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Avatar for Longtail Contracting, LLC
Longtail Contracting, LLC
5.0(
8
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Oneonta, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"UPDATE, Spring 2025: Rich came to help with a roof leak that caused drywall damage in our great room. He assessed the issue quickly, provided options to choose from, and even helped us navigate our insurance claim. He and his team fixed this issue and did a beautiful job painting our tricky interior. --- We struggled to find someone to remove an old stove from our kitchen and install a new one that we had been storing in our garage. When I called Rich, he was immediately willing to help, and came within 3 days of our initial conversation. He kept us up to date on his schedule and his arrival time. He worked quickly and carefully, and we're so grateful for his help. We'll definitely reach back out for some other upcoming home improvement needs we have."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Oneonta, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Preston of G-1 Plumbing performed the services and addressed the toilet & drain problem. He was unable to stop leak(made it worse) & submitted his recs to Choice Home for review. I was unable to understand Choice Home's response regarding the faucet leak. Their review stated faucet needed to be replaced BUT it was under "builder's warranty." I built this home in 2005. There is no "builder's warranty" now. I cancelled the proposed work order & paid out-of-pocket. A Friend, who was familiar with my builder and knows faucet components, came to my home, adjusted/cleaned the faucet cartridge and stopped the leak. The CHW tech, Preston, is conscientiuos, however, IMHO lacked the knowledge & experience to stop my leak. Home Warranty Companies, at least in my area, hire owner/operators who need the work to build their business and are NOT the most experienced/knowledgeable & are willing to work for less money. In my experience, Home Warranty Companies want the CHEAPEST resolution, not the BEST. I would recommend G-1 Plumbing for most plumbing issues."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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J's Construction
4.5(
17
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Oneonta, 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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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
43
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Oneonta, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We shopped and spoke with many "facade restoration experts" before choosing to work with High Tech and we are so glad we did our research. Shaiful was by far the most knowledgeable contractor we spoke with and made us feel confident that he was capable of solving our issues.  When it was clear that there was no saving our original cornice, he offered up more than one suitable way forward. We decide to let his crew re-create the original piece from stone. The work they did left us with a beautiful and artistic facade the functions well in collecting rain water from the roof. The crew was respectful, clean and on time. They went above and beyond all of our expectations in touching up every minor detail so that the whole front of the house was left looking brand new. We could not be happier. Our home looks better than we could have imagined. I recommend High Tech Construction with no hesitation. 
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Modular homes last an average of between 50 and 75 years, and high-quality modular homes can last for 100 years with proper maintenance. For comparison, a standard home lasts 50 to 100 years and can push to 150 or longer with good maintenance. Modular homes provide better long-term value in that they are significantly more affordable and can last almost as long, but some buyers are wary of modular home longevity, so the actual value if you sell could be lower.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

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.

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

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