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Avatar for Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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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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TEKTON CA
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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We offer FREE estimates, guarantee our work, and give back to the community. Please consider us for your home improvement project, kitchen or bathroom renovation, new deck, sunroom, new custom home or ADU build, major renovation, solar power gen project, greenhouse, or atrium and we’ll help a single mom pay her rent for a year! Our founders have over 100 years of combined experience and have worked in the trades and on LEED-certified builds. Great work at competitive prices! \n\nCall us today at (831) 620-9004\n\nTEKTON CA - We don't just help people buy, sell, renovate, update, and flip houses! - We also help FLIP lives! \n\nGive us a call and find out more: (831) 620-9004 now!

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Mega Power Electric, Inc
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Mega Power Electric is an excellent company to work with. Gary and his team are knowledgeable, honest, and will go out of their way to get the job done right. We installed panels and solar battery storage unit in our home and we're reaping the benefits of being clean and green."
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MJ Quality Builders, Inc
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

"MJ builder exceeded our expectations. While most builders are struggling with supply chain and labor issues MJ didn’t miss a step. They are reliable, efficient and professional. They recently remodeled our living room; removed existing gas fireplace, installed new energy efficient fireplace, refaced/repainted, addressed numerous electrical issues, and retitled cracked travertine tile. They did this in 3 days and cleaned during and after they concluded our project. We LOVE the outcome! MJ will be our go to for all future projects and so grateful to have met Connie & MJ team who’s as honest and hard working as they get. Connie talked me out of unnecessary work. Who does that? Thanks Connie & MJ team!!!"
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Emerald Builders, Inc
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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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!

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"service provider sent by American Home Shield was excellent. The only issue I have with home warranty services is that they do not send their repair companies out on the week-end, even in an emergency. The customer service personnel is less than enthusiastic or helpful."
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Defersol building contractor
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Defersol building contractor is a licensed contractor in the area .\nWe do it all\n*general contracting \n*plumbing \n*painting \n*bathroom remodeling \n*kitchen remodeling \n*concrete \n*foundation work\n*drywall tape and texture \n*flooring \n*fencing \n*house cleaning \n*Retaining walls \n

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Shipping container homes last at least 25 years on average, but they can last even longer with proper maintenance. Since shipping containers are made from metal, they’re quite vulnerable to rust and corrosion. This issue is exacerbated in coastal areas or areas with a lot of precipitation. To extend the life span of your container home, install siding that protects the exterior. 

The average cost to renovate or remodel a home is $52,300, with most projects ranging from $19,500 to over $88,400. However, costs can vary significantly, from as low as $3,000 for a small project to $170,000 or more for a complete home remodel.

Several factors influence the total price, including:

  • Project Scope and Size: The extent of the renovations, whether it's a single room or the entire house.

  • Location: Geographic location affects labor and material costs.

  • Materials: The quality of materials chosen.

  • Room Type: Kitchen remodels ($14,500 - $70,000+) are generally more expensive than bedroom remodels ($1,500 - $5,500).

  • Other Factors: The time of year, complexity of the work, and any additions or expansions.

On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $15 and $60 for standard projects and up to $150 for luxury renovations.

Examples of specific project costs include:

  • Basement remodel: ~$20,200

  • Garage remodel: ~$27,900

  • Loft conversion: ~$20,200

  • Disability accommodation remodel: ~$4,300

  • Major home repairs: ~$11,700

If you are financing the project, note that some loan programs, like the FHA 203(k), may require a minimum project cost (e.g., $5,000) and will necessitate a home appraisal and professional cost estimates. Using a home renovation cost estimator can also help you budget for your project.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

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

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.

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