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Avatar for Destiny Builder LLC
Destiny Builder LLC
5.0(
14
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Friendly service, always punctual, excellent work performed, and amazing results my home now has to offer to my family and I! I Couldnâ t be happier with this company! Guillermo and his team made me feel at ease, while walking me through every step of the building process! My home now has the modern look I have been wanting and Iâ m so impressed! Canâ t recommend him enough!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Sentry Exteriors, Inc.
Sentry Exteriors, Inc.
3.9(
73
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We used Sentry Exteriors to install new gutters and gutter guards. Tara, the office manager, and Ted the sales rep were delightful to work with and we found them to be professional, helpful and accessible. The price we .paid for the gutters plus the guards was almost $2,000 less than a quote from another company that only covered the guards."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Benjamin Bear Associates / O.L. TURNER & Sons Inc.
3.5(
25
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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 1968

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and courteous.

They notified me of any abnormalities that arose that needed my attention.

While installing they noticed that not all of my doors matched so I had to head back to the store.

They were great with quality control and asked me to open & shut the first installed door to see how easily it skimmed the carpet.

 Thus making adjustments to my liking.  They left the work area nice an clean too.
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+9

Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.7(
62
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Find a Custom Home Builder

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 FAQs, answered by experts

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

Builder-grade is one of two types of stock cabinets, whereas semi-custom designs allow homeowners some control over the color, finish, or hardware on their cabinets. Stock cabinets are sold in construction-grade and builder-grade designs. Construction-grade cabinets are usually made from inexpensive medium-density fiberboard, which is prone to moisture damage, whereas builder-grade models are a step up with higher-quality materials. Construction-grade designs are the most common type of cabinets in America.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

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