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 August 2012
It went excellent. While the house was being built, the guys who were doing the work gave us suggestions from other houses they had built which made my house even better. 10 years the house is still in perfect condition.
Collins Properties And Co Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
We were really impressed with his work. We drew the plans and he built it for us. He helped me make the adjustments needed and he built the house just like I wanted.
GARY MORRIS CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excellent - great skill, great and reasonable price, excellent communication with us. R and R Construction is the best I have seen - 17th house, best ever!
R&R Contractors
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Reviewed in September 2016
While he was on Angie's list for Ellijay, ga, he let me know he does not go that far over from his home base in dalton, ga. He's contacted Angie's list to let them know, but doesn't seem to be working. He contacted me right away after he received my email. He was very nice and told me if I...
Todd Phillips Construction
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Reviewed in May 2012
We had a flood at the house due to very heavy rains. My daughter was home alone with her dog at the time. She was able to turn off the electricity to the house and evacuate safely, Scott came the next day to assist her in checking the house for damage and took care of checking the water heater...
Lambeth Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
It was a wonderful experience with professionals who arrived on time, performed the work and left my property in livable condition throughout the process. Henson Construction has ONLY qualified, insured and license people working for them and it was a relief to be in such good hands for this...
HENSON HOME CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in November 2014
The owner of Northridge Builders, Paul Koehn, couldn't have been more wonderful to work with and did an extraordinary job. He was on site full time doing a major part of the work himself. The project came in on budget, and the site was kept very clean. We didn't even have to vacate during the...
Northridge Builders
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Reviewed in January 2016
It went fantastic, he was within budget and ahead of time as far as getting us into our house. He worked things out with the vendors so we didn't go over budget. Very pleasant and easy to work with. He listened to our needs and desires. We had specifics we wanted with our home and he came...
Mark Westberry Construction & Renovation
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Reviewed in November 2013
Beeco Contracting built our house that was completed in August of 2012. We have several warranty issues that have been ignored. These issues include but are not limited to: very poor concrete work not poured as ordered, driveway sliding away and pulling house apart, multiple sheet rock...
Beeco Contracting company inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
They were unprofessional in just about every aspect of the process. They repeatedly lost paperwork, lost our order specifics and lost our contract information. The supervisor was rude to us and treated us with contempt every single time we called on him. He told us we had to accept the way it...
SOUTHLAND HOMES
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