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Price Sq/ft to build new home
Posted on 4/3/16 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 4/3/16 at 4:11 pm
I know there are multiple threads on this topic but does $125 sq/ft to build 2200 Living area excluding lot sound reasonable? What could you expect for typical finishes?
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Posted on 4/3/16 at 7:47 pm to TigerEye2
Whoa...slow down on posting all of the details on location, finishes, etc so we can help you. You damn near filled up a whole sentence with the info!
Posted on 4/3/16 at 8:38 pm to stout
Northshore/Covington area rural lot. Looking to evaluate build vs buy. Typical Acadian home.
Posted on 4/3/16 at 9:44 pm to TigerEye2
No. My company builds 2271sqft living for $84 sqft with a front and back porch, 2 car garage, granite in kitchen and baths, stainless appliances and double crown molding.
Posted on 4/4/16 at 5:23 am to Franktowntiger7
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No. My company builds 2271sqft living for $84 sqft with a front and back porch, 2 car garage, granite in kitchen and baths, stainless appliances and double crown molding.
Sounds good, few questions at this price point.
This price include all tap fees?
How many elevations?
How many brick choices?
How many mortar choices?
exterior soffit/fascia material?
non exterior brick material?
2x4 or 2x6 studs?
Radiant barrier on roof/walls?
batt/spray insulation?
30 year arch 3d shingles?
vinyl/wood comp/clad windows? single or dbl hung? low e?
laminate/engineered/sand&finish hardwoods? Carpeted bdrm?
tile allowance?
soft close drawers/cabinets?
solid core/hollow core doors?
cat 5/6 smart panel included?
tankless or std h2o heater?
2cm or 3cm granite? how many choices in base pkg
lighting allowance?
Bath fixture allowance/base faucets/tub/sinks/access?
HVAC manufacturer tonnage/seer?
landscape allowance in that cost to build?
change orders cost plus ?%
This is a good start to help dial folks in.
Posted on 4/4/16 at 6:58 am to ItNeverRains
quote:
Sounds good, few questions at this price point.
I would be interested in this as well. Of all the threads I don't think anyone has specifically referenced the type of finishes you could expect at $85 sq/ft vs $125 sq/ft for example. The list above would greatly help clarify. Excellent reply thanks.
This post was edited on 4/4/16 at 7:13 am
Posted on 4/4/16 at 7:12 am to Franktowntiger7
quote:
No. My company builds 2271sqft living for $84 sqft with a front and back porch, 2 car garage, granite in kitchen and baths, stainless appliances and double crown molding.
But I'm willing to bet that doesn't include tap fees or well/septic, or driveway? Or am I wrong?
Posted on 4/4/16 at 8:16 am to TigerEye2
I'm currently building in St James Parish right now and will be around $125 living, $72 total area. It's a custom home and his allowances have been pretty lenient. Triple crown in kitchen and living room, crown in the rest of the house with tall basebords. Quartz countertops(went over budget there by a smidge), custom shower, custom cabinets. Not sure what lighting budgets average but the salesman at Notoco said it was better than they normally see. He was the best bid we got by a good $20k. I think he keeps his labor cost way down using his own crews instead of subbing out framers, roofers, ect...He speaks spanish so that probably helps.
I'm 2300 living and 4000 total
I'm 2300 living and 4000 total
This post was edited on 4/4/16 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 4/4/16 at 10:04 am to TigerEye2
Posted on 4/4/16 at 10:08 am to TigerEye2
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This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 4/4/16 at 10:11 am to jmh5724
Is your builders name Raymond by chance?
Posted on 4/4/16 at 10:49 am to tankyank13
No his name is Marrian
Posted on 4/4/16 at 11:59 am to man117
I am looking at building in Houma/Thib area and have gotten bids from $155 sq/ft living to $75 sq/ft total. I want to see the diff in materials though.
Posted on 4/4/16 at 12:33 pm to TigerEye2
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2200 Living area excluding lot
You should be closer to $110/sq ft
Posted on 4/4/16 at 1:28 pm to RidiculousHype
I've spoken to quote a few custom builders in the EBR/LP area in the past few months and I've heard everything from 105/ft to 140/ft excluding lot.
Based on where I'm building and comps, I have to stay closer to the bottom end to have any equity at all.
About to go out for more exact bids next week.
Based on where I'm building and comps, I have to stay closer to the bottom end to have any equity at all.
About to go out for more exact bids next week.
Posted on 4/4/16 at 10:09 pm to Croacka
110-130 is the price psft in my area for a custom built home that size with nice details
Posted on 4/5/16 at 9:32 am to TigerEye2
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vs $125 sq/ft
whoever gave you this number, i doubt is giving you 125 sq/ft value. who is this and quit talking to them.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 1:18 pm to Chad504boy
What is typical builders flat fee percentages? Is this amount considered as part of the $/Sq.ft calculations?
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:12 pm to TigerEye2
Depends on how greedy your builder is and what type of relationship you have with him. I prefer lump sum.
There is no exact calculation b/c there are so many variables. You just have to get prelim plans and sit down with builders to discuss and go from there. I recently bought a lot and am working on my plans. Heck, where I'm building, just the landscaping quotes ranged 10k difference depending on who you speak to.
Good Tips to get you started
There is no exact calculation b/c there are so many variables. You just have to get prelim plans and sit down with builders to discuss and go from there. I recently bought a lot and am working on my plans. Heck, where I'm building, just the landscaping quotes ranged 10k difference depending on who you speak to.
Good Tips to get you started
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