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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Empire - Updated Nov 2026

Viss Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mindful, Inc. DBA Perennial Builders
4.5(
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Customers say: Quick response

"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.
5.0(
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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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Full home remodel.
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Full home remodel.

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Preferred Construction Group Inc
4.9(
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Credit card accepted

"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.
4.3(
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Credit card accepted

"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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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Babylon Builders
4.2(
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"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
4.2(
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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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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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MJ Quality Builders, Inc
5.0(
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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 FAQs, 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.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Craftsman-style homes are predominantly found in the Western United States, specifically in Southern California, where the style originated. Since the climate was mild and there was access to plenty of natural resources, Southern California became a hub for this style at its inception. That being said, if you consult with an architect near you, you can have a Craftsman-style home anywhere.

To get a quote from a builder or general contractor, contact them over the phone or online and explain your project. If you already have house plans drawn up, they’ll need to review them to determine the project's scope before providing you with a quote. Ask for your quote in writing and compare quotes from several pros before choosing the best one for your needs.

Modular homes can go up or down in value depending on a few factors. In areas where real estate is appreciating, the value of modular homes is likely to increase, and vice versa. Additionally, the value of modular homes depends partially on the area. In cities where every other home is stick-built, modular homes might be considered a functional obsolescence, in which case they could be less desirable and go down in value. In either case, though, modular homes can still be a good investment, especially since they provide housing at a lower upfront cost.

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