At the heart of our company is a simple promise: “Local Pro’s providing great service for better prices.” We’re proud to be a team of skilled local professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality work without the inflated costs you often see from larger companies.\n\nBecause we live and work in the same community as our customers, we understand what matters most—reliability, honesty, and results you can trust. Every project we take on is handled with care, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.\n\nOur goal is straightforward: combine expert-level service with fair, transparent pricing so you never have to choose between quality and affordability. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a service—you’re supporting local pros who truly care about your satisfaction.
We are a locally owned and operated company serving most of Eastern Kansas. \nGiven our background in the Amish and Mennonite communities, as the founders of BUILDING-PROS, our values are; honesty, integrity, and service to the vision our clients have for their projects! We take pride in our craftsmanship, and treat your project like it was our own. \nWe specialize in Post Frame Buildings, Barndominiums, and Custom Homes. \nWhile custom buildings is what we do, we also pay close attention to detail, to make sure our clients get the most cost efficient product while still bringing to life the vision, and dream for each building!\n
"Preston of G-1 Plumbing performed the services and addressed the toilet & drain problem. He was unable to stop leak(made it worse) & submitted his recs to Choice Home for review. I was unable to understand Choice Home's response regarding the faucet leak. Their review stated faucet needed to be replaced BUT it was under "builder's warranty." I built this home in 2005. There is no "builder's warranty" now. I cancelled the proposed work order & paid out-of-pocket. A Friend, who was familiar with my builder and knows faucet components, came to my home, adjusted/cleaned the faucet cartridge and stopped the leak. The CHW tech, Preston, is conscientiuos, however, IMHO lacked the knowledge & experience to stop my leak. Home Warranty Companies, at least in my area, hire owner/operators who need the work to build their business and are NOT the most experienced/knowledgeable & are willing to work for less money. In my experience, Home Warranty Companies want the CHEAPEST resolution, not the BEST. I would recommend G-1 Plumbing for most plumbing issues."
"They take money on muy account for my home warranty service, and they are very responsive, and very reliable. They send Repair companies to my house for repairs and services."
18 Years experience in the Home Building and Home Improvement industry. We are available to provide your home a wide array of turnkey services. Your one stop company to save you money and provide a great experience!
Here at J. Powell Builders, we're excited to earn your business! Locally owned and operated, we're known in the area for our prompt service and attention to detail. Customer satisfaction is always our primary concern, so be sure to give us a call today!
"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."
"Before the build, they really did their homework. I was introduced to several of the subs and they met me on site several times. I could really trust that their bid was going to be accurate with no surprises. I cannot say the same for the other contractors I contacted.
Once work began, they were very fast and kept to a tight schedule. Even when some trusses were damaged from a freak wind storm, the damage was corrected with a minimal delay.
I would recommend them for any construction or renovation job."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction.
Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.
While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.
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
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.
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.
The Waverly, KS homeowners’ guide to home building services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When building a home, going custom gives you the freedom to create your dream house. Learn about the cost to build a custom home and the factors to consider.
Building a home and looking to go as green as possible? Learn about the cost to build a green home and how energy-efficient features will affect the total.
Thinking about a custom home building project? Learn about design options, average construction costs, and how to hire the right local pro for your new house.
When dealing with new construction, many different delays can pop up. While some of them are unavoidable, it doesn’t make them any less frustrating. This guide breaks down some common home building delays and what to do about them.
Are you considering building your next home? This guide explains the difference between a spec home vs. custom home so you can make an informed decision.
