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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Malta - Updated Nov 2026

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Kirt Johnson Construction
3.8(
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Serving Malta, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"This is the second project we've worked with Kirt and Shawn on. They are extremely easy to work with and their pride of workmanship and attention to detail shows in their work. The farmhouse, being 100 years old, has lots of uneven walls and floors and Kirt knew just how to fix things. There were several curve balls but he handled every one and the house now looks amazing. We are not planning on buying any more properties in the near future, but if we did we'd call Kirt first."
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+3

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Toolbelt Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Malta, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Focused on you from start to finish,\n\nOur commitment is to deliver a clear, honest and professional experience for your home projects. As you put your trust in us, we strive to provide clear communication, transparency in our work plan, and the quality work you expect. We are committed to you, our clients and the trust you put in us as your local handyman service.

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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Home Ready Services
4.3(
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Serving Malta, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"Jake from Home Ready Services arrived on time and was prepared to get me a price when the first Home Advisor contractor responded to my calls. His phone was damaged over the weekend. I decided to hire the first contractor. I was impressed with Jake from Home Ready Services and will keep his number for future jobs."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of $100 per square foot when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about $150 per square foot. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a home renovation cost estimator to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

Construction typically takes 3-6 months, including site preparation and assembly.

It usually takes around four to six months to build and install a modular home, although your timeline could go up to around eight months if there are delays in the manufacturing or permitting process. Heavy site preparation and foundation pouring can extend that timeline if you need them, as can customizations you want for your modular home. Your modular home company should be able to provide an estimate for the construction timeline before you sign any contracts or agree to any work.

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