When new clients contact Alair Homes Huntsville, they often ask “How much per square foot are your homes?” Here is how we can best explain how much a new custom home will cost:

How Spec Home Builders Use Square Foot Pricing

Production home builders build the same plans over and over. They offer limited features and build using the same plans over and over. Their options offer few variations. Because of the limited variables, they are able to price homes by the square foot.

How Custom Home Pricing is Unique

Custom home builders don’t create cookie-cutter houses. They fulfill dreams by working intensively with their clients to make a vision into reality.  Not only do most custom homes have unique architectural plans, they usually also use upscale flooring, lighting, tiling, countertops, plumbing fixtures and many other options. In reality, no responsible custom home builder could price a home based on square footage because each home is by definition one-of-a-kind.

How Alair Homes Huntsville Plans a Custom Home

When a client contacts us about a build, the first thing we do is to set up a meeting to discuss what that client wants. We will talk with you about your dream home. Often clients have only a general idea of what they want, so our first job is to help you clarify your vision by asking questions, such as:

How We Estimate Costs at Alair Homes Huntsville

To give you an accurate cost for your custom home, we first must discuss in detail what that home will look like, then show you examples of our previous builds in the Huntsville area to help clarify your vision. The bottom line? Taking the time to thoroughly discuss your custom home plans with Alair Homes Huntsville is worth the time invested. Why? Whether or not you build your home with us, you will have clarified your vision for your home and developed a realistic idea of what you can get for your budget.