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Wally Westbrook Designs
4.8(
28
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Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Wally was able to take our general ideas for a sun room & turn them into a quality work of art.  His architectural knowledge & experience was extensive & his recommendations on hardware, materials of construction, best practices, etc. was impressive.  We went through several revisions as our ideas evolved & Wally was always patient, available & very professional.  His graphic systems allowed us to make revisions as we discussed the designs & see the results instantly in 3D views.  The level of detail was such that we felt we were standing in the new room.  Our Homeowner's Association indicated that it was among the best packages it had seen & approval was very quick.  We would highly recommend Wally."
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Governor’s Mansion

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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5 Star Construction
4.9(
17
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Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"5 Star Construction was great to work with. They ensured all work was to my liking. If their was an issue or concern, they made adjustments and provided 5 star customer service. I would definitely reccommend them and use them for future projects."
Crites kitchen remodel
Crites kitchen remodel
Crites kitchen remodel
Crites kitchen remodel
Crites kitchen remodel

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JY Handyman Services
4.6(
157
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was completed including paint in just 2 days and the opening for the work was really quick and worked great with my work schedule. They did excellent work and I will hire them again for future needs as they arise."
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+85

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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H&M Build Group,LLC.
4.9(
10
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Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Maria did a walkthrough of our home and helped us discover mold in our walls immediately after the hurricane. She promptly brought in someone to rip out the impacted walls. She brought in the teams needed to replace our floors as well. The process was very quick and the end result was very good. We get compliments all the time on how great our house now looks. She also helped us landscape our yard and brought in someone to install a new pergola and sitting area. I highly recommend Maria and her team if your are looking for someone to do high quality and professional work on your home.
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smith Thompson Home Security
4.9(
1,232
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Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician that was sent out to activate the alarm in my new home was friendly, professional, and fast.  He gave a detailed description of how the alarm system worked and how to change and program codes.  Excellent service for an excellent price!"
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LCD Keypad in Open Position
Uplink Cellular Transmitter
Wireless Keyfob Remote
Wireless Door Sensor

+6

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Houston Renovation
4.8(
16
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Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had approximately 2 acres of land in Spring TX for 2 years planing in building a new house .. We didn't had the right budget to begin to build a new home. We have got this company information form some of my friends and we called
them to receive an estimate.. They gave us a good price and the advice  us as they do help with loan approval drowning and design. Afterwords we decided to go with them and we ended very happy for the result we have now it took a little longer then we expected but finally we can move in to a new house.
Thanks Nicolas!"
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gulf Coast Master Craftsmen LLC
4.9(
26
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Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

"Everything went very well. Michael has been in the business for a long time and he has a considerable amount of experience. He arrived early and did the work in a timely manner. He provided some suggestions on how the project could be done and did a great job!! I will definitely use him again for my next project or home repairs!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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