Top 2 Home Builders in Houghton Lake, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Dave Guldner Builder
Home Builders
Serves Houghton Lake, Michigan
(12)
"Dave has taken care of all our building needs since buying our place in Houghton Lake. He started out remodeling for my brother's place next door. At my dad's place he put in cupboards, which he hand made; putting in cedar ceilings throughout the place; putting up a large shed; and added a front ...Read more about Dave Guldner Builder
"Dave has taken care of all our building needs since buying our place in Houghton Lake. He started out remodeling for my brother's place next door. At my dad's place he put in cupboards, which he hand made; putting in cedar ceilings throughout the place; putting up a large shed; and added a front ...Read more about Dave Guldner Builder
Porch Pro Headshot Harms Enterprises Inc.
Home Builders
Serves Houghton Lake, Michigan
Harms Enterprises was founded in 1993 as a home improvement company by Gary Michael Harms. Through out the years we have grown to be a full service Contracting/Building company with many satisfied clients. We serve the Prudenville, MI area and beyond on projects ranging from additions, to both small...Read more about Harms Enterprises Inc.
Harms Enterprises was founded in 1993 as a home improvement company by Gary Michael Harms. Through out the years we have grown to be a full service Contracting/Building company with many satisfied clients. We serve the Prudenville, MI area and beyond on projects ranging from additions, to both small...Read more about Harms Enterprises Inc.

Top questions to ask before hiring a home builder

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Recent reviews for Houghton Lake Home Builders

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Dave has taken care of all our building needs since buying our place in Houghton Lake. He started out remodeling for my brother's place next door. At my dad's place he put in cupboards, which he hand made; putting in cedar ceilings throughout the place;...

- Mary Kay

Everything You Need to Know About Houghton Lake Home Builders

Does the home builder I want to hire need to be licensed in Houghton Lake?

Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Home Builder need to have. There are 3 home builders in Houghton Lake that are licensed.

Here are the types of license(s) Home Builders need to have to work on Home Building Services jobs in MI:

  • Accreditations/License: West Virginia Division of Labor
  • Accreditations/License: West Virginia Division of Labor

Home Building Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to home builders available in Houghton Lake?

If you’ve determined that home building services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to home building services, we can still help you find the right professional in Houghton Lake.

Houghton Lake has 51 home builder professionals that can help you with your home building services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific home builders-pros in Houghton Lake.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Builder projects in Houghton Lake?

Every project differs, but you should ask any home builder for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any home building services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for home builders to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your home builder project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the home builder to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Latest projects near Houghton Lake

Recent projects booked on Porch
Houghton Lake 48629
Residential Building
Modular home
No
Number of bedrooms
3
Number of bathrooms
2
Land status for the home
I already own the land
Interested home styles
Ranch
Approximate budget for the custom home
$150,000 - $200,000
Time expected for the home to be completed
Over a year
Houghton Lake 48629
Residential Building
Start Date
Within a year
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Garage extension
Extent of design prep work
No
Prudenville 48651
Residential Building
Service needed
Residential Building
Start Date
Within a year
Houghton Lake 48629
Residential Building
Modular home
No
Number of bedrooms
4
Number of bathrooms
2
Land status for the home
I already own the land
Interested home styles
Luxury
Approximate budget for the custom home
$250,000 - $300,000
Time expected for the home to be completed
6 - 9 months