How do I find a local home builder?

<div>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-tips-hire-builder-your-dream-home.htm">hire a builder</a>. 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.</div>

What are the pros and cons of building a house?

<div>The pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of building a new house include:Pros:<ul><li>It’s all new, so you should have several years before you need to pay for major repairs like a new roof. </li><li>It’s under warranty, so many fixes within that warranty period should be covered.</li><li>You get to build the house to your specifications.</li></ul>Cons:<ul><li>You have to make a LOT of decisions.</li><li>You will almost certainly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-deal-home-building-delays.htm">deal with building delays</a>.</li><li>It can take a lot of work to stay within your budget.</li><li>Building can be more expensive than buying an existing house.</li></ul></div>

What is the average price per square foot to build a house?

<div>The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a house</a> ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.</div>

What questions should I ask a home builder?

<div>Hiring a contractor to build your home is a big commitment. So be sure to ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective home builder:<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have?</li><li>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</li><li>Do you have worker’s compensation?</li><li>How long have you worked with your subcontractors?</li><li>How do you handle garbage and waste disposal?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Do you give free estimates?</li><li>Do you offer design services?</li><li>How do you handle change orders?</li><li>Can you provide at least three references?</li><li>Can I see some of the work you’ve done?</li></ul></div>

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Q: Is it cheaper to build or buy a house?

<div>Typically, it&rsquo;s more affordable to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/building-vs-buying-house.htm">buy an existing home than it is to build a new one</a>. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it&rsquo;s a very new one). You&rsquo;re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. </div>

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Reviewed in January 2014
Generally speaking I was satisfied. We've had a few minor issues but it wasn't with them it was with some of the companies that they dealt with. But so far everything either has been resolved or is in the process of being resolved, so I don't have any complaints. You don't build something as...
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Reviewed in February 2014
New homes have a structural warranty. Before 6 years my home has a 10" deviation from the highest point to the lowest (it's literally sinking). I have the kitchen ceiling falling down, a major supporting wall buckling, and the foundation is cracked through to the soil. I took the engineers...
BRIESE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in March 2015
I found them around the neighborhood and through friends. They are local. They handled all the subcontractors, the construction financing, and everything. I liked that everything was according to the plan, we didn't have to deal with gathering our own contractors, it was all handled through...
Streamline Developers
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Reviewed in November 2010
He does about anything from A to Z. He can probably build a house by himself because he remodels houses, does construction jobs, carpentry and landscaping. He doesn?t advertise and he is a word of mouth person. He did an addition and remodeled my neighbor?s house. He did the porch, deck, added a...
Eberson Day
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Reviewed in April 2011
Mr. Dee's when questioned about how issues one of which was his crew ruining a brand new washer and dryer with paint chemicals he got so irate, Mr. Dee's physically threatened me and called me to the street to fight in front of my real estate agent and witnesses. Never to be seen again....
DEES BUILDERS
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Reviewed in July 2010
We hired this builder to build our first home. All was good when we sgned the contract, it's when the building started it went way wrong. the builder started changing things that weren't on the plans. He even put a window in 17 foot stairwell that was suppose to be at the landing, he put it in...
L A Johnson Construction Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
I contacted local builders because I was informed that they were the last company to work on my home and I thought they would have the best working knowledge of it. As it turns out they have never worked on my home, but that didn't stop the owner, Alexis from showing up at my house and taking a...
Local Builders Construction Co
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Reviewed in February 2012
They were awesome. They definitely placed the priority on building the house correctly. They paid attention to small details. They want to give the best product to their client and I liked the completeness of their work. They built me a quality home; they used quality material, got all the right...
JOHN CUTLER BUILDER LLC
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Reviewed in February 2010
we fired d a lynch apx. jan.10,2010. to many things were wrong at this point, and his contract was expired. i had already paid him to order my kitchen and have it delivered, he cancelled my order and never returned the money. upon further investigating the home we found numerous things wrong,...
D. A. Lynch Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2010
We are absolutely thrilled with the work of Stroud Custom Homes and would recommend the company to anyone. SCH was suggested to us by the local realtor through whom we purchased our house in 2005. While usually SCH designs and builds new homes (many of which are in New Bern's most desireable...
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