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Black Sand Construction
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Serving Arco, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today and you'll be pleased you did. Thank you \n \n

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Elba custom home
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Black iron construction
5.0(
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Serving Arco, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!\n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Snowden Construction LLC
4.3(
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Serving Arco, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"The family and I were relocating to North Dakota for my job. Before relocating to North Dakota, I spoke with a co-worker of mine who lived in the area and asked him about the cost of having a home built being that he had lived in the area for some years. He advised me that the cost to have a home built was relatively reasonable and that he even had a construction company that I might consider doing the work. I called the company (Snowden Construction LLC) and explained what I was interested in having done. They assured me that they could do what I wanted within my requested time frame with a 6 person crew to keep the cost down.

I flew out to North Dakota six months prior to relocating and meet with the owners of Snowden Construction to view some of their work in person and to show them the blueprints for the house. The meeting went very well and so I employed the company to build mine and my family's home. The construction began in July 2015 and was done a month later. When I flew back to view the completed work, I went through and thoroughly inspected every aspect of the house and was very pleased with the work of Snowden Construction."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Arco, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"service provider sent by American Home Shield was excellent. The only issue I have with home warranty services is that they do not send their repair companies out on the week-end, even in an emergency. The customer service personnel is less than enthusiastic or helpful."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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CMG Builders INC
5.0(
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Serving Arco, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

You can also call us today: (208) 309-6177\nSpanish and English! \n25+ years of experience! \nBecause I am flexible with their schedules and I like to work with the owner to give the product they want and at the best quality. \n\nOur mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!\n

Tom Pomeroy Cabin Remodel/Extension
Basement extension and starting the framing of the sauna to the right.
Finishing exterior finish with siding and metal skirting.
Placing Tyvek paper to exterior wall
Framing the extension of the cabin.

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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JOSEL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
New to Angi
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Serving Arco, ID and surrounding areas

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Josel Construction & Development is a premier custom home builder and luxury remodeling firm serving the Sun Valley and Wood River Valley regions of Idaho. With a reputation built on integrity, craftsmanship, and client trust, we specialize in architecturally distinct homes and transformative residential remodels that reflect the unique vision and lifestyle of each homeowner.\n\nLed by Jack Josel, a hands-on builder with a deep respect for detail and old-world quality, our team partners with discerning clients, architects, and designers to deliver homes of lasting value. Whether we’re breaking ground on a new custom build or reimagining a mountain retreat, we approach each project with precision, transparency, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.\n\nAt Josel Construction & Development, we don’t just build homes—we bring visions to life with enduring beauty and purpose.

Custom Home Builders 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.

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work—there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work.

Check reviews, compare quotes, and verify licensing. Ensure the builder has experience with modular construction.

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

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