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Q: Is it easier to buy or build a house?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-hire-general-contractor-build-my-new-home.htm">right team to build a home</a>, 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.</p></div>

Q: How do I make sure I hire a reliable home builder?

• <div><p>Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:</p><ul><li><p>How long do you expect the process to take?</p></li><li><p>Are you fully licensed and insured?</p></li><li><p>How much of the work will you subcontract?</p></li><li><p>Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?</p></li><li><p>How long is the builder&rsquo;s warranty you include with your work?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?</p></li><li><p>How much experience do you have?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How do I finance a house teardown and rebuild?

• <div><p>A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work&mdash;there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work. </p></div>

Q: Should a home builder or contractor be licensed and insured?

• <div><p>Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor&rsquo;s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi&rsquo;s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the &ldquo;Angi Certified&rdquo; badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.</p></div>

Q: Summing it up: Should I own a brick house?

• <div><p>If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people&rsquo;s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.</p><p>But if you&rsquo;re not fond of the color and don&rsquo;t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don&rsquo;t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.</p></div>

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Last update on November 18, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I would like to give a report on ceiling painting job completed by J&A Yanes Painting LLC. after I contacted this company two representatives arrived at my home to give an estimate for my Job. even though we had a misunderstanding about date to start the company representative got in touch with...
J&A Yanes Painting LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
John Philip did an excellent job on my bathroom and kitchen remodel. His attention to detail, advice, and willingness to work with me to achieve the quality and look I wanted was second to none. I would highly recommend him to complete any home project you have.
Philip Interiors
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Reviewed in June 2023
He did a job for my mother on the farm buildings and he did an awesome job. He kept in touch with me and let me know how he was going to do it and the materials he was going to use. He did a great job.
M&K Handyman Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Though I seldom write reviews of work completed or for the workers that have done that work, I am making an exception this time. My wife and I requested several items to be undertaken by Elite Siding and Gutters of Spring Valley, Illinois. As we learned of their total versatility, we requested...
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Chuck is reliable, quick, friendly and creative with the many projects we have given him these past few years. From finishing our deck (when our first contractor disappeared!) to trouble shooting and solving a wide variety problems here at our home in Downers Grove and at another property that...
CC Flooring & Remodeling Co.
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Reviewed in October 2022
I contacted Mac's Decking & Landscape to build a deck to surprise my wife with while we were away on our anniversary vacation. We came home 10 days later to a completed deck. He did a great job!
Mac's Decking & Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mr. Jim Gorman who is the owner of the business called me back within a half hour of my email posting. He visited my home 3 days later, inspected things, and told me what the approximate cost would be. He and his helper then installed an entire lightning protection system on both my house and...
Mid America Lightning Protection
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Reviewed in August 2020
She has great customer service. She is a great communicator which is really important when working in someones home. She has a lot of good ideas, also listens and I would definitely hire her again.
Twine & Twig Home Organizing
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E Squared Construction LLC

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very happy with the job E squared construction did replacing the porch. Matt kept me informed every step of the way. I will definitely call him again!!"

+11

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."

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Solis family builders

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

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We specialize in new builds of many kinds, garages, pole barns, flooring of all kinds interior remodel. We have over 35 years of experience in the construction business. We are a smaller company but that’s why we can give you the cheaper price

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Ascended Constructions

New to Angi

Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Were a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent new home warrenty insurnace"

Recommended by82%of homeowners

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SAL Construction Services

4.2(

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired SAL Construction to build us a garage in Morton.
All I can say is WOW!!! Nice, polite, honest, clean, punctual?My husband found
them on Google and after visiting their website we decided to give them a call.
They did everything they said and did a beautiful job right on budget! I recommended
them to my sister who needed a tile floor installed in her kitchen. Scott did
an amazing job on the tile as well. My sister was so pleased?Her & I both
would recommend SAL to everyone. Job well done!
"

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Agape Construction & Improvement

4.0(

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"
Brady is the best you'll ever find for home remodeling projects.
Showed up on time. Took the time to make ever job right.
Projects were worked on over a number of months, one at a time.

The best and most honest tradesmen I've ever found.
We moved to Texas in January of 2014. We whish Brady could have come with us.
I've found some good (and bad) people to work on the Texas home. But no one who comes close to the quality of work done by Brady Brower.
"

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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American Custom Homes

5.0(

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Toolbelt Handyman Services

5.0(

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

3.5(

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Serving Walnut, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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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.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

How long do you expect the process to take?
Are you fully licensed and insured?
How much of the work will you subcontract?
Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?
How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?
How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?
How much experience do you have?

A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work—there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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