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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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American Custom Homes
5.0(
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Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

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"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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Complete Steamer
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Ace Painting & Handyman
3.2(
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Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

"I called Ace Painting & Handyman, and Roman promptly answered the phone. I asked if he could caulk my bathtub, he took my address, and was at my house in minutes because as luck would have it, he had just completed a job a block north of me.
He and his crew did the caulking on the spot, had it done in just a few minutes, and did an outstanding job. I was so pleased with his promptness and efficiency, that before he left I talked with him about some other work I would like done. He is friendly and easy to talk with. I am extremely happy to have found my forever handyman.
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Ace Painting & Handyman
Ace Painting & Handyman
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Schrock Builders, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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With 20 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Schrock Builders, LLC is your industry leader from Arthur and everywhere in between. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust we will treat your project as we would treat our own. Our satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Builders of Illinois, LLC
New to Angi
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Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Elite Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our 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. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Sherwood Construction Services
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Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

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We are a Full Service Construction Company. Since 2000, our construction and remodeling company has offered a wide range of improvement services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the Chicagoland area.\nWhether you are wanting a Full Remodel or a Refacing we specialize in it all. \nGive your old tub a new lease on life with bathtub reglazing and repair by Sherwood Construction Services. We perform color changes and refurbish worn or fading bathtubs for far less than a new replacement.\nUpgrade your counters and cabinets affordably with our countertop resurfacing and cabinet refacing services. We offer a wide selection of materials and finishes to give your kitchen or bath a completely new look.\nransform your existing bathroom into a stylish and relaxing oasis. Our professionals provide comprehensive bathroom remodeling, featuring modern design that is tailored to your personal style and preferences.

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

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.

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.

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

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