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Butterson Construction, LLC
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Serving Au Sable, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

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"Bob and Matt were fantastic to work with. Matt took my design sketch and transformed it into a great plan. Most of the contractors they brought in were also top notch. They accommodated a late change request without hesitation. They were easy to work with, especially since I wanted to do some of the finish work myself. I highly recommend them, and suggest booking them as soon as you can, because they get a lot of referrals and quickly fill their schedule."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Au Sable, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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Premiere Enterprises LLC.
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Serving Au Sable, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Premiere Enterprises is a company with no boundaries whether your project is building a custom home from the ground up, or adding an addition to the existing structure, we are able to help. No need to shop around because we have a professional relationship with numerous suppliers to make your project affordable, also on time and on budget. We will work with you and give you a free estimate at your convenience. We look forward to meeting with you and going over the details of your project!

Tom Male Contracting
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Serving Au Sable, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Tom Male Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of remodel services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in building custom homes but we also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

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Skiba Heating
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Au Sable, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

We are the guys that pay great attention to the details.The son of a master carpenter and general contractor I have served customers in Northern Michigan for well over 25 years in the construction industry. At All American we are able to handle various size projects through the coordinated effort of our crew and our excellent sub-contractors. Heating and air conditioning has always been a specialty area for us and that is why the E mail is so set-up, since that is where the emergency calls are generated ,especially here in the North. Your satisfaction and comfort are our primary concerns.\nPatrick Skiba-Owner,mgr,worker

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right custom home builders near you, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

Most cottages are around 1,000 square feet, making them smaller than most other styles. However, cottages are defined more by their decor and architectural focus on simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature than they are by a rigid square footage or floor plan. While cottages are defined more by their charm and appearance than size, the smaller footprint does help maximize the comfort and charm, and it keeps the focus on connection to nature and family.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

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