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>

How much longer does a custom home build take?

• <div><p>Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/custom-home-builders/">custom home builders near you</a>, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.</p></div>

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Q: What is the most affordable house to build per square foot?

• <div><p>Ranch and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-colonial-style-house.htm">colonial-style homes</a> 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. </p></div>

Q: Can I build an in-law suite in my backyard?

• <div><p>In most states, you can build an in-law suite on your property as long as you follow local building codes. However, it's important that you have enough space on your property to accommodate the new structure. A functional in-law suite in your backyard will require between 300 and 800 square feet of space. </p></div>

Q: Are there sustainable options for building home additions?

• <div><p>Yes, such as using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs for long-term savings.</p></div>

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He was paid hourly apparently, him AND his helper, and kept dragging work out. Drywall patch looks terrible. He said he could match it perfectly when he stopped to look it over. You can see the indentations where he put new drywall. Didn’t sand down appropriately. Told me to remud the...
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Reviewed in November 2022
Beware of this contractor, do your homework. Steve is a personable guy and comes across very friendly but doesn't listen, cuts corners, and will defer you to his attorney if you have problems with his work. Our property is now de-valued because he was there. - Water lines all over the building...
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Reviewed in November 2015
Excellent! Our house was built 50 years ago and this company built the new garage with a style and materials that made the new construction look as if it had been built when the house was. They took time to build a quality structure with no short cuts. We are VERY pleased!
D&R Quality Builders Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
They are honest, caring, prompt, and clean...all things that you don't find in others in this profession all of the time! They became like family to my kids and I trusted them to be at home with my family when I was not there, and my wife was thrilled that she could trust someone. This after...
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Called in June, 2013. Made arrangements for July 5, 2013 home visit for estimate on work. After a series of delays on his part, and numerous unreturned/delayed phone calls, he finally called to do the work December 16, 2013. Worked 1 and 1/2 hours Dec 18, just over an hour Dec 19, and...
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Reviewed in February 2013
My family bought a bar with rooms for rent above the bar in July of 2008. At the end of August 2008 my basement had about an inch of water in it so I called One Call Plumbing. They sent someone that night who ran a snake through the drain but got the snake stuck. Because it was getting late...
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Reviewed in August 2010
Charges for services not performed. Does not return calls. Does not adhere to its own description. Uses questionable business practices. Our property has declined in value, our common fees have doubled in 4 years, units no longer sell, grounds look horrible. Buildings are rotting.
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