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Sentri Homes
2.3(
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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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DeRisio Construction Inc
4.7(
47
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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick was knowledgeable and agreeable to create our project. The skilled craftmen who did the actual work were excellent. The workers were very considerate, kept the works area isolated and cleaned up every evening. They were immediately responsive unforeseen issues that arose our 90 year old house. When I had and issue with the appearance of the water valves and drain in the sink. Someone came the next day to make it right. It was easy to communicate with the DiRisio team, they're strait and honest."
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+11

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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PG Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Amazing. Pat took extra time with us as it was are first remodeling project to make sure we didn't make any costly mistakes. The quality of craftsmanship was on point from the framing to the title work. We will definitely be using pat for are next renovation project."
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+43

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Family & Business Services, LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris and Tom were competent, professional, caring. Considering the weather they finished my outdoor projects in a timely manner. Their clean up was excellent. Will call them again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&L Home Improvements
5.0(
5
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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"B&L Home Improvement practically redid my entire home. From flooring installation, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, interior and exterior painting, demolition and built 2 decks. Damien is a professional who is on top of everything, always available, really goes the extra mile to ensure the customer is satisfied. I highly recommend him for any home project you need done."
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Handymen Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brock's General Contracting, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kurt and his team rushed in to help us after our house fire. Having an old, Victorian style home, we were extremely particular about the quality of work and they completely took care of everything. They had drywall delivered, installed, and finished in no time. I challenge anyone to come through our house and find a seam or a screw hole. I've never seen better work!"
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+42

Response time9 hrs
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FAQs for home building projects in Gorham, NY

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 hire a builder. 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.

The pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of building a new house include:

Pros:

  • It’s all new, so you should have several years before you need to pay for major repairs like a new roof. 

  • It’s under warranty, so many fixes within that warranty period should be covered.

  • You get to build the house to your specifications.

Cons:

  • You have to make a LOT of decisions.

  • You will almost certainly deal with building delays.

  • It can take a lot of work to stay within your budget.

  • Building can be more expensive than buying an existing house.

Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. 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’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. 

The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house 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.

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:

  • How many years of experience do you have?

  • Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?

  • Do you have worker’s compensation?

  • How long have you worked with your subcontractors?

  • How do you handle garbage and waste disposal?

  • Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • Do you give free estimates?

  • Do you offer design services?

  • How do you handle change orders?

  • Can you provide at least three references?

  • Can I see some of the work you’ve done?

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