How do I find a local home builder?

<div>One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-tips-hire-builder-your-dream-home.htm">hire a builder</a>. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.</div>

What are the pros and cons of building a house?

<div>The pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of building a new house include:Pros:<ul><li>It’s all new, so you should have several years before you need to pay for major repairs like a new roof. </li><li>It’s under warranty, so many fixes within that warranty period should be covered.</li><li>You get to build the house to your specifications.</li></ul>Cons:<ul><li>You have to make a LOT of decisions.</li><li>You will almost certainly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-deal-home-building-delays.htm">deal with building delays</a>.</li><li>It can take a lot of work to stay within your budget.</li><li>Building can be more expensive than buying an existing house.</li></ul></div>

What is the average price per square foot to build a house?

<div>The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a house</a> ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.</div>

What questions should I ask a home builder?

<div>Hiring a contractor to build your home is a big commitment. So be sure to ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective home builder:<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have?</li><li>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</li><li>Do you have worker’s compensation?</li><li>How long have you worked with your subcontractors?</li><li>How do you handle garbage and waste disposal?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Do you give free estimates?</li><li>Do you offer design services?</li><li>How do you handle change orders?</li><li>Can you provide at least three references?</li><li>Can I see some of the work you’ve done?</li></ul></div>

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Q: Is it cheaper to buy a house or build a new one?

<div>Typically, it&rsquo;s more affordable to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/building-vs-buying-house.htm">buy an existing home than it is to build a new one</a>. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it&rsquo;s a very new one). You&rsquo;re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. </div>

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We got an appointment for rep to price a roof for our home. When he arrived, we quickly realized he was very intoxicated. Besides the smell, he was unsteady on his feet & kept burping. I stopped him from rambling about his product to ask if he was going to look at my roof, he said ?Do you want...
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Reviewed in July 2025
Thank you so much for building our beautiful ramp. This was an unexpected service that we needed for a family member. You were very kind in squeezing us in to your very busy schedule and did a fantastic job. I recommend this company for any of your building needs. Thanks again Allen and...
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Reviewed in March 2023
The project was to build cabinets in laundry room to copy those in kitchen - then update hardware on kitchen cabinets. The job was exceptional and completed timely. Very impressed with the quality. I highly recommend using Gideon for your project.
Schrock's Country Kitchens
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great. Nuwood Works stained our cabin and deck a short time ago. Great quality work done in a timely manner. I just had them stain our recently completed utility building as well. I highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in August 2020
Had Airstream Technologies come out and replace our entire heating and A/C (HVAC) system. All I can say is Angie and her crew were absolutely top notch! They went over and above in many ways for us. To include fixing things that weren't their fault (from original installation) to managing our...
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Reviewed in June 2020
I appreciated Lance's speed in responding to and patience while answering all of my questions and providing multiple quotes for different brand systems. The fact that permits were not included in the quoted price made me a little eery that permits might not be pulled for the job and while...
Absolute Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
They are very knowledgeable about land jobs! I had trails cut and they did a great job. I am having them build a small pond for my horses. They are experienced with that as well. Then they are putting up a boarder wood fence on my small farm. So yes, I like and trust them!
Kiefer's Contracting & Excavating LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Anthony came to my home to check the fire place on the house I just purchased. he didn't clean the chimney as it was clean but there were problems. he left a quote and recommended I didn't use the fire place. the house was built in 67 so code then and code now for safety sake is so different....
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Reviewed in October 2019
It is sometimes hard to have people in your house for several days when you are home but the crews of Sharp Paintworx were very easy to have around. They were extremely friendly and tolerated that I had a dog I had to let in and out, which could have been really bothering for some. As far as...
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Reviewed in July 2015
I noticed on Friday evening July 3rd that my HVAC system stopped blowing air throughout my house. I called Allgeier air the next morning to have a service technician come out to my house to look at my system. The owner of the company, Mr. Allgeier was the one who came out and he spent quite a...
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