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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 years of experience

Our company prides itself on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Mennenga Construction, Inc., is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We are a total home service company and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need a door installed or are looking to build a home, Mennenga Construction, Inc., is the company to call. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"Very good work, fast, clean, professional. Merle is very easy to deal with."

Dale E on October 2015

Our company prides itself on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Mennenga Construction, Inc., is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We are a total home service company and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need a door installed or are looking to build a home, Mennenga Construction, Inc., is the company to call. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"Very good work, fast, clean, professional. Merle is very easy to deal with."

Dale E on October 2015


Gulliford Construction

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Gulliford Construction

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21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Gulliford Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Gulliford Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Jon Gross Building Arts

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Jon Gross Building Arts

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022


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Arcbazar Inc

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Arcbazar Inc

4.55(
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Customers say: Super punctual
15 years of experience

ARCBAZAR provides online architectural design. Services include: New Residential, Remodeling, Interior Design, Landscape, and Commercial Spaces. Clients launch a competition for a project online at ARCBAZAR.com by providing a brief description and images/dimensions. Several Architects & Designers participate in the competition. By the end, Clients receive multiple design packages and choose the best solution. To view completed projects, please visit www.arcbazar.com

"Good submitted project ideas and nice designs were provided"

Paul S on March 2020

ARCBAZAR provides online architectural design. Services include: New Residential, Remodeling, Interior Design, Landscape, and Commercial Spaces. Clients launch a competition for a project online at ARCBAZAR.com by providing a brief description and images/dimensions. Several Architects & Designers participate in the competition. By the end, Clients receive multiple design packages and choose the best solution. To view completed projects, please visit www.arcbazar.com

"Good submitted project ideas and nice designs were provided"

Paul S on March 2020


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New Prairie Construction Co

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New Prairie Construction Co

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

New Prairie Construction is a full-service, insured general contractor, serving the Champaign–Urbana area since 1988. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. All of our crew are certified by the EPA in lead-safe remodeling and OSHA-10 Construction Safety certified. Continuing education for our staff has also included training in mixing and applying historic lime mortars and plasters, wood window restoration, making and applying natural paints and finishes, solar panel installation, energy efficiency and air-sealing, straw bale building, and conferences to keep abreast of the latest techniques and products. We have both a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Building Analyst and a North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified PV Installation Professional™ on staff. New Prairie’s carpenters have expertise in many areas, but as a general contractor, we also employ a team of insured subcontractors. These include electricians, plumbers, masons, and roofers. Our professional relationships are of long standing, and we stand by our subcontractor work as we do our own. New Prairie is a member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Illinois Solar Energy Association, Window Preservation Alliance, and the Preservation and Conservation Assocation (PACA) of Champaign County. We have won 21 preservation and business awards, and perform regular volunteer work in the community (see more on our website).

New Prairie Construction is a full-service, insured general contractor, serving the Champaign–Urbana area since 1988. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. All of our crew are certified by the EPA in lead-safe remodeling and OSHA-10 Construction Safety certified. Continuing education for our staff has also included training in mixing and applying historic lime mortars and plasters, wood window restoration, making and applying natural paints and finishes, solar panel installation, energy efficiency and air-sealing, straw bale building, and conferences to keep abreast of the latest techniques and products. We have both a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Building Analyst and a North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified PV Installation Professional™ on staff. New Prairie’s carpenters have expertise in many areas, but as a general contractor, we also employ a team of insured subcontractors. These include electricians, plumbers, masons, and roofers. Our professional relationships are of long standing, and we stand by our subcontractor work as we do our own. New Prairie is a member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Illinois Solar Energy Association, Window Preservation Alliance, and the Preservation and Conservation Assocation (PACA) of Champaign County. We have won 21 preservation and business awards, and perform regular volunteer work in the community (see more on our website).


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DesignYourBasement.com

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DesignYourBasement.com

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

***This is a Design Service only, utilizing online virtual platforms. We service the entire nation, but do not physically visit the property. We provide permit ready, 2D blueprints along with 3D renders. We are available to build in the Denver-Metro area. DesignYourBasement.com provides services for the design of basements, home remodels for any space, as well as new construction homes. Thanks to our online process the design happens right before your eyes while you are in the comfort of your own home while designing with one of our expert designers. Our very unique model allows you to be involved in the entire decision making process of how your dream space is created fueled by the ideas, guidance, and professional explanation of other variables or factors that must be accounted for. Our system is able to instantly render 3D representations for you to visualize the drawing as it is created to assist in the decision making process for creating your new space. Since our process implements a screen sharing platform, we are online we can design anywhere in the United States or Canada! Your final blueprint will be ready to submit to your local building department for approval. We add details and notes above and beyond requirements for any homeowner to easily interpret the drawing and great for the DIY builders. DesignYourBasement.com offers many consulting options including analyzing building estimates and contracts to ensure that each listed price includes what is required for the entire construction process as well as the details your plan calls for. Homeowners will have the knowledge to choose the best builder for their project. Peace of mind that the price you are given is all inclusive helps you avoid surprise fees after the contract has been signed.Please contact us for a complimentary online design consultation.

***This is a Design Service only, utilizing online virtual platforms. We service the entire nation, but do not physically visit the property. We provide permit ready, 2D blueprints along with 3D renders. We are available to build in the Denver-Metro area. DesignYourBasement.com provides services for the design of basements, home remodels for any space, as well as new construction homes. Thanks to our online process the design happens right before your eyes while you are in the comfort of your own home while designing with one of our expert designers. Our very unique model allows you to be involved in the entire decision making process of how your dream space is created fueled by the ideas, guidance, and professional explanation of other variables or factors that must be accounted for. Our system is able to instantly render 3D representations for you to visualize the drawing as it is created to assist in the decision making process for creating your new space. Since our process implements a screen sharing platform, we are online we can design anywhere in the United States or Canada! Your final blueprint will be ready to submit to your local building department for approval. We add details and notes above and beyond requirements for any homeowner to easily interpret the drawing and great for the DIY builders. DesignYourBasement.com offers many consulting options including analyzing building estimates and contracts to ensure that each listed price includes what is required for the entire construction process as well as the details your plan calls for. Homeowners will have the knowledge to choose the best builder for their project. Peace of mind that the price you are given is all inclusive helps you avoid surprise fees after the contract has been signed.Please contact us for a complimentary online design consultation.


Taylor'd Restorations Inc.

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Taylor'd Restorations Inc.

4.70(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Taylor'd Restorations has the experience and manpower to do all remodeling projects for interior or exterior work. We design and write detailed estimates so that you know what you are getting. We also specialize in water and fire restorations.

"The finished project was wonderful"

Andy Q on July 2020

Taylor'd Restorations has the experience and manpower to do all remodeling projects for interior or exterior work. We design and write detailed estimates so that you know what you are getting. We also specialize in water and fire restorations.

"The finished project was wonderful"

Andy Q on July 2020


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Illiana Insulation Inc

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Illiana Insulation Inc

4.60(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Illiana Insulation has over 50 years of combined experience. Our goal is to improve the comfort of your home/commercial building because we believe "it's what's inside that counts." Call us today and we will come look at your project and provide you with a free estimate.

Illiana Insulation has over 50 years of combined experience. Our goal is to improve the comfort of your home/commercial building because we believe "it's what's inside that counts." Call us today and we will come look at your project and provide you with a free estimate.

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Historically, Tudor homes originally stemmed from the 15th and 16th centuries, while Victorians appeared during Queen Victoria's reign in the 19th century. The design and structural differences are significant as well. The many types of Victorian architecture—such as Italianate architecture—typically feature ornate trim, wood siding, wraparound porches, and tall towers on top, such as belvederes. On the other hand, Tudor-style homes feature white stucco exteriors with exposed wooden rafters marking the house frame both inside and out.

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.

Renovating or remodeling an existing structure is usually less expensive than the cost to build a new house. That’s because you can save on the costs of new building materials, laying a foundation, framing the entire building, and installing new materials and utilities throughout the house. However, if a home is in very poor condition or is incredibly old, you could spend more on upgrades and restoration compared to building from scratch.

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