What is the longest part of building a custom home?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">homebuilding budget</a> and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.</p></div>

How do I get a quote from a builder or general contractor?

• <div><p>To get a quote from a builder or general contractor, contact them over the phone or online and explain your project. If you already have house plans drawn up, they’ll need to review them to determine the project's scope before providing you with a quote. Ask for your quote in writing and compare quotes from several pros before choosing the best one for your needs. </p></div>

How long does a green home take to build?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-it-takes-to-build-custom-home.htm">build timeline for a home</a> is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.</p></div>

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Q: Why are houses built with crawl spaces?

• <div><p>The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They&rsquo;re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they&rsquo;re at less of a risk of freezing.</p></div>

Q: Are there sustainable options for building home additions?

• <div><p>Yes, such as using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs for long-term savings.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
I was in a crunch for time. Needed a stupmp out of my way to be able to pour gravel to set a building the next day. I spoke to Tyler and he was at my house less than an hour later. 20 minutes after that he had completed the job and even ground a second stump for me. Price was more than fair...
T.E.French Earthworks
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Reviewed in February 2023
Solved my drainage problem. Showed up on time, handled building permit, kept to his estimate, even doing extra to solve another problem. Completed project on time. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend him to tohers.
Seth T. Flaherty Construction
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Reviewed in September 2021
We had a pretty big project, removing an old camp roof and building a new roof rotated 90 degrees, and adding a loft area. We were very happy with Andrew and his crew. They really go the extra mile to make sure everything is done right - they don&amp;#39;t cut corners and take pride in their...
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Reviewed in February 2020
I hadn't thought of this building permit in years until I started thinking about selling my place and realized uh oh I had better do something about it. I made a couple of calls to my local building department who told me the bad news that it had to be closed. Most of the folks I spoke to...
OPEN PERMIT SERVICES
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Reviewed in September 2018
They were very prompt and did a great job removing all the stumps needed to build a new pasture! Great work!!!
Advanced Land Services
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Reviewed in September 2015
I had to hire someone else to correct his mistakes which inluded gallons of water to flow into my kitchen. He attemped to fix it 5 times last year for naught. He was rude and unreasonable. He is now ignoring me. I have had a building inspector, another mason and now the current hire and all...
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Clark's Contracting

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Clark's Contracting

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

8 years of experience

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!

"While the crew did excellent work, the major let down was Dan between the way the job was quoted and the way he builled made sure the estimate came out to the higher end of the quote, also he had a habit of telling his crew to do things without consulting the customer and these were things that added to cost. Also I accidentally overpaid him and are still waiting for the refund."

George S on July 2024

"While the crew did excellent work, the major let down was Dan between the way the job was quoted and the way he builled made sure the estimate came out to the higher end of the quote, also he had a habit of telling his crew to do things without consulting the customer and these were things that added to cost. Also I accidentally overpaid him and are still waiting for the refund."

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When it’s time to make big changes to your home, make sure you hire a team that can produce flawless results. Affordable Excavating has been providing a wide range of general contracting services in the Houlton and Cary, ME areas for decades. Our team can do everything from replacing windows and decks to completely redoing your kitchen.

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

James P on March 2025

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

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