There are many different factors to think about when building a custom estate home. When it comes to the cost of a home like this using the living square footage can be misleading and an inefficient way to calculate the true cost. That's why MDD considers key factors when computing home costs.
One thing they like to look at is total under roof square footage. This means recognizing areas that are not generally included in living square footage such as: garages, verandas, and workshops.
Permitting fees are taken into account as well. Not every lot has identical permitting fees. Depending on what governing jurisdiction the lot is located, fees can vary as much as $100,000 or more.
One thing they like to look at is total under roof square footage. This means recognizing areas that are not generally included in living square footage such as: garages, verandas, and workshops.
Site specific costs are another thing that we keep in mind. The size, shape, and topography of a lot dramatically affect the cost. Exterior enhancements like: pools and spas, length of a driveway, fencing, and landscaping are large cost drivers in a homes overall cost.
The living areas of the home can be quite a cost too. Each area of the home is unique based on finishes and amenities requested, making some rooms, like kitchens and bathrooms, more expensive than others. As a home grows in square footage the price per square foot decreases because there is more square footage to spread the expensive areas over.
Permitting fees are taken into account as well. Not every lot has identical permitting fees. Depending on what governing jurisdiction the lot is located, fees can vary as much as $100,000 or more.
McCullough Design likes to considers all of these factors in building a custom estate home to ensure the accuracy of cost analysis when building your home.
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