Is remodeling a house less expensive than building a new house?

• <div><p>Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of <b>$100 per square foot </b>when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about <b>$150</b> <b>per square foot</b>. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-remodel-costs-estimator.htm">home renovation cost estimator</a> to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.</p></div>

What’s the difference between a modular home and a prefab home?

• <div><p>Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.</p><p>In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you’ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.</p></div>

What will I pay for a brick house?

• <div><p>On average, exterior brick siding costs around <b>$18,000 for a 2,500 square foot home</b>. Whereas vinyl costs around <b>$11,000</b> and engineered wood costs around <b>$4,000</b> for the same size home. You also need to account for the cost to paint the material afterward.</p></div>

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Q: Should a home builder or contractor be licensed and insured?

• <div><p>Yes, a home builder should have a builder&rsquo;s license and insurance. States have different requirements for builder&rsquo;s licensing and certifications. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review your local home builder licensing guidelines.</p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the &ldquo;Angi Certified&rdquo; badge. Angi Certified businesses meet our standards for certification, which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can you frame a house by yourself?

• <div><p>While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/building-vs-buying-house.htm">buying or building a house</a> with the guidance of professionals.</p></div>

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I selected Stallmer and Sun based upon their certification from the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program involves a free energy audit and subsequent work to prepare a home for heating with a heat pump. Heat pumps are low energy consumption with attendant low...
Stallmer & Sun Energy Efficiency Specialists, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
I hired Paul to build and install built-in bookshelves in a bedroom and to convert an old built-in ironing board in my kitchen into a spice cabinet. He did a beautiful job on both projects and I could not be happier with the work! Paul was professional, flexible with scheduling, and very...
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
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Reviewed in March 2019
I would have liked to not even give him a half of a star if I could have. He misrepresented himself to my husband and I. We hired him to build and install custom kitchen cabinets for us. He told us he could build us custom cabinets and was unable to paint the cabinets. We had given him $3500.00...
Orion Development, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
He came when he said he would and kept his word on the whole process. It took him 3 days to build my shed. He was very on point and if I had any questions he was very happy to answer them. After the shed was completed he cleaned up after himself and I was very pleased with his work and customer...
Steelrain Construction and Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Havenhouse Upholstery
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Reviewed in June 2013
George is amazing! After years of being so disappointment in carpenters and other service people in this area, George was a real find! Very hands on...on time...on budget....takes full responsibility for any problems...plus he and his crew are really nice guys. I am having him build a garden...
Lagonia Construction
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Reviewed in May 2013
They were great!! At the time I was putting on substantial addition to my residence and delt with several contractors during the phases of the construction, First Class were one of the only ones that did what they said they would do one time and with out a hitch. They provided before and after...
Maple Leaf Contracting
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