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Top-Rated Home builders in Clare - Updated Nov 2026

Rednecks Kustom Remodeling and Handyman Services, LLC
4.6(
12
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, friendly, and answered all of my calls. Even worked with me to keep the costs of repairs low. We needed a new roof and ceiling throughout the house due to water damage. We expected a long painstaking process, but Roland and his crew took care of us. They got the work done fast and we are ecstatic with the finished product."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Absolutely Everything Services
4.4(
8
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Wegreatly appreciate the workmanship and love that went into this project for my family. We enjoy having our own rooms and having organized home again. I highly recommend their service. Great quality work!! Five star!!"
Kitchen Renovation
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Landscaping Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

+58

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
4.1(
14
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

"This was a first time excavation project for me. Duane and I worked back and forth with texts. He made a visit to the site and gave me day. Day of was as described and things looked great when he was done. I asked him to come back to do more and within two weeks everything was accomplished and it looks great. Thanks guys."
Digging out the basement of the house to put debris in.
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+3

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.7(
62
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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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Bodell Home Construction
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Bodell Home Construction is a licensed and insured contractor skilled in all aspects of residential and commercial construction. Serving Isabella, Clare, Montcalm and Gratiot counties and other bigger cities such as Lansing and Grand Rapids as needed. Bodell Home Construction is a practiced expert in many aspects of construction. Our trained, licensed professionals have provided new home construction, home improvements and repair expertise to satisfied Michigan customers for over 30 years.

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Ouellette Construction
3.5(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely great! Cliff, Dana, and their crew were dependable, careful, courteous, cleaned up the construction site every evening. We will be hiring them for another project this spring."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

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.

Yes, you can finance new construction, though the process often requires a different type of loan than one for an existing property. There are several financing options available:

  • Construction-to-Permanent Loan: This is a common option where a single loan covers the building costs and then converts into a traditional mortgage once construction is complete and you move in.

  • Construction Loan (Stand-Alone): This type of loan provides funding only for the duration of the construction project. Once the house is built, you will need to pay the loan in full, typically by securing a separate, standard mortgage.

  • Builder Financing: Some custom homebuilders offer their own financing options, which may only require a down payment to begin the building process.

  • Bridge Loan: This can be a useful short-term loan to fund your new construction while you are in the process of selling your old home.

  • Home Equity Options: If you are building a second home, you might be able to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance on your current property.

It's also important to be aware that some lenders may have restrictions on financing for DIY house builds, so be sure to verify that you can secure financing before starting your project.

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’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.

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