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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Reviewed in November 2016
Fantastic. Excellent customer service. Very energy-efficient home. Very glad we chose Insight Homes to build our new house.
Insight Homes
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Reviewed in May 2024
Awesome experience with Ron and team. I HIGHLY recommend them. We had Ron tear down an old house and build us a beautiful new custom home on the water.
American Eagle Building
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Reviewed in March 2024
Excellent! This company, Ricks Development, provided professional and timely work over the period of time required to get the work done for my house. As the house had not received substantial work for an extended period, I required both structional, drywall and lesser repairs, including...
Rick's Development and Home Improvement
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Reviewed in October 2008
When my wife and I moved to Westminster from out of state, I was extremely leery of purchasing new construction, as I had to sue the builder of our previous home in another state for faulty workmanship and it was a nightmarish procedure that stretched over the course of two years. We saw the...
PAULCO HOMES
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Reviewed in May 2020
Paul and Angie were the best. After having two previous homes built I did not believe it could be this easy. If they couldn’t answer their phone, you would always get a return call. We only had a couple small issues and they had those taken care of immediately. We have been in our house now...
Residential Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2005
I WOULD HAVE TO SAY FOR HAVING A HOUSE BUILT FROM SCRATCH IN A NEW DEVELOPMENT, I HAD GOOD OVERALL EXPERIENCE, THERE WERE A FEW BUMPS IN THE ROAD BUT EVERYONE AT POWERS WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH ON SUCH A LARGE PROJECT.
POWERS HOMES
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Reviewed in September 2011
We were building a custom home with a DIFFERENT contractor- about a third of the way through, we realized that the contractor was using horrible materials on our home and the workmanship was extremely poor. We had to take legal action to fire the contractor - our house was in horrible shape - we...
Donald A Johnson Homebuilder
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Reviewed in November 2005
WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE PROGESS AND WORK OF OUR NEW HOME. THE BUILDER WORKED WITH US ON A DAILY BASIS TO MAKE SURE WE WERE SATISFIED AND THE HOUSE WAS BUILT TO OUR EXPECTATIONS
LIN MAR HOMES
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Reviewed in February 2015
They did an absolutely wonderful job. They stayed on budget and the only increases where for upgrades we asked for. The house looks beautiful. We were so pleased with their work we plan to use them in the future.
BUILDING CHARACTER BY MK ENTERPRISES LLC
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Reviewed in March 2005
THEY DID A VERY GOOD JOB. WE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE HOUSE BY OCTOBER BUT BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER IT WAS DECEMBER. WHEN WE HAD ISSUES THE FIRST YEAR THEY WERE PRETTY GOOD ABOUT FIXING THEM.
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