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Allor Contracting
5.0(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

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DeWeese & Associates, LLC
3.9(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brett was retained to design and build a large deck, over our existing patio. The product delivered is of outstanding quality and workmanship, and is aesthetically a vast improvement to our home. Brett is very knowledgeable in all areas of materials, and construction, and was able to help us select the best solution for our needs."
Interior remodeling
Dining room
Legacy Cabinets
Bathroom tile
Living room flooring

+42

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Discount Home Services
4.6(
132
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary was great to deal with. I couldn’t get anybody to return my calls, Gary was very responsive and completed the job in one day. Gary had a great personality and was very professional. I will be recommending Discount Home Services to all family and friends."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Nick's Tile and More
4.5(
35
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick did a great job getting us through our first bathroom remodel. Our space had a lot of issues and surprises and Nick helped to come up with solutions while keeping us in our budget. The new bathroom looks great and we are very happy with the quality of Nick’s work."
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+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ensure Services
5.0(
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went excellent!!! Brandon walked me through every step of the way and he kept me abreast of all and changes that had to be made and all issues with permits with the city of Southfield, MI. It was a pleasure working with Brandon and his company when way above my expectation of the final outcome. I will truly recommend Brandon company for any size project big or small. Brandon is truly a professional and he listen to his customer needs and wants."
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Home Building questions, answered by experts

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.

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

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.

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