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Upper Echelon Renovations
PO Box 524
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Upper Echelon Renovations
PO Box 524
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
141 local quotes requested

Transform your home with Upper Echelon Renovations. Our expert team specializes in kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full interior and exterior renovations. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a home transformation like no other.

"Our kitchen was remodeled in a timely & professional manner. It is beautiful & we couldn’t be happier with Upper Echelon Renovations."

Bonnie A on March 2020

Transform your home with Upper Echelon Renovations. Our expert team specializes in kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full interior and exterior renovations. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a home transformation like no other.

"Our kitchen was remodeled in a timely & professional manner. It is beautiful & we couldn’t be happier with Upper Echelon Renovations."

Bonnie A on March 2020


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


Baths for Less
5335 N. 57th
No reviews
Baths for Less
5335 N. 57th
No reviews
27 years of experience

Choose Baths for Less of Nebraska for anything you may need for your bathroom. Whether it's shower bases, shower pans, tub replacements, lavatories, tub surrounds, fireplace hearths, slabs,seats, trim or ANY other shower accessories you may need! Everything comes in almost any sizes, shape, or color, for your bathroom remodeling needs. We offer FREE quotes and in-home designs!

Choose Baths for Less of Nebraska for anything you may need for your bathroom. Whether it's shower bases, shower pans, tub replacements, lavatories, tub surrounds, fireplace hearths, slabs,seats, trim or ANY other shower accessories you may need! Everything comes in almost any sizes, shape, or color, for your bathroom remodeling needs. We offer FREE quotes and in-home designs!


Hexagon Home Improvements
No reviews
Hexagon Home Improvements
No reviews

Hexagon Home Improvements is a home remodeling company based in Lincoln, NE. It was started by brothers Adrian and Steve Zieg. We specialize in kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, additions, decks, window and door replacements, trim work, flooring of all kinds, tile work, and much much more.

Hexagon Home Improvements is a home remodeling company based in Lincoln, NE. It was started by brothers Adrian and Steve Zieg. We specialize in kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, additions, decks, window and door replacements, trim work, flooring of all kinds, tile work, and much much more.


Buildology Construction
2321 Ammon Ave
1.00(
1
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Buildology Construction
2321 Ammon Ave
1.00(
1
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26 years of experience

We take a different approach to things and like our customers to have comfort, confidence and piece of mind. So unlike other contractors we don't typically ask for 50% upfront. We typically bill in 1/3's. Some jobs will require all material be paid upfront with 1/3 of the labor. So 1/3 upfront, with 1/3 paid in the middle, and the final 1/3 at the completion of the work. For complete remodels, renovations, basement finishes, and new construction we offer a free air duct cleaning when we are done with the job. This is not just our way of saying thanks, but also for health reasons for our customers.

We take a different approach to things and like our customers to have comfort, confidence and piece of mind. So unlike other contractors we don't typically ask for 50% upfront. We typically bill in 1/3's. Some jobs will require all material be paid upfront with 1/3 of the labor. So 1/3 upfront, with 1/3 paid in the middle, and the final 1/3 at the completion of the work. For complete remodels, renovations, basement finishes, and new construction we offer a free air duct cleaning when we are done with the job. This is not just our way of saying thanks, but also for health reasons for our customers.


Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
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Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
)
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.


Murray Roofing
5900 S 58th St
4.00(
5
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Murray Roofing
5900 S 58th St
4.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
47 years of experience

Murray Roofing has more that 40 years of experience as one of the best roofing contractors in Lincoln, NE. A residential roofing company and commercial roofing contractor since 1978. Our roofing jobs are backed by an industry leading 10-Year Warranty. We are licensed, bonded and insured with a $2 Million insurance policy. We offer free estimates, with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. New roofs and major remodels are covered with a 10-year labor warranty. We are listed with the BBB, with an A+ rating. Mention that you are an Angie list member and you will receive a $200 discount on projects of $2,000 or more.

"They came out to look at roof and were on-time for the appointment."

Jeri W on June 2020

Murray Roofing has more that 40 years of experience as one of the best roofing contractors in Lincoln, NE. A residential roofing company and commercial roofing contractor since 1978. Our roofing jobs are backed by an industry leading 10-Year Warranty. We are licensed, bonded and insured with a $2 Million insurance policy. We offer free estimates, with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. New roofs and major remodels are covered with a 10-year labor warranty. We are listed with the BBB, with an A+ rating. Mention that you are an Angie list member and you will receive a $200 discount on projects of $2,000 or more.

"They came out to look at roof and were on-time for the appointment."

Jeri W on June 2020


J R Professionals
555 Handy Man Rd
1.00(
1
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J R Professionals
555 Handy Man Rd
1.00(
1
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Dallman Drywall
622 South St
4.60(
5
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Dallman Drywall
622 South St
4.60(
5
)
Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience

Dallman Drywall has been in business since 1994. The services we provide include new construction, commercial construction and remodeling. Dallman Drywall will supply and install drywall, steel studs, ceiling tile, FRP panels, specialty finishes and textures. The average empliyee has been with us for 7 or more years. We have three full time service technicians to take care of patchwork in your home or commercial building.

Dallman Drywall has been in business since 1994. The services we provide include new construction, commercial construction and remodeling. Dallman Drywall will supply and install drywall, steel studs, ceiling tile, FRP panels, specialty finishes and textures. The average empliyee has been with us for 7 or more years. We have three full time service technicians to take care of patchwork in your home or commercial building.


Kevin Sommers Home Improvements
P.O. Box 22782
No reviews
Kevin Sommers Home Improvements
P.O. Box 22782
No reviews
19 years of experience

I have been doing Remodel work for over 25 years I work by myself so you will get a very good job. You will receive a printed copy of your estimate describing the work to be done and the cost, and I always ask for 50 percent down on my contract before the job will be done.

I have been doing Remodel work for over 25 years I work by myself so you will get a very good job. You will receive a printed copy of your estimate describing the work to be done and the cost, and I always ask for 50 percent down on my contract before the job will be done.

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Guest house building services FAQs

In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.

Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.

In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.

The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.

As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.

Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.

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