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New House Construction Cost Help
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:39 pm
Just trying to get a general idea how much something like this may cost before I start the process.
Already own a lot in Metairie, looking to build a new house on it within the next year. Whats a good estimate to hire a general contractor for the following:
2 story, 1700 SF Living
300 SF Garage w/300 SF unfinished bonus room above
500 SF Covered back porch/patio with outdoor kitchen & bar area with a fireplace
TIA
Already own a lot in Metairie, looking to build a new house on it within the next year. Whats a good estimate to hire a general contractor for the following:
2 story, 1700 SF Living
300 SF Garage w/300 SF unfinished bonus room above
500 SF Covered back porch/patio with outdoor kitchen & bar area with a fireplace
TIA
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Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:43 pm to Neil Caffrey
165-175k
This is not for high end materials......185-190k for more upscale materials
This is not for high end materials......185-190k for more upscale materials
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:44 pm to Neil Caffrey
There are a ton of options that can drastically affect the price. It depends on what kind of materials and luxuries that you would want.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:44 pm to Neil Caffrey
quote:
2 story, 1700 SF Living
300 SF Garage w/300 SF unfinished bonus room above
500 SF Covered back porch/patio with outdoor kitchen & bar area with a fireplace
80-135 sq ft, somewhere in there
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:45 pm to CharlesLSU
This really can't be answered without plans so that scope and finishes may be determined.
But i would say around 200K
But i would say around 200K
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:46 pm to CharlesLSU
quote:
CharlesLSU
Wow, seriously? I was thinking it would cost that much just for the SF living area. Are construction prices running that low right now?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:46 pm to Neil Caffrey
quote:
2 story, 1700 SF Living
Why 2 story?
About $310-350K.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:47 pm to VetteGuy
quote:Dang, you are 150k higher than the other two guys estimates
About $310-350K.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:48 pm to VetteGuy
$92sf for living is reasonable. The others are more of a murky estimate and based more on items than sf.
The 315-350 estimate is high but he may be considering top of the line materials. Still high though.....
The 315-350 estimate is high but he may be considering top of the line materials. Still high though.....
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:48 pm to lsupride87
I betcha I'm way closer.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:49 pm to Neil Caffrey
Figured you'd just steal a house...
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:50 pm to Neil Caffrey
Around $230,000 should get what you describe, provided you don't go crazy on the finish work/kitchen area. It's been 8 years since I was a residential contractor though, and didn't work in BR. They may PIIYB.
Cost plus is the way to go if you know someone you can trust. Stay within your allowances and there will be no surprises. JMO
Cost plus is the way to go if you know someone you can trust. Stay within your allowances and there will be no surprises. JMO
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:50 pm to Neil Caffrey
quote:
2 story, 1700 SF Living
So each floor is only 850 SF?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:50 pm to Golfer
We are building close to 1000 homes for a govt program, so I'm fairly in tune with current basic home costs.
Region does play a part. You'll get more home in TX
Region does play a part. You'll get more home in TX
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:51 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
Why 2 story?
Is 2 story more expensive? Seems counter Intuitive
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:51 pm to CharlesLSU
quote:
92sf for living is reasonable
OP is looking at 2800+ under beam, plus outdoor kitchen amenities.
I don't think he can do it for 300, TBH.
Not unless he plain-janes it all the way.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:52 pm to VetteGuy
Looking at mid grade materials and appliances, but would like to have a nice bar, kitchen, grill, refrigerator, etc under the outdoor patio.
Hoping I can get it down to around $225K to $250K for everything.
2 story so that I can minimize the footprint on the lot and have a reasonable backyard.
Hoping I can get it down to around $225K to $250K for everything.
2 story so that I can minimize the footprint on the lot and have a reasonable backyard.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:53 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
plus outdoor kitchen amenities.
Yeah. This alone could skyrocket the price.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:54 pm to Who Me
Exactly.
He's building a house with two kitchens.
He's building a house with two kitchens.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:54 pm to VetteGuy
Vette, the thing is, your price would have a 1700 sf home closing in on 400k with lot.......
He could buy prefab units for the exterior kitchen.
He could buy prefab units for the exterior kitchen.
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 2:55 pm
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