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Q: What’s the difference between a modular home and a prefab home?

• <div><p>Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.</p><p>In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you&rsquo;ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.</p></div>

Q: Can I finance the cost to build a cottage, and what options are available?

• <div><p>Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.</p></div>

Q: How do I make sure I hire a reliable home builder?

• <div><p>Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:</p><ul><li><p>How long do you expect the process to take?</p></li><li><p>Are you fully licensed and insured?</p></li><li><p>How much of the work will you subcontract?</p></li><li><p>Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?</p></li><li><p>How long is the builder&rsquo;s warranty you include with your work?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?</p></li><li><p>How much experience do you have?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What is the most expensive phase of building a house?

• <div><p>Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it&rsquo;s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between <b>$20,000 and $50,000</b> on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it&rsquo;s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for <b>$3,000,</b> while others cost upwards of <b>$150,000</b>. </p></div>

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

• <div><p>Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor&rsquo;s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi&rsquo;s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the &ldquo;Angi Certified&rdquo; badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.</p></div>

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Last update on January 10, 2023

Reviewed in January 2023
Took down some trees growing way to close to my home. Installed sod in the entire yard! Great job and awesome people to work with
JLP Infrastructure
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Reviewed in April 2022
I hired JLP Infrastructure to install a 35x42 gravel pad for a metal building. I got several quotes and chose JLP because they offered a fair price and seemed very professional. They provided a detailed written quote and sent me their license and insurance information without having to ask....
JLP Infrastructure
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Reviewed in September 2021
Matt and Logan represented West Shore Home with great talent and professional workmanship. They came in as scheduled and completed job. They explained the steps and started out by protecting area. They worked well together and you could tell that they loved what they were doing. Good team...
West Shore Home Virginia Beach
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Reviewed in April 2021
Excellent hard working individuals that diagnosed our problem and replaced our heat pump through our home warranty company.
Climate Mechanical
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Reviewed in January 2021
Neil F. did a fantastic job removing our old upstairs bath/shower and installing the new bath/shower - looks great. Only thing is, due to the age of the house and the location of the job above/adjacent to the stairwell, a few dry wall nails popped and needed to be repaired. I called Westshore...
West Shore Home Raleigh-Durham
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Reviewed in August 2020
John and Bill were great. The deck looks wonderful. We were going with just a replacement wood deck but John advised a Trex and we are glad we did. What a great improvement to our home.
Blue Creek Contractors, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
Call the Movers not only provided a very competitive price, the customer service that provided was outstanding. I used Call the Movers not only to move my furniture to my new home, but they also helped me in taking furniture I no longer wanted to a donation place and also disposed of things...
Call The Movers, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
I hired them to repair soffit and eave damage to my home. It was repaired above my expectations.
Nichols Trim & Carpentry, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2018
15 plus tress removed from 50ft to 100ft plus. Prompt, professional. Kenneth's team did excellent job dropping trees away from home, and removal and clean up was great. This is my Tree company going forward.
Toombs Tree and Lift
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Reviewed in June 2015
Amazing job! I've been looking for nearly 6 months for a quality home cleaning service without much satisfaction...until Itzy's. Professional, courteous, efficient, and meticulous. I'll be using them every two weeks.
Itzy's Cleaning Service
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Sentri Homes

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."

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Ascended Constructions

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Were a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Ascended Constructions

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Good Homes Construction is a Veteran-Owned, quality construction company providing excellent services in residential home remodeling. Particular emphasis is placed on design build project delivery and long term relationships with our employees, clients, and vendors. We look forward to serving you.

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Excellent new home warrenty insurnace"

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"The experience was amazing from start to finish. The company was incredible to work with. Outstanding workmanship and finishing touches above and beyond our expectations. Our home was completed on time according to the schedule provided, and within the budget we discussed. We love our home and highly recommend Wesbo, LLC"

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All American Painting & Home Repair

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"It went very, very well. Mr. Wayland was polite, professional and very personable. He showed great knowledge in all areas
regarding the different projects .He did an outstanding job with everything. He was very tidy and conscientious. Very reasonable
in his prices. I am now going to contract him to stain and repair my deck and build wood siding around my chimney, I know it will
look great !"

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Rock-River Engineering

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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David was on time and very professional. He spent an appropriate amount of time evaluating the 2 areas we had requested. He documented the inspection w/ photos, measurements, and sketches. He provided a verbal preliminary report and is to provide a written final report w/ specifications for the mods we are proposing. (Removing a wall upstairs and a post downstairs.) We were happy to hear that our mods were going to be less complicated than originally thought and consequently less expensive. We have the peace of mind that the proposed changes are structurally sound and will be done correctly.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"They take money on muy account for my home warranty service, and they are very responsive, and very reliable. They send Repair companies to my house for repairs and services."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Total Remodeling Systems

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Serving Nelson, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Everything went very well, initially the wrong shower doors I ordered were delivered but TRS rectified the situation and made it right.

Pete the installer was polite a was and professional and always time. He preformed excellent work and craftsmanship, and I am very happy with our new shower system.

We would recommend Total Remodeling Systems to friends an and family."

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.

In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you’ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

How long do you expect the process to take?
Are you fully licensed and insured?
How much of the work will you subcontract?
Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?
How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?
How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?
How much experience do you have?

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.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

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