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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

"If you re looking for a top-notch kitchen remodeling experience, look no further than IY Development and Renovation .INC. Their team in Lafayette, California, is a dream to work with. They listened to our needs, offered innovative solutions, and executed flawlessly. Our new kitchen is now the heart of our home!"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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TEKTON CA
5.0(
5
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"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(
191
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Big Sur, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Emerald Builders, Inc
5.0(
2
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Find a Custom Home Builder

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(
12
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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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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

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.

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