How much do custom homes cost?

When someone walks into our showroom and talks to one of our consultants, one of the first questions asked is “Howmuchisit?” A viable question. However it is difficult to answer. Years ago, when the finishes in homes were limited to Whirlpool or GE appliances; carpet, vinyl, or oak floors; formica countertops; Merrilat cabinets; … well you get the picture … it was pretty easy to ballpark a home’s cost. The styles of homes were pretty simple as well. There was the ranch, raised ranch, colonial two story, and gambrel… with some variations available.

Things have changed! All you need to do is to walk down an aisle in the local home improvement store and see a wide variety of finishes whether you are looking at cabinets, light fixtures, or floor coverings; to name a few. Just the countertop alone can offer you several options, with a wide range in price.

And the styles of homes? Well, we have prow front homes with walls of glass; homes with complex roof lines, wrap around porches, and expansive decks; homes that have several corners and angles, with three and four car garages attached!

Now envision every facet of the home and the possibilities available and you can see why the question “howmuchisit” is impossible to answer – at least right away.

At Beaver Mountain, we are interested in what you want your home to look like, what features you want in your home, and where you intend to build. We know that each of these things can affect the cost of the home. Then, ultimately we will ask you what your budget is. It is our job to help you make choices that will result in a home that you will love, within that budget. It is certainly in everyone’s best interest to do so!

So, if you really want to know “How Much Is It”, take some time to make an appointment to sit with one of our consultants and discuss the things that matter to you about your future home. With good conversation and exchange of ideas and information, we can give you an idea of what your home will cost.

Oh, we could give you the pat answer of X dollars a sq ft. You may have already been given a price per sq ft elsewhere. Think about it. Just how accurate can that answer be if there wasn’t an exchange of more information?