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Lee Batye Construction, LLC
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Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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We are a BBB Accredited General Construction Company located in Holt, MO. We have been in business for 25+ years and specialize in Residential and Commercial Construction which include General Contracting; Custom Built Homes; Post Frame Buildings; Concrete; Additions; Remodeling; Siding; Decks. Feel free to visit our Website at https://www.leebatyeconstructionllc.com

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M2 Drafting & Design, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lathrop, 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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MAC Mechanical and Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Have been working with Mike for years. Has helped with all types of home projects, from remodeling, to landscaping, to painting, to odds and ends around the house. He does great work. Mike is honest and hardworking. Can’t go wrong giving him a try."
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+30

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Lathrop, 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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Ethos Kitchen & Bath
4.4(
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Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

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Emergency services offered

"The owner, David Gurwell, took time to listen to my explanation of the problems, offered alternative solutions if I did not want to use his company and was as helpful as could be. Due to that, I opted to have him do an estimate for me and decided to go with his company. His staff was on time, hard working and competent.  They went out of their way not to track dirt into the house and to clean up after themselves every day.  They were cheerful, courteous and a pleasure to have around.  They did a beautiful job and so impressed my son that he plans to have them redo one of his bathrooms. I would not hesitate to call them for future work and definitely recommend them.
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Trinity Renovations and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

Trinity Renovations & Construction began business in the Kansas City area in 2002, though starting out as a new home framing company we have since diversified and become experts in several areas of construction, including; minor remodels, such as bath rooms, kitchens, and basements, to more extensive projects such as total home renovations and rehabs, burn units, and new structures, like additions, garages, and even new homes. With a genuine commitment to quality, value, & customer care, Trinity Renovations & Construction desires to present to you a project that will bring enjoyment for many years. \nOur staff and team of experts continually studies to stay on the industry's cutting edge keeping a higher standard for ourselves & our customers. This is why Trinity Renovations & Construction can offer and stand behind our 5 year limited service warranty.

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Leslie room addition

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
All Pro Contracting
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Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

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 FAQs, answered by experts

Shipping container homes last at least 25 years on average, but they can last even longer with proper maintenance. Since shipping containers are made from metal, they’re quite vulnerable to rust and corrosion. This issue is exacerbated in coastal areas or areas with a lot of precipitation. To extend the life span of your container home, install siding that protects the exterior. 

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.

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