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Top-Rated Home builders in Peru - Updated Nov 2026

Barker Built Homes
5.0(
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Serving Peru, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RES Real Estate Services
5.0(
5
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Peru, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely satisfied and very happy with the finished product and cost. I’m always a little nervous about getting large repairs done, but RES made the entire process easy and did it right. Highly recommend them."
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K. J. Construction
5.0(
4
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Peru, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"K.J. Construction was great!!! He knew exactly what we wanted and did a wonderful job. I especially liked the fact that when he left I had hardly any cleaning to do and my driveway(where he set up workshop) was immaculate. I would definately reccommend him again and we will have him back for a lot more work. Thanks K.J. Construction! Great job!"
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Ambrose & Williams Construction, Inc.
3.7(
41
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Serving Peru, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We did hire this business and they did a good job. They miscalculated a bit on price and we aren't totally sure the areas around the chimney are fixed (we need a hard rain). The workers were excellent, worked hard and long hours, never bothered us at all and cleaned up very well after themselves."
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Brandon Elwells Roofing and Construction
5.0(
7
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Peru, ME and surrounding areas

"Brandon’s roofing and construction company was immensely helpful with the inspection on my property. They were quick to get someone out to look at the home I was purchasing and at a time convenient to my realtor and I. Brandon acted professionally and considerately and was able to meet all my property needs. I have been happily living in this home a few months now and have Brandon to thank. Thank you Brandon’s roofing and construction!"
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of $100 per square foot when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about $150 per square foot. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a home renovation cost estimator to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

Construction typically takes 3-6 months, including site preparation and assembly.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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