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Stoffel's Restoration and Construction
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon was absolutely a pro on every level. He cleaned up his area at the end every day and always left the work area safe. He showed up when he said he would. He keep us updated on the project as he went along. His quality of work- Wow! Second to none. I will hire Brandon for all my other various projects."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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."
Mall Dr Shell remodel
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Fogarty Home Improvement, LLC
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Both my wife and I were extremely pleased.  Excellent work.  Very professional and courteous.
John cares about pleasing his customers and it shows in his work. We will not hesitate to use him in the future.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GF Company
4.6(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"we had a large double window two windows one opening replaced they did a a good job made that room much warmer in winter which is what we were after it is now the warmest room in the house in the winter which is good as it is the room we spend most our time in. will defiantly be having them out to price gutters when we are ready in the spring."
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Chambers Custom Builders
5.0(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"Mark was an excellent contractor to work with. He was very professional, communicated well, and exceeded our expectations in the work he completed in building us a breakfast bar and installing ceiling fans. He cleaned up everything when he finished. We would definitely use Mark's services again and be happy to refer our friends and family to him."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Castle Construction
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex was here on time. Did a great job replacing the damaged column and secured it in place, as it apparently wasn't when the house was built. Cleaned up the mess and even sent me pictures of the progress."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
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Decks and Porches Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Builders
4.2(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

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"The worked was performed on time and on budget. There are only 2 elite preferred providers of James Hardie Siding in the Chicago area. Chicagoland Builders performed the work for a fraction of the price that the other elite preferred provider proposed, and the work was done beautifully. I would definitely use Chicagoland Builders again."
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Home Building questions, answered by experts

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

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.

Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right custom home builders near you, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

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