What is the longest part of building a custom home?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">homebuilding budget</a> and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.</p></div>

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Q: Should a home builder or contractor be licensed and insured?

• <div><p>Yes, a home builder should have a builder&rsquo;s license and insurance. States have different requirements for builder&rsquo;s licensing and certifications. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review your local home builder licensing guidelines.</p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the &ldquo;Angi Certified&rdquo; badge. Angi Certified businesses meet our standards for certification, which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p></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>

Q: How do I find a reputable contractor?

• <div><p>Ultimately, a work warranty is only as reliable as the contractor you&rsquo;ve hired. That&rsquo;s why trust and reputation are such important factors, in addition to having a solid contract and confirming appropriate licensing, insurance, and bonding. When looking for a contractor, it&rsquo;s a good idea to read online reviews and ratings to see what kind of experience past customers have had. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-tips-working-through-any-issues-your-contractor.htm">Issues with your contractor</a> can make for an unsatisfying renovation process, but a reliable contractor can make the process go as smoothly as possible.</p></div>

Q: How do I finance a house teardown and rebuild?

• <div><p>A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work&mdash;there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work. </p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2023
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...
Steve Wright & Associate Inc
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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 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...
One Call Plumbing
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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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A to Z Roofing

A to Z Roofing

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