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Unison Builds, LLC
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1958

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Emergency services offered

"It gives me great pleasure to write this review for Unison Builds LLC. Chris and his team handled the complete interior and exterior renovation of our 7,500 square feet office building. Their work included adding seven new offices, a gorgeous marble kitchen and dining room, a wonderful reception area, an executive conference room with a 14-foot table, the CEO's new office, and nearly everything else. He is a reliable builder. His team takes great pride in what they do. And the work proceeded even faster than we expected."
Exterior facade
Mountain home from above
Project: 101,000 sq.ft, 94 unit apartment building
Melrose living room
Soda Creek Remodel

+67

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vimmerstedt Building & Design
4.9(
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Thank you for choosing Vimmerstedt Building and Design, LLC. We are a locally family owned and operated full service custom home building and remodeling contractor. We also offer interior design services. Call for a consultation today.

after
Custom bathroom
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Custom Bathroom
Custom Bathroom

+22

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Salinas Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Salinas Construction did an amazing job on our project. They handled the framing and construction professionally, kept us updated throughout the process, and the quality of their work was excellent. The crew worked hard and everything came together exactly how we wanted. Very reliable and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
New home Framing
Custom Project
Addition Roof Frame
Full Build
Full Deck Build

+14

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Sanchez Construction LLC
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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At Sanchez Construction LLC, we are a family owned and operated business with over 15 years of experience and are dedicated to delivering high-quality construction services. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our clients through exceptional craftsmanship and reliability.\n\nBuilding dreams, one project at a time!\n\nPlease visit our website at: https://sanchezservicesco.com/\n\nPlease request a quote from us. We look forward to working with you!

Framed house
Framed house
Panorama Barn
Panorama Barn
Freedom Park siding/decks

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LMS Construction
4.8(
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I never even met them, just told them what I wanted over the phone. Their cost was excellent, they completed the cabinet installs quickly, and the quality of their work was very good. I would hire them again."
Mountain Modern Remodel
Mountain Modern Remodel
Mountain Modern Remodel
Mountain Modern Remodel
Mountain Modern Remodel

+23

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Metro Reconstruction Services, Inc.
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Metro tends to prefer larger projects but were able to fit in a relatively small project like ours.  Weather delayed the start but once on the job they were prompt, thoughtful and very professional.  They solved a water intrusion problem that four or more other contractors could not figure out.
They went above and beyond to ensure that the house was properly sealed.
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Home Inspections
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JD Remodeling & Decorating
4.1(
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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"What an incredible job JD did on the interior, were still impressed two years later. He just finished the exterior, fantastic & looks new. Thanks again for all you have done for our home. 5 stars definitely."
DECK
Deck
New construction
DECK
Deck

+42

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Modular homes last an average of between 50 and 75 years, and high-quality modular homes can last for 100 years with proper maintenance. For comparison, a standard home lasts 50 to 100 years and can push to 150 or longer with good maintenance. Modular homes provide better long-term value in that they are significantly more affordable and can last almost as long, but some buyers are wary of modular home longevity, so the actual value if you sell could be lower.

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

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

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