Are you thinking of building instead of buying?
The price to build a house is the number one reason that more people don’t build a custom home. There’s no reason that you can’t have your dream home at an affordable price. Custom home building is an option for you. So, how much does it cost to build a house vs. buying one?
Aside from materials and labour, the cost of which will change depending on your builder, there are a few main components that will affect the price of your custom build.
- Design and Furnishings. It isn’t only the actual construction that needs to be considered in the cost of your home. You’ll need to account for all interior touches such as paint, lighting, furniture, appliances, and more to furnish your home and make it your own. This is typically the fun part but it can definitely add up!
- Architecture and Finishes. The style of the home will also affect the total price to build a house since some styles are more complicated than others. For example, let’s consider a roof. If you choose a roof style with numerous gables rather than a single gable, and opt for a more expensive and more complicated roofing type, the cost of your roof will be much higher than if you chose a simplistic roof style with basic asphalt shingles. Now apply that logic to every element of your home. Things can add up really quickly if you opt for higher-end finishes and materials on your home.
- Location. The location of your build will have a big impact on the first costs you see in your custom build project. The price of the land will be determined by its size, proximity to the city and amenities, and whether or not you’re building on coveted land.
Custom homes can be quite the adventure. You’ll take a look at the best of what our industry has to offer and pick the builder that fits your style. When you’re thinking of building a custom home in St. Albert , the sky’s the limit! Here at Sarasota we make it our life’s work (literally) to get you into your custom dream home.
