You may think that home construction is a science that can be planned all the way down to its schedule, but this normally only applies to production homes with the same predictable square footage. When it comes to custom homes, this approach is too simple. Your home should be as unique as you are, so its price will be equally complex.

Custom vs Production Builders

Production builders in Scarborough, ON have the standardized structure, sites, and design to offer an exact price per square foot, but this is purely because they build the same plans repeatedly. Much like an assembly line, they can calculate an upfront price based on existing floor plans and already selected materials. Custom builders are instead responsible for making dreams come true. If you’re designing your own home or requesting help in customizing the house you have in your imagination, every part of your dream carries its own unique price. Offering a square footage quote on such projects would create unrealistic expectations.

Realizing Your Dream Home

Scarborough clients each have their own individual idea of the kind of home that would make them happy. To arrive at an estimate, it’s necessary to look at all the variable costs involved, from fixtures and interiors to materials and floor treatments. The quality and scarcity of each element affects the ultimate quote, which gives homeowners plenty of scope to refine expectations. A cherry wood floor is more expensive than most carpeting, for example, and additions like specialized insulation and other energy efficiency enhancements must be built into the price.

Quotes & Estimates

A telephonic estimate can’t give us enough data to inform a thorough and precise quote, so we prefer to discuss your plans in person. This way, we can show you examples of houses that fit your goals and help you to adapt features to suit your financial needs. We can give you a general estimate of the price of building on your site with your fixture and fitting choices.

Transparency

The pricing process can involve an array of factors from property purchase and construction methods all the way through to permits, inspections, and landscaping. Alair Homes Scarborough will provide all the information you need to make an informed choice about every aspect of construction. Our proprietary software puts all the data at your disposal, letting you plan with as little anxiety as possible.