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Destiny Builder LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thank you Destiny Builder for building my dream guest house, great quality, very professional, and completed the job in the time frame set, I recommended this awesome company"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AC Home Improvements
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"I found A/C Home Improvements through Angie's list and my wife and I are glad we did! Tony and Terry was very professional and what impresses me the most is they stick by their word. Their work shows experience and will stand up with any contractors. They installed the floor, backsplash, a new microwave and under cabinet lighting as well as a ceiling light. We also re-faced our oak cabinets and it was sub-contracted out by Poff's Cabinetry in Martinsville VA and I highly recommend them as well!! We saved over half refacing the cabinets and they look brand new. Amazing work by both and will use them in the future for any kind of job we have!!"
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"Preston of G-1 Plumbing performed the services and addressed the toilet & drain problem. He was unable to stop leak(made it worse) & submitted his recs to Choice Home for review. I was unable to understand Choice Home's response regarding the faucet leak. Their review stated faucet needed to be replaced BUT it was under "builder's warranty." I built this home in 2005. There is no "builder's warranty" now. I cancelled the proposed work order & paid out-of-pocket. A Friend, who was familiar with my builder and knows faucet components, came to my home, adjusted/cleaned the faucet cartridge and stopped the leak. The CHW tech, Preston, is conscientiuos, however, IMHO lacked the knowledge & experience to stop my leak. Home Warranty Companies, at least in my area, hire owner/operators who need the work to build their business and are NOT the most experienced/knowledgeable & are willing to work for less money. In my experience, Home Warranty Companies want the CHEAPEST resolution, not the BEST. I would recommend G-1 Plumbing for most plumbing issues."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Sentry Exteriors, Inc.
3.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Requested an estimate through HomeAdvisor to have an approximately 50 foot long section of gutter replaced across the front of our two story Roanoke County, Virginia home and Ted George of Sentry Exteriors arrived on March 4. Ted inspected the job site and provided the estimate and pointed out other potential "non-critical" issues associated with the existing roof (waviness - potential wood sheeting underlay damage - and how the previous homeowner had not installed new shingles in 2010 using the proper drip edge and ridge cap shingles) and gutters (beginning to pull away from metal fascia on the back of the house). In addition to replacing the damaged gutter section, Ted provided estimates for other items we had discussed (new siding, roof and gutters). Ted was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Ted was on site for over an hour. We received a second on site estimate a week later that was almost twice the price quoted by Sentry and there was no mention of any other potential problems with the existing roof or gutters (estimator did not perform a "walk around"). The estimator was on site for less than half an hour. We scheduled the replacement of the damaged front gutter section with Sentry on March 16 and the work was performed on March 26. The friendly two man crew arrived on time. After measuring the exact replacement length, one person formed the new gutter section on the ground while the other carefully removed the existing gutter leaf covers from the old damaged gutter section then removed the screw nails from the old gutter. After the damaged gutter section had been dropped to the ground, the crew member on the ground hand carried the new 45 foot long section of 27 gauge seamless aluminum gutter across the yard and up a ladder to the other member on the roof. The gentleman on the roof attached the new gutter section to the fascia by himself, drilled holes and attached the downspouts, and finally reattached the existing leaf covers to the new gutter. The damaged gutter was loaded into the Sentry trailer for disposal. The job was completed in approximately an hour. The new gutter was a close match in color (classic cream) to the existing window frames and gutters. Billing and payment was handled online using QuickBooks. Overall it was a very positive experience and I will use Sentry Exteriors again for future home improvement projects when funding is available. If there were any non-positive aspects associated with this experience (and I'm no expert on gutter replacement), the two man crew (one on the roof holding the 45 foot long section near the center and the other on the ground) "eyeballed" the placement of the new gutter and the drainage slope instead of using any tools or guides, and the gentleman on the roof did not use any fall protection or tie off the ladder."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Benjamin Bear Associates / O.L. TURNER & Sons Inc.
3.5(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Turner returned my call and made an appointment to come by within a day.  He was punctual and seemed very thorough and professional during the walk through to get measurements needed for the estimate. However the ballpark figures he quoted for exterior painting of the house and replacement of the deck (while we were talking )were way above the estimates I received from 2 other companies who came by a week later .  After I had already decided to go with another company, he called to say he had an estimate ready.  I didn't ask for the figures; I thanked him and told him I had decided to go with another company."
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Recommended by58%of homeowners
Haynes Holdings Inc.
3.5(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

T&H Home Improvements, specializes home Improvements, remodels, roofing, deck builds and more. We are dedicated to making our customers happy. We are a locally owned, and operated company. We are experienced, and committed to making sure that we give you the best service possible with the most competitive pricing around. Check out our website to learn more at [email protected]!

Response time10 mins
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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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Home Building questions, answered by experts

Most cottages are around 1,000 square feet, making them smaller than most other styles. However, cottages are defined more by their decor and architectural focus on simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature than they are by a rigid square footage or floor plan. While cottages are defined more by their charm and appearance than size, the smaller footprint does help maximize the comfort and charm, and it keeps the focus on connection to nature and family.

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.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

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