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Viss Construction Inc
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"My wife is Russian and Russians love saunas, so I ordered custom logs from the mountains and had Mr. Viss construct a sauna with them.  This required any number of skills and Mr. Viss had all of them. People have been calling this finest private sauna they have ever seen.  You can't go wrong with Mr. Viss."
Response time6 days
Response rate100%
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Mindful, Inc. DBA Perennial Builders
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"spoke to the owner of Brandi homes, I had a lot of questions, he was able and willing to answer all. He seems very professional and willing to help in any way he could. We did not continue with our thought of building a home at this time, however if and when we do we will diffenately be in touch with Brandi Homes again."
Response time20 mins
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maden Home Building, Inc.
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Mike, Anna, and Johnny make a great team who I have enjoyed working with while making our custom home project come to life. Building a home is a stressful time, and there were a lot of curveballs thrown on our project through COVID, new PG&E rules and government regulations, and a law firm that took WAY longer than needed to draw up a utility easement with our neighbor. Every construction project is unique and will have its own issues pop up. Itâ s how the problems are handled that matters. MHB was honest and professional throughout the process, and you can tell they care about the ownerâ s satisfaction with the end product."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
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SAHNER CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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A+ BBB Rated Sahner Construction has been in business for 10 years. We have provided remodels, additions and full builds throughout the central Valley. With over 20 years of experience in the home building industry, we know what is important to our customers and we deliver on our commitments. Your project will be handled with top in class quality, on schedule and within budget.

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Preferred Construction Group Inc
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"Israel and his team were excellent. Israel is very responsive and his team was skilled and worked quick. We had a washer leak that caused damage to our laminate flooring. We decided to remove all the laminate flooring and tile, about 1000 sq ft, and replace with vinyl it was demoed in two days and the new vinyl and base boards done in another three. We had several change requests throughout the project and Israel and his guys adjusted quickly to what we needed. The workmanship is very good, his availability and communication is better than most contractors I've worked with and all within a reasonable price. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for home renovation work."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"We had such a wonderful experience with the crew from expert home builders ! They came out to remodel the kitchen and landscaping. They had masks and gloves , they were kind , professional and clean . I will definitely recommend them to my friends!"
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Babylon Builders
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"I hired Babylon Builders to lay concrete along my driveway and to lay turf in my front yard. The men who came were friendly, and more than happy to answer any questions I had. They exceeded my expectations on when the job would start and finish. Ron kept in touch with me before and after the job. The customer satisfaction was fantastic. I would highly recommend to anyone."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Babylon Builders - Home & Landscape Contractor
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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"Last fall, Babylon Builders remodeled my kitchen.  Ron was very professional.  He showed up on time and took the time to ask me what my likes and dislikes were.  He took measurements of my kitchen floor and cabinets.  Since then, I hired him to do the construction remodel.  I have new cabinets with a new counter top and new floor tiles.  I’m ecstatic over the change since I bought this home over a year ago and the kitchen needed a lot of work done.  He created more space by reducing the island in the middle of the kitchen.  Very happy!!!"
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MJ Quality Builders, Inc
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

"MJ Quality Builders does new houses as well as remodeling. They are currently doing work in Pebble Beach on a house I represent. Their work is of the best quality at a reasonable price. Best of all is the short time they take to complete a project. Their design ideas and input are invaluable. I highly recommended them. I will certainly use them again."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

In most states, you can build an in-law suite on your property as long as you follow local building codes. However, it's important that you have enough space on your property to accommodate the new structure. A functional in-law suite in your backyard will require between 300 and 800 square feet of space.

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.

Yes, you can finance new construction, though the process often requires a different type of loan than one for an existing property. There are several financing options available:

  • Construction-to-Permanent Loan: This is a common option where a single loan covers the building costs and then converts into a traditional mortgage once construction is complete and you move in.

  • Construction Loan (Stand-Alone): This type of loan provides funding only for the duration of the construction project. Once the house is built, you will need to pay the loan in full, typically by securing a separate, standard mortgage.

  • Builder Financing: Some custom homebuilders offer their own financing options, which may only require a down payment to begin the building process.

  • Bridge Loan: This can be a useful short-term loan to fund your new construction while you are in the process of selling your old home.

  • Home Equity Options: If you are building a second home, you might be able to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance on your current property.

It's also important to be aware that some lenders may have restrictions on financing for DIY house builds, so be sure to verify that you can secure financing before starting your project.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

The Empire, CA homeowners’ guide to custom home building

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