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Q: 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.</p></div>

Q: Is building a new home worth it?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/homebuilding-101-learn-what-expect-when-building-home.htm">Building a new home</a> can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder&rsquo;s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.</p></div>

Q: Why are building permits necessary?

• <div><p>Building permits serve a few purposes, the most important of which is to keep you and the people around you safe by ensuring your contractor does work safely and to code. Permits also help your municipality tax your property appropriately, as taxes are based on land improvements and the upgrades you make to your home. Finally, permits ensure your project won&rsquo;t have a negative impact on the environment or your neighbors.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to move a house or build one?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that&rsquo;s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I can build a guest house in my backyard?

• <div><p>Local zoning laws and building codes will determine whether you can build a guest house in your backyard. These laws may limit the potential location of the guest house on your lot or the size and look of the structure. If your lot isn&rsquo;t large enough, you may not be able to build a guest house at all. Speaking with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/home-additions/">local home addition company</a> can help you learn about the local regulations and your other options, such as adding an ADU onto the main house.</p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
I would definitely recommend Frost painting. I would definitely use them again. I had a great experience. They did a wonderful job on my home.
Frost Painting
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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 November 2023
Craig and his helper were very friendly and communicative. They did a very good job installing and staining board and baton siding and replacing the two swing-out doors at the front of my garage. There were a couple of issues to be fixed or adjusted, but they were taken care of without fuss. I...
Rider's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in August 2023
Quick to respond and schedule the work, Mike is a top-quality guy. He and his team did an absolutely fantastic job transforming my home. Couldn't ask for a better value. Give this dude a call.
Maine Pro Roofing
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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 November 2022
Thank you A.S. Painting and Projects for your amazing expertise and service. Adrian did an awesome job from planning to finishing painting our entire home. Stunning work finished in record time. Highly recommend and would most definitely hire again for our next home painting project.
A.S. Painting & Projects
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Reviewed in October 2021
Technician Robb Putek (COA 8043) arrived within the time specified. He was very friendly and professional. Robb inspected inside and outside of my home, letting me know where my problems were and what he could fix. He also let me know about problems he could not fix such as a garage door that...
Bug Busterzzz
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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 August 2019
When you are from away finding the right person for the job can be a difficult process. Trusting someone to care for your home, maintain the highest level of pride and quality of workmanship, and get the job done in a timely manner while you are hundreds of miles away can be an almost...
Clean Cut Painting Company NY
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Reviewed in June 2017
Mike and Chris did a great job inventorying the knob & tube wiring in my home and then replacing it. They also did some other tasks at my request, including installing an additional light, replacing an outlet, installing an outlet, etc. Ryan and Janice were responsive and easy to coordinate...
Ryan Gath Electric
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