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M2 Drafting & Design, LLC
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Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Mike and Sam put together our home drawings from my pencil scratch drawings, contributed good ideas put together a package for us to start working from. They were always friendly and quick to respond to my questions, Everything positive, Thanks"
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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D & G Construction and Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"D & G Construction did a fantastic job installing a washer and dryer hookup for me. They handled all the plumbing and wiring and ran everything through the wall in my garage. The end result looks so clean and seamless — you would think it was always there. I’m very pleased with their work and would absolutely use them again. They have also done work at our church and I have not been disappointed."
All Pro Contracting
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Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"My house was hit by a tornado on a Wed. morning, I had a hole in my roof and most of my shingles were missing as well as the majority of my siding, sofit and fasicia. The arrived later that morning and got the hole fixed, there was another storm coming the next Monday and they had my roof reinstalled by Saturday, Mike Rothwell met with the insurance adjuster and they worked closely to make sure that i was compensated for everything that I was due. they had my house completed in less than 3 weeks. Couldn't have asked for any better customer service."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

Modular homes last an average of between 50 and 75 years, and high-quality modular homes can last for 100 years with proper maintenance. For comparison, a standard home lasts 50 to 100 years and can push to 150 or longer with good maintenance. Modular homes provide better long-term value in that they are significantly more affordable and can last almost as long, but some buyers are wary of modular home longevity, so the actual value if you sell could be lower.

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

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.

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