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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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American Custom Homes
5.0(
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Serving Gardner, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SAL Construction Services
4.2(
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Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired SAL Construction to build us a garage in Morton.
All I can say is WOW!!! Nice, polite, honest, clean, punctual?My husband found
them on Google and after visiting their website we decided to give them a call.
They did everything they said and did a beautiful job right on budget! I recommended
them to my sister who needed a tile floor installed in her kitchen. Scott did
an amazing job on the tile as well. My sister was so pleased?Her & I both
would recommend SAL to everyone. Job well done!
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Daniel Henry Builders, Inc.
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Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"Dan just finished a full basement renovation for us and we couldn't be more pleased with his work. Before meeting with Dan, our basement was a complete disaster from top to bottom. He came in and created a perfect floor plan to make our basement exactly what we needed. Everyone was always on time and Dan oversaw all of the work being done. For the quality of work, Daniel Henry Builders is very fairly price. He followed through with everything we discussed and exceeded our expectations! I couldn't find a vanity in the stores that I liked for our bathroom, Dan quickly offered to make a custom piece that is absolutely beautiful! His attention to detail and creativity added so much character to the design. From the first day meeting with Dan, my husband and I knew he was the guy for the job. He is very approachable and was very accommodating with any issues he had to work around. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend Daniel Henry Builders, they won't disappoint!"
a traditional style kitchen with medium stained wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
Supreme Home Improvements Inc
3.0(
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Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was out of business because he had chosen to try another profession.  Two weeks ago he gave me a call and said he was back in business.  My brother has used him extensively and I've used him for several projects.  Now that he is back in business, I'm having him come back and do some projects for me.  His name is Daryl Fegatto.  I highly recommend him and in fact I have recommended him to others.  His license ensures free estimates, framing, roofing, siding, room additions, custom decks, trim carpentry and hardwood.  He did siding when my brother built his house.  He did my brother's basement and he may end up getting mine when that time comes.  He made my garage from 20 by 20 to 20 by 30 and he reroofed all that about eight years ago.  He has purchased some land, built homes and sold them.  He has a tendency to over build which we pay for but the projects he does is going to last.  He is not fly by night kind of operation."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ABJB Construction, Inc.
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Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

ABJB Construction, Inc. has been building custom homes in Chicagoland for multiple years. Our company was founded because of the need for a top quality builder who can work with budget prices. All consumers deserve the same respect. We are not afraid of building a smaller home custom to your needs. Too many larger companies offer the same floor plans over and over in "cookie cutter" communities. Tired of seeing the same home 40 times in one neighborhood? This is why we are in business! You deserve the opportunity to live in what you want, and your wants might be different then your neighbors. We work hand in hand with you from start to finish. With ABJB Construction you get to see the owners face everyday during construction. We are not a major corporation building hundreds of homes each year, we are family business building a handful of homes a year. Because of our size and expertise, we are able to put a personal touch on every project. Call us today, and we will help you live your way.

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King Construction
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Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Ask Construction, Inc., is a General Contractor with over 15 years experience building beautiful custom homes, additions, remodels, as well as custom garages, decks, sunrooms, gazebo's as well as all major renovations. Working with architects and a staff of professional contractors and craftsman giving you complete client focus and personalized service from start to finish to create the vision you have for your home with superior quality workmanship and materials and attention to every detail of your home with beautiful custom designed rooms, floors, entry ways, custom windows, cabinetry to decorative moldings and trims. With Ask Construction, Inc., you ASK and receive the home of your dreams.

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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

How long it takes to build a log cabin depends on a variety of factors, including its size and design, and whether or not you have to clear the land. Construction can take a few weeks for a prefab log cabin on an established site, but up to eight or nine months for a custom cabin on undeveloped land. In comparison, the timeline to build a house is typically four to 12 months.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

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