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 September 2020
Chris was great! He was right on time, gave the house a ton of expert scrutiny and communicated well through the process. I am very happy with the work and feel confident that we have good expert advice to help us finalize our house purchase. I give them five stars across the board.
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Reviewed in March 2018
Installed new deck at my house. Guys he had working, in addition to him working as well, we’re all great and personable. Definitely trust them at my house. Work was clean & neat. Fantastic final product You can’t get a superior product like this for a cheap price; keep this in mind. Worth paying...
Spatola Builders
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Reviewed in January 2013
I purchased my first home, in summer of 2006. While the home was new and generally fantastic because of it's location near Center City Philadelphia, it was definitely builder grade and always had that feel. After I had gotten married, I relented and threw some paint on a few walls. Still, the...
McLellan Builders Inc
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Reviewed in June 2018
Rob and his two sons recently completed a master bedroom suite addition to our home. This was a 6 month job that ultimately was far more complex than originally envisioned, but the Shuttles knocked it out of the park. This is the second large job we've used Rob for, and the quality of the...
Shuttle Construction LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
I could not have asked for a better contractor to do work on my house. Frank’s whole team is amazing, they gave me weekly updates of what to expect for the coming week and were always available to answer any questions I had along the way. With all the work I had done you can tell they are very...
Frank Devonshire General Contracting Inc
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Reviewed in September 2008
We made a mistake from the beginning by renting a house from our builder, which gave him little incentive to finish the house on time. As a result, we settled 2 months after the initial promise date. Our builder was smooth, assuring us of his reputation and attention to detail. In retrospect, he...
PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CORP
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Reviewed in July 2012
Great job. We are very pleased. Cormac worked with us throughout the entire building process, including making alterations from the orginal plan as needed. The house is solid in structure and beautiful. Cormac also personally guaruntees his work.
CORMAC MCALEER
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Reviewed in April 2019
From the moment I called and Joe answered he was attentive and reassuring the whole way. We had a contractor not deliver and we were going to not have a place to live. Joe and his crew came in and not only finished the house as quoted but also got the job done 3 weeks early. All Inc time to move...
Grimaldi & Sons Contractors Inc
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Reviewed in October 2016
Dan pulled together all of the various contractors needed to complete construction on my house. He also did a lot of work himself. Everything had to be done except for the framing and even some of that had to be replaced. He was able to get the house completely finished to my standards and...
The Clemens Group
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Reviewed in January 2014
The builder, Chris, is a great man to have work for you. Always professional on the job and the work provided is second to none. The shore home in Long Beach Island is not like most homes in the area. While touring the house, you will notice how large the single family home feels and the quality...
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