How do I find a local home builder?

<div>One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-tips-hire-builder-your-dream-home.htm">hire a builder</a>. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.</div>

What are the pros and cons of building a house?

<div>The pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of building a new house include:Pros:<ul><li>It’s all new, so you should have several years before you need to pay for major repairs like a new roof. </li><li>It’s under warranty, so many fixes within that warranty period should be covered.</li><li>You get to build the house to your specifications.</li></ul>Cons:<ul><li>You have to make a LOT of decisions.</li><li>You will almost certainly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-deal-home-building-delays.htm">deal with building delays</a>.</li><li>It can take a lot of work to stay within your budget.</li><li>Building can be more expensive than buying an existing house.</li></ul></div>

What is the average price per square foot to build a house?

<div>The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a house</a> ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.</div>

What questions should I ask a home builder?

<div>Hiring a contractor to build your home is a big commitment. So be sure to ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective home builder:<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have?</li><li>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</li><li>Do you have worker’s compensation?</li><li>How long have you worked with your subcontractors?</li><li>How do you handle garbage and waste disposal?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Do you give free estimates?</li><li>Do you offer design services?</li><li>How do you handle change orders?</li><li>Can you provide at least three references?</li><li>Can I see some of the work you’ve done?</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in March 2023
Built a new home for me. He did an awesome job. Very professional and provided upscale choices on all appliances. Paid attention to all the finishing detail. Would high recommend him for new builds and remodeling.
Karger Corporation
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Reviewed in August 2019
I don't know what I would have done without this man! It was the first time my partner and I took on building a new home on vacant land. There was so much we were totally unaware of. Because of this, we were abandoned by an unscrupulous contractor who left everything undone then turned out to...
Steven Carnes General Contractor
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Reviewed in March 2021
I worked with Supreme Remodeling last year to rebuild house for me in Burbank last year. It was a long and arduous project that involved demolishing 50% of an old house down to the studs and then building an attached addition from the ground up. I sent out my completed architectural plans to at...
Supreme Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in November 2020
The company was so professional from start to finish! We needed an addition put on for extra space and the job they did was seamless! It looks like it was always part of the house! Amazing job!
Kitchen & Bathroom Experts
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Reviewed in September 2018
We chose CNA Partners as our complete home project designer and builder. Nir was very professional, communicated and very experienced. We really loved the detailed design that Nir did for the house and also the overall remodeling. Nir was able to turn our old house into a new, traditional, up to...
CNA Partners
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Reviewed in February 2024
Value Max was contracted by a developer to build the house that we bought. Their work is high quality. Dennis and his team were very responsive and took care of issues quickly. They show up when they said they would. It was a pleasure to work with them.
Value Max Quality Builders Inc
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Reviewed in April 2020
We had a 5000 SQ FT custom house done by Advanced Development. It was a gorgeous custom home done on the TCP golf course. It was a 5 bed, 6 baths, and 3 garage house with a view tower. This project was done professionally and on time. I am very glad that I decided to go with Advanced Development.
Advanced Development Building & Real Estate Corp
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Reviewed in September 2005
WE LOVE OUR NEW HOME. THE BUILDERS DID A WONDERFUL JOB. WE WERE ABLE TO VISIT THE SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION AND FELT THAT PEOPLE WERE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS WE HAD ABOUT THE HOUSE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD PURCHASED A NEW HOME AND THE EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT.
STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES
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Reviewed in July 2017
Very well Addition matches existing house so well it doesn't look like an add on! Remodel of existing home also went very well.
Creative Home Remodeling Group Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
Trig Builders re-built my current house & they delivered the finished project in 15 months which we were so sure that they will be able to do it. The staff at this company are very organized, resourceful, helpful and experienced for every aspect of this huge remodeling job. Our project included...
Trig Builders Inc.
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