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Last update on January 22, 2026

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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Hargrove's Home Improvement

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Hargrove's Home Improvement

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business. We have over 25 years of experience. We offer up to a 20 % discount to all Angie's List member for any job over 300.00

We are a family owned and operated business. We have over 25 years of experience. We offer up to a 20 % discount to all Angie's List member for any job over 300.00

HOME SERVICES OF CASHIERS

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HOME SERVICES OF CASHIERS

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer complete home services from routine maintenance and repair up to complete home construction. We are licensed as Unlimited General Contractors and have Liability and Worker Compensation insurance. We offer free estimates and a guarantee of our work.

We offer complete home services from routine maintenance and repair up to complete home construction. We are licensed as Unlimited General Contractors and have Liability and Worker Compensation insurance. We offer free estimates and a guarantee of our work.

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

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C H I Construction & Restoration Services Inc

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C H I Construction & Restoration Services Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional DBA - Clayton Home Improvement & Contracting Inc. Fire & Water Restoration

Additional DBA - Clayton Home Improvement & Contracting Inc. Fire & Water Restoration

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Bryson City Log Homes

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Bryson City Log Homes

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Custom built Log Homes, Modular Homes, Log Cabins, Decks & Porches, Rock Work, Remodeling, Hardwood Floors, etc.

Custom built Log Homes, Modular Homes, Log Cabins, Decks & Porches, Rock Work, Remodeling, Hardwood Floors, etc.

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, there are a few different ways you can finance new construction. Some lenders offer new construction loans that cover the building costs and then convert to a standard mortgage once construction is complete. Some custom homebuilders also offer financing options that only require a down payment before you begin the building process. Construction loans are possible, as well, although they typically only cover the building process, and you’ll need to pay in full once the house is completed.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

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