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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
IY Development & Renovation
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ilan and the team at IY Development and Renovation INC exceeded all our expectations! We did a complete interior remodel, and the transformation is breathtaking. Ilans creative problem-solving and design skills helped us reimagine our space in ways we hadnt considered. The team was always punctual, kept the workspace clean, and were respectful of our time. The finished product feels like a new home â modern, elegant, and exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend IY Development for anyone looking to revamp their interiors!"
Recommended by50%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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"First, I would like to thank Jim and his crew. Remodeling a house is always complicated but Jim made it the easiest process possible. He delivers the highest quality, is always looking for the best solution at the best cost. They are so professional and easy to work with."
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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

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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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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

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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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Sentri Homes
2.7(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Modular homes are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and faster to build than traditional homes. They also offer customizable designs.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

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.

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.

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