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Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Ramapo Valley Construction, LLC
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Was contacted directly by Phil quickly after submitting my info. He was at my house the next day. We had him transform our kitchen and bathrooms. He was very professional and prompt with communication. He worked with my wife on all the materials and textures and even finished 2 days earlier than quoted. Very happy with the services and will use Ramapo again!"
Malibu Coast Highway
Malibu Coast Highway
Malibu Coast Highway
Malibu Coast Highway
Malibu Coast Highway

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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R S Construction
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Warranties offered

"We had an addition built into our home to accommodate our growing family. We were a little nervous about having contractors in our home as I was pregnant at the time but the guys from RS Construction could not have been more professional. They always made sure things were kept clean and safe around the house as they worked. They did a beautiful job with the addition and the price was very fair. I highly recommend their services."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R & L Group, Inc.
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"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."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OZ-ARI Development Group
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

"OZ-ARI did an excellent job with my recent complete renovation. Quick to respond and great communication. They came highly recommended and provided amazing customer service. I want to give a special shout-out to the construction team because of the attention to detail and care they took with their work. Would definitely work with OZ-ARI again for any future home updates. I couldn't be happier with the results!"
Santa Monica 2022
Santa Monica 2022
Santa Monica 2022
Santa Monica 2022
Santa Monica 2022

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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Best Builders Group Inc
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One of my relatives recommended to me this home remodeling company after he hired them for his house and they were super happy due to the fantastic job that Best Builders did at his home. At my house I wanted a new patio deck built before the summer will start. Sofia from the main office scheduled me an appointment with one of her people and she sent out Zohar, who worked with me step by step through this entire remodeling project. Zohar is a great guy and a professional person! He made sure that everything is being done exactly as it was promised in the design stage AND each change that he wanted to do (in order to make this project better than it should). The new deck including the covers looks fantastic and it came out much better than I imagined. I’m glad to have worked with Best Builders Group!"
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Shipping container homes last at least 25 years on average, but they can last even longer with proper maintenance. Since shipping containers are made from metal, they’re quite vulnerable to rust and corrosion. This issue is exacerbated in coastal areas or areas with a lot of precipitation. To extend the life span of your container home, install siding that protects the exterior. 

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

The Orange County, CA homeowners’ guide to custom home building

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