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R&T Services
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Serving Charlo, MT and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

"They are excellent contractors. They listen to what we wanted done, made suggestions as to how to improve upon our ideas and did excellent work. They have a great eye for detail . They exceeded our expectations and did it at a fair price."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lundgren Homes
4.6(
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Serving Charlo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Very very good, took two hours, but it was NO easy task either! We tried for a week Chayse did within x2 HRS! He's coming back in the future to assemble shelves and a chest of drawers, Ikea style. Thank you Angie's List for having close to our home Service Handyperson! PLEASE Change your title as females, LBT or not can ALSO DO THE JOB!"
Bathroom before picture. The existing sink sticks out a couple of inches into the doorway.
A functional sink was installed that did not come out into the doorway. A custom cabinet needed to be built for the plumbing.
Tiny Old Bathroom Remodel
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Charlo, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

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.

Modular homes are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and faster to build than traditional homes. They also offer customizable designs.

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