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Avatar for Ruiz Enterprises LLC
Ruiz Enterprises LLC
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was my first major home improvement project, and I was nervous going in. Mollie and Catalino were exceptionally polite, professional, and patient, working with me every step of the way and ensuring I knew what was going on. My new deck looks great, and I'm very pleased with their work."
New deck
Composite Deck
Update and Upgrade
After
This is what the deck looked like before we did any work

+401

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
4.7(
43
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Company and employees listened to home owner when owner had questions or needed clarification. Craftsmanship was excellent. Friendly and professional."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Floor Installed
Our Work

+54

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Walt Haines General Contractor
Walt Haines General Contractor
4.8(
35
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"At the end of the kitchen remodel Walt did to our complete satisfaction, Walt and the countertop guy worked to figure out if we could use the unused quartz for two new vanities. They worked it out and we are very happy with the results. Walt and his workers are very conscientious and extremely clean - almost no dust after all the demolition for both the bathroom and kitchen. Highly recommended!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Vivid Homes LLC
Vivid Homes LLC
4.5(
40
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m so glad I found Vivid Homes for a remodel, Rich went above and beyond with every request. I would refer friends and family this company. His price was in between some of my quotes but reading customer reviews sold me in this company. I will be using him again. -Chad C"
New garage build
New garage build
New garage build
New garage build
New Roof

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Canelli Construction, LLC
4.9(
17
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gianfranco and his team did an excellent job rebuilding our front porch. They had the expertise and kept at the task. They put in new joists, new tongue-and-groove slats for the floor, and constructed four new railings and four new columns. They painted all of it. They also built us a fine new brick stairs. The work was done on time, too. Gianfranco was a pleasure to work with and explained everything so we could understand it. Jenny from the office was always on top of things with scheduling and billing. The price was very good and fair. I highly recommend Canelli for your next porch or deck project."
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+25

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bray Builders
5.0(
3
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Walter and his team were very amazing! I purchased a home and wanted a new front and back porch. They took out the old one and built the new one just like I dreamed! Their clean up crew was superb . Definitely hiring again and RECOMMEND them to anyone considering home improvements!"
Kings Mountain Deck
Kings Mountain Deck
Kings Mountain Deck
Kings Mountain Deck
Kings Mountain Deck

+23

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hess Metal Works
5.0(
5
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed new floors put down in my kitchen and Jake battled the bad weather and got the job done and done very well I might add, he even found an electrical issue with my dishwasher when he pulled it out and fixed it at no extra charge. Excellent workmanship and professionalism. I will definitely be using him again for future projects. Highly recommend!"
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring

+28

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

Modular homes last an average of between 50 and 75 years, and high-quality modular homes can last for 100 years with proper maintenance. For comparison, a standard home lasts 50 to 100 years and can push to 150 or longer with good maintenance. Modular homes provide better long-term value in that they are significantly more affordable and can last almost as long, but some buyers are wary of modular home longevity, so the actual value if you sell could be lower.

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