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Cook Construction, Inc.

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Cook Construction, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 years of experience

If you are looking for the most reliable, trustworthy, and reputable new construction contractor servicing the greater Otter Tail county and parts of Douglas, or anything surrounding the lakes, you have found the right guy. There are very few projects I can't do--but I specialize in New Home Builds, home additions, major renovations and remodeling. I'm open to anything residential and commercial. Call today for an estimate!

"Very personable , does a nice job and is always ready for a new project."

Grant S on December 2020

If you are looking for the most reliable, trustworthy, and reputable new construction contractor servicing the greater Otter Tail county and parts of Douglas, or anything surrounding the lakes, you have found the right guy. There are very few projects I can't do--but I specialize in New Home Builds, home additions, major renovations and remodeling. I'm open to anything residential and commercial. Call today for an estimate!

"Very personable , does a nice job and is always ready for a new project."

Grant S on December 2020


SEIM BUILDERS LLC

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SEIM BUILDERS LLC

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1 years of experience

Residential home builders/remodeler in the heart of Minnesota’s lakes country. We are a father son owned business who strive for excellence and pride in our craftsmanship.

Residential home builders/remodeler in the heart of Minnesota’s lakes country. We are a father son owned business who strive for excellence and pride in our craftsmanship.



Wise Owl Consulting LLC

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Wise Owl Consulting LLC

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Specialize in Tree felling, tree and hedge trimming, landscaping, grass restoration, automated watering systems. Don't do stump removal. Owner-operated and willing to work with you on whatever your home/landscaping/lawn improvement needs are.

Specialize in Tree felling, tree and hedge trimming, landscaping, grass restoration, automated watering systems. Don't do stump removal. Owner-operated and willing to work with you on whatever your home/landscaping/lawn improvement needs are.



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Rising S Company

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Rising S Company

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22 years of experience

Rising S Bunkers offers the best underground steel shelters, bomb shelters, safe rooms & blast doors on the market. We lead the industry in quality and we have the highest standards for craftsmanship in underground bunkers and other emergency shelters. The Rising S standard of quality is unmatched by any other bunker company on the market today. Additionally, every project is completely customizable. Many customization's are available at no additional cost.

"Not even sure where to begin with this nightmare which I will now need to spend more money in legal just to get my money back if I'm lucky. It all started back in 2022 when a respectful salesperson Gary sold me on an underground bunker. Still to this day, he answers the phone for me, and he doesn't even work at Rising S company anymore. To keep a long story shorter, I paid over $100K for my unit after being pushed to make payments to 'keep it on the assembly line'. It has been paid in full since August of 2023 (just about 15 months for anyone counting). I received a response (finally) earlier this year in March that there is new ownership of the company, and the man in charge is Brad Dancer. After trying to contact for quite awhile, I did finally get him on the phone. He apologized and explained to me that he's in over his head. Even though I believe I have been more than patient, I agreed to give him some time to finish and deliver my unit. We agreed that August of this year (2024) I would have it. I checked in by email in June to ask if we were still on track. I received a response that we were indeed on track. Now fast forward to today (10/25/24), I have been completely ghosted by email, phone, and text. No responses at all by ANY form of communication. At this point, I realize I have been robbed of over $100K. And after reading many other consumers reviews on different platforms, it appears I'm not the only one. I will now begin my journey with the Attorney General and Legal process. I'll update my status here so anyone can see what happens. At least people can get answers some way. It is not a good feeling to not be able to get a company to call you, especially after they've taken over $100k. You can't even leave a message on the office line ( which no one has EVER answered by the way). I don't understand how a company like this could still be in business. My recommendation to anyone reading this.....I hope it's not too late for you."

Joseph S on October 2024

Rising S Bunkers offers the best underground steel shelters, bomb shelters, safe rooms & blast doors on the market. We lead the industry in quality and we have the highest standards for craftsmanship in underground bunkers and other emergency shelters. The Rising S standard of quality is unmatched by any other bunker company on the market today. Additionally, every project is completely customizable. Many customization's are available at no additional cost.

"Not even sure where to begin with this nightmare which I will now need to spend more money in legal just to get my money back if I'm lucky. It all started back in 2022 when a respectful salesperson Gary sold me on an underground bunker. Still to this day, he answers the phone for me, and he doesn't even work at Rising S company anymore. To keep a long story shorter, I paid over $100K for my unit after being pushed to make payments to 'keep it on the assembly line'. It has been paid in full since August of 2023 (just about 15 months for anyone counting). I received a response (finally) earlier this year in March that there is new ownership of the company, and the man in charge is Brad Dancer. After trying to contact for quite awhile, I did finally get him on the phone. He apologized and explained to me that he's in over his head. Even though I believe I have been more than patient, I agreed to give him some time to finish and deliver my unit. We agreed that August of this year (2024) I would have it. I checked in by email in June to ask if we were still on track. I received a response that we were indeed on track. Now fast forward to today (10/25/24), I have been completely ghosted by email, phone, and text. No responses at all by ANY form of communication. At this point, I realize I have been robbed of over $100K. And after reading many other consumers reviews on different platforms, it appears I'm not the only one. I will now begin my journey with the Attorney General and Legal process. I'll update my status here so anyone can see what happens. At least people can get answers some way. It is not a good feeling to not be able to get a company to call you, especially after they've taken over $100k. You can't even leave a message on the office line ( which no one has EVER answered by the way). I don't understand how a company like this could still be in business. My recommendation to anyone reading this.....I hope it's not too late for you."

Joseph S on October 2024


RCH Custom Homes

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RCH Custom Homes

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RCH Custom Homes was developed with the goal of being the custom home building company that provides quality custom homes at a fair price. We do this all done in a pleasant manner so the overall experience is a positive one for the homeowners who work with us. Our partnership with RCH Home and Design allows us to work closely with homeowners, providing them with convenient access to all exterior and interior finishes for their home. This allows customers the convenient option of making all their design choices directly within our office walls with a wide range of budget options. Therefore, we save our customers valuable time, travel, and money while still granting them access to beautiful finish options. RCH Custom Homes believes in working with customers from concept to completion. We are a family-operated custom home building company. Raymond is the general contractor and oversees plan development, estimating, and managing projects throughout each step of the building process. He prides himself on his ability to diligently manage large projects efficiently and smoothly, delivering a beautiful, high-quality home to his clients and customers.

RCH Custom Homes was developed with the goal of being the custom home building company that provides quality custom homes at a fair price. We do this all done in a pleasant manner so the overall experience is a positive one for the homeowners who work with us. Our partnership with RCH Home and Design allows us to work closely with homeowners, providing them with convenient access to all exterior and interior finishes for their home. This allows customers the convenient option of making all their design choices directly within our office walls with a wide range of budget options. Therefore, we save our customers valuable time, travel, and money while still granting them access to beautiful finish options. RCH Custom Homes believes in working with customers from concept to completion. We are a family-operated custom home building company. Raymond is the general contractor and oversees plan development, estimating, and managing projects throughout each step of the building process. He prides himself on his ability to diligently manage large projects efficiently and smoothly, delivering a beautiful, high-quality home to his clients and customers.


Sunrise Custom Homes LLC

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Sunrise Custom Homes LLC

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At Sunrise Custom Homes, our homes are built with your needs in mind to be an expression of your individual tastes, and a retreat from our busy world. Detail Distinction Design

At Sunrise Custom Homes, our homes are built with your needs in mind to be an expression of your individual tastes, and a retreat from our busy world. Detail Distinction Design


Novak Contracting LLP

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Novak Contracting LLP

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-Novak Contracting is a residential building contractor. We don't shy away from small jobs or large jobs and always strive for excellence. Our team is primarily busy in the summer with Metal Buildings, Metal Roofs, Shingle Roofs, Additions, Garages/Sheds, Siding and Exterior Building Work. In the winter months, the focus transitions more toward interior remodeling and finishing work. -Novak Contracting is a family owned and operated business. Our customers can expect clean, educated, and friendly guys performing their services. When we walk off a job we hope our customers don't just see us as a contractor but as a friend. We at Novak Contracting care about the relationships made along the way. That is what sets us apart. -

-Novak Contracting is a residential building contractor. We don't shy away from small jobs or large jobs and always strive for excellence. Our team is primarily busy in the summer with Metal Buildings, Metal Roofs, Shingle Roofs, Additions, Garages/Sheds, Siding and Exterior Building Work. In the winter months, the focus transitions more toward interior remodeling and finishing work. -Novak Contracting is a family owned and operated business. Our customers can expect clean, educated, and friendly guys performing their services. When we walk off a job we hope our customers don't just see us as a contractor but as a friend. We at Novak Contracting care about the relationships made along the way. That is what sets us apart. -


Building Concepts Inc

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Building Concepts Inc

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New Home design and construction. Design for a Lifetime We build great homes with great quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Building Concepts has been designing and building custom homes in Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding areas since 1989. As Architect / Design Builder we design specifically for our clients. Each home is unique, never reproduced. We will work with you from your design concept to your move-in day.

New Home design and construction. Design for a Lifetime We build great homes with great quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Building Concepts has been designing and building custom homes in Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding areas since 1989. As Architect / Design Builder we design specifically for our clients. Each home is unique, never reproduced. We will work with you from your design concept to your move-in day.

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

On average, exterior brick siding costs around $18,000 for a 2,500 square foot home. Whereas vinyl costs around $11,000 and engineered wood costs around $4,000 for the same size home. You also need to account for the cost to paint the material afterward.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

Since building up tends to provide useful bedrooms and other extra spaces without the need to do a lot of foundation work and cut into your yard, second stories tend to have better ROI—up to 65%—than other kinds of additions. But ROI will depend on the type of rooms you are planning and what your current house has. It’s not a very reliable way to judge the success or failure of a project, so consider other factors as well.

Framing tends to be the longest step in the construction process, especially for larger homes. It takes anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the house size, the number of people on the construction crew, and the time of year. The design stage often takes a long time, too. Some people spend months or even years contemplating their house’s size, layout, and materials before construction begins.

The number of rooms a guest house should have really depends on your needs. A small guest house might only need one bedroom, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. Larger units may have multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Your local building codes may limit the number of rooms or square footage you can have in a guest house.

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