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

Approved

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(
12
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

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

Approved

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

Free estimates

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."
Front view
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

It usually takes around four to six months to build and install a modular home, although your timeline could go up to around eight months if there are delays in the manufacturing or permitting process. Heavy site preparation and foundation pouring can extend that timeline if you need them, as can customizations you want for your modular home. Your modular home company should be able to provide an estimate for the construction timeline before you sign any contracts or agree to any work.

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

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.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

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