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Mega Power Electric, Inc
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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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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That Guy
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Don showed up on time and got right to work. He knows what he s doing. I would recommend him for sure. When my wife got home from her work she took a look at the project given to him and she was happy. Need I say more! Thanks again Don."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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That Guy
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A local California company with over 20 years’ experience in home repairs. We specialize in general remodeling, windows, and handymen work. We pride ourselves in getting the job done on time and correctly.

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.

In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you’ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.

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

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

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