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Deleon E Hijo Construction
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely a beautiful job of New flooring, major painting, Electrical. & misc repairs. Father & son can do everything A home or property requires. They have cared for my large Property for years with the Utmost care, skill & consideration. They really do Treat their clients as family. I give them the highest rating In all they do. Very hard working And trustworthy in every way. Also extremely kind & generous In their overall approach to Working with you. I’m so Grateful they have done such Excellent work for me. Don’t Hesitate to contact them for Your next project ….you will Be very happy you did !’ They are totally trust worthy., And have treated me as family. And have truly been available When I needed them in any Emergency breakdown. They are an amazing team & I’ve been so hateful"
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JMW Builders Inc
4.5(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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Customers say: Quality work

"This was a new garage with an art studio above. We had a limited budget and Jim stayed within it. He directed us to a good designer who drew up exactly what we wanted. The construction is solid and looks great. I recommend JMW Builders for any new construction projects."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atrisco Construction
4.8(
4
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They power washed my deck and then fixed my gate latch He also noted that some boards on my deck were rotting. I will probably have them back to fix the deck at a later date."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+21

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Silver Lining Construction
4.1(
7
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Jim Dietz and his company Silver Lining to build an ADU on my property. Jim helped with a lot of the county requirements and roadblocks. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. He was very interactive and insisted on me walking through the project weekly to show me the progress. His guys were clean and worked hard. Now my neighbor wants to build and ADU and is probably going to hire Jim."
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Front porch
Entry
Backyard
Kitchen

+10

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Tanoak Construction, LLC
3.7(
3
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our bathroom remodeled by Tanoak Construction and we are extremely satisfied with the quality of workmanship. Gant Bowman and Dave Bowman were always available to answer any questions we had and were very transparent throughout the entire process. Finding a local contractor was difficult, but Tanoak Construction made the process easy and stress-free. They were clean, very respectful while in our home, and gave great advice. Every subcontractor they brought in was also great to work with. We highly recommend them to anyone in the Sonoma County area who needs remodeling work done."
Custom Remodel
Response time2 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
1
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!

Holly Construction, Inc.
3.0(
2
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+35

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The average cost to renovate or remodel a home is $52,300, with most projects ranging from $19,500 to over $88,400. However, costs can vary significantly, from as low as $3,000 for a small project to $170,000 or more for a complete home remodel.

Several factors influence the total price, including:

  • Project Scope and Size: The extent of the renovations, whether it's a single room or the entire house.

  • Location: Geographic location affects labor and material costs.

  • Materials: The quality of materials chosen.

  • Room Type: Kitchen remodels ($14,500 - $70,000+) are generally more expensive than bedroom remodels ($1,500 - $5,500).

  • Other Factors: The time of year, complexity of the work, and any additions or expansions.

On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $15 and $60 for standard projects and up to $150 for luxury renovations.

Examples of specific project costs include:

  • Basement remodel: ~$20,200

  • Garage remodel: ~$27,900

  • Loft conversion: ~$20,200

  • Disability accommodation remodel: ~$4,300

  • Major home repairs: ~$11,700

If you are financing the project, note that some loan programs, like the FHA 203(k), may require a minimum project cost (e.g., $5,000) and will necessitate a home appraisal and professional cost estimates. Using a home renovation cost estimator can also help you budget for your project.

Historically, Tudor homes originally stemmed from the 15th and 16th centuries, while Victorians appeared during Queen Victoria's reign in the 19th century. The design and structural differences are significant as well. The many types of Victorian architecture—such as Italianate architecture—typically feature ornate trim, wood siding, wraparound porches, and tall towers on top, such as belvederes. On the other hand, Tudor-style homes feature white stucco exteriors with exposed wooden rafters marking the house frame both inside and out.

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. 

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.

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