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Remark Construction
4.6(
36
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with Remark. The build out turned out better than originally planned. Remark and team worked with us as we made changes and added items to the build out. Their attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship can be seen everywhere. The team was courtesy and easy to work with."
Full Bath, Add Laundry
Wine Tasting / Bourbon Room
Coastal Covered Deck w/ Stamped Patio
Remodeling - Basements Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project

+178

Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
78
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Tri State Complete Home Repair to install a step and hand rail to my sister's home for easier access. Tri State Complete Home Repair responded right away and within 24 hours of my search! Tim listened to my concerns and came up with a solution that works very well. So well in fact that I had them come to my house the next day and install hand rails at the entrance of my home. The workmanship was great and Jim, the carpenter was wonderful! He listened to our concerns, came up with a plan and made it work! The job he did was sturdy and very secure. The job site was totally cleaned up afterwards. I highly recommend Tri State Complete Home Repair and will be sure to use them again when I need additional work done."
Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project
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+5

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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NKY Custom Construction & Remodeling, LLC.
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to NKY Custom Construction & Remodeling, LLC.! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

Office/gym shed
Office/gym shed
Office/gym shed
15x20 timber tek deck
15x20 timber tek deck

+2

Response time9 hrs
Hicon Inc
4.6(
163
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! I had read the many great reviews here and submitted an inquiry through Angie's List. The estimator responded the very next morning. He and the entire crew were very professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Hicon and will definitely use them for any future needs."
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+20

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rhinovations, LLC
4.9(
8
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Friendly Service. Estimated to take a week or two to complete. Took a month to paint the exterior trim on my house. Mostly weather related. Be prepared if you are doing an exterior project for mother nature to get in the way! Only downfall to this project is that it took longer than expected, there are areas that were not finished i had to get them back out for. There are still some spots that are not covered. The project went over estimate. The deck sealing did not seem to do anything. I thought water would bubble up on the wood boards and they are still absorbing moisture. Waste of the extra money and I will just do it myself"
Service Bay
Service Bay After Demo
Future Sales Space
Sales Space
Service Station Interior

+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodney L. Smith Construction, Inc.
4.6(
7
)
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"The professional was very accommodating, in letting me pick up the materials I wanted to use for the project. The professional gave me recommendations on how to enhance my home, I appreciated that very much. The company was professional and it's crew was clean."
Roof
Roof
Roof
Roof
Roof

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

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