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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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TEKTON CA
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"We highly recommend Tekton CA and Jim Gish. From planning, permitting to construction - communication and work has been excellent. Construction has been well- organized and on-time. We appreciate the thoughtful advice and guidance provided at every step."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finally an honest Solar company!! I went through several companies trying to get quotes for one of my properties, either they were ridiculously expensive or they didn't return my calls. A friend of mine referred me to Mega Sun and I have to say I am very pleased. Within a couple days from the initial phone call I already had an estimate and once i decided to go with them the installation was completed in one week. Its been a little over a month since they completed the install and everything is working smoothly.

I was amazed at just how great the customer service was. I just want to say thank you to the whole team who helped out, I really appreciate all your hard work. Now I know you guys are the ones to call for all future jobs."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Emerald Builders, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Emerald Builders, Inc.! \n \nProudly servicing Patterson and the surrounding areas. \n \nOur team has the experience and knowledge necessary to make sure that your project is completed on time with quality service and workmanship. Let us show you the difference that true professionalism can mean to you. \n \nGive us a call today for a free estimate!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Benjamin G Saputelli Building And Quality Construction
3.7(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ben Saputelli is great with the whole spectrum of estate landscape. which includes fruit trees, terraces, rock terraces, varied landscapes that suit a slanting hillside. He has also built a deck for me and done simple plumbing, painting and superb window washing. The reason why it is worth someone like him, I live in the mountains in Big Sur and he is capable of doing everything that is needed, and he does it on his own and he notices things like the drains have leaves in them & gets it done and my home is maintenance free. When he does bring people to help they are all honest and high quality and I have no hesitation about them tending my home."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

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