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So Cal Builders & Design Inc

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So Cal Builders & Design Inc

4.60(
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Customers say: Quality work
909 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

So Cal Builders & Design have been helping the homes throughout California look perfect one nail and brick at a time! With the best prices and highest standard of service, we can deliver the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams on time and on budget! Our staff of trained technicians will build your addition or remodel to your specifications; using only the finest quality materials and the most up-to-date building procedures. We also have in house masonry service as well as perform a number of other services such as plumbing, lighting, painting, patios, and much more. Because we do it all ourselves, we eliminate miscommunication, stress and down time. We don’t use outside contractors or fancy gimmicks to get our customers. We combine new and modern building practices with tried and true hard work to deliver a work of art every time and that is why our customers make us #1. Request Your Free Estimate Voice Star: (888) 284-9122.

"I was hired to assist this business with improving their Yelp profile and successfully helped remove a negative review as requested. After completing the work, the client stopped responding and has not released the agreed payment. I put in full effort and delivered what was promised. I hope they will do the right thing and complete their commitment."

Asjad A on November 2025

So Cal Builders & Design have been helping the homes throughout California look perfect one nail and brick at a time! With the best prices and highest standard of service, we can deliver the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams on time and on budget! Our staff of trained technicians will build your addition or remodel to your specifications; using only the finest quality materials and the most up-to-date building procedures. We also have in house masonry service as well as perform a number of other services such as plumbing, lighting, painting, patios, and much more. Because we do it all ourselves, we eliminate miscommunication, stress and down time. We don’t use outside contractors or fancy gimmicks to get our customers. We combine new and modern building practices with tried and true hard work to deliver a work of art every time and that is why our customers make us #1. Request Your Free Estimate Voice Star: (888) 284-9122.

"I was hired to assist this business with improving their Yelp profile and successfully helped remove a negative review as requested. After completing the work, the client stopped responding and has not released the agreed payment. I put in full effort and delivered what was promised. I hope they will do the right thing and complete their commitment."

Asjad A on November 2025


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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229 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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.


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Opulent Design Build

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Opulent Design Build

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39 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Opulent Design Build is Orange County's premier design-build company. We take the complicated process of home design, building and remodeling and make it an experience that you will love! There's no need to fear the design and construction process. We personally handle every aspect of the design, permitting and construction project process. Opulent Design Build is truly a one-stop design-build company.

Opulent Design Build is Orange County's premier design-build company. We take the complicated process of home design, building and remodeling and make it an experience that you will love! There's no need to fear the design and construction process. We personally handle every aspect of the design, permitting and construction project process. Opulent Design Build is truly a one-stop design-build company.


Opulent Design Build

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Opulent Design Build

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

Opulent Design Build . One point of contact from Start to Finish. Opulent Design Build takes the complicated process of home designing, building and remodeling and makes it an experience that you will love! There's no need to fear the design & construction process. Opulent Design Build personally handles every aspect of the construction process: design, engineering, site survey, permitting, construction and inspections. We are truly a "one-stop" design-build company.

"My wife and I were looking into adding some square footage to our home as well as remodel. We were going in circles trying to plan and budget and it honestly was one of the most stressful/hardest experiences of our marriage. That was until we stumbled upon Opulent. I do not remember how we found them, but man, I am so glad we did. Eddie and his whole team were OUTSTANDING throughout the whole process. They really made us feel like we were part of the Opulent Family as well as producing real results. They managed EVERYTHING just about perfectly. From dealing with the permit process to helping us figure out what we needed to fill our space with beautiful fixtures to actually getting the construction done. The preconstruction process was so simple thanks to their amazing team and construction flowed so smoothly. The field workers were respectful and clean every day. 10/10 cannot recommend enough. Thank you Opulent!!"

Shaun M on August 2025

Opulent Design Build . One point of contact from Start to Finish. Opulent Design Build takes the complicated process of home designing, building and remodeling and makes it an experience that you will love! There's no need to fear the design & construction process. Opulent Design Build personally handles every aspect of the construction process: design, engineering, site survey, permitting, construction and inspections. We are truly a "one-stop" design-build company.

"My wife and I were looking into adding some square footage to our home as well as remodel. We were going in circles trying to plan and budget and it honestly was one of the most stressful/hardest experiences of our marriage. That was until we stumbled upon Opulent. I do not remember how we found them, but man, I am so glad we did. Eddie and his whole team were OUTSTANDING throughout the whole process. They really made us feel like we were part of the Opulent Family as well as producing real results. They managed EVERYTHING just about perfectly. From dealing with the permit process to helping us figure out what we needed to fill our space with beautiful fixtures to actually getting the construction done. The preconstruction process was so simple thanks to their amazing team and construction flowed so smoothly. The field workers were respectful and clean every day. 10/10 cannot recommend enough. Thank you Opulent!!"

Shaun M on August 2025


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Nicolaisen & Sons Construction Company, Inc

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Nicolaisen & Sons Construction Company, Inc

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41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nicolaisen & Sons Construction Company, Inc is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I find them totally unprofessional"

Jim M on March 2012

Nicolaisen & Sons Construction Company, Inc is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I find them totally unprofessional"

Jim M on March 2012


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R & L Group, Inc.

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R & L Group, Inc.

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

R&L Construction Group has been providing construction services for 15 years. Our goal is to transform your vision into reality and create an enjoyable experience in the process. We start by understanding your vision and expectations, then we cost engineer and plan for your project, if possible, at this phase we will suggest how to value engineer finishes and fixtures to lower the overall cost. Throughout the construction phase we only use qualified employees and subcontractors that bring remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail to the project. We make yourself available to you at all times and maintain constant communication and collaboration with you to deliver a transparent and hassle-free process. We strive to provide exceptional service while delivering quality, comfort, luxury and safety.

"Armin is a professional and detailed contractor. He holds a civil engineering degree and he really knows what he is doing. Our kitchen remodeling is a great success with his team. Will work with him again in the future."

Zizhao H on October 2021

R&L Construction Group has been providing construction services for 15 years. Our goal is to transform your vision into reality and create an enjoyable experience in the process. We start by understanding your vision and expectations, then we cost engineer and plan for your project, if possible, at this phase we will suggest how to value engineer finishes and fixtures to lower the overall cost. Throughout the construction phase we only use qualified employees and subcontractors that bring remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail to the project. We make yourself available to you at all times and maintain constant communication and collaboration with you to deliver a transparent and hassle-free process. We strive to provide exceptional service while delivering quality, comfort, luxury and safety.

"Armin is a professional and detailed contractor. He holds a civil engineering degree and he really knows what he is doing. Our kitchen remodeling is a great success with his team. Will work with him again in the future."

Zizhao H on October 2021


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AGA Construction Inc

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AGA Construction Inc

4.82(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
736 local quotes requested

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


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Laguna Bay Developing

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Laguna Bay Developing

4.56(
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Customers say: Quick response
266 local quotes requested
Emergency services offered

We are a building, architectural design company that strongly believes in adding value with quality remodeling and affordable pricing. We specialize in crafting your dreams. Our owner, David Fidman, has experience since the 1990's in new construction and remodeling of homes. Our enthusiastic and fully licensed and bonded team can exceed your hopes for any project with our personalized service, whether it is constructing your dream home, renovating and upgrading your curb appeal, or remodeling your existing floor plan. As a boutique firm, we optimize personalization by getting to know our customers needs and wants through an attentive project management style. At Laguna Bay Developing, we want this experience to be as an exciting experience as it is rewarding, from the design plans and material selections to the permit approval and construction process, we will be there for every step, we love to see our clients dreams realized!

"I had an excellent experience working with Laguna Bay Developing. From the initial call and quote all the way through to project completion, they were extremely responsive and professional. Their quote was detailed and transparent, making it easy to understand exactly what I was paying for—no surprises or hidden costs. The work itself was completed on schedule and to a high standard. The team was respectful, organized, and clearly took pride in their work. Communication throughout the process was consistent and clear, which gave me confidence every step of the way. I especially appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to answer any questions I had. It’s not easy to find a company that combines fair pricing, reliability, and great workmanship, but they delivered on all fronts. Highly recommended!"

Steve R on March 2025

We are a building, architectural design company that strongly believes in adding value with quality remodeling and affordable pricing. We specialize in crafting your dreams. Our owner, David Fidman, has experience since the 1990's in new construction and remodeling of homes. Our enthusiastic and fully licensed and bonded team can exceed your hopes for any project with our personalized service, whether it is constructing your dream home, renovating and upgrading your curb appeal, or remodeling your existing floor plan. As a boutique firm, we optimize personalization by getting to know our customers needs and wants through an attentive project management style. At Laguna Bay Developing, we want this experience to be as an exciting experience as it is rewarding, from the design plans and material selections to the permit approval and construction process, we will be there for every step, we love to see our clients dreams realized!

"I had an excellent experience working with Laguna Bay Developing. From the initial call and quote all the way through to project completion, they were extremely responsive and professional. Their quote was detailed and transparent, making it easy to understand exactly what I was paying for—no surprises or hidden costs. The work itself was completed on schedule and to a high standard. The team was respectful, organized, and clearly took pride in their work. Communication throughout the process was consistent and clear, which gave me confidence every step of the way. I especially appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to answer any questions I had. It’s not easy to find a company that combines fair pricing, reliability, and great workmanship, but they delivered on all fronts. Highly recommended!"

Steve R on March 2025


DGOC Design and Build Construction Inc.

5.00(
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DGOC Design and Build Construction Inc.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

We specialize in complete home renovations. and will handle your remodeling needs from A to Z. We can do kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, re-piping, windows, doors, crown molding, baseboards, interior and exterior painting, and more! We do it all. 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 offer 0% financing options as well. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent. My house is 70 years old & really needed to be updated. This was a scary process for me. I’ve never been able to afford to hire anyone to do any kind of remodeling & was scared of stories from family & friends who have been ripped off having any work done on their houses. I was really impressed with the ideas Dereck had for my bathrooms & especially for my kitchen which made no sense. He took me shopping to pick out materials & with his knowledge & expertise guided me with my choices for tile, flooring, fixtures, etc. I love all of the men who did the work. They know what they are doing & were really meticulous making sure that everything was done to perfection & they cleaned up after themselves everyday. This has been a very long process because of course they ran into problems with some of the plumbing & then had to repipe the house because there was no water pressure. The bathrooms & kitchen have all been totally gutted & redesigned. I love the way it’s all turned out & so glad I went through all this construction including the frustration at times LOL.It was totally worth it."

Cheryl F on February 2024

We specialize in complete home renovations. and will handle your remodeling needs from A to Z. We can do kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, re-piping, windows, doors, crown molding, baseboards, interior and exterior painting, and more! We do it all. 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 offer 0% financing options as well. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent. My house is 70 years old & really needed to be updated. This was a scary process for me. I’ve never been able to afford to hire anyone to do any kind of remodeling & was scared of stories from family & friends who have been ripped off having any work done on their houses. I was really impressed with the ideas Dereck had for my bathrooms & especially for my kitchen which made no sense. He took me shopping to pick out materials & with his knowledge & expertise guided me with my choices for tile, flooring, fixtures, etc. I love all of the men who did the work. They know what they are doing & were really meticulous making sure that everything was done to perfection & they cleaned up after themselves everyday. This has been a very long process because of course they ran into problems with some of the plumbing & then had to repipe the house because there was no water pressure. The bathrooms & kitchen have all been totally gutted & redesigned. I love the way it’s all turned out & so glad I went through all this construction including the frustration at times LOL.It was totally worth it."

Cheryl F on February 2024


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Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

4.81(
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Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

4.81(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Thanks for choosing Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc. We look forward to building your ideas into reality. With over 20 years of combined construction experience, we provide satisfaction. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 614 .S. EUCLID ST, FULLERTON CA 92832 Horizon Construction & Remodeling provides a vast range of services for all of your construction and renovations needs. While home construction and remodeling can be exciting, choosing the right contractor for your project is essential. You need a local builder in your area who is experienced and known to have completed the work on time as promised. You want a licensed contractor you can trust to be ethical and known for his integrity. We are your friendly contractor. We strive to provide a high end services and outstanding build quality, while keeping within your budget and time frames.

"We recently completed an extensive remodel of our home—new windows, fresh exterior paint, two fully updated bathrooms, new interior doors, upgraded flooring, and a complete transformation of our primary bedroom. The results have exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier. This level of satisfaction was only possible because of the personal and professional attention from David Eskin. From our very first meeting to his final message saying, “We are done,” David was attentive, thoughtful, and full of professional recommendations we would never have considered on our own. He kept us informed at every step—through each hiccup, process, and inspection—so we always felt confident and included. What began as a plan to simply “fix the house up until we find another home” has turned into “we’re staying,” because the craftsmanship is extraordinary, and it truly feels like home. We will be using Horizon for Round 2!!!"

Kim C on September 2025

Thanks for choosing Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Inc. We look forward to building your ideas into reality. With over 20 years of combined construction experience, we provide satisfaction. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 614 .S. EUCLID ST, FULLERTON CA 92832 Horizon Construction & Remodeling provides a vast range of services for all of your construction and renovations needs. While home construction and remodeling can be exciting, choosing the right contractor for your project is essential. You need a local builder in your area who is experienced and known to have completed the work on time as promised. You want a licensed contractor you can trust to be ethical and known for his integrity. We are your friendly contractor. We strive to provide a high end services and outstanding build quality, while keeping within your budget and time frames.

"We recently completed an extensive remodel of our home—new windows, fresh exterior paint, two fully updated bathrooms, new interior doors, upgraded flooring, and a complete transformation of our primary bedroom. The results have exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier. This level of satisfaction was only possible because of the personal and professional attention from David Eskin. From our very first meeting to his final message saying, “We are done,” David was attentive, thoughtful, and full of professional recommendations we would never have considered on our own. He kept us informed at every step—through each hiccup, process, and inspection—so we always felt confident and included. What began as a plan to simply “fix the house up until we find another home” has turned into “we’re staying,” because the craftsmanship is extraordinary, and it truly feels like home. We will be using Horizon for Round 2!!!"

Kim C on September 2025

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

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.

Modular homes can be a great investment, especially for those who find the prices of stick-built real estate too high. Modular homes are usually much more affordable because they’re mass-manufactured and then assembled on-site or delivered mostly assembled. If they’re installed properly and by professionals, they can last for between 50 and 100 years, potentially making them an outstanding investment.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build one from scratch. First of all, new construction mortgage interest rates are often higher than traditional loans. Also, when building a home, you're covering the cost of brand-new finishes, appliances, electrics, plumbing, utility hookups, and labor. Between the cost of labor and permits, building a home will often cost more in the long run.

Builder-grade is one of two types of stock cabinets, whereas semi-custom designs allow homeowners some control over the color, finish, or hardware on their cabinets. Stock cabinets are sold in construction-grade and builder-grade designs. Construction-grade cabinets are usually made from inexpensive medium-density fiberboard, which is prone to moisture damage, whereas builder-grade models are a step up with higher-quality materials. Construction-grade designs are the most common type of cabinets in America.

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