| That is a Great question. It is one that really | | | | driveway, side walk etc,) sewer systems, water |
| requires many more questions behind it and should | | | | connections, utility service requirements, permits, |
| not be answered with a simple "unrealistic | | | | impact fees, city requirements, floor plans (a |
| number." Anyone quoting you a price per square | | | | square box is less to build than an elaborate roof |
| foot without knowing some perimeters of the | | | | system) how efficient your heat and air, (seer), |
| build job in my opinion is simply just "Blowing | | | | how elaborate your electrical requirements are & |
| Smoke". They are just trying to get your | | | | the brands of fixtures and supplies, the amenities |
| attention with some low ball number, knowing | | | | and the list goes on and on. |
| they will be adding extras on the top. As a home | | | | On the other hand if you are visiting a house or a |
| builder of 200 + homes in Texas, I found it | | | | model home and you ask the Sales Rep how |
| un-credible when other builders would quote a | | | | much "this" new home cost per square foot to |
| price per foot. The lot, or building site, itself, raises | | | | build, they can tell you because all the perimeters |
| many questions. Are there trees to be removed, | | | | or questions have already been answered. You |
| how much lot grading, rocks on the lot, retaining | | | | might ask about square footage price in this |
| walls, the levelness of the lot are just some of | | | | manner. But be sure to ask what the upgrades |
| the unanswered questions. | | | | are and how much they cost. I hope this helps |
| Subdivisions,or building sites, may require certain | | | | you to understand from a builders point of view |
| deed restrictions or covenants that call out | | | | that the question "How much is to build a home |
| specific details of your building. Requirements such | | | | per square foot?" is a very "Loaded Question" |
| as roof pitch and roof materials, exterior | | | | could get you a very misleading reply. |
| cosmetics (brick, siding, stucco, rock or?), | | | | If you are a General Contractor, a Subcontractor |
| foundations, building set back lines (how far back | | | | or Construction Materials Supplier, check out and |
| from the street you must build-as this may | | | | become a TOP 10 for your area! |
| increase the amount of concrete for your | | | | |