Is remodeling a house less expensive than building a new house?

• <div><p>Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of <b>$100 per square foot </b>when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about <b>$150</b> <b>per square foot</b>. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-remodel-costs-estimator.htm">home renovation cost estimator</a> to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.</p></div>

Is it easier to buy or build a house?

• <div><p>Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-hire-general-contractor-build-my-new-home.htm">right team to build a home</a>, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.</p></div>

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Q: Do you get a builder or an architect first?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a modular home?

• <div><p>It usually takes around <b>four to six months</b> to build and install a modular home, although your timeline could go up to around eight months if there are delays in the manufacturing or permitting process. Heavy site preparation and foundation pouring can extend that timeline if you need them, as can customizations you want for your modular home. Your modular home company should be able to provide an estimate for the construction timeline before you sign any contracts or agree to any work.</p></div>

Q: Do modular homes go up in value?

• <div><p>Modular homes can go up or down in value depending on a few factors. In areas where real estate is appreciating, the value of modular homes is likely to increase, and vice versa. Additionally, the value of modular homes depends partially on the area. In cities where every other home is stick-built, modular homes might be considered a functional obsolescence, in which case they could be less desirable and go down in value. In either case, though, modular homes can still be a good investment, especially since they provide housing at a lower upfront cost.</p></div>

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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 July 2020
I hired Paul to build and install built-in bookshelves in a bedroom and to convert an old built-in ironing board in my kitchen into a spice cabinet. He did a beautiful job on both projects and I could not be happier with the work! Paul was professional, flexible with scheduling, and very...
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
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Reviewed in March 2019
I would have liked to not even give him a half of a star if I could have. He misrepresented himself to my husband and I. We hired him to build and install custom kitchen cabinets for us. He told us he could build us custom cabinets and was unable to paint the cabinets. We had given him $3500.00...
Orion Development, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
He came when he said he would and kept his word on the whole process. It took him 3 days to build my shed. He was very on point and if I had any questions he was very happy to answer them. After the shed was completed he cleaned up after himself and I was very pleased with his work and customer...
Steelrain Construction and Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
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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...
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