Generally, building a custom home may cost similar to buying a luxury home in South Carolina, but it gives you heightened personalization and far greater control. After sitting down for a vision meeting to discuss your essential features and finishes, we can estimate the cost of your custom home, as each build is unique.
Making land improvements, adding utility access, obtaining high-end building materials, and even acquiring permits all contribute to the construction costs of custom homes. We provide clients with detailed building costs that break down all aspects of construction, enabling them to understand the likely total cost. Upon clients’ request, we can also factor contingencies into the budget, leaving room for decisions you want to make down the line.
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How Much Do Custom Homes Cost in South Carolina?
Because every custom home is unique, they all cost different amounts to build. Generally speaking, the entry budget for which you can build a custom home typically begins at around $700,000 in the Columbia, SC area, but you may spend more to achieve the heightened personalization you are looking for.
Existing homes easily cost that and more in South Carolina without offering the same level of customization. In addition to the cost of building a custom home, consider the cost of purchasing the land you plan to build on, as this might affect your budget for the entire project.
Custom homes vary in cost dramatically, so we can’t pin down exactly how much yours will cost to build until you contact us and explain what you need. You’ll have a vision meeting, during which we’ll ask many questions to gain a deeper understanding of your requirements. As we progress through the process, we can gain a clearer understanding of the cost.
While we build custom homes for clients, we can also customize pre-designed homes in our portfolio. With this option, you may build a personalized home for less than you anticipated, as you don’t have to start from scratch.
When Will You Get the Building Costs for Your New Custom Home?
We can provide you with detailed specifications and building costs before breaking ground on your new custom-built home in South Carolina. Being on the same page with homebuyers is vital so that we can meet their expectations.
If anticipated building costs are too high, we can alter the home plans as necessary. You may have room in your budget to add a larger pantry off the kitchen or splurge for the sought-after tile you wanted for the spa shower in your primary bedroom.
Building costs aren’t finalized until you approve them, and we will spend time ensuring you appreciate all aspects of construction. You don’t have to rush through this process, and you can change your mind about some features or adjust the budget as necessary.
What Factors into the Cost of a Custom Home in South Carolina?
Several factors contribute to the total cost of a custom home, including developing or improving the land, obtaining building materials, and more. We can help you consider some of the most important expenses during construction and explain what that means for the likely total cost.
Land Development and Improvement
If you are building on undeveloped land, we must factor in the cost of adding utility lines and road access, which can be included in the total build cost. Getting permits and zoning approval should also be factored into the construction budget.
In addition to developing the land, we may need to improve it by removing trees, adding soil, or making other preparations. Homebuyers may want to replant trees and other landscaping after construction is done, which we can also factor into the total cost.
Of course, land costs vary quite a bit, as well. If you build on a lake or river or in a popular area, the land will cost more than if you build in a remote, undeveloped area.
Building Materials
The materials used to build your custom home affect the overall cost of construction. Top-quality lumber, high-end quartz countertops, and other items may be more expensive but typically last longer than others. Using better-quality building materials is a major benefit of building a custom home in South Carolina.
Home Size and Floor Plan
Complicated floor plans with several levels and many rooms require more time to plan and build, but the result may be more practical for you and your family. Grand staircases, additional bathrooms, and other features can add to the total square footage and cost of a custom build but provide the extra personalization you need.
Exterior and Interior Finishes
We encourage clients to make as many exterior and interior finishes decisions as possible during the pre-construction stage. When they do, we can better pinpoint anticipated spending. If there are some decisions you can’t make until you see more of the finished product, we can factor that into the budget from the get-go.
Exterior and interior finishes include large exterior doors and windows, landscaping, outdoor kitchens, luxury lighting fixtures, custom pools/spas, top-of-the-line appliances, and even trim and crown molding.
How to Make Sure My New Custom Build Doesn’t Cost Too Much
We maintain regular contact with clients throughout the construction process and promptly involve them in any pressing matters that arise. We also devise creative solutions to problems that might threaten your budget, helping you stay on track.
We hold regular walkthroughs of construction sites with clients. On these walkthroughs, you can make sure construction is progressing according to plan and point out any changes you want to make before they become expensive.
Anticipating contingencies and building them into budgets helps them stay on target. We can even work allowances into the budget, providing you with some extra cushion to make real-time selections with vendors during walkthroughs.
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