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T&K Builders LLC
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"T&K Builders LLC, Terry and his Team were the ultimate professional. What was promised was delivered and more. Terry and his Team explained all the steps being performed. There was no surprise when it came to the invoice. I would hire T&K Builders LLC, Terry and his Team again and again for any of my home improvement projects - large or small."
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Kendall Developments, Inc.
3.3(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Kendall Developments, Inc has the knowledge and expertise for all of your home building and home improvement needs. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. With over 18 years of experience, accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

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Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Prestige Home Construction, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Prestige Construction was an absolute joy to work with. Everyone we worked with was very professional, courteous and took pride in their work. The work they had done was an insurance claim and they made the process extremely easy for us. They took care of everything. Would recommend Tony and Sean in a heartbeat."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Awesome Design Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

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They have been working with us for the last three years and they are still doing more work. They put the bay window in last fall. They are not cheap. Their quality is very good. They are here earlier than I anticipate. The job they did on the storm doors was really good, but they are starting to rust a little bit and it is only a year. He looked at them and he is going to see what he can do with them.  

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ORLANDO'S PAINT WORKS CORP
4.6(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Orlando was very responsive to email and phone calls and came out quickly for an estimate. He was very flexible with scheduling the paint job, but we had to delay because of our schedule. We hope to be able to reschedule the job in mid April. We look forward to seeing the quality of the work because the customer service is good.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mastercat Inc
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Donnie came out to look over the job and give us a price. He was on time professional, knowledgable, and sincere - my husband and I both felt very comfortable with him. He sent a written quote via email latter that day as promised. When we finally had most things out of the basement we called him back. He came out again, we added a few things to the original plan. He was reassuring that he could start on our desired date and that we would be happy with his workers. They came on our desired day to start. We were skeptical but hopeful. By the end of the first day we were thrilled with all the workers! No way we could have hoped for better. Norma the team leader was unbelievable working alongside  the men with suits and masks in hot summer weather. They were prompt everyday and worked hard and quickly and were neat and clean.  Everything was just right when they left. I highly recommend MasterCat if you need mold remediation and want your property treated like it was theirs. "
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Nicholas Builders and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The toilet in the condo party room was running - our water bill tripled in one billing period. Marsel came to the rescue, noticed that the toilet was taking in HOT instead of cold water, which had caused interior components of the tank to malfunction. Marsel cut open the walls, corrected the plumbing, replaced interior components of toilet, patched and painted walls."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Choice Construction Group
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"was fortunate to find First Rate Construction LLC for my renovation needs. I originally went to several of their “gut rehab” homes to check out their work. BEAUTIFUL!! The projects I saw were tastefully done, all of the materials top notch and most importantly, their work ethic and perfectionistic orientation was to be admired. There was a “flow” to their open concepts that I could visualize an active family enjoying together as well as other areas of the homes where each person could have private space. It was only after seeing the bigger jobs that they typically do that I was comfortable with hiring this crew to do my condo’s kitchen. My personal experience was just as satisfying. All of the workers were professional, polite and cleaned up after themselves daily. The design of my new kitchen went smoothly, the team listened to me and gave great suggestions that both improved the layout and functionality as well as saved me money over my expected budget for my original ideas. They did such a great job on my kitchen, I wanted them to do my elderly mother’s room as well. The team worked with me to insure that she could access the adjoining bathroom, made room for her wheelchair to turn around by installing a pocket door. The First Rate Construction LLC team created an entirely handicapped friendly environment that still has the look and feel of a luxury suite down to the new walk in shower with drop down teak seat and the “bum” warmer on the toilet seat! I am now privy to the fact that most of their work is on the bigger scale so I was very lucky to get them for my renovation needs. So big or somewhat smaller, the First Rate Construction LLC is key to home transformation."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Builders
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Met originally with company's owner and job superintendent. They inspected my home and made suggestions to improve my work plan. I wanted quality materials and workmanship. We negotiated a price that was within my budget. Price was reasonable. Work schedule promised was met. Work site well managed. All debris was cleaned up each night. The finished project exceeded my expectations. A few weeks after the original work was completed I had them return to complete another project siding and roofing my garage that was done well. Heartily recommend them for work."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Most cottages are around 1,000 square feet, making them smaller than most other styles. However, cottages are defined more by their decor and architectural focus on simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature than they are by a rigid square footage or floor plan. While cottages are defined more by their charm and appearance than size, the smaller footprint does help maximize the comfort and charm, and it keeps the focus on connection to nature and family.

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

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