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Clarke Builders
4.8(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zac is a hard worker who listens to his customers needs and crafts a plan that gets the job done. His work is both beautiful and serves the purpose needed. He is by far the best worker I have had to do jobs at my house. He is honest, trustworthy and professional. Highly recommend!!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Broad Arrow Builders
3.5(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It took a long time to do but that was the weather. Quality work, pleasant owner and all the workers. Responsive to any questions and changes. We are very pleased with our new dormer. Weâ  ve made it through this winter with out any problems."
Response time5 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JD Howell and Co
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

JD Howell and Co is 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time1 day
4 Season's Builders
4.1(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Over the past few years 4 Seasons Roofing & Building has built a carport and deck for me. They also installed drainage around the perimeter of my home and sealed the foundation. They are currently remodeling the bathroom and adding a first-floor bedroom. I'll continue to contract with 4 Seasons because of the high quality of their work, their dedication to understanding my needs, and their friendly, respectful ways."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Kenneth Cox Construction
3.9(
48
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Renovating a kitchen in an old house is usually full of surprises, but Kenneths knowledge and experience made it go smoothly. He also fixed the less than desirable work done by a previous owner of my house. Kenneth is straightforward and a pleasure to work with; his crew is respectful and hardworking. I am so pleased his work that I have already arranged for him to do another project."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Blue spruce fence and deck
4.7(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ok but I had to call them back to correct a problem with the stairs that were not evenly spaced. As I am fall due to Multiple Sclerosis, this is a major problrm for me., They did do a fix and I will pass final judgement after the winter. Nice, polite crew to have working at my home. I even made them a pan of brownies to share!"
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Response time2 days
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Home Building questions, answered by experts

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling

  • Type of foundation

  • Utility connections

  • Cost of building permits

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.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

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