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Last update on July 22, 2025
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Very satisfied with their work."
+5
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"From the first day that I met Andy I knew that I would hire him. He's very pleasant, knoweldgeable and conscientious. His work far exceeded my expectations. They arrived on time, prepared my space to ensure it remained clean and left the work space in perfect condition. I will be hiring him again and I highly recommend North Point Builders!"
+147
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Blue Ridge Builders completed my full basement remodel and I was very impressed with the company and the crew who worked on my project. Hiring them was a great idea because they provided quality service, professional customer service, and they showed up early to job sites. I enjoyed working with them and I recommend them to anyone looking to have major/minor home improvement projects done."
+83
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"When we first met with Lew Merryfield, our home was a disaster. Smoke and intense heat had made it necessary to completely gut and restore our home. It was a time of great despair and confusion. Lew was very reassuring that his company would be able to handle to assignment and allow us to return to a home that was better than ever, and agreed to bid the job in the format requested.
After the contract was signed the Merryfield Construction Group was very active, and progress was made every week. We opted to hire our own subcontractors for plumbing and HVAC, and an electrical contractor recommended by the provider. The provider and their staff worked well with the other contractors and were communicative with us during the process. A promise to never abandon working on our home for any significant period of time was kept. Building options and recommendations were presented at appropriate times and were appreciated. Lew and his brother George worked with us to solve problems that arose and we always felt like it was a partnership and that they took great pride in their work. Additional work outside the original contract and work change orders were appropriate and reasonably priced.
The fire was one week before Christmas in 2013, and we were able to move back in late October 2014. Although this time frame was slightly outside of the original estimate, it was not considered unreasonable given the nature of the work and the change orders. After we moved in, the provider has done a nice job on following up any problem areas and punch list items.
We are very happy with our "new" home and are confident that the provider will continue to stand behind the work. The overall job turned out much better than we could have expected. Lew and George Merryfield, and their staff, particularly Tom Ferry, Sean, and Scott, were always respectful and friendly, and took obvious pride in their crafts. In conclusion, we are glad we selected Merryfield Construction Group and would not hesitate to use them again in the future or recommend them to others."
+1
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We were to Flood Crew from our property management company, and found their reviews on Angie’s List. The crew arrived on time, did a great job, and our carpet’s look like new."
+57
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"On Monday Chuck and the foreman came to start work on the kitchen floor. I was told I needed more tiles so I went and purchased them. When I returned, tile was being laid, I asked if he removed the old tile and was told it wasn't necessary. They came back Tuesday and finished laying tile and when the foreman put the thresholds down it was not level at all. The new tile is thick. I'm not happy with that as it has become a tripping problem. I was told by the foreman to take a wet sponge and wipe the grouting powder the next day as it wasn't worth his while to drive all that way to do. So I had to do it myself with my bad knees. It took 4 months to obtain a receipt for the job.
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"excellent work. Would definitely hire again"
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
In business since 1991
"Rick's work is exemplary. Even after a year, the custom bathroom he built for us looks top notch. He was very patient with us in selecting custom fittings, and other niceties and worked with us every step of the way. And he was definitely very affordable.
The only challenge I had was with the fact that he used too many subcontractors and at times that made it challenging. But each time we brought Rick in, he solved those challenges very quickly.
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+21
Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
"Jim and his crew showed up on time and early in the day. They were finished with the demolition in a couple of hours. They had the new drywall on the ceiling and the first coat of spackling applied within another hour. They cleaned up and removed all debris. Jim came back a couple of days later (over the holiday weekend) to sand and apply a second coat of spackling. The following Monday they finished sanding and got the painting done all in one day.Again, they cleaned up. We were very pleased with their prompt service and professionalism. I would highly recommend Hunt General contracting.
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+40
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 hire a builder. 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.
The pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of building a new house include:
Pros:
It’s all new, so you should have several years before you need to pay for major repairs like a new roof.
It’s under warranty, so many fixes within that warranty period should be covered.
You get to build the house to your specifications.
Cons:
You have to make a LOT of decisions.
You will almost certainly deal with building delays.
It can take a lot of work to stay within your budget.
Building can be more expensive than buying an existing house.
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house 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.
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:
How many years of experience do you have?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you have worker’s compensation?
How long have you worked with your subcontractors?
How do you handle garbage and waste disposal?
Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?
Do you give free estimates?
Do you offer design services?
How do you handle change orders?
Can you provide at least three references?
Can I see some of the work you’ve done?
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