I will start the process of building a house soon. Well, the contractors will build it, I will sit back and watch them do their thing. I do know that price per sq ft in my area it a pretty big range. I've seen some that look to be $100 up to $160 or more. The builder I'm working with says his builds are typically $150/sq ft. But he said that includes using high end finishes etc.
I am curious. My biggest concern with the build is getting the space and layout we want. My thought is, I can replace a counter, floor, cabinets if I need, but I can't easily add another 200sq ft to the house.
I really like the builder, like the quality of work we've seen from his models.
So my question is, what types of finishes etc, can I strip down, and to what? I've done a little looking and see that I could go with a solid countertop instead of granite, engineered wood floors instead of solid hardwood (or even laminate). Poplar for wood or maple, instead of some of the higher priced woods (not sure what all the options are, and price range).
But what are some other things I can look at to keep the cost down? I don't want it stripped down to no frills, but if I know my options, if he quotes out solid gold door knobs, I can at least know to use oil rubbed bronze (just as an example).
any incite is greatly appreciated!
I am curious. My biggest concern with the build is getting the space and layout we want. My thought is, I can replace a counter, floor, cabinets if I need, but I can't easily add another 200sq ft to the house.
I really like the builder, like the quality of work we've seen from his models.
So my question is, what types of finishes etc, can I strip down, and to what? I've done a little looking and see that I could go with a solid countertop instead of granite, engineered wood floors instead of solid hardwood (or even laminate). Poplar for wood or maple, instead of some of the higher priced woods (not sure what all the options are, and price range).
But what are some other things I can look at to keep the cost down? I don't want it stripped down to no frills, but if I know my options, if he quotes out solid gold door knobs, I can at least know to use oil rubbed bronze (just as an example).
any incite is greatly appreciated!