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Above & Beyond Construction
4.2(
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Farmer and his team did a FANTASTIC job! They had my roof on in a day and had the siding completed in under 3 days. Above and Beyond used high quality products for both the roof and the siding. He put on seamless gutters as well as making sure everything was clean when his crew left. He also kept me up to date and informed of his progress with text messages and photos when everything was completed. I have already recommended his company to my family, friends, and co-workers if they ever need work done on their homes. These guys were professional, polite, and completed the job on time and on budget. I needed the exterior of my home completed in 2 weeks and Above and Beyond made that happen well before my new tenants moved in. The house looks better then when I lived in it thanks to the great quality work of Above and Beyond Construction!"
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26 gauge steel
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Serving Oriental, NC 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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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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J&S Custom Construction LLC
3.7(
19
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was amazing. He called minutes after my request for a quote, was at my house the next day to see the work that needed to be done, and completed the work in record time just two days later. He was responsive and kept in touch with me along the way. I get super stressed about home repair projects and this was a completely stress free experience. I will use him again and again and would highly recommend J&S. Thank you so much!"
Cement Pad Install
Bathroom floor repair and install
Deck Repair
Outdoor shower repair
Deck Maintenance Project

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
MPS Home Solutions
2.8(
8
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

MPS Home Solutions is a local home improvement contractor that can help you handle and complete any interior or exterior home improvement project! Regardless of your preferences or budget, anything is achievable with the help and fair pricing of a contractor like MPS Home Solutions. \nWe use top-grade materials and products and always work passionately and with your needs, requirements, and preferences in mind! If you would like to talk with one of our contractors today about your project, feel free to do so by calling us now. We are waiting for your call, so we can come to you for a consultation, fair estimate, and to help you get your project started right away.\n\nWe specialize in a variety of interior/exterior services like painting, flooring, general carpentry, and roofing, but we don't stop there! We also have experience with crawl space work, mold and mildew removal, insulation repair, french drains, sump pumps, saggy floors, piers, footers, and vapor barriers! We strive to make all our clients as happy as possible!

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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

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.

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

Shipping container homes last at least 25 years on average, but they can last even longer with proper maintenance. Since shipping containers are made from metal, they’re quite vulnerable to rust and corrosion. This issue is exacerbated in coastal areas or areas with a lot of precipitation. To extend the life span of your container home, install siding that protects the exterior. 

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