops and storage buildings sized to the property and the county's setback rules.
Pole barns
Post-frame buildings for equipment, hay, vehicles and cold storage — the most cost-effective way to get covered square footage on acreage.
Additions & remodels
Bump-outs, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and reconfiguration of existing space.
Framing
Structural framing for new construction, additions and rebuilds, including correcting framing that was not done right the first time.
Siding & exterior envelope
Full siding replacement, weather-resistive barrier, trim and flashing details that decide whether a wall stays dry.
Decks, porches & outbuildings
Permanent outdoor structures built to carry local snow load, including outhouses and small utility buildings.
Light commercial
Small commercial buildings and tenant work — the same crew and the same registration.
North Idaho
Building for this climate, not a catalog
The difference between a building that lasts in Bonner County and one that does not is usually decided in details that never show up in a rendering: how the roof sheds, where the snow lands when it does, whether the deck ledger is flashed properly, how far the posts go down relative to frost depth, and whether the siding assembly can dry out after it gets wet.
Snow load is the constant. Roof pitch and framing have to be sized for what Bonner County actually requires at your elevation — and that requirement is meaningfully different for a lot in town versus a parcel up toward Schweitzer. We build to the adopted requirement for your site and confirm it with the county rather than assuming one number covers the region.
The second constant is water. Long wet shoulder seasons and repeated freeze-thaw mean flashing, drainage and grade matter more than finish selections. We would rather spend your budget on the envelope than on trim that will be replaced when the wall behind it fails.
Included in this service
The specific work
Pole Barns
The most cost-effective way to get real covered square footage onto acreage — built to carry the snow that comes with it.
Learn moreGarages & Shops
Detached garages, attached garages and heated shops — built to keep vehicles, gear and projects out of the weather year-round.
Learn moreSiding
Siding is not decoration — it is the layer keeping water out of your walls. We install and repair it as a system.
Learn moreDecks & Porches
New decks, rebuilt decks, and the repairs that keep a deck from becoming a rebuild — designed for what a North Idaho winter actually puts on them.
Learn moreHome builds
New residential construction from site prep to finish.
Painting
Full interior and exterior painting packages on builds and remodels.
Framing
Structural framing for new construction and additions.
Outhouses & utility buildings
Small outbuildings for remote and recreational properties.
How it works
What to expect
Scope and site walk
We look at the property, talk through what you actually want out of the project, and flag anything about the site — access, drainage, setbacks, slope — that will affect cost before it becomes a surprise.
Written estimate
A real breakdown, free. If part of the job cannot be priced until something is opened up or the county weighs in, that is called out as an allowance rather than buried.
Permits and approvals
Structural work in Bonner County generally requires permitting. We handle the process and build to what gets approved.
Build
Sequenced work with a schedule you can hold us to, and one point of contact the whole way through.
Walkthrough and punch list
We walk it with you, write down anything that is not right, and finish it.
Pricing
What this costs
Contracting work is quoted per project after a site walk. There is no flat rate for a build, and any contractor who gives you one over the phone is guessing. Estimates are free.
In their words
What customers said about this work
Had him do multiple jobs both at a commercial and residential site. Great to work with, easy going, does professional work right the first time, every time. Highly recommended
I've hired 7B Handyman for several major projects around my home and I can't recommend them enough. They've torn down an extension to my house, corrected a sagging porch roof, completely rebuilt the roof over my carport, installed windows, hung sheetrock, built soffit, installed doors, poured concrete, and more. Every job has been done with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Where we work
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FAQ
Common questions
Yes. 7B Handyman & Contracting is registered with the Idaho Contractors Board as a Registered Individual Contractor, registration number RCT-43828. Idaho registration is renewed annually and can be verified through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Most structural work — new buildings, additions, garages, pole barns, and decks above a certain height — requires a permit in Bonner County. Cosmetic and maintenance work generally does not. We confirm the requirement with Bonner County Planning & Zoning for your specific parcel rather than guessing, since requirements differ between unincorporated county land and city limits.
Yes — small commercial buildings and tenant improvements. The scope range we handle runs from a single home repair up to a commercial building shell.
Need general contracting?
Call and describe the job, or send photos. Estimates are free and we will give you a real number rather than a range.