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Golden temple Builders Inc
4.6(
9
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Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Warranties offered

"Very Happy with choosing Golden Temple Builders for my construction needs. Nick the owner was very professional and clearly explained the stages of the project and was able to work with the pricing points that I could commit to. His team went above and beyond my expectations, and job was completed even well before promised. Would Highly Recommend!!!! 10/10"
3rd story attic turned into gym.
Addition
Staircases
Kitchens
Building new homes

+112

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Contractors On Demand
4.4(
7
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Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had beyond a great experience with Contractors on Demand! It started on the first contact with Felipe, which was very clear about the work I was getting done at my house, step by step. Their work got me speechless and I already referred them to many friends and family, as we are always looking for the best to get any work done."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Shillem Specialties Inc
4.7(
13
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shillem delivered beautifully on everything they contracted to do and went beyond the scope in proactively addressing other issues without increasing the contracted costs.  They were amazing and I look forward to being able to have them do work for me again.  Could not be more pleased.  This company has continued with more and more work to the property.  They took over management of the property and made all improvements in readying the buildings and grounds for rental.  I am most impressed and pleased with their continued work and will definitely use their expertise in the future. "
Side View
Front View
Entry Door
Aluminum Roof System
Before

+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Charles Schossler jr llc
4.8(
4
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specializing in HOME REMODELING! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today! We do anything from home remodeling, kitchen and bath remodeling, drywall and finishing, power washing and interior and exterior painting.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.7(
61
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Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

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."
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

Local regulations dictate how big an ADU can be, and there may also be restrictions on the percentage of the main residence’s square footage an ADU can have. In most cases, an ADU must be smaller than the main residence, but check with your local building authority to confirm restrictions on ADU size.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

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.

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