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JD Howell and Co
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
5
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harold did an excellent job rebuilding my porch after a previous contractor was a disaster (didn’t pull a permit, porch was not to code, looked horrendous). Harold had to rebuild the porch from scratch and now it looks amazing. He’s great to work with - professional, thorough, and customer focused."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Kenneth Cox Construction
3.9(
48
)
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Palermo, 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
I.P.N.M. Development
4.7(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor repair services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

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.

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.

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

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