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SNS Construction

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SNS Construction

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

SNS Construction was established in 2018. Prior to that, I worked for two contractors during the previous five years. Born and raised in California, my family moved to Nevada County in 1999. I went to Deer Creek, 7 Hills and graduated with a Bachelors at Sonoma State in Accounting. I also hold a Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. My family is filled with contractors in a variety of industries. As a former collegiate athlete, staying active with my profession was the only option. I have a passion for construction. Our satisfied customers come from Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Auburn, Smartsville, Colfax, Yuba City, Browns Valley, and Weimar, California. We care about quality, safety, and exceeding customer expectations. Check out our customer testimonials, and see why we are chosen over the competition.

"Stellar work. Great attention to detail, beautiful craftsmanship, and professional team. Would definitely hire again and again and again."

Mona K on June 2024

SNS Construction was established in 2018. Prior to that, I worked for two contractors during the previous five years. Born and raised in California, my family moved to Nevada County in 1999. I went to Deer Creek, 7 Hills and graduated with a Bachelors at Sonoma State in Accounting. I also hold a Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. My family is filled with contractors in a variety of industries. As a former collegiate athlete, staying active with my profession was the only option. I have a passion for construction. Our satisfied customers come from Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Auburn, Smartsville, Colfax, Yuba City, Browns Valley, and Weimar, California. We care about quality, safety, and exceeding customer expectations. Check out our customer testimonials, and see why we are chosen over the competition.

"Stellar work. Great attention to detail, beautiful craftsmanship, and professional team. Would definitely hire again and again and again."

Mona K on June 2024


Dirt To Doorknobs

4.46(
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Dirt To Doorknobs

4.46(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

Rebuild with Confidence Dirt to Doorknobs Is Here to Help! The wildfires in Southern California have left many families facing significant challenges. At Dirt to Doorknobs, we’re dedicated to making your rebuilding journey smoother and faster. With over 40 years of experience building custom homes and firsthand knowledge from the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, we specialize in constructing homes on challenging terrain using fire-resistant materials. We’ve mastered the complexities of insurance claims, government regulations, and red tape, and we’re here to handle them for you. Our relationships with local authorities and insurers allow us to cut through bureaucracy and accelerate your rebuilding process. From debris removal to site cleanup and completing your new home, we provide professional, personalized service every step of the way. Don't let the aftermath of the fire hold you back. Contact Dirt to Doorknobs today and let us help you rebuild with confidence. Your new home awaits

"Great family owned company with the upmost integrity! They built our custom home. We expected there to be a high amount of stress involved. Absolutely not!! It was a wonderful experience all the way through. No matter what issues arose they stayed true to their word and acted with complete respect and professionalism. Our home is exactly the way we expected it to turn out. We would absolutely hire them again and again!!"

Breanna C on September 2019

Rebuild with Confidence Dirt to Doorknobs Is Here to Help! The wildfires in Southern California have left many families facing significant challenges. At Dirt to Doorknobs, we’re dedicated to making your rebuilding journey smoother and faster. With over 40 years of experience building custom homes and firsthand knowledge from the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, we specialize in constructing homes on challenging terrain using fire-resistant materials. We’ve mastered the complexities of insurance claims, government regulations, and red tape, and we’re here to handle them for you. Our relationships with local authorities and insurers allow us to cut through bureaucracy and accelerate your rebuilding process. From debris removal to site cleanup and completing your new home, we provide professional, personalized service every step of the way. Don't let the aftermath of the fire hold you back. Contact Dirt to Doorknobs today and let us help you rebuild with confidence. Your new home awaits

"Great family owned company with the upmost integrity! They built our custom home. We expected there to be a high amount of stress involved. Absolutely not!! It was a wonderful experience all the way through. No matter what issues arose they stayed true to their word and acted with complete respect and professionalism. Our home is exactly the way we expected it to turn out. We would absolutely hire them again and again!!"

Breanna C on September 2019


Nielson Building Company

5.00(
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Nielson Building Company

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
48 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Stan did a wonderful job after the fire. They They were there every day. I have no complaints. His crew was very considerate for us after losing the house in our fire. We became really good friends during the time that he was building my home. I would definitely tell people that are looking to have the house built to come contact Stan."

Albert C on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Stan did a wonderful job after the fire. They They were there every day. I have no complaints. His crew was very considerate for us after losing the house in our fire. We became really good friends during the time that he was building my home. I would definitely tell people that are looking to have the house built to come contact Stan."

Albert C on June 2025


French Homes

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French Homes

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With 22 years of experience, French Homes is the company you need to take care of your project. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give French Homes a call today!

"He was the best, we were blessed to have him."

Terry W on May 2021

With 22 years of experience, French Homes is the company you need to take care of your project. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give French Homes a call today!

"He was the best, we were blessed to have him."

Terry W on May 2021


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


Butte County Builders

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Butte County Builders

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19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We specialize in Custom Homes, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a bilingual company, and are happy to serve both our English and Spanish Speaking communities!

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We specialize in Custom Homes, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a bilingual company, and are happy to serve both our English and Spanish Speaking communities!


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


High Country Construction

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High Country Construction

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

( High Country Construction ) Offers Free Estimates, Quality Work At An Honest Price, Professional Employee's, We Are An EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm Also Accredited Business With The Better Business Bureau. We Treat Every Project As If It Will Be Our Next Referral.

"Loren and his crew did an amazing job on our remodel. Always here when they said they would be and they did quality work. Would definitely hire again. Thank you guys so much"

arlene y on November 2020

( High Country Construction ) Offers Free Estimates, Quality Work At An Honest Price, Professional Employee's, We Are An EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm Also Accredited Business With The Better Business Bureau. We Treat Every Project As If It Will Be Our Next Referral.

"Loren and his crew did an amazing job on our remodel. Always here when they said they would be and they did quality work. Would definitely hire again. Thank you guys so much"

arlene y on November 2020


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Arcbazar Inc

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Arcbazar Inc

4.55(
192
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Customers say: Super punctual
15 years of experience

ARCBAZAR provides online architectural design. Services include: New Residential, Remodeling, Interior Design, Landscape, and Commercial Spaces. Clients launch a competition for a project online at ARCBAZAR.com by providing a brief description and images/dimensions. Several Architects & Designers participate in the competition. By the end, Clients receive multiple design packages and choose the best solution. To view completed projects, please visit www.arcbazar.com

"Good submitted project ideas and nice designs were provided"

Paul S on March 2020

ARCBAZAR provides online architectural design. Services include: New Residential, Remodeling, Interior Design, Landscape, and Commercial Spaces. Clients launch a competition for a project online at ARCBAZAR.com by providing a brief description and images/dimensions. Several Architects & Designers participate in the competition. By the end, Clients receive multiple design packages and choose the best solution. To view completed projects, please visit www.arcbazar.com

"Good submitted project ideas and nice designs were provided"

Paul S on March 2020


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Turenne General Contracting

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Turenne General Contracting

4.76(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Turenne General Contracting is a full service company specializing in customer satisfaction. Call us for all your New Construction, Remodel or Repair needs. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Insurance work welcome. Work done by Bid or Time/Material. "If you can think it, we can build it!"

Turenne General Contracting is a full service company specializing in customer satisfaction. Call us for all your New Construction, Remodel or Repair needs. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Insurance work welcome. Work done by Bid or Time/Material. "If you can think it, we can build it!"

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

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.

Yes, such as using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs for long-term savings.

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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