Because many variables are involved when pricing out a new home, quoting a price on a square-foot basis is difficult. Your personal tastes concerning interior and exterior finishes, design of the home and current building material costs all factor into the square-foot price. Our starting square-foot cost for a new home is approximately $125.
We strongly recommend obtaining construction project estimates that are written in a professional manner, detailing the actual materials used and the building process. Make sure you understand what's being described and the manner in which the project will be handled.
When getting price quotes from different contractors, be sure to keep all the details the same for comparison purposes. Allowances are often used by contractors when preparing quotes (such as flooring or cabinet allowances). As a customer, be aware of which building costs have been put into an allowance, the amount of the allowance and whether or not the allowance is realistic according to what your tastes are.
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