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 May 2013
It went very well---listened to my needs and added input. Together we built a beautiful house
REFF DEVELOPMENT INC
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Reviewed in March 2010
THey were wonderful! It felt like family. They built most of the home while we were living in Wisconsin. It was as pleasant as building can be! We have had a few problems since, but they come right over to take care of it as soon as we call. Such as a piece of molding sagging, window piece,...
DJ Builders & Remodelers Inc
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Reviewed in September 2019
I hired them to build a $80K addition to my house. They took $17000 in deposits from me, gave me unusable drawings that were incomplete so I couldn't get a building permit, and cut down 5 trees outside my house. This took 4 months to achieve. They said they wouldn't be able to complete the...
Valley Builders
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Reviewed in February 2012
I had purchased my home while living in Phoenix, Az. I bought it sight unseen off the internet. It was a great price but needed a bunch of work. I decided to rehab the home in NY while still living in AZ. I came in to my home in NY with a crew and basically gutted the whole thing. After...
Bruce Smith Custom Carpentry
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Reviewed in May 2013
My small house had a fire and the entire inside had to be torn out; the pipes, insulation, the entire basement area, stove, fridge, bathroom, everything was ruined. I did not check on the house at all during the remodel (it is a second home and do not live near), I was that confident. RIN did...
RIN CONTRACTORS LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Excellent job! Beautiful workmanship, friendly and professional crew. We are delighted with them and what they have done on our home. They show up on time, work well together, take very short lunch breaks, clean up after the job, etc. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company! Construction was done...
DRAKE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in April 2012
THis provider for modular homes is very unprofessional. Unfortunately I didnt research him personally as he has a reputation of being a shady charachter. He doesnt back up the warranty to fix defects from the house settling withing first year like the contract you sign states. I sued him in...
ADVANCED CUSTOM MODULAR HOMES
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Reviewed in August 2009
Ground breaking was timely; framing went along pretty well, but then it started to go bad. There were many days, even though the weather was good, that there was no one at site. Trash was left all around the building site and only now has been removed after numerous calls and emails. There...
Lee Custom Homes II
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Reviewed in December 2012
The most professional contractor I've ever worked with. They were there every morning and my project stayed on time and on budget with no hiccups. House was clean every time I came home. Great to work with and would choose this contractor again - and I'd even wait for him. He is busy because...
HURD'S CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in December 2012
Mr. Jeffrey Van Hall, owner, tried numerous times to switch quality materials and finishes, which we had picked out, to cheaper goods of poor quality. We had to constantly monitor him and his work. He is nothing but a con man who never completed the work on our house and who double and triple...
VAN HALL CONSTRUCTION
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