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Last update on April 24, 2025
Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"2T built my house and I’ve used them for two additional projects. I’m a building inspector for a living and can state they are an exceptional contractor."
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Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I would highly recommend Elmer for any kind of construction project! Has integrity, and God loving Honesty."
+6
Serving Ely, IA 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 Ely, IA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We were able to get our doors put in the same week we contacted them. Very fast and friendly. We will definitely use them in the future!"
+83
Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Excellent new home warrenty insurnace"
Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I was happy with the service and they help with cleaning the siding also."
+105
Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"New walls were built using paneling that matched existing paneling. I had asked for a 3-foot-high box with removable or hinged lid to be built around the sump pump to keep the cat from playing with it; Jamie recommend a closet instead of a box, which was acceptable to me, and will prove to be a better choice when I have the sump pump discharge rerouted away from sanitary sewer.
Sump pump failed overnight during construction. I had not moved in yet, so I was glad that the workers altered me. With my authorization they had a new sump pump installed, removed the soaked carpet, and ran dehumidifiers to dry out the basement.
One door was installed opening opposite my request, but this was too minor a detail to ask for a correction.
New doors and trim were stained and varnished, and all messes were cleaned up completely. Very happy with the work. Solar tube (skylight) in bathroom is wonderful!"
+23
Serving Ely, IA 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."
+2
Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"S7 Ventures was phenomenal to work with. They were timely in their work, communications, and exceeded my expectations for the end product. I had a couple of tree stumps removed, my patio extended and wrap around my house, tiling completed, and dirt laid to level out my back yard. I am not a contractor, so I had a lot of questions! They were gracious and patient, and more than willing to educating me. This allowed me to make an informed decision for longevity. I would highly recommend this company and have already inquired about another quote to hire them again!"
Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
If you are looking for a new home or thinking about building or remodeling in the Greater Cedar Rapids, IA area, PRK Williams Building Group looks forward to working with you. We are currently accepting new residential and commercial building projects. In addition, large scale building additions and remodeling projects (over $50,000) will also be considered. Our business is built on doing high quality work for satisfied customers. Contact us for a quote today!
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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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