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Ozark Great Construction
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Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Ozark Great Construction! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M2 Drafting & Design, LLC
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Serving Salem, 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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Joshua Deatherage Home Emporium, LLC
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Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He did a fine job and now I have a ceiling fan with a remote control in two bedrooms (after another electrician told me that one of those remote controls would not fit within the fan housing)."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
All Pro Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Salem, 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."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

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.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

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