Top-rated home builders.

Get matched with top home builders in Swartz, LA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your home building project in Swartz, LA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Home builders in Swartz

Avatar for Cruz Construction, LLC
Cruz Construction, LLC
5.0(
2
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

With over 20 years of experience, Cruz Construction, LLC, is your solution for all your Addition and Construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Kitchen Floor
Kitchen BackSplash and Appliances
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for American Home Shield – Home Warranty
American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Swartz, 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 Sentri Homes
Sentri Homes
2.8(
57
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Florida Mold Assessment
Florida Mold Assessment
4.6(
9
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Evrything went great. Rudy is very knowledgeable of Water Restoration and Mold Remediation; Contractor knew exactly what to do and did job fast, and efficiently.
I was very concerned with the mold and the water damages in my house, but the Contractor gave me piece of mind throughout the process.
I really recommend this Contractor to anyone.
Did not charge more than promised, and even threw in a couple of services for free"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Recommended by77%of homeowners
K&H Contracting, LLC
5.0(
1
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

K&H Contracting provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. K&H Contracting is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n\n

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for FMS, LLC
FMS, LLC
2.3(
18
)
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Roberson Builders, LLC
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Joe Johnston Builders LLC
New to Angi
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Swartz, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. With over 30 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. \n We specialize in home additions and remodeling and our commitment to our community and to our customers is second to none.\nWe use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.\n\nCall us today for all of your home improvement needs.

Showing 1-10 of 16
Home Building questions, 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.

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

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.

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.

The Swartz, LA homeowners’ guide to home building services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.