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Top-Rated Home builders in Monterey - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Legacy Painting and Renovating Inc
Legacy Painting and Renovating Inc
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"This company provide promptly and professional service. They also align the schedule with mine. Showed up on time and protected everything. Painted properly and also did an carpentry works. Cleaned everything after work. I was a retired general contractor before and this company is the most easiest and most efficient that I've worked with. I highly recommend this company."
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+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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EZ Builders
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I wanted to do a significant remodel to our home – new kitchen, dining room, and balconies. We met with several companies and EZ had a competitive price and also came highly recommended. The process took a few months, but we were kept very well informed every step of the process. There was only one weekend when we had to move out of the house while the renovations were happening. Overall – I am happy with the communication and service that was provided."
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+71

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
214
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"Ask to work with Rafael, if you're in Seattle, he's a true professional. He takes pride in the relationship he builds with his customers and has a team that is meticulous and extremely fast. They came in and painted the exterior of my home and the quality of the team's service was nothing short of outstanding."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
IY Development & Renovation
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you re looking for a top-notch kitchen remodeling experience, look no further than IY Development and Renovation .INC. Their team in Lafayette, California, is a dream to work with. They listened to our needs, offered innovative solutions, and executed flawlessly. Our new kitchen is now the heart of our home!"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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TEKTON CA
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"First, I would like to thank Jim and his crew. Remodeling a house is always complicated but Jim made it the easiest process possible. He delivers the highest quality, is always looking for the best solution at the best cost. They are so professional and easy to work with."
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job on the house, they had everything installed in 3 days and once the LAWP Panel from the power company and hooked everything, then everything was working well. they took care of all the paper works and documentation, and everything was done quickly. Best price available for us."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MJ Quality Builders, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Certified-Environmental
4.6(
167
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I went on to Angie's List looking for mold remediation. I found this company and they came out and tested for mold. I worked with JC, she used some machines and tested the spore levels for mold. It was very high because there was no ventilation in the bathroom. She recommended some mold remediation. I had another company do some cleaning. They used air scrubbers, but that didn't work. I had them come back out two more times. They do a very thorough job of explaining the work, and they do get back to you. This has been a good experience. I just got the all clean/ all clear and my tenants can move back in."
Rich Gray
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+5

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

Modular homes last an average of between 50 and 75 years, and high-quality modular homes can last for 100 years with proper maintenance. For comparison, a standard home lasts 50 to 100 years and can push to 150 or longer with good maintenance. Modular homes provide better long-term value in that they are significantly more affordable and can last almost as long, but some buyers are wary of modular home longevity, so the actual value if you sell could be lower.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.

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