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Legacy Painting and Renovating Inc
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"This company provide promptly and professional service. They also align the schedule with mine. Showed up on time and protected everything. Painted properly and also did an carpentry works. Cleaned everything after work. I was a retired general contractor before and this company is the most easiest and most efficient that I've worked with. I highly recommend this company."
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+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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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

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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

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.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

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.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

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