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Norman Builders
4.8(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"I spent over a year trying to get our home renovation project off the ground. We met with many contractors that either found our project too large or too small. Our plans included adding on a 16x16 room, a large two-tiered deck, and renovating the entire first floor. Ryan came to check out our project and within no time had an all-inclusive estimate prepared for us. It was priced very reasonable and his presentation gave us comfort that he could handle our job. Ryan's crew was very considerate, especially considering we were staying in our home during the duration of the project. They were timely, requested consent to be there at various times and worked consistently to get our project done. Part of the project included custom doors and non-tradition trim/detail work. They handled this exceptionally. All the detail work came out great! We would absolutely hire Norman Builders for another project."
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+53

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"We had a very small roof area need to be repaired. I sent request to multiple company to give a service quote. Few of them sent me replies and stated that they are too busy to come. Matt of MMP Consturction's contacted me promptly, scheduled an on-site visit and gave us a quote right away. The work was then scheduled and finished quickly. Matt did great job on reaching out, effective communication, and always arriving on-time. He also gave an evaluation on our roof condition. Also, Eric and Don did excellent job on finishing the project. They are all very polite, knowledgeable, and showed their professionalism. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Matt and his crew. We are very grateful for having them arriving on-time before the winter storm to prevent potential damage of the house. From their react, we see a warm heart. No job is big or small, all jobs are equally important. Understanding the difficulties of others, for the people, been appreciated by the people. Thank you again for your high quality service. We definitively recommend MMP Construction Inc. to anyone for any related home project."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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BHC Builders
5.0(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"BHC Builders are the best. I have used this company for several projects, and I found them to be professional, thorough, and talented. Their prices are reasonable and their workmanship is superb. There was great communication throughout the project, and daily updates on progress. I would definitely hire them again."
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+130

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sublime Construction Corp
4.9(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Great customer service. Very attentive. They got someone to my place to do the work in less than 24 hours. And the guys that did the work were very nice and easy to direct with what I wanted done."
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Turnkey Concrete package

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ferragamo Custom Builders LLC
4.8(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"They tore off our back porch and built a new one. They did an amazing job for the right price. They called every day to tell us if the weather was a problem. Hard workers and very professional, we highly recommend them."
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Turn Key Construction
4.8(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"Fred has the nicest men working for him they are gentleman.I have been going through a lot lately and when Fred called to see how things were going ,(all good)he realized I would have a hard time using my back door so he called his men and they made me steps to use on the side entrance they were so good I thought they were the final ones Iam so happy with the work being done."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
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Finish Master Construction
5.0(
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

"I needed most of the inside of my home painted, with the exception of one bedroom, which I had recently painted myself. I'm not young anymore and also didn't have the time to tackle such a large project. My house is huge and over 100 years old. I had the business card for Finish Master Painting and Refinishing in my wallet for the longest time...I don't even remember where I picked it up. I gave them a call and Claudio (the owner of the company) came over and gave a very reasonable estimate. He and his staff finished the painting job and also replaced five of my old, drafty windows in just a few days as promised. The workmanship was excellent! I thought I did such a professional job on the one bedroom I had painted, but when I saw their work, I realized that I'm just an amateur. And no more drafty windows! I couldn't be more pleased. One of the many things that impressed me was the minimal disruption. I think that was one of the reasons I put off having work done for so long. I expected a mess; people and things in the way, lots of noise. But that didn't happen. I was actually still able to comfortably live in my house while they transformed it. Hey, that's a pretty neat trick! They were like home construction magicians. I highly recommend Finish Master Painting and Refinishing, and won't hesitate to call them again should the need arise."
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+1

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CF Masonry
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Serving Rowley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Mr. Feliciano is very clear in his communication and takes great care in his work. He plans carefully, too. He addressed a foundation issue in my house. He left with a very high quality, expertly prepared solution. He meets his commitments and is easy to work with. He charges a fair price, too. I would easily work with him again."
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+45

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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

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