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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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New Star Construction Inc.
4.8(
8
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up early and asked if they could go ahead and get started.  They did my roof in one day.  They cleaned up extremely well.  They guaranteed their work.  Made sure all the nails were picked up.  Had put tarp all around the house.  Removed all lawn ornaments and put them all back when they are done.  Did all the extras not necessarily asked for - went the extra mile that we really appreciated.  Their crew was absolutely wonderful, cordial.  Any questions we had they answered.  Brian, the Sales Manager, came out everyday to keep watch.  The experience was fabulous.  The owner even came out to see how things were going.  They worked with our insurance company and went over the house with them.  It would be a wonderful world if all companies had this work ethic.  I recommended them to my neighbors and 3 of them hired them."
Siding
Siding
Siding
New Metal Roof
Basement Wall Repair

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Building Solutions
4.1(
22
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Actual installation took 1 day, but estimate, scheduling and final payment took almost 2 months. Gutter guards could not be installed as per factory instructions because of problems with existing drip rail, but were installed with modifications. New gutters tended to overflow where roof valley met gutter, but this was corrected later with the addition of valley splash shields. One unpleasant surprise was the subcontracting of gutter installation by a local company that we had had previous dealing with, who argued with us about desired modifications. However, Scott was very involved, and resolved all issues, including adjusting the price based on and quot;pain and sufferingand quot;. Scott was excellent and receptive to what we had to say, as well as being easy to get along with.
Suggestion to customers: specify work to be performed by their own crew, not sublet.


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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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HOMECRAFT BUILDERS, LLC
3.5(
21
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

"We ordered a $49.00 3-D rendering and home consultation from this company on November 21, 2014. After multiple exchanges back and fourth we were able to set up an evaluation on December 12, 2014  
We were told that we would have everything we needed for the project in 7-10 days. Email sent 12/29 asking for follow up on their end to get their information around. 
1/12 Second Request sent asking where the drawing and quote was and when we could expect to see it. 
1/15 Response sent back from this company with the 3-D drawing and a full priced out quote. We still have some selections to make with the builder with regards to cabinets to get costs finalized. Overall happy with the quote and the 3-D drawing. We have to make a few modifications to get it exactly how we want it but we are working through that together. "
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+3

Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling

  • Type of foundation

  • Utility connections

  • Cost of building permits

Modular homes can go up or down in value depending on a few factors. In areas where real estate is appreciating, the value of modular homes is likely to increase, and vice versa. Additionally, the value of modular homes depends partially on the area. In cities where every other home is stick-built, modular homes might be considered a functional obsolescence, in which case they could be less desirable and go down in value. In either case, though, modular homes can still be a good investment, especially since they provide housing at a lower upfront cost.

Local regulations dictate how big an ADU can be, and there may also be restrictions on the percentage of the main residence’s square footage an ADU can have. In most cases, an ADU must be smaller than the main residence, but check with your local building authority to confirm restrictions on ADU size.

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

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