New Home Builder Looking For Ideas.

barrypii

Hi... I am currently located in Lexington KY and I am looking to get into building homes.
Two questions.... What do you guys think about panelized homes?
How do you guys budget for all the different parts of the project?

About my project...
I have found a nice size plot of land 5ac. and am looking to build a 2508sq foot home plus w/o basement at an additional 1000-1699sq using a panelized home kit. they seem to go up quickly and provide everything needed. I think I want to do this my first time or two until I learn more about building homes.

I was wondering if anyone has a resource for finding exactly what needs to go into home for budgetary purposes. I had my current home built, but I just picked options on a sheet and watched them build it.

But, I don't know what all needs to go into a house, ie HVAC, Electric and stuff like that... so I am looking for a budget guide to follow.

Thanks!!!

joasis

Wow, good luck. I build homes and if I took all the time to guess all the variables, then I could give you an answer. How about you call your local builders and ask what the sq/ft rate is comparing the sq/footage of what you are building. Then subtract 10% or so, and there you have it...what it may cost you, give or take 20%. There ain't no one size fits all, area adjusted price, period. I am lining up to build a custom home in a few months, and the prospective HO wants two washer and dryer set-ups...3 kids...LOL..throw in a "panic room/gun vault", and 5 bathrooms...well....see what I mean?

71surfbus

Hi, and let me start by saying good luck. Unfortunately I`m from the left side of the Country, California. I not sure about code requirements there. Here you`d first start with a Certificated Pad, a Geo report that indicates what the soil bearing pressure is.That`s depending on if you have to obtain a Zone Clearance from the City`s Planning Department or not. The best place to probably start might be the City`s Building Department, find out what building codes are in place, what their going to require to approve your plans and at the same time inquire about any fees that would be involved. I`m going to guess that should get you at least started. Good Luck and if you hire a contractor check them well, there are a lot of great and qualified people, but unfortunately the same can be true for the other.
Daryl