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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
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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(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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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

"Working with Ilan and IY Development and Renovation INC was an absolute pleasure. We hired them for a complete interior remodel, and they transformed our space into something truly spectacular. Ilan has an eye for design and was able to incorporate our style while making it feel new and elevated. The attention to detail and the quality of work are top-notch, and the team was incredibly respectful of our home throughout the process. Highly recommended for anyone looking for seamless renovations!"
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

Free estimates

"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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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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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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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

"Jayce was very thorough and gave plenty of pointers on how to keep our house mold free throughout the inspection. The results came fast, and Jayce also did a follow up to see how we were doing. We also had them come out after raw sewage flooded our house to make sure the everything was safe and up to code. Great service!"
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+5

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

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Modular homes are more affordable than stick-built homes if you keep quality and square footage equal. The cost to build a home averages $323,000, while average modular home prices sit at {AvgCost}. If you’re looking for custom or luxury options, a traditional custom home costs $825,000, while a high-end modular home costs $600,000, on average.

Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of $100 per square foot when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about $150 per square foot. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a home renovation cost estimator to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.

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