re: New construction house advice

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Just finish building and got a quote for landscaping and sod.

Sod was $4,915 (corner lot 14 pallets)
Landscape was $6,800. Though the landscape plan was well above what I had envisioned so I can definitely cut back a good back probably.

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I too have just finished up with a new build and the above quotes are almost exactly what I experienced within the last 30 days for landscaping (mine was 7,200) and sod (mine was 15 [pallets 6,000).

Good luck!

Cifreo Construction

I’m sure it’s been said but build larger than you want and spend the money once instead of later when your not happy with the first rendition.

Price everything, ask GC for breakdown of work cost, be there for big events like deliveries and slab, search internet for deals on items (Wayfair saved us a ton), don’t let the GC talk you out of your wants, search internet for interior designs you like, get a good reputable architect that will work with you or save a ton and like buy blue prints from Madden Homes in Denham.

We went with engineered wood floors, they do not hold up well if ya have kids. If I could do it again none of my porches/carport would be under attic space. Buy good windows that can be changed easily if they break. Get the correct size AC unit, bigger isn’t better. If your building off the ground make sure crawl space is clean, covered, or slabbed just for general ease of use.

That’s just random stuff I can think off top.

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If I could do it again none of my porches/carport would be under attic space.


Just curious, why?

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I can't speak for Rossberg, but when I built my outdoor kitchen under the attic, I was having issues with the grill setting off the smoke alarms as the smoke would somehow seep it's way through the porch ceiling. I had a large vent over the grill, but if I was cooking something that made a lot of smoke...alarms would still go off. That's the only negative I had.