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HISTORICAL HOMECRAFTERS INC
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Serving Brookside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Warranties offered

"James (Historical Home Crafters) has built two houses for us (one in 1996 and one in 2019). We learned during the first construction project that James is professional, respectful, and takes pride in his work. Choosing him to build our new home was based on the experience we had the first time. His construction knowledge and experience combined with his integrity takes a lot of the stress out of building a new home. We highly recommend Historical Home Crafters."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Prime Management
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Serving Brookside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"It sure was an experience to go through our first-ever remodel while a pandemic hit! Despite the circumstances of being on lock-down for half of the remodel, the Prime Management crew did a great job. We love our beautiful new kitchen! They communicated daily and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. Any hiccups that arose were taken care of quickly and with care. Matt was a joy to work with and to get to know. He was so helpful with design decisions. In addition, the crew members were kind and courteous. This company cares about the work they put out and they want their customers to be satisfied.We will use them again in the future and would recommend them! They are good people and it's an honor to support such a business."
Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Brookside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Davis Investment Solutions LLC
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Serving Brookside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

At Davis Investment Solutions, We not only buy and remodel homes. We also provide remodeling services to others. We have a licensed builder on staff so no job is to big or to small. We can remodel or update your entire home. We do everything from new paint to new floors. If you're unsure on a design, we help with that as well. We are a family oriented company and fairly priced. Let us help take care of your remodeling needs today.

119 Hart Avenue
119 Hart Avenue
119 Hart Avenue
119 Hart Avenue
119 Hart Avenue

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
NYMA Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Brookside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company has been top of the line. They were very professional. They did an amazing job. What I wanted was did much greater than I could have ever imagine. With total remodeling of my entire home, I don’t think I could have bought a newer home with this much detail work and beauty. I would recommend NYMA to everyone, and of course if I need anything in the future, I will use them again."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

Modular homes last an average of between 50 and 75 years, and high-quality modular homes can last for 100 years with proper maintenance. For comparison, a standard home lasts 50 to 100 years and can push to 150 or longer with good maintenance. Modular homes provide better long-term value in that they are significantly more affordable and can last almost as long, but some buyers are wary of modular home longevity, so the actual value if you sell could be lower.

Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right custom home builders near you, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.

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