What is the smallest house you can legally build?

• <div><p>This answer varies based on where you are, but most states require that all homes are greater than 320 square feet. Remember that four walls are not the only requirements—windows, closet space, minimal ceiling heights, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/indoor-air-quality-testing-checklist.htm">indoor air quality</a> are also factors. Each state and municipality differs, though, and as some don’t consider tiny homes permanent shelters, you’ll need to check to ensure you aren’t violating any local or state laws with your build.</p></div>

How long does construction take?

• <div><p>Construction typically takes 1-3 weeks, depending on the project’s scope and customization.</p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a custom home and a spec home?

• <div><p>A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-build-custom-home.htm">Custom homes cost</a> more and take longer to build.</p></div>

Q: Are there different types of building permits?

• <div><p>Yes, many kinds of building permits exist for various projects in and outside your home. Each city sets the permit categories, but they typically cover new construction, alterations, and demolition. For example, you will need a different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-a-permit-to-finish-a-basement.htm">permit to finish a basement</a> than you would tear down the patio.</p></div>

Q: What is a typical floor plan for an in-law suite?

• <div><p>In-law suite floor plans almost always include at least one bedroom, a bathroom, and a combination kitchen/living room area or separate spaces for the kitchen and living room. Larger in-law suites built in accessory dwelling units separate from your main structure can feature multiple bedrooms, dining rooms, and entertainment rooms in addition to the necessities.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
Excellent! Team was efficient from scheduling a consultation, to sales person reviewing system, office booking and working with town for building permits, to installation. Crew was professional and completed work in timely manner and cleaned up after themselves. Carlos was the lead on the...
Rycor HVAC
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Reviewed in August 2023
I always wanted the clean , neat look. Chris is extraordinary. I canâ t believe how different my house looks. I have a log cabin. The Shades compliment and pull out different colors at different times of the day. I had to leave for 3 hours. When I returned - the shades were installed, all my...
Next Step Blinds, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
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 October 2022
He was very knowledgeable and professional. Cleaned both our fireplace CHIMANY and oil CHIMANY. Left the home clean. Great price
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in September 2020
First time user of Home Advisor...was not disappointed. Hurricane was professional from start to finish. The salesman was not overbearing and answered all my concerns. I did not have to wait weeks for service. They removed all the old equipment and left a clean installation behind. They...
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, 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 March 2017
They are the best, they were good with everything. Green Home Solutions did mold remediation in my entire 3500 sq ft home. They saved my life and it allowed me to be able to move back into my house without total reconstruction of my home. I cannot say enough about Green Home Solutions. They...
Green Home Solutions of Central Mass
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Reviewed in June 2016
The projects have gone very well and we are really pleased. Our house has settled and EVERYTHING is crooked so sometimes he has to get creative in fixing things in my home and he always manages to that and make the final product look great. He's been able to finish most of the projects in just a...
Nomadic grease monkey
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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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