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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Section, 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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Adam Sewell Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Adam Sewell Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steinwinter Construction LLC
4.2(
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

"They showed up as promised ready to work. Took about 3 hours to install electric roof vent fan and blow in some additional insulation. Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Would use them again for future projects."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Washburn Painting
5.0(
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Washburn Painting was founded at the beginning of 2019. We are licensed and fully insured. Our contractors have over 20 years of experience in the painting field. We treat your home or business like it is ours. We are a small company that believes in quality work and we are not satisfied until you are 100% satisfied. Contact us today for a free quote.

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Pierce Construction
4.0(
5
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Pierce Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Setom Construction, LLC
2.1(
4
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

With over 20 years of experience, Setom Construction, LLC, is your source for all things custom. Our team of experts will come and help make your best asset as beautiful as you could imagine. From the design phase through completion, we will work with you every step of the way! Call us today to schedule your free estimate. Evening and weekend appointments available by request!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

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