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JMW Builders Inc
4.5(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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Customers say: Quality work

"We had a very good experience with JMW Builders INC. Jim finished my kitchen remodeling in 3 weeks and 3 days. My kitchen looks great with new cabinets, counter top and under cabinet lights. Jim was quick, organized and decisive. We'll definitely hire him again for future projects and recommend him to our friends"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
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Holly Construction, Inc.
3.0(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

Holly Construction, Inc. is a licensed General Contractor servicing Sonoma County and the North Bay. We focus on providing you with the highest value and service whether it is a commercial building, winery and/or tasting room, tenant building improvement, new luxury home build, remodel or addition. We are dedicated to a high standard of workmanship and use the finest materials and craftsmanship to assure that you are a completely satisfied and happy client. Our 38 years of experience in the construction industry afford us the resources and skills to complete your project on time and on budget.

Sunset Patio
Kitchen
Custom home on narrow lot
Custom Cabinets and Living Space
Exterior at dusk

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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landmark Energy Upgrades
4.8(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Landmark Construction provided us with an amazing customer service throughout the process of the remodeling from start to end. Their prices were very competitive. It doesn't get much better than this. We were having foundation work done on my elderly mother's home in LA. We arranged this remotely via a friend that recommended us to Ezra and Charlie. Ezra took time, care, and patience to make sure that the remodeling will be comfortable with the process and to answer each and every one of our questions. This alone makes us recommend them as highly as possible. Customer service of this level is very very rare today. The work that they did was managed by Charlie. Charlie brought his 3 men team and made sure they will do an amazing work and as fast as they could.  I would use this company again without any hesitation. I'd give 6 stars if I could.
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Cool Roof Install
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HVAC Air Duct
Home Energy Audit
Energy Upgrade Contractors

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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ocean Seven Builders
4.6(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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Emergency services offered

"Ocean Seven Builders and his crew recently replaced my roof. Not only did they offer me the best price using top end materials, but their professionalism, customer service and quality of work was simply amazing! On top of that, they fit me in their schedule within 2 days because I had a bad roof leak. Matt showed up with his crew and he stayed the entire time helping lead the work and they finished the entire job in about 8 hours. The prep work and clean-up was equally impressive. You wouldn't even know they were there. My wife and I couldn't believe the quality and workmanship! No need to look any further, Ocean Seven Builders is by far the best company out there!"
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Babylon Builders
4.2(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Babylon Builders did an awesome job of extending the cement patio in the backyard, adding beautiful flagstone, and taking up black wood mulch and replacing with colored rocks. I love looking at it..soooo beautiful. Ron the owner is a people person and takes joy in your projects. He has some really great ideas. My next project has Babylon Builders name written all over it."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finally an honest Solar company!! I went through several companies trying to get quotes for one of my properties, either they were ridiculously expensive or they didn't return my calls. A friend of mine referred me to Mega Sun and I have to say I am very pleased. Within a couple days from the initial phone call I already had an estimate and once i decided to go with them the installation was completed in one week. Its been a little over a month since they completed the install and everything is working smoothly.

I was amazed at just how great the customer service was. I just want to say thank you to the whole team who helped out, I really appreciate all your hard work. Now I know you guys are the ones to call for all future jobs."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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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.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

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.

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