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Top-Rated Home builders in Hickory - Updated Nov 2026

Calvin Bray Quality Construction
4.3(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT craftsmanship. Super high quality work. Very communicative - never ghosted us or left us in the dark. Five stars on all of that!! The only reason I don't give 5 stars overall is the timeline. We were originally quoted 8-10 weeks for our screened porch and it took a lot longer. There were things out of his control that contributed to that, so we understood. And again, he kept us in the loop. He also built us a new shed during that time and that slowed down the progress of the porch as well. We loved Calvin and would be happy to have him do more work for us."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hess Metal Works
5.0(
5
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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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

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Everett Custom Homes of Catawba Valley, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Credit card accepted

"Joe Everette is the absolute best in the business. He is a master at keeping on time and on budget, while providing top quality work and materials. He does not cut corners, he is particular with every detail. We honestly have no complaints at all. We are so happy with our new home which is in the last week or so of construction. We give him 100% + grade AA for an awesome job. No matter how many times we bug him he never acts irritated or like he does not have time for us. If you want top quality, he's your guy!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kava Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
7
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James was very friendly and professional and responsive. He put together an estimate and completed the work on time. The decks look great and were completed on time. I’d highly recommend working with James and Kava for your decks."
Decks and Porches Project
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Decks and Porches Project
Decks and Porches Project

+14

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Response rate100%
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Home Building 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.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

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.

The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling

  • Type of foundation

  • Utility connections

  • Cost of building permits

A contractor can install your shipping container home in as little as 90 days. This is notably quick compared to a traditional home build, which can take more than a year (providing there aren’t permitting or construction delays that make the wait even longer). For the quickest installation, choose a prefab container home.

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