One of the first questions many of our potential clients at Alair Homes Edmonton ask is “What is your square foot cost for a new home?” In truth, custom built home pricing is very complex.
Why Square Foot Pricing Doesn’t Work
Seen cost per square foot on the Internet? Or maybe you’ve talked to realtors who use that comparison. Square foot pricing comparison only works when builders use the same plans, flooring, and fixtures over and over with limited options. However, a custom home is just that, custom. At Alair Homes Edmonton, we want to create your perfect and unique dream home. A simple price per square foot may work for a spec house, but it doesn’t really help you know what your ideal residence will cost.
How Alair Homes Edmonton Estimates Cost
Simple answer? We spend time talking and working with you to develop a clear and specific plan. Making an accurate estimate for a custom build requires spending the time to understand what a client really wants. As professional design experts, we know how to ask the right questions. For example:
- How much square footage do you want? Are you including garage, basement, and attic?
- Do you want a traditional Colonial style, a modern structure with flat roof, glass, and minimal trim, or some other style?
- What kinds of plumbing fixtures, lights, flooring, windows and siding do you want?
- Are there any additional special features you want like a home theater, heated flooring, or finished basement?
Making Sure Your Edmonton Home is Perfect
After discussing your ideal home, we will show you some plans and photos of similar homes we’ve built in the past. Using these examples and your answers to our questions, we can then create a realistic budget for your dream home. Even if you do not eventually build with us, you will probably find this is time wisely invested.
Putting You In Control of Costs
Alair Homes Edmonton knows that building a new home is a considerable financial investment. That is why we use our proprietary Client Control software to let you keep track of every step of the project. We also make sure that you can communicate with us at every stage. When your home is complete, we want you to be happy not only with the results but with the entire process.