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All house plans on BHG.com include
an estimated cost to build. The estimates are provided
on various pages throughout this site, including search
results and views of individual plans. Additionally, you
can search our house plan database by estimated cost to
build.
To find the estimated cost to build,
you must provide the zip or postal code for the new home
site because location affects construction costs. All US
zip and Canadian postal codes are acceptable. However,
the actual cost to build in some Canadian postal codes,
particularly in remote areas, can vary substantially.
All results are presented in US dollars.
Many web sites selling house plans
have a simple estimation procedure considering only the
region of the US and the square feet of the house. As
you would suspect, not all 2,000 square feet homes cost
the same to build, as this simple calculation would
suggest.
We are familiar with the best tools
for estimating the cost to build in your area. The model
we use is updated several times a year to accommodate
local price changes.
The factors in our estimating model
include square feet, zip or postal code, and actual
features of the house plan to determine a more accurate
calculation.
The estimated cost to build is based
on the floor plan depicted on this web site with the
specified standard materials and foundation provided by
the plan's designers. Please review the list below for
several major items included and excluded from the
estimate. Note this is only a partial list.
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Lot
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Anything other than basic, flat
site preparation
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Appliances
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Landscaping
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Bonus rooms
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Finishing basements unless a
finished basement is standard with the plan
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Driveways
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Structural adjustments for
earthquake and severe weather
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Limitations
The cost estimating process we use
involves several variables describing the structure of
the home, recent local building costs, and subjective
variables. We think you will find it a useful tool for
narrowing your home search and comparing similar plans.
However, like any formula-based model, it is impossible
to predict the exact cost to build your home. Therefore,
we make no assurances that the cost quoted on this web
site will reflect the final cost of your home. Before
building one of our plans, it is always best to review
the cost and your budget in detail with a qualified
builder.
There are many reasons the cost to
build your home may be different from our estimates on
this site, including but not limited to:
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Building
a home involves many choices, including flooring,
windows, trim work, cabinetry, fixtures, and dozens
more. Upgrading features and improving building
quality can easily increase the cost of a home by
thousands of dollars.
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Home
building involves many negotiated transactions. Your
skills finalizing favorable terms and seeing that
quality work is performed in a timely manner will
affect your final price.
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The home
is built on a different foundation than the standard
foundation specified in the plan.
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The lot
you choose may provide certain construction
challenges for your builder.
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Materials
and labor are subject to change based on
fluctuations in supply and demand.
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Luxurious
homes garner much of their expense from details,
craftsmanship, and choice materials. The price you
pay for a luxurious home will reflect these choices
and will vary considerably from the estimates on
this site.
We provide estimates on this site to
help you narrow your search for plans that may be within
your budget. To get a better estimate for a home
constructed to your specifications, consult a respected
builder.
If you find that the cost to build
differed substantially from the cost we quoted on this
site, please contact us
so we may review our estimated cost to build for that
plan.
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