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American Custom Homes
5.0(
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Serving Galva, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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Stone Travertine
12x6 Travertine hand cut
Complete Steamer
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HBC
1.8(
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Serving Galva, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a second generation business and our customers are what keeps us going. we provide the best materials possible along with the knowledge and know how to get any job done the right way the first time. We keep up to date on all new products to give your home or business the best possible look and protection you can get. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Galesburg siding
Another galesburg.
Same galesburg with giant hole.
Siding
galva bath remodel

+12

Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
J & M Home Improvements
New to Angi
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Serving Galva, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We satisfy all your home needs in one place!

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Apple Construction Co, Inc.
New to Angi
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Serving Galva, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Apple Construction Co is a full service residential contracting firm with over 43 years experience. We pride ourselves on using only the finest materials, excellent workmanship, and competitive prices. Apple Construction continues to enjoy an excellent reputation in the community as being reliable, trustworthy and as an honorable businessman. We pride our business in quality not quantity. \nCustomer References: \n1. Nick Peschang Built Houses \n2. Bill Hanford Built Houses \n3. Jim Weir Commercial Remodel \n4. Cal Barker Built Houses \n \nExpertise: \n1. Developer of Meadow Oaks Subdivision - Colona, IL \n2. Remodeling for Ozark Airlines. \n3. Remodel for Rock Island County Board of Realtors. \n4. Remodeling for St. Patricks Catholic Church - Colona, IL \n5. Builder of Republic of Texas Subdivision - Grapevine, Tx \n6. Custom Built Homes through out the Quad-Cities Area. \n7. Superintendent for General Growth - South Park Mall.

Ranch Home
Custom Home
Lots to Build On
Front Porch
Floor Plan

+4

Sherwood Construction Services
New to Angi
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Serving Galva, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are a Full Service Construction Company. Since 2000, our construction and remodeling company has offered a wide range of improvement services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the Chicagoland area.\nWhether you are wanting a Full Remodel or a Refacing we specialize in it all. \nGive your old tub a new lease on life with bathtub reglazing and repair by Sherwood Construction Services. We perform color changes and refurbish worn or fading bathtubs for far less than a new replacement.\nUpgrade your counters and cabinets affordably with our countertop resurfacing and cabinet refacing services. We offer a wide selection of materials and finishes to give your kitchen or bath a completely new look.\nransform your existing bathroom into a stylish and relaxing oasis. Our professionals provide comprehensive bathroom remodeling, featuring modern design that is tailored to your personal style and preferences.

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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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.

While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.

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.

Construction typically takes 3-6 months, including site preparation and assembly.

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.

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