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Bodell Home Construction
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Serving Ithaca, 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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B&T Construction Company Corporation
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Serving Ithaca, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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B & T Construction Company Corporation is an owner operated company that been in business for 14 years. We offer friendly, accurate and affordable services. We specialize in custom home construction. \n\nMy business is based on taking care of our customers and a guarantee of customer satisfaction. B & T Construction Company supports a wide range of residential services in the Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. \n\nVisit our website listed above for more pictures and information. Please call us today for your free consultation & let Virtual Reality show the Reality of your new home!!

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

How long it takes to build a log cabin depends on a variety of factors, including its size and design, and whether or not you have to clear the land. Construction can take a few weeks for a prefab log cabin on an established site, but up to eight or nine months for a custom cabin on undeveloped land. In comparison, the timeline to build a house is typically four to 12 months.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.

In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you’ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

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