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"Gary and his partner, Forest, were very pleasant to work with. Gary is very professional and can do almost any project. I was building a kitchen in a former dining room in my 1915 house and needed to remove two windows to make room for the new cabinets. Gary and Forest removed the windows, boarded up the openings, replaced the cedar siding outside, and painted the new boards so that you couldn't tell windows had ever been there. Insulation and sheetrock were installed and taped. I did the painting to save money. They arrived when they said they would and Gary always called if there was a delay. They installed new wiring for the refrigerator, stove, microwave, two switches and 5 can lights, plus installed the cans. Adjusted the circuits in the electrical panel to accommodate the new wiring and installed under counter lighting. In January, 2014, Gary built a beautiful corner window bench with storage for me and installed it in the kitchen, replaced old knob and tube wiring in the upstairs, added an outlet in the bathroom, removed old toilet and vanity, installed new vanity and toilet, and installed light fixture. I consider Gary the very finest contractor I could have found. He listens to my suggestions, is very amenable to any changes, patiently answers my questions, and makes suggestions if he thinks something may not be feasible or cost effective. I already have a list of future projects waiting for Gary to handle. Anyone hiring him will be very pleased with the whole experience and his costs are very reasonable. "
"Darrin was great. He arrived on time and finished the job in 2 days. He did a great job installing the doors and cleaned up after himself. He was even willing to go to Lowes to exchange a door that ended up being the wrong size."
"Brad was fantastic! I had previously had another contractor come in and estimate about 1000 in repairs. Brad indicated this was definitely not the case. He provided an estimate and then beat it by $100. He was knowledgeable, on time and friendly. Estimate was provided and he came back and finished everything in less than 3 hours. Great guy! Great service! And I will be using him again. "
"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."
"Went great! we were able to rent the house we loved . Process was great and my questions were answered immediately. Cassie Ott provides great customer service and made the process easy ."
"We live in a 65 year old home that has plaster walls in need of major repair. We contacted Rich Farley & scheduled for him to come to our home to give us an estimate. He was there within two days & arrived at the time he said he would arrive. He said he could return with his crew within a few days to begin the repair work on the plaster. Again, they showed up promptly at the scheduled time, repaired the walls, & left no mess behind. We scheduled them to come back one week later (at our request) to texture the walls which they did. I cannot stress enough how pleased my husband & I were with their work. They were punctual, honest & fair with the price, friendly, & most importantly, Rich & his crew were meticulous with their work. We have recommended them to several friends & family members who have also utilized their services, were very pleased, & plan to use them again as well. We plan to have them back to repair & texture the walls in several other rooms of our home. "
"One contractor tried to convince me to replace the entire walkway ( at over the double this price) but I saw no reason for that extensive work to be done. Ron gave me the best bid and explained to me in detail what he would be doing. We agreed on the price and Ron gave me a completion date. We have had a tremendous amount of rain which slowed things down plus the city of Hilliard was being a complete set of jerks on what they were going to require for the replacement and gave Ron quite a runaround. Ron convinced them that what they wanted was not in the scope of the neighborhood and they finally agreed to the replacement request that I had asked Ron to complete. (My advice, warn your contractor in advance of what complete jerks the city of Hilliard is in obtaining permits and be ready to have a hassle). The work was completed and totally met my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Ron and his company for both their very competitive pricing and excellent quality of work."
"The job(s) went very well and I was kept in the loop the entire time. Contractor is down to earth, easy to deal with, very accommodating and sensitive to the wishes of the home owner. Very flexible when it came to rental property occupant availability. Contractor has the ability to scale the quality of supplies and the detail of work depending on the homeowners desires/needs. Prices were very competitive with no obvious signs of gouging or cutting corners, I felt as though I received excellent value. I would use this contractor in all my homes and will not hesitate to call them again. "
"Steven is a highly-skilled craftsman. However, he is a one-man operation. He may be a general contractor but he makes very little use of subcontractors. That means it takes a long time to get a job started and a long time to get it completed. When we signed a contract at the first of October 2016, we indicated that we needed the work finished by mid-November. He was very honest and said he could not complete the work by then, that was more like the time he could start the work. That was okay with us. When we checked with him mid-November he indicated it would be more like December before he could start. December and January came and went. We gave up all hope of having the work done by him and started getting estimates from contractors again. About that time he was ready to start. So, on February 2, 2017 work began. The quality of the work he did when he finally got to work was very high. The walls, cabinetry, lighting, tub and tile were installed beautifully. The woodwork and trim is lovely and he pays extreme attention to detail. The plumbing was a challenge, but he made it happen. When things go wrong (and on any large project they will go wrong) he was quick to take care of it. A plumbing leak in the upstairs construction caused a problem with our ceiling downstairs. He fixed it immediately and you can't tell where the accident happened. The ceiling finish is flawless. Right after he finished in May, we discovered all the plumbing was backwards (hot and cold). He assured us it was a quick fix, but it was July until he managed to get it fixed. He works hard, but he is only 1 person. So everything takes much longer than it should. At the end of the day, the real question is "would you hire this person again or recommend them to a friend." My answer would be if you don't need the work done quickly or you don't care when it is done then hire this contractor. He does very good work and he fixes his mistakes. You aren't going to find higher quality. However, if it is important that work be completed within a set time-frame, you need work urgently done, or you care about how long a job takes then I would select someone else."
Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts
The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling
Type of foundation
Utility connections
Cost of building permits
Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.
While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.
While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.
It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.
The Edison, OH homeowners’ guide to custom home building
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When building a home, going custom gives you the freedom to create your dream house. Learn about the cost to build a custom home and the factors to consider.
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Building your dream home starts with hiring a builder. Here is how to find a builder who understands your needs and preferences for your brand-new home.