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Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"After dealing with frequent roof repairs, we finally decided on a complete replacement for our Livermore home. Avi kept us informed every step of the way, and the finished roof exceeded our expectations. It's made a noticeable difference during hot summer days."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Deleon E Hijo Construction
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe, Abel, and Crew did an awesome job building our 28’x8’ Timbertech deck, 25’ elevated on a hillside. Joe worked closely with the Mill Valley permitting office to get the engineering plans approved, and once we got the green light the deck shot right up! We’re extremely happy we chose them to build the deck and would happily recommend for anyone looking at similar projects."
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was an usual project. It was redoing a mini bar. Hard to find a contractor that would do it or had the time. Homepro was great lead by project manager Shir Hadad. Jumped right in there and took it on and got the job done. Really appreciate their professionalism."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Maximo Construction
4.6(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maximo Construction gave us a great bid, has competent and friendly workers, kept to the agreed upon schedule, and turned out exceptional products in our new composite deck and pergola. Maximo engineered the pergola to hold retractable canopy panels. The pergola is extremely sturdy, symmetrical, and aesthetic. His communication was excellent throughout the entire project. I could not recommend him and his company highly enough. I will definitely hire him/them again!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Clear Design & Build
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Clear Design and Build is a premier construction company based in the Marin county, California, renowned for transforming visions into reality with exceptional clarity and craftsmanship. Our team blends innovative design with meticulous attention to detail to create spaces that are not only aesthetically stunning but also functionally superior. Whether you're dreaming of a modern renovation or a new build from the ground up, Clear Design and Build offers a seamless experience marked by transparent communication, personalized service, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Trust us to bring your project to life with the precision and creativity that set us apart in the competitive Marin county market.

Designed & Built
Designed & Built
BELMONT Home
BELMONT Home
BELMONT Home

+51

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Vision Builders
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other 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! \n \n

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CUSTOM HOME INVESTMENT, INC.
5.0(
2
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience working with CLAH on our bathroom remodel. The team was professional, responsive, and did a great job helping us through the design and construction process. They paid attention to the details, communicated with us throughout the project, and made sure the finished bathroom matched what we were looking for. The quality of the work came out very nice, and we appreciated having one team help coordinate everything from the design decisions to the actual construction. We would definitely recommend CLAH/Custom Home to anyone considering a bathroom remodel or other home renovation."
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String Theory Construction
5.0(
2
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dana was the foreman on a major remodeling project on our property. We added a guest cottage which involved excavating over 100 ft.³ of hillside, foundation, as well as construction. He also remodeled the main house extensively from a concrete pour to new roof, electrical flooring, fine carpentry and everything in between. Throughout the 2- year project, Dana was attentive to detail, honest, mindful of the budget and schedule, and collaborative on creating solutions. He is such a kind hearted person, and was a pleasure to have around the home. I canâ t say enough good things about String Theory Construction!"
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
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Below deck composite soffit boards

+13

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

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.

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.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

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