subject: Estimation Of The Cost To Build A House [print this page] The overall cost of building a house is a major drawback when it comes to construction of your own house. To overcome this, it is advisable to plan a budget so that you are aware of important details and any costs that may come up while building the house. Estimating the construction expenses in advance can also assist in saving on the cost to build a house.
As you estimate, you should consider various factors. To begin with, round up the total size of the house to about 2 feet, secondly, a house that has many corners and angles will cause an increase on the labor costs and materials hence more cost to build a house. Thirdly, if you are building your house on a plot where rock blasting, clearing and hauling of dirt is required, then the cost will be greater. The fourth step is to allow and additional of about 10% to which will cover for any miscellaneous costs. In case the construction is not meant to begin immediately, base your estimate on market and inflation conditions.
Tips that will help you estimate how much it will cost to build a house
Contact local builders
Consult with builders who build houses, which have similar features as those you want your new house to possess. They will give you an estimate of how much the new house will cost you. Some may even offer you a list that will show you the materials required and their prices.
Count the square footage
Using newly constructed houses that have similar features as your dream house and after deducting the cost of the land on which it stands on, divide the remaining amount by the homes square footage. Approximate using various houses to get the cost per footage, which you will multiply by the footage of your plan.
Expect some features to cost more
Some particulars can cause a great difference in the construction cost. You should consider;
Rounding up the size of the house to an even number.
Choosing shapes like square and dome, which cost less.
Making a proper budget in advance.
Including inflation conditions while carrying out the estimate.
