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Whited and Sons General Contractor, LLC
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

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"We hired Whited & Sons to build a room addition and are very pleased with his detail and professional workmanship. Mr. Whited accomodated our requests for this project and suggested alternative solutions that made this project even better. We have recieved great compliments from our friends and family, we will definately refer Whited & Sons. John & Penny"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
TimCo Builders
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"I have used Timco Builders three times now. The sliding glass door replacement was the last. Tim has always been prompt to appointments and dependable and highest quality of work. In addition to excellent work he was very considerate regarding my home. He was very neat in his work and cleaned up after the job was done, or he left for the night to return the following day. I have other things I am going to do in my home in the future and I will always hire Timco Builders."
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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J & M Custom Construction Inc
4.5(
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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"It went very well.  He was very detail oriented and there were no hidden costs.  The bathroom turned out even better than we imagined.  We were on vacation when he worked on the bathroom and when we came home our bathroom was nicer than the resort we were staying at!  He had a lot of great ideas and was willing to work with us on what we wanted.  The subcontractors that came in were great as well."
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American Made Contractors
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"If you want quality workmanship, consistent and accurate communication, and honest bidding, Scott Padgett of American Made Contractors should be your contractor of choice for your next remodeling project. This is our second time working with Scott; our first project was small - repairing our cement front porch and then tiling it. Our front porch looks beautiful, thanks to Scott Padgett. When we decided to finish our basement, adding a full bathroom, bedroom, living and dining area and kitchenette, Scott Padgett was our first and only choice. As in our first experience, Scott's vision and talent, along with his professional and talented contractors, gave us a stunning addition to our home. If you are looking for a person you can trust to complete your next project, you should put your faith in Scott Padgett of American Made Contractors."
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A Right Way to Construct
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Orlando is very thorough in explaining the process and goes out of his way to make sure that the consumer gets the most bang for their buck. He keeps you informed throughout the entire process and explains the necessary steps. This part was very important to me as a home owner to know the process and steps being taken."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Kettering, OH 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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Powerhouse General Contracting
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"James did a fantastic job on my crumbled concrete driveway. He made it a little wider and it looks great. The deal went very smoothly he did everything he said he would do. I would recommend him for sure. Very polite honest hard working man. Thank you for making my driveway beautiful & safe."
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Lifetime Contractors llc
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Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Tariq was amazing from start to finish his professionalism and knowledge of our project went as smooth as possible and he also made it stress free I can’t wait to get my architectural drawings for my new apartment building in Clifton that is going to be full restoration they are going to be my one and only contractors from now on"
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.

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