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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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J's Construction
4.5(
17
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeorge rewired the entire house to code, replaced cabinets and counter tops in the kitchen, plumbing and other smaller jobs around the house. He did a great job and I really appreciated the fact that he always kept in touch, to give me updates on how the job was progressing. I was not living at the house at the time and I totally trusted him to show up and get the job done. He also took out his own time to explain things and to make sure I knew what was expected of him. His prices were very fair and I highly recommend him and would definitely hire him again."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Longtail Contracting, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rich installed a new bathroom for me, very custom job with lots of challenges. He was a thoroughly professional and a huge pleasure to work with. Probably the best contractor I’ve come across in the area! I have a lot of confidence that any project I brought to him would be done well."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
43
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went excellent!  Hi Tech Construction Co gave me a detail estimate of the job.  And compared to other estimates I received from several other companies, Hi Tech's was the most reasonably priced.  Hi Tech also gave me a timeline of the job from beginning to finish and they were right on target.  The crews showed up on time and carried out the job like experts - they surely looked like they knew what they were doing.  I noticed that they were very concerned about the safety of our neighbors, anybody passing by, their crews, and us.  They also cleaned everything right after they finished their job.  I was really happy with the timeliness and the quality of their job.  I will definitely strongly recommend Hi Tech.  I do not think you can go wrong with them.
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
Stewart K. Hamm Builders
5.0(
3
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Stewart K. Hamm Builders, is a family owned and operated business. Stewart K. Hamm Builders, has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. We only work on one job at a time. We are committed to every client's satisfaction. Stewart K. Hamm Builders, is easy to communicate with and listens to all your needs regarding your home improvement projects. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Call Stewart K. Hamm Builders, today! You will be pleased you did. Thank you.

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apex Developers NY, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Meredith, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Apex Developers and their team was our single point of contact from consultation to final sign-off. He handled design, sourcing, scheduling, trades, inspections, and cleanup. Full-service, zero stress, we had a lot of detail involved in our new home and high-end details in our new custom home and he managed everything with care that was just unbelievable, kept us updated on the job it was a pleasure having him for a contractor!"
Response time2 days
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

A green home is one that focuses on conservation, with the goal often being net-zero carbon emissions and self-sustainability. It will often include some kind of self-generation equipment, like solar panels or a small wind turbine, high-efficiency electrical components and mechanicals, and high-quality insulation and air sealing to reduce the loss of conditioned air. Many green homes also include xeriscaping or rainwater collection to cut down on drainage and water consumption.

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.

Builder-grade is one of two types of stock cabinets, whereas semi-custom designs allow homeowners some control over the color, finish, or hardware on their cabinets. Stock cabinets are sold in construction-grade and builder-grade designs. Construction-grade cabinets are usually made from inexpensive medium-density fiberboard, which is prone to moisture damage, whereas builder-grade models are a step up with higher-quality materials. Construction-grade designs are the most common type of cabinets in America.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

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