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Avatar for Eagle View Remodeling
Eagle View Remodeling
4.85(
47
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Eagle View Remodeling
4.85(
47
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
586 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.

"Very fast and professional response"

Yuval B on March 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.

"Very fast and professional response"

Yuval B on March 2025


Avatar for LionCraft Construction
LionCraft Construction
5330 CARROLL CANYON RD
4.91(
11
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LionCraft Construction
5330 CARROLL CANYON RD
4.91(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

LionCraft Construction has been designing, building and remodeling homes all over Southern California for the last 44 years. Beginning in 1977, we have worked on thousands of homes in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties. While the name of the company may have changed over the years, our goal remains the same. In a world of fly-by-night, shady contractors, LionCraft Construction is driven to provide homeowners with the best product on the market, with a focus on quality, integrity and transparency at the center of our process.

"Our home remodel has been 18 years in the making and we were both excited and nervous at the same time, so we were blessed to have had LionCraft Construction recommended to us. Michael DeLeon and his team were so supportive and informative from the very beginning. Our remodel was more than any of us anticipated, as we discovered pending home disasters related to typical tract home construction. Michael and his team clearly laid out our options and helped us make the best choices to address each challenge. And we all supported one another as we faced delays related to unavailable materials - an unexpected challenge of the manufacturing industry today. They were even understanding and supportive when we changed our minds about design features. Doing this remodel was no easy undertaking as our home was basically taken down to the studs and rebuilt. Michael hired only the best with electricians, plumbers, drywalling, painters, tile work, air conditioner installation, cabinetry, stairway construction and especially all the finishing work. They went above and beyond to help us with small tasks that just speaks to their overall dedication to top notch customer service, making you feel like family. We are excited about the final results and can’t wait to enjoy our “new” home as we contemplate our next phase of remodeling the pool and backyard."

Rebecca B on August 2021

LionCraft Construction has been designing, building and remodeling homes all over Southern California for the last 44 years. Beginning in 1977, we have worked on thousands of homes in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties. While the name of the company may have changed over the years, our goal remains the same. In a world of fly-by-night, shady contractors, LionCraft Construction is driven to provide homeowners with the best product on the market, with a focus on quality, integrity and transparency at the center of our process.

"Our home remodel has been 18 years in the making and we were both excited and nervous at the same time, so we were blessed to have had LionCraft Construction recommended to us. Michael DeLeon and his team were so supportive and informative from the very beginning. Our remodel was more than any of us anticipated, as we discovered pending home disasters related to typical tract home construction. Michael and his team clearly laid out our options and helped us make the best choices to address each challenge. And we all supported one another as we faced delays related to unavailable materials - an unexpected challenge of the manufacturing industry today. They were even understanding and supportive when we changed our minds about design features. Doing this remodel was no easy undertaking as our home was basically taken down to the studs and rebuilt. Michael hired only the best with electricians, plumbers, drywalling, painters, tile work, air conditioner installation, cabinetry, stairway construction and especially all the finishing work. They went above and beyond to help us with small tasks that just speaks to their overall dedication to top notch customer service, making you feel like family. We are excited about the final results and can’t wait to enjoy our “new” home as we contemplate our next phase of remodeling the pool and backyard."

Rebecca B on August 2021


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AGA Construction Inc
18375 Ventura Blvd
4.64(
143
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Approved Pro
AGA Construction Inc
18375 Ventura Blvd
4.64(
143
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
181 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

FREE estimates and 10% off for Angi's List members! A.G.A Construction, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured, full-service construction company. We offer services in both residential and commercial remodeling including, but not limited to, new construction, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Our mission at A.G.A Construction is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and top-quality work. We work hard to maintain high standards of exceptional customer service and superiority that has become expected of us over the years. Whatever your remodeling needs are, we take the necessary time to discuss with you the wide variety of options, products, styles, specification and your desired budget available in order to make your vision a reality. When working with our team you can be sure that your remodeling project will exceed your expectations. With any remodeling job, a project is only as good as its foundation. The same is true for our company, which is built on a foundation of trust and strong relationships with our clients. As our saying goes “When we are done, you will be happy, and until you are happy, we are not done.”

"We started the process of building our detached ADU at the beginning of 2022. We hired an Architect, who drew up a plan to build a 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. After 14 months of waiting and addressing revisions required by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety we got our permit in “Ready to Issue” status. While waiting for city approval, we all started looking for a fair, reliable and honest contractor who would do good/solid construction. We started the process of interviewing contractors and getting bids for the job. After several meetings and several bids, we met Micky Kanian with “AGA Construction”. We found Micky on Yelp. One of his references took us thru an ADU that Micky and team built for his elderly mother-in-law to live in. This family could not say enough good things about Micky and team. They took us thru the property and explained their experience in great detail. We saw another beautiful AGA project, a 5k sq ft + project that was in progress and really knew that day that we’d found our contractor. We weren’t quite ready to pull the trigger for personal reasons, so we put the project on hold. Meanwhile, we continued to collect a couple of other bids that were already in progress. During this process, AGA kept in touch with us. They checked in every few weeks or so, without being pushy or intrusive. After a delay of about 9 months, we decided to move forward with AGA construction. No one is a tougher critic than me. I was dreading this project because of the amount of stress that I knew we’d be under. Both financially and mentally. We’ve all heard and/or lived thru the horror of a construction project gone wrong. I won’t bury the lead any further. We love our ADU!!!!! We started the project on Jan 31st of 2024. We were told that the project would take 6-8 months. We lost the first 6 weeks or so with the heavy rains from last year, but even with that delay, we were mostly done with the project by the middle of August. We ran into the “expected” unknowns and surprises – all dealt with fairly and quickly by Micky and team. I would like to call out Joachin who was amazing. We always felt like we were in the best of qualified hands during this entire process. All inspections were signed off, the last checks were written, and we now have a gorgeous new home behind the main house on that property. We were so happy with the project and trusted Micky and Joachin so much, that we immediately launched a second project of gutting and renovating a very large master bathroom for my In-Laws. That job started on September 23rd and was done the first or second week of November as promised. It would’ve been done sooner, but we had a little “client indecision” that cost us about a week or two. All in all, I would highly recommend Micky and his crew, and we plan to use them for as long as they are in business or until my family and I run out of projects."

howard w on February 2025

FREE estimates and 10% off for Angi's List members! A.G.A Construction, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured, full-service construction company. We offer services in both residential and commercial remodeling including, but not limited to, new construction, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Our mission at A.G.A Construction is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and top-quality work. We work hard to maintain high standards of exceptional customer service and superiority that has become expected of us over the years. Whatever your remodeling needs are, we take the necessary time to discuss with you the wide variety of options, products, styles, specification and your desired budget available in order to make your vision a reality. When working with our team you can be sure that your remodeling project will exceed your expectations. With any remodeling job, a project is only as good as its foundation. The same is true for our company, which is built on a foundation of trust and strong relationships with our clients. As our saying goes “When we are done, you will be happy, and until you are happy, we are not done.”

"We started the process of building our detached ADU at the beginning of 2022. We hired an Architect, who drew up a plan to build a 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. After 14 months of waiting and addressing revisions required by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety we got our permit in “Ready to Issue” status. While waiting for city approval, we all started looking for a fair, reliable and honest contractor who would do good/solid construction. We started the process of interviewing contractors and getting bids for the job. After several meetings and several bids, we met Micky Kanian with “AGA Construction”. We found Micky on Yelp. One of his references took us thru an ADU that Micky and team built for his elderly mother-in-law to live in. This family could not say enough good things about Micky and team. They took us thru the property and explained their experience in great detail. We saw another beautiful AGA project, a 5k sq ft + project that was in progress and really knew that day that we’d found our contractor. We weren’t quite ready to pull the trigger for personal reasons, so we put the project on hold. Meanwhile, we continued to collect a couple of other bids that were already in progress. During this process, AGA kept in touch with us. They checked in every few weeks or so, without being pushy or intrusive. After a delay of about 9 months, we decided to move forward with AGA construction. No one is a tougher critic than me. I was dreading this project because of the amount of stress that I knew we’d be under. Both financially and mentally. We’ve all heard and/or lived thru the horror of a construction project gone wrong. I won’t bury the lead any further. We love our ADU!!!!! We started the project on Jan 31st of 2024. We were told that the project would take 6-8 months. We lost the first 6 weeks or so with the heavy rains from last year, but even with that delay, we were mostly done with the project by the middle of August. We ran into the “expected” unknowns and surprises – all dealt with fairly and quickly by Micky and team. I would like to call out Joachin who was amazing. We always felt like we were in the best of qualified hands during this entire process. All inspections were signed off, the last checks were written, and we now have a gorgeous new home behind the main house on that property. We were so happy with the project and trusted Micky and Joachin so much, that we immediately launched a second project of gutting and renovating a very large master bathroom for my In-Laws. That job started on September 23rd and was done the first or second week of November as promised. It would’ve been done sooner, but we had a little “client indecision” that cost us about a week or two. All in all, I would highly recommend Micky and his crew, and we plan to use them for as long as they are in business or until my family and I run out of projects."

howard w on February 2025


Avatar for Chirco Construction
Chirco Construction
770 South Peralta Hills Drive
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Chirco Construction
770 South Peralta Hills Drive
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

**Get Started Today!** Ready to tackle those home repairs? Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate. Let Chirco Construction help you turn your house into the home of your dreams!

"Michael Chirco came out to help it was my smart thermostat installation. We ran into some issues and he was very persistent and diligent in trying to resolve the issue. I never once felt that he was rushing to leave or frustrated about the issues I was having. Considering that he came out on a Sunday during a holiday weekend, I was so impressed that he was willing to follow through and ensure the project was completed. Even though we were not able to reach resolution that day due to circumstances that were outside of his control, he kept following up with me after, to ensure that proper steps were being taken to complete my project. I really appreciate Michael's strong work ethic and dedication and his genuine care about me as a customer."

Yana V on December 2024

**Get Started Today!** Ready to tackle those home repairs? Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate. Let Chirco Construction help you turn your house into the home of your dreams!

"Michael Chirco came out to help it was my smart thermostat installation. We ran into some issues and he was very persistent and diligent in trying to resolve the issue. I never once felt that he was rushing to leave or frustrated about the issues I was having. Considering that he came out on a Sunday during a holiday weekend, I was so impressed that he was willing to follow through and ensure the project was completed. Even though we were not able to reach resolution that day due to circumstances that were outside of his control, he kept following up with me after, to ensure that proper steps were being taken to complete my project. I really appreciate Michael's strong work ethic and dedication and his genuine care about me as a customer."

Yana V on December 2024


Avatar for ALSA CONSTRUCTION
ALSA CONSTRUCTION
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5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
ALSA CONSTRUCTION
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5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

At ALSA Construction, we deliver a seamless remodeling experience with a focus on customer satisfaction. Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, ADU/garage conversions, and pergola installations, we bring expert craftsmanship and personalized service to every project. What sets us apart is our attention to detail, commitment to quality, and tailored approach that ensures your vision is brought to life. From start to finish, we prioritize open communication and your satisfaction, creating beautiful, functional spaces that enhance your home’s value and appeal.

"They took care of the process from A-to-Z. They helped me with the design and implementation was very thoroughly thought and smooth. Anar was helpful throughout the process."

Burak O on January 2025

At ALSA Construction, we deliver a seamless remodeling experience with a focus on customer satisfaction. Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, ADU/garage conversions, and pergola installations, we bring expert craftsmanship and personalized service to every project. What sets us apart is our attention to detail, commitment to quality, and tailored approach that ensures your vision is brought to life. From start to finish, we prioritize open communication and your satisfaction, creating beautiful, functional spaces that enhance your home’s value and appeal.

"They took care of the process from A-to-Z. They helped me with the design and implementation was very thoroughly thought and smooth. Anar was helpful throughout the process."

Burak O on January 2025


Avatar for McGee Construction
McGee Construction
639 Maple Ave
4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
McGee Construction
639 Maple Ave
4.50(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
98 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Our building expertise includes not only remodeling of existing homes, but new custom home construction, multifamily housing, tenant improvements, commercial and industrial office buildings. Our professional staff has the experience necessary to give you the confidence to start your next project today.

"Very well. Worked closely with me To consider my needs."

Deborah C on April 2025

Our building expertise includes not only remodeling of existing homes, but new custom home construction, multifamily housing, tenant improvements, commercial and industrial office buildings. Our professional staff has the experience necessary to give you the confidence to start your next project today.

"Very well. Worked closely with me To consider my needs."

Deborah C on April 2025


Avatar for Arthur's Remodeling
Arthur's Remodeling
Based In
4.80(
10
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Approved Pro
Arthur's Remodeling
Based In
4.80(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
107 local quotes requested

Arthur's Flooring is a complete Flooring Store that is family owned and operated. We are a fully licensed and insured Contractor that specialize in Wood floors, Vinyl floors and Laminate floors. We are experts in tile installation of Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile, Glass Tile, Marble Tile, Granite Tile and other Natural Stone Tile. Bathroom remodeling experts that know how to make your dreams come true. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

Arthur's Flooring is a complete Flooring Store that is family owned and operated. We are a fully licensed and insured Contractor that specialize in Wood floors, Vinyl floors and Laminate floors. We are experts in tile installation of Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile, Glass Tile, Marble Tile, Granite Tile and other Natural Stone Tile. Bathroom remodeling experts that know how to make your dreams come true. Give us a call today for a free estimate.


Avatar for OC Home Builders, Inc.
OC Home Builders, Inc.
Servicing
4.84(
109
)
Approved Pro
OC Home Builders, Inc.
Servicing
4.84(
109
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

OC HOME BUILDERS, INC. is a FAMILY-owned business, working to achieve excellence since 2004. We service all of Orange County (including Seal Beach, Naples & Belmont Shore & Belmont Heights). Our goal is that you LOVE the End Result! Please call or TEXT for your FREE estimate (714) 330-9031. We look forward to BUILDING something Beautiful together! Jim is an EXPERT BUILDER & a MASTER at his craft! America is a skilled communicator. Assuring that clients know what to expect next & that each project is held to the highest standards. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured! Our crew is dedicated to building quality construction, including FULL HOME RENOVATIONS, ROOM ADDITIONS, ADU’S, KITCHEN REMODELS, BATHROOM REMODELS, WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENTS, GARAGE CONVERSIONS & MORE! We are proud recipients of the “Angi Super Service Award" since 2012, along with other prestigious awards. Meeting & exceeding client expectations for 12 years and counting! We LOVE what we do, and we hope it shows in the end results! CALL or TEXT us for a FREE ESTIMATE (714) 330-9031 Let’s build something beautiful together! CSLB# 1035464

"I will always hire Oc home builders. I have been using them for years. Great attention to detail that sets them apart from others."

maelin h on April 2025

OC HOME BUILDERS, INC. is a FAMILY-owned business, working to achieve excellence since 2004. We service all of Orange County (including Seal Beach, Naples & Belmont Shore & Belmont Heights). Our goal is that you LOVE the End Result! Please call or TEXT for your FREE estimate (714) 330-9031. We look forward to BUILDING something Beautiful together! Jim is an EXPERT BUILDER & a MASTER at his craft! America is a skilled communicator. Assuring that clients know what to expect next & that each project is held to the highest standards. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured! Our crew is dedicated to building quality construction, including FULL HOME RENOVATIONS, ROOM ADDITIONS, ADU’S, KITCHEN REMODELS, BATHROOM REMODELS, WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENTS, GARAGE CONVERSIONS & MORE! We are proud recipients of the “Angi Super Service Award" since 2012, along with other prestigious awards. Meeting & exceeding client expectations for 12 years and counting! We LOVE what we do, and we hope it shows in the end results! CALL or TEXT us for a FREE ESTIMATE (714) 330-9031 Let’s build something beautiful together! CSLB# 1035464

"I will always hire Oc home builders. I have been using them for years. Great attention to detail that sets them apart from others."

maelin h on April 2025


Avatar for Mor-Son Construction, Inc.
Mor-Son Construction, Inc.
940 Calle Amanecer
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Mor-Son Construction, Inc.
940 Calle Amanecer
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

General Contractor, With Nearly 50 Years of Quality Experience building fine homes in Southern California, you can be sure you are getting the knowledge to complete your project in an efficient and timely manner. New and Remodel Home Construction Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Second Story Additions Guest Home Additions We pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, ethics, satisfactory relationships with our clients, and prompt completion of our projects. We are a very dedicated and hard-working company and are fair and caring to all involved in our assigned tasks. We enjoy working with people and have built an excellent rapport with our vendors, sub-contractors, and most of all our customers. Being a turnkey contractor, our team of architects and engineers are ready to assist you in building your dream house the way you want it. Let us bid your plans and help make your dream home come true.

"Fantastic….on budget and our time."

Scott W on December 2023

General Contractor, With Nearly 50 Years of Quality Experience building fine homes in Southern California, you can be sure you are getting the knowledge to complete your project in an efficient and timely manner. New and Remodel Home Construction Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Second Story Additions Guest Home Additions We pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, ethics, satisfactory relationships with our clients, and prompt completion of our projects. We are a very dedicated and hard-working company and are fair and caring to all involved in our assigned tasks. We enjoy working with people and have built an excellent rapport with our vendors, sub-contractors, and most of all our customers. Being a turnkey contractor, our team of architects and engineers are ready to assist you in building your dream house the way you want it. Let us bid your plans and help make your dream home come true.

"Fantastic….on budget and our time."

Scott W on December 2023


Avatar for NEW LIFE CONSTRUCTION
NEW LIFE CONSTRUCTION
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
NEW LIFE CONSTRUCTION
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Our kitchen was in dire need of upgrades, and we met with many different contractors for estimates. Young from New Life Construction left the best impression by far, from his professionalism, renovation ideas and design, reasonable pricing, etc. I am so glad we decided to go with New Life as Young and his entire team were a delight to work with from start to finish. We received very helpful opinions regarding many aspects of the design and materials without it being overbearing, and it was helpful to see his previous projects through instagram (@newlife_construction) to see what has worked well for similar kitchens in the past. There was clear communication about everything from details of the job to scheduling and everyone was very attentive to our needs throughout. This company handled the demolition, cleanup, cabinets, countertops, overhead lighting, painting, appliance installation (range/oven and dishwasher), sink and faucet installation for us-- pretty much everything in the kitchen except the floors. They bring in separate contractors that are specialists in their respective field (cabinets, countertop, etc) to do each portion of the project so you know you're truly getting the experts at every step of the way. Even after the project was done, Young went above and beyond to wrap up last-minute issues that came up from cabinet parts that were on backorder and to this day is responsive to any issues that may come up in the future. My family and I are so happy with how the kitchen turned out and we would not hesitate to hire Young and his team again for future projects."

John L on May 2021

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Our kitchen was in dire need of upgrades, and we met with many different contractors for estimates. Young from New Life Construction left the best impression by far, from his professionalism, renovation ideas and design, reasonable pricing, etc. I am so glad we decided to go with New Life as Young and his entire team were a delight to work with from start to finish. We received very helpful opinions regarding many aspects of the design and materials without it being overbearing, and it was helpful to see his previous projects through instagram (@newlife_construction) to see what has worked well for similar kitchens in the past. There was clear communication about everything from details of the job to scheduling and everyone was very attentive to our needs throughout. This company handled the demolition, cleanup, cabinets, countertops, overhead lighting, painting, appliance installation (range/oven and dishwasher), sink and faucet installation for us-- pretty much everything in the kitchen except the floors. They bring in separate contractors that are specialists in their respective field (cabinets, countertop, etc) to do each portion of the project so you know you're truly getting the experts at every step of the way. Even after the project was done, Young went above and beyond to wrap up last-minute issues that came up from cabinet parts that were on backorder and to this day is responsive to any issues that may come up in the future. My family and I are so happy with how the kitchen turned out and we would not hesitate to hire Young and his team again for future projects."

John L on May 2021

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Home building services FAQs

Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. 

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

The pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of building a new house include:

Pros:

  • It’s all new, so you should have several years before you need to pay for major repairs like a new roof. 

  • It’s under warranty, so many fixes within that warranty period should be covered.

  • You get to build the house to your specifications.

Cons:

  • You have to make a LOT of decisions.

  • You will almost certainly deal with building delays.

  • It can take a lot of work to stay within your budget.

  • Building can be more expensive than buying an existing house.

The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.

Hiring a contractor to build your home is a big commitment. So be sure to ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective home builder:

  • How many years of experience do you have?

  • Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?

  • Do you have worker’s compensation?

  • How long have you worked with your subcontractors?

  • How do you handle garbage and waste disposal?

  • Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • Do you give free estimates?

  • Do you offer design services?

  • How do you handle change orders?

  • Can you provide at least three references?

  • Can I see some of the work you’ve done?

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