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Universal Property and Investments LLC
4.5(
21
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Serving Ragley, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a trusted General Contracting Company dedicated to transforming your dreams into reality. We specialize in creating unique spaces tailored to your budget and needs. 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!

Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Custom Home

+41

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Verkler Development LLC
5.0(
1
)
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Serving Ragley, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I HIGHLY recommend Glen Verkler, owner of Verkler Development!! He completely remodeled my daughter’s bathroom in her mobile home, and the results were absolutely amazing. His work is top-notch from start to finish, and his attention to detail really shows. Glen is licensed, bonded, and insured, so you can feel confident you’re in good hands. 📞 337-567-1084 📧 [email protected] If you’re looking for quality work done right, you won’t regret it!! 💯"
New carport build.
New carport build.
New carport build.
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+7

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Universal Property and Investments
5.0(
14
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ragley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional worked hard on the two projects amazing workers went the extra mile fixed and repaired things they was not even expected would use them again They are my repair and project people very trustworthy"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
)
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Serving Ragley, LA 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."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for B. Broussard Construction LLC
B. Broussard Construction LLC
5.0(
3
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ragley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their crew was on time, attentive to details and changes. Mr Broussard was very knowledgeable and offered suggestions that saved us time and money. We would highly recommend them for any and all construction needs. Also, Amy Broussard handled the paperwork and billing perfectly."
New Construction Foundation.
Outdoor Living
After B. Broussard Constructions Renovation.
Before and after
After

+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.7(
62
)
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Serving Ragley, LA and surrounding areas

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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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

Yes, you can finance new construction, though the process often requires a different type of loan than one for an existing property. There are several financing options available:

  • Construction-to-Permanent Loan: This is a common option where a single loan covers the building costs and then converts into a traditional mortgage once construction is complete and you move in.

  • Construction Loan (Stand-Alone): This type of loan provides funding only for the duration of the construction project. Once the house is built, you will need to pay the loan in full, typically by securing a separate, standard mortgage.

  • Builder Financing: Some custom homebuilders offer their own financing options, which may only require a down payment to begin the building process.

  • Bridge Loan: This can be a useful short-term loan to fund your new construction while you are in the process of selling your old home.

  • Home Equity Options: If you are building a second home, you might be able to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance on your current property.

It's also important to be aware that some lenders may have restrictions on financing for DIY house builds, so be sure to verify that you can secure financing before starting your project.

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

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.

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