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C & J Custom Builders Inc
4.8(
25
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C & J Custom Builders built a beautiful addition on our home and remodeled the existing structure. We were very happy with the quality of their work and the professionalism they exhibited throughout the entire process - from bid to move-in. They were excellent to work with and we highly recommend them."
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+36

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Timberstone Woodworking LLC
5.0(
1
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James and his crew are great to work with and take pride in their work. They show up on time and work hard all day. They can do everything from framing to siding, roofing, window/door installation and interior finishes."
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Post and beam lean-to
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+1

Response time4 hrs
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T & T Construction
4.8(
15
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd had a evaluation and estimate from Exterior Solutions and after then not having received a call back or return email (the inspector had also pulled a loose single from my roof leaving it exposed) I went back to Angie's List. T&T came up, noting it had a good rating, I called. Dave and a colleague arrived, evaluated the roof and offered to repair it free of charge. Still blown away by this. A member of their crew arrived yesterday and did this; apparently they've ended up correcting other work done by Exterior Solutions and they only wanted the good will rating for the work. Incredibly nice and very professional."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
G & A Custom Homes
4.0(
68
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Gino and staff were on time all the time. Their work ethic was wonderful. Gino was always on site when any work was done. There were no excuses, even when the gutter people cut one of the gutters 3 inches too short, Gino brought it to my attention, called the gutter folks in front of me, went himself and picked up a brand new gutter and had it installed all in less than 2 hours.
The 6 people he had on the job could not have been more courteous to both my wife and myself, any time they entered our home it was shoes off, yes Sir, no Sir, yes Ma'am. I know for sure that Gino had on his staff both his Mother and Father, and the three other men as mentioned above, just simply could not have been nicer.
I had requested specific materials be used and when they were delivered I was brought out to inspect and sure enough everything I wanted was there.
I saw that G+A has a B rating with Angies List, all I can say is, from my point of view, they are A+.
One final thought, we have recommeded G+A 5 times in the short time since they completed all our work, and I know they have booked my Son's home, are doing this very day a home of one of our Church Parishoners, and as soon as they finish that home they are moving across the street to his neighbor. Well done G+A, you quoted a price and stuck to it, did not try to pull the wool over our eyes at all, and have acted like ladies and gentlemen at all times. It was a pleasure doing business with your Company.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mastaba Roofing
4.6(
33
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a 2 story home.  He was concerned about knocking the icicles down because we have very large french doors, right underneath the icicles.  He asked if we had any leaking and I told him no.  He told me use a roof rake and take the snow down and out from behind the eaves.  He gave us a free estimate.  I appreciated his honesty and safety concerns, regarding out home."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
PPF Seamless & Home Improvement, Inc.
4.8(
35
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went great. Phone calls were answered or returned promptly. He came down to my house early on a Saturday morning to give me an estimate. He was busy but able to get me an installation date pretty quickly. I was at work that day but stopped by on my lunch break and everything was done. My retired neighbor told me a few days later that he watched them work and said they did  a great job. Very friendly, courteous and professional service. I definitely would recommend!
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Premium Home Improvements
Premium Home Improvements
4.3(
8
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Johnstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Josh and Mike did an excellent job. Since we live out of state, scheduling was difficult. But they worked with us to setup mutually agreeable times. We are very pleased with our new family room."
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+102

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

Historically, Tudor homes originally stemmed from the 15th and 16th centuries, while Victorians appeared during Queen Victoria's reign in the 19th century. The design and structural differences are significant as well. The many types of Victorian architecture—such as Italianate architecture—typically feature ornate trim, wood siding, wraparound porches, and tall towers on top, such as belvederes. On the other hand, Tudor-style homes feature white stucco exteriors with exposed wooden rafters marking the house frame both inside and out.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

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