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Where to get a building estimate based off of house plans
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:31 pm
I'm trying to decide if this is in the budget or not.
I've built homes myself before, but I am not sure of the effect labor has on pricing.
house plans
Dimension
Depth 31'
Height 34'
Width 70'
Area
Garage 490 sq/ft
Main Floor 1168 sq/ft
Porch 626 sq/ft
Upper Floor 1100 sq/ft
Wish to change roof lines, eliminate false windows, and make a few other small changes that will lower cost, but this is what I'm looking at. Around 2100 square feet.
Already own the land.
This is 15 miles west of BR.
I've built homes myself before, but I am not sure of the effect labor has on pricing.
house plans
Dimension
Depth 31'
Height 34'
Width 70'
Area
Garage 490 sq/ft
Main Floor 1168 sq/ft
Porch 626 sq/ft
Upper Floor 1100 sq/ft
Wish to change roof lines, eliminate false windows, and make a few other small changes that will lower cost, but this is what I'm looking at. Around 2100 square feet.
Already own the land.
This is 15 miles west of BR.
This post was edited on 3/22/18 at 8:57 am
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:33 pm to X123F45
quote:always adds to it
but I am not sure of the effect labor has on pricing.
219,500
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:39 pm to Chad504boy
I forgot the word extent. The extent that it affects pricing
Laminate or bamboo flooring (we have a huge dog). No crown molding installed initially.
2x6 exterior walls, metal siding (I do not paint) and roof.
Windows on porch would be replaced with French doors.
Already own all appliances.
Laminate or bamboo flooring (we have a huge dog). No crown molding installed initially.
2x6 exterior walls, metal siding (I do not paint) and roof.
Windows on porch would be replaced with French doors.
Already own all appliances.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:46 pm to X123F45
That plan would look silly at 2100 Sq ft
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:54 pm to X123F45
That house plan at 2100 sq ft. should make that house roughly 10 ft wide
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:15 pm to X123F45
Around shreveport they are being built around 140sq ft. Imagine that builders are getting 10-15%.
I would guess 110sqrt if you own the land and contract it yourself.
I also understand that true two story houses are cheaper...smaller slab. Not sure that would make a huge difference though.
I'm saying 230k for just the house. This is based off of my very limit knowledge. You're welcome
Yeah I see no way that house is anywhere close to 2100
I would guess 110sqrt if you own the land and contract it yourself.
I also understand that true two story houses are cheaper...smaller slab. Not sure that would make a huge difference though.
I'm saying 230k for just the house. This is based off of my very limit knowledge. You're welcome
Yeah I see no way that house is anywhere close to 2100
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:28 pm to Jack Daniel
quote:
That house plan at 2100 sq ft. should make that house roughly 10 ft wide
While the decreased depth was what drew me to the house, it is only 2268.
Dimension
Depth 31'
Height 34'
Width 70'
Area
Garage 490 sq/ft
Main Floor 1168 sq/ft
Porch 626 sq/ft
Upper Floor 1100 sq/ft
interior would be simplified a little more. Formal dining room is gone. The wofe just liked the look.
And truth be told, so do I.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:32 pm to jimbeam
quote:
2100 each floor right?
Who am I Rockefeller?
You're talking to a guy who drives a 3k dollar 40mpg 10 year old car to work
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:39 pm to X123F45
Pretty efficient little house.
Think I'd want more pantry and cabinets though.
Think I'd want more pantry and cabinets though.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:50 pm to jimbeam
Dining room and kitchen would be modded into a better working kitchen, bar storage, and gun room.
Always wanted a gun room
Always wanted a gun room
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:02 am to X123F45
Love it.
Curious about your property...is it in a neighborhood or on some land? Do you already have sewer/water/power access or will the builder have to handle all that stuff too?
We just printed the plan, drew the modifications on separate sheets, made a list of must haves (2x6's, crown, metal siding, etc), and talked to a couple builders-many where able to give us a cost per foot without too much effort. We didn't try to add anything after that initial contract. Once we had the one we liked, we drew up the contract based on that.
Curious about your property...is it in a neighborhood or on some land? Do you already have sewer/water/power access or will the builder have to handle all that stuff too?
We just printed the plan, drew the modifications on separate sheets, made a list of must haves (2x6's, crown, metal siding, etc), and talked to a couple builders-many where able to give us a cost per foot without too much effort. We didn't try to add anything after that initial contract. Once we had the one we liked, we drew up the contract based on that.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:16 am to X123F45
That house shown is only 2100sf? Are you eliminating the second floor? Or is it only 20 ft deep?
It has to be at least 60 feet across the front (of the main part) and even if it's only 30 feet deep, that's already 1800sf for the 1st floor of the main part only. Maybe the left portion is strictly a garage, but that house is at least 3000sf in the smallest configuration.
It has to be at least 60 feet across the front (of the main part) and even if it's only 30 feet deep, that's already 1800sf for the 1st floor of the main part only. Maybe the left portion is strictly a garage, but that house is at least 3000sf in the smallest configuration.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:25 am to AUjim
On a fair sized pond behind the house where we are now. Unfortunately, when the lots were being made, we forgot to measure the far side. And with a servitude, it's 15ft narrower than the other.
Water access is close, sewer will have to be a treatment plant, but we have drainage access behind the home.
Power is 700ft away or so. There are three existing houses on the other side of the pond, but none on the side we are builsinf on.
Water access is close, sewer will have to be a treatment plant, but we have drainage access behind the home.
Power is 700ft away or so. There are three existing houses on the other side of the pond, but none on the side we are builsinf on.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:25 am to Boudreaux35
I ain't tryin to be a dick....but there are several people commenting on how the house would look if it was 'only' 2100 sq. ft.
How about actually read the thread or look at the link to the actual floor plan before we offer "advice"
How about actually read the thread or look at the link to the actual floor plan before we offer "advice"
This post was edited on 3/22/18 at 8:26 am
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:25 am to X123F45
Not sure your plans, but selling this house in the future will be difficult with the Master located on the second floor. Not everyone wants to deal with stairs as they get older.
Also, balconys, while they add to the overall look of the house, are expensive to build and are a maintenance nightmare in our climate. You will have rot at some point that will need to be addressed. Plus just the general upkeep of that space that will never be used a few short months after you move in.
I draw houses for a living so take that how you wish.
Also, balconys, while they add to the overall look of the house, are expensive to build and are a maintenance nightmare in our climate. You will have rot at some point that will need to be addressed. Plus just the general upkeep of that space that will never be used a few short months after you move in.
I draw houses for a living so take that how you wish.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:30 am to AUjim
quote:
I ain't tryin to be a dick....but there are several people commenting on how the house would look if it was 'only' 2100 sq. ft.
How about actually read the thread or look at the link to the actual floor plan before we offer "advice"
That is because the house plans were not in the OP and all people had to go off was the photo of the front elevation
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:43 am to X123F45
If you already own the property you are probably looking at $80 sq ft to $110 sq ft. to build out. It's a big range but it really depends on the quality of the windows and the level of trim out you are doing. If you are doing high kitchen and baths then it will go up in the $120s a sq ft quickly.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:51 am to AUjim
quote:
How about actually read the thread or look at the link to the actual floor plan before we offer "advice"
Ain't trying to be a dick either, but when I read something and have an opinion, I typically reply.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:55 am to 4WHLN
quote:
selling this house in the future will be difficult with the Master located on the second floor.
Selling is thankfully a nonissue. We don't sell property in my family
I agree on the master.
quote:
Also, balconys, while they add to the overall look of the house, are expensive to build and are a maintenance nightmare in our climate. You will have rot at some point that will need to be addressed.
This is a concern as well. And I appreciate the input.
The porch is unfortunately a requirement. Otherwise it would all be enclosed.
quote:
I draw houses for a living so take that how you wish.
I have a sketchbook full of requirements, and I'm trying to figure out how they will all fit together.
The kitchen, pantry, great room, and garage are the only spaces I care about.
I could sleep in a bunk bed in a closet and be happy.
The wife's concerns basically consist of storage space.
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