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Clark River Construction, LLC
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"This group of workers are family and work together. They are very efficient, on time and do really high quality work. They built a barn for me and did it in a very short period of time with excellent outcomes. Everything was square and fit together perfectly. I was very impressed and happy that I had them do the job for me."
old granary
Refurbished Granary
Refurbished granary
New Polebarn
New Polebarn

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Response time5 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eaton Consolidated
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"Chad and Scott did a fantastic job, from concept to completion of our project. We needed an interior wall, framing, door, drywall, texture, & painting, & all the details to enclose our kitchen from our entry. They understood our concept, and had the work done from start to finish in 2 weeks. Meticulous, detail-oriented, polite, & fun to have them here in our home are how we would describe our relationship with Chad & Scott. They even let us keep adding other small projects along with the wall construction, always being cheerful & accommodating. We would definitely recommend them to our friends & neighbors for any projects! Susan & Larry"
Shop front
Kitchen
Butler nook
Master bedroom
Master bath

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Falksway Construction
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won' t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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R&T Services
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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"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
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Lundgren Homes
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Serving Plains, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Plains, MT 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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Rocky Mountain Builders Inc
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

With over 30 years of experience as a Custom Luxury Home Builder, Rocky Mountain Builders Inc is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\n\nwww.rockymountainbuilders.com

Whitefish Lake House
Main staircase
Guest Bathroom
Hallway approach
Front Entry

+53

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

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.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

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