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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

Approved

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
4.2(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
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
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Decks and Porches Project
Landscaping Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

+64

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

Credit card accepted

"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

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

Yes, you can finance new construction, though the process often requires a different type of loan than one for an existing property. There are several financing options available:

  • Construction-to-Permanent Loan: This is a common option where a single loan covers the building costs and then converts into a traditional mortgage once construction is complete and you move in.

  • Construction Loan (Stand-Alone): This type of loan provides funding only for the duration of the construction project. Once the house is built, you will need to pay the loan in full, typically by securing a separate, standard mortgage.

  • Builder Financing: Some custom homebuilders offer their own financing options, which may only require a down payment to begin the building process.

  • Bridge Loan: This can be a useful short-term loan to fund your new construction while you are in the process of selling your old home.

  • Home Equity Options: If you are building a second home, you might be able to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance on your current property.

It's also important to be aware that some lenders may have restrictions on financing for DIY house builds, so be sure to verify that you can secure financing before starting your project.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.

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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