Does building up or building out provide more ROI?

• <div><p>Since building up tends to provide useful bedrooms and other extra spaces without the need to do a lot of foundation work and cut into your yard, second stories tend to have better ROI—up to 65%—than other kinds of additions. But ROI will depend on the type of rooms you are planning and what your current house has. It’s not a very reliable way to judge the success or failure of a project, so consider other factors as well. </p></div>

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Q: Is it more affordable to build or buy a home?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s almost always more affordable to buy an existing home, especially if the alternative is building a custom home. With that being said, new construction is worth more than a similarly-sized pre-owned home with equivalent finishes. You&rsquo;re more likely to see a healthy ROI if you have a home built and then quickly turn around and sell it.</p></div>

Q: Do home builders need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, home builders need to be licensed in every state and municipality in the country. The specific license required varies based on the location and the work, but most states require that the builder hold a general contractor&rsquo;s license at minimum. Some states and cities also require that plumbing, electrical, roofing, and sewage system construction require individual licenses, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a> to confirm that the builder you&rsquo;re considering holds all the proper licenses.</p></div>

Q: What is the percentage of contractor profit?

• <div><p>Most contractors aim for about a 20% profit on a job, leaving themselves room for unexpected expenses or delays. After accounting for materials, labor, and insurance, the profit margin for most contractors is between 10% and 20%. Fluctuating costs of materials and labor affect the ultimate percentage.</p></div>

Q: Can garages be designed to match the home's existing style?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals offer design services that ensure cohesive appearances.</p></div>

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Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
Wasn’t my choice to hire this company. New build home and they were contracted by our builder. Flooring/carpet under warranty and they will go to any lengths to NOT honor the warranty. Bryan would never return calls. If you got lucky and he answered the phone he would do whatever it takes to...
ROGER'S FLOORING
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Reviewed in April 2024
superior work with Demolition of old Barn & old corn crib, fair price , work scheduled on time , great communication, went above & beyond work scheduled. . Would use again for another project, AND AM hiring to do more work for me.
GLM EXCAVATING & LAND CLEARING L.L.C
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Reviewed in October 2023
The crew showed up just after nine A.M. We had given notice to residents that all cars must be off the lot by 8:00. The final car cleared the lot abou 15 minutes before the crew arrived so they were able to set up and begin. The area near the street was in deplorable condition. The areas near...
The Blacktop Guy
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Reviewed in August 2015
First words out of sales man's mouth was the back corner of basement was most likely broken away. Stated that the wall needed to be dug up, pinned and removed. When we pointed out that the cracks were 1/32 wide and were not leaking, he just told us they would be. The second vendor did not have...
MidAmerica Basement Systems
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Reviewed in October 2013
Doug and his team did a fantastic job building the patio room of our dreams. His pricing was fair, his responsiveness to any questions that we had was very fast, his team was very professional, and the quality superb. We are extremely pleased with the results and will gladly refer him to...
Exterior Additions LLC
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Reviewed in January 2011
Steve and his team spent an entire day investigating the problem with the engineer. They removed as much material as they could to reveal enough evidence of the problem to diagnose & prepare an estimate for repair. Once the investigation was complete, they carefully replaced and caulked the...
Steve Marino
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