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Casa Lam Construction
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

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"Great workmanship. No cutting corners. Project was completed as scheduled. Outstanding customer service as they were readily available and communicated clearly. Final outcome exceeded my expectations above and beyond. Thank you? Casa Lam Construction ? I will definitely be calling you for future projects."
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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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"Team was fabulous to work with, hands down. My vision was to add more living space without adding square footage. Expert Home Builders made it happen. Walls were moved, doors rearranged, pocket door installed, custom shelving, new kitchen with extra seating, and new bathrooms came to life. I felt I was part of the Expert team. My vision and their high standards created my perfect place."
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job on the house, they had everything installed in 3 days and once the LAWP Panel from the power company and hooked everything, then everything was working well. they took care of all the paper works and documentation, and everything was done quickly. Best price available for us."
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Malek Contracting, Inc.
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Malek Contracting, Inc. has provided Professional, High Quality Remodeling and ground up Custom New Home Construction for my Customers an Clients for over 30 years with many using them again for other projects. I highly recommend Larry and his company."
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Home Building 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.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

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

Renovating or remodeling an existing structure is usually less expensive than the cost to build a new house. That’s because you can save on the costs of new building materials, laying a foundation, framing the entire building, and installing new materials and utilities throughout the house. However, if a home is in very poor condition or is incredibly old, you could spend more on upgrades and restoration compared to building from scratch.

The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling

  • Type of foundation

  • Utility connections

  • Cost of building permits

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