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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Imperial - Updated Nov 2026

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Ethos Building Group, LLC.
3.0(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"From the beginning of my project in January 2024, I have never regretted my decision to choose Ethos Building Group LLc. Jeh Johnson and his partner Tracy Herod have worked diligently to execute the itemized proposal that began this project to rehab, restore, and rebuild my home at 607 Wilmington ave. St. Louis MO 63111. An incredible number of tradesmen and tradeswomen have done their individual tasks all on a schedule professionally overseen by Jeh. These liscensed and masters of their trades worked alongside Jeh who if necessary stepped in and aided e these individuals. His overall expertise has brought my home to this point. One must keep in mind that a burnout like my home is an unusal job for Ethos Buildig Group LLc to accept. Yet at every stage my home has been given the same careful and thorough attention as their larger jobs. And despite some push back with my insurance company every thing has proceeded smoothly and orderly manner given the inevitable supply chain delays. Jeh Johnson is an affable young man who has facilitated all phases my prject and has even taken time to educate me on all the intricacies involved in a project such as mine. I cannot think of any single word to describe my experience with Ethos Building Group LLc but the forgoing will have to suffice. Thanks you for your kind attention. Stay safe and make a point of telling those who you find dear just what they mean to you."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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M2 Drafting & Design, LLC
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freeman Custom Builders & Handyman
3.9(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe arrived right on time, asked what I wanted done, went to buy the materials, returned, and got right to work. Everything was installed quickly, neatly and professionally. He cleaned up everything and all the jobs he did look very nice! I will most likely compile another list in the future and use Freeman Custom Builders & Handyman again.
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Acasta Systems
5.0(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys listened to my requests and figured out how to make what I wanted happen. They are professional, conscientious and just really great guys. Plan on using them again the next time I want to make revisions at my home."
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Good Neighbors LLC
4.3(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Our kitchen was ugly and barely working.   We went to Angie's List and hired Good Neighbors, LLC for a previous job and we hired them again and they gave us an outstanding kitchen remodel.
Good Neighbors had previously done a master bath remodel for us in 2012, which we love!  So when it came time to update and remodel our outdated 30 year old kitchen, we again hired Good Neighbors to do the kitchen remodel.  
They gave us a price, they gave us a finish date and they finished within budget and they finished on time.  Impressive!
Our kitchen was a complete demolish from the ceiling to the floor.  We installed new cabinets, new appliances, new lights, granite counter tops and updated the electrical service and the plumbing.   We did a lot. 
Our kitchen, as with many older home remodels came with several surprises once the work started.   However, Good Neighbors was able to handle the required fixes flawlessly and perfectly.  Most importantly, we are thrilled with the end result.  Even the building insectors complimented their work.
One point worth mentioning, which we really appreciated, was the fact that the Good Neighbors personnel, Tom, Chris and Caleb showed up on time, worked hard all day and cleaned up every night.  They never let us down, never left us hanging nor left us a mess to clean up.
The finished kitchen is even better than we had imangined.   Good Neighbors is worth of a glowing recommendation from us and we recommend them for any interior remodel and proudly give them an A."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Imperial, MO 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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