Building a custom home in beautiful Georgian Bay may have been your dream for years. Now that you are ready to move forward with the design and construction of your new home, your primary initial concern may be about cost. Commonly, our new clients at Alair Homes Georgian Bay estimate the cost of a custom built home by researching the average price per square foot for local homes. While this step may give you a rough approximation of the cost of your new home, many factors can result in your new home costing more or less than this average. As your trusted custom home builder, you can count on us to create a custom plan that lives up to your expectations and that is also affordable for your budget.
We are committed to transparency, and that means providing accurate honest information about every stage of the construction process. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the things that will help determine the cost of your new home.
Understanding the Costs of a New Construction Home
At a basic level, the cost of your home is based on the cost of the land, the amount and type of materials used and the cost of labor. While the square footage of your new home impacts these costs in various ways, other factors also factor in. For example, there are many different styles and materials that can be used for cabinetry and countertops. Choosing one versus another will impact your price. Additionally, purchasing the materials this month versus six months from now can also impact the bottom line. You may choose specific architectural details based on the style of home that you desire. The lot that you select may require extensive excavation, or it might prove more affordable to build on because of a flat elevation. The end result is, you may be able to build a larger home with basic materials and finishes for a similar price as you could build a smaller home with high-end finishes and materials. Careful planning and honest conversations with your custom home builder are important through every part of this process.
Creating Your Home’s Design Plan
The most important aspect of building a new home is creating a space that meets all of your functional needs. As your custom home builder, we take considerable steps to learn about your family’s needs. We also inquire about your desire for special features such as a home theater room, a large patio, heated flooring or double ovens in your kitchen. Even the placement and types of plumbing and lighting fixtures are taken into account in the design plan for your new home. We will present a design plan to you based on our understanding of your needs and wants, and we will continue to make revisions to the plan until you are completely satisfied with it.
Adjusting the Cost of Your New Home
Through the initial design and revision process, you are able to manipulate the construction cost so that the home is more affordable for your budget. For example, to save money on the construction of your home, you may remove some architectural details inside the home or adjust the height of the kitchen cabinets. Installing more affordable carpeting across more space as an alternative to expensive tile or wood is another perfect example of this. Through these changes, you may be able to afford more finished living space, higher-quality kitchen appliances or other desired features for your home.
Alair Homes Georgian Bay is eager to create an affordable home plan that you love. We utilize a Client Control program, which is proprietary software that enables you to keep tabs on all construction costs in detail. To further ensure your satisfaction with this and other aspects of the custom home building process, we actively and openly communicate with you every step of the way. Contact us to learn more or get started in building the home of your dreams.