who builds a good semi-custom home around town? i know of some great contractors but they are the the $300+/sq. foot range.
i am looking more in the $100/s.f. range. but not even sure if that is a reasonable expectation.
would be roughly a 2500 s.f. 4 bed, 3 bath. possibly elevated. hardi siding, mid grade finishes.
thoughts?
We are using Coastal Cottages. John is a great guy. Can go very high end if you like but mostly builds a moderate home.
In Charleston, you have seismic and wind loading issues to consider, as well as impact glass, and in some cases the need to elevate a home. That drives up the price per s/f. I would think sticks and bricks you could do it for $150.00. The land price plays a large part. Do you own a lot already?
no lot yet. we have been looking to buy a new home for the past several months and getting frustrated with it. can’t seem to find what we are looking for within our budget. so we are exploring building something. we have been looking at land in hollywood, meggett, and ravenel area. (at least a few acres)
i am not including the land cost in the price per square foot.
Check out America’s home place. We almost went with them about 8 years ago, but then I found the house we have now. Was pretty impressed with the floor plans and prices. I know they have a showroom in Charleston somewhere.
http://www.americashomeplace.com/charleston_custom_home_builder.htm
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I got 47 Acres with 670ft of river frontage with dock permit for sale outside of G’town.
You can build a (**() nice house for $150.00/sf. At $300/sf it better wipe your ass when you sit on the pot.
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Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
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Dang Salty you got 47 acres? Would you let me put an old broke down school bus in the back corner somewhere out of site:wink:
Right after you sign the papers saying you bought it and I get a check.
Mark
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Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
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Originally posted by Floaterno lot yet. we have been looking to buy a new home for the past several months and getting frustrated with it. can’t seem to find what we are looking for within our budget. so we are exploring building something. we have been looking at land in hollywood, meggett, and ravenel area. (at least a few acres)
i am not including the land cost in the price per square foot.
Floater, my wife and I are in the same situation…trying to find the right home at the right price in that area is pretty hard. We’re going to have to raise our budget to even get close to what we want. Home prices are rising mixed with the flood insurance problem and things are getting harder!!
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I bought a new house from Harbor Homes www.Mungo.com. I’m pretty happy with it.
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