THE REAL COST TO BUILD YOUR HOME | Custom Home | Building a house Cost

[@bennysadana1665]

best ever honest estimation , better than good Friends :( , as i am kind of same business, in the beginning no body gave me explanation as you gave here... i know plus minus always there what you select you pay. but pretty close. thanks

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Benny Sadana That’s very kind! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more informative and honest videos! Let us know if you have any specific videos you would like to see!

[@josephlewis7166]

Thnc dude wheres all the framming at today i hear colorados booming?

[@josephlewis7166]

Im no building/ blueprint reading pro however, im from ct however back in the 1990s colorado was building thousands of new homes all precut lumber and trussess for the roof framming and when i was there working it took us framming crews 1 week to fully fram a house, the rough framming including doors and windows. And before i left i personal read the blue prints to 3 homes and me and just 2 guys frammed 3 houses are selfs for this guy who in return just sold them quick it was unbelievable.1st i know for a fact the simpler thhe design of a home for instance building a square or a simple rectagle with precuts studs, basic plywood flooring, then build another floor on top of that and cap it off with precut trussess or even rafters however i prefer trussess there quick and a lot easier. There simple toe nail each end your done..angways im talking keeping everything simple but practicle theres no need for elevated walls/ jogs/hips/etc esp if your on a budget and if you want more square feet of actual living space from homes say somthing 30'ft wide by whatever 50' ft long or 100'ft thats a 3000 square foot home now if you just keep it simple and ad 1 floor on top of the bottom now you have a 6000 square ft home whats great is somthing 30' ft wide all you need is 1 beam running all the way down the middle of tbe basement floor to start running your joices etc its simple then the same for the 2nd floor if you rather have all that square feet or whatever the point im making, if theres somone out there who actual has the cash to buy the property out in colorado where the market for saling homes is such a fast turnover rate from what ive been hearing, if somone can purchase this land property , i will fram the homes ( only if there simple but practical)do the siding and roofing and sheetrock , wed have to put a crew together which i can prob do / or you or whatever..a cut man, layout man, patrs guys(a couple laborers its a done deal...

[@rafaelmariscal9170]

In my area here in California one has to get a building permit fee for about 5 to 6 thousand. BUT then there's all the other fees that you HAVE to pay to get a permit. Water connection $20,000, sewer connection $10,000, school fees $6000 +, other development fees...final bill $75,000. By the time you buy the lot, pay for the plans and fees, your out over $250,000. Now you can start digging for your footings. 30 years ago you could have a very nice completed home for less than tha.

[@blakeslocum2732]

@@EmmettLeoHomes I want to build my home in the next year or so, but I'm on a very tight budget. Lots are around 20,000 for a 1/4 acre and the general pricing is pretty standard, nothing high. 2 bedroom is sort of my ideal (3 if we can squeeze that in) but it would only be me and my wife. 2000 sq/ft is way bigger than we need though for two people. (We were thinking 1 master, 1 office and an extra for guests) I know you can't do very much, but what would you expect on a build like this? Thanks!

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[@aurorarising1945]

As someone with a very short attention span, I really appreciate how he gave a quick answer

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

I too have a very short attention span... squirrel!!! Thanks for watching!

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[@aaronstrait7150]

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[@SamanthaDelRey]

i had to speed up the video 😭 but yes he gave the answer pretty quick!! >~< 🌸

[@angelasmith1122]

I literally just left a video and clicked on this one for this reason. The person in the last video was ranting...😅I was like 🤪

[@itzaaliyah6624]

My story: I don’t want to spend years renting an apartment or house that’s at least 10k a year . I am 14 I probably shouldn’t be worried about building a house right now . I just want to learn every pro and con and everything I need to know so that when I do get the age to build my house it won’t be so difficult. I’m already saving ahead it’ll be a helpful for future financial services. I’m gonna take notes and hopefully the notes will be very helpful in the future. My budget will be around 200,000 imma try to reach for 400,000 but time will tell. Thank you for you video.

[@williewideback]

you're very smart and wise

[@agorlena2541]

Save up for a house hun! Love that you already think this way!! I’m 20 and just started 1 year ago and I’m up to 6k. If I started at your age, I’d have so much more!!! Probably would have started plans already.

[@agorlena2541]

Ask your parents to open a savings account for you!(:

[@zetjet9901]

Eyyy same

[@epmike123]

Here is a suggestion: purchase a 4-unit property. If you do it right you can live in one of the units nearly for free with as little as a 3% down payment. In addition, you will get significant tax benefits.

[@JayTakeProfits]

Please do a breakdown for a luxury build

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Jay Take Profits yes I can. Subscribe to make sure you get it when it releases! Thanks for watching!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Here it is brother. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXSqYiKoN-kesU

[@xeazlouro]

@@EmmettLeoHomes bro delivered.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

@@xeazlouro I appreciate it! Thanks for noticing!

[@TripGGs]

Seriously I’m trying to build a house for 700k

[@baseball2008]

150CAD - 500CAD per sqft CONVERSION $115 - $383 USD per sqft You're welcome.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Chris Marsh crushed it!

[@blmtrashjimmyisgay5507]

Can I do under 200K?

[@TheHippie60]

How much do u estimate to build an A frame home in big bear? 1,700 square ft. On a plot of land. Including cabinets/ tubs / kitchen

[@andrewdiamond2697]

I am building a custom 2000 sq ft structure right now for about $115 USD sqft. How? 1. I am my own general contractor 2. I am my own HVAC contractor 3. I am my own excavator/trench operator for electrical, nat gas, water, sewer. 4. Kept the kitchen small / IKEA 5. Finding materials at wholesale or deeply discounted (e.g. hardwood flooring for $2.08/sq ft) 6. Monitoring every line item and expenditure. That said I have made mistakes, but mostly pretty small ones. I still have 8-foot doors on the ground floor, 3-layer insulated garage doors, tile baths and showers, shiplap in the bathrooms, wood finished cathedral ceilings and other high-end finishes. The only item where I am exceeding your stated cost is electrical. This is in part because I am installing two vehicle chargers, heated floors in the bathrooms and lighting and outlets, both inside and out, beyond what is typical.

[@AngelZLopez]

Andrew Diamond $115 is great! I usually build at $100-150 per sqft

[@jp3354]

Overpriced

[@andrewdiamond2697]

@@jp3354 Have you seen it? 2x6 framing, Hardiplank and brick, Rockwool insulation, premium materials and craftsmanship throughout. So quick to judge something that you know nothing about there, J P. Sad.

[@nobodynohow8039]

Can I ask, what is your background? I am not afraid to get my hands dirty, but worry that I won’t do something to code and will pay for it later at resale, or worse if somebody gets hurt. What all can a homeowner do without a license? I have done tile, very basic carpentry, and concrete before, and have electricians and plumbers in the family. Only have a $120k budget for everything, though, including the lot.

[@andrewdiamond2697]

@@nobodynohow8039 I pull permits and read up (and watch a lot of KZbin) on stuff that I intend to work on. I'm an IT person as a job, but have worked in construction a bit when I was younger. In North Carolina, a homeowner can pull a permit and do anything, as long as that homeowner 1. Lives in the home and 2. Continues to live in the home for one year after project completion. Inspections here are pretty good, and they catch some mistakes. I'm not anywhere near burning something down or anything like that, though. $120k is very tight. It might be easier to find a fixer-upper in the $80-$100k neighboorhood and work on that.

[@annkoehler8017]

I have been looking forever on honest costs to build a home. Our "dream home" is a 2,000 sq ft Ranch-style, with finished basement. I was thinking it was going to just be a pipe dream, costing half a million dollars. You just brought a shining light back to us, and we're back on track. Thank you so much for your posting of this incredible video!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

You are most welcome! all the best. Thanks for watching!

[@savy4090]

Have you guys started anything yet? I want basically the same thing, country style w full finished basement.. planning to build in kansas. Trying to figure out if building will be worth it bs just buying

[@manlor13]

Txs for discouraging me into buying a lot and building a home from the ground up. Very realistic, great example, and final decision is no way Jose.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

It's all about what you really want. Thanks for watching!

[@kerryrose3359]

I'm only 22, but I am absolutely determined to build my dream home someday. I have a very particular idea of what I want, and I know it's not going to be cheap, but I'm setting up my plan for how I'm going to finance it all. It's going to be a long time coming, for sure, but I'm already so excited!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Kerry Rose that’s awesome!

[@AGLife-wf3qj]

I’m 18 and I feel the same way that’s why I clicked on this video

[@anjelicawhitfield4079]

Please save!!! I wish I would have been smarter with my money sooner at a younger age.

[@keywestalert6329]

I'm 22 too yaay! Going on 23

[@kevingonzalez3792]

I’m building my house in Mexico of my home town. I’m going to get my residents paper. Plus it would be cheap and cost less. I have some experience and all I just need is to work hard. Plus In Mexico everything will be cheap what can you ask for.

[@BFArch0n]

$85k for interior finishes I paid $58k for my entire house. Lol

[@daviddraguta1896]

That fully depends on your area and materials that you pick!!

[@lizzetsp3129]

what area did you build nightmare?

[@BFArch0n]

David Draguta i know just crazy

[@2videosilike]

Congrats! Please share! What design did you use (did you draw your own?) Were you your own general contractor? Did you have to go to home depot for the wood or did you go somewhere else? What secrets did you do to cut expenses? Thanks for any tips and tricks!

[@Son37Lumiere]

Must be a tiny house in Mississippi.

[@kristenwilliams53]

This was such a good presentation. We are older first time homebuyers, needing to decide whether to buy the home we live in now (needing upgrades) or build. Would love to learn the financing part, how lenders look at this process and what it entails.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

That’s great to hear. Try this video regarding ways to purchase or build. If it doesn’t answer your questions, feel free to reach out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGalamCsfq2mjpY

[@MikeTheMic]

I just did a 3600sq/ft custom (4 bedroom 3 bath). ICF foundation, all hardwood, custom kitchen, smart appliances, butler pantry, all open concept. Second floor balcony, 240sq/ft walk-in with wall to wall to wall custom closets etc etc etc. I paid $80 a sq/ft. I must have did a good job because it made it into new home of the week in a paper with over 1m purchasers. The last house I did started 1800sq/ft and abandoned that I bought for $145k. My cost was around $50 a sq/ft. It ended up 3000sq/ft and sold for $765,000. The main trick is not to overpay. You can get really nice stuff for a really nice price if you shop around and make deals. I probably spent as much time sourcing materials and lighting and appliances and flooring and trim as I did working on it. But it's worth it. A custom builder was in the house and told me he could have built it for $655,000. I told him how great that is considering my cost was less than $300,000 all-in. He couldn't believe the results on such a cheap price.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

That's great. Thanks for watching!

[@troublemakervillegas2515]

So I’m in Michigan I like the video but I’m nowhere near going to be able to afford a $300,000 house can you do one in the 150 - 200,000 thousand range?

[@alexcanning5383]

He’s talking about building a house in Canada so the dollar is more

[@unchannelbyryan]

You should have lead with “Canadian dollars” that makes a huge difference. I was about to write you off when I heard your numbers but then you starting talking about Canadian cities.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Ryan Mitchell Yeah. That does make a difference! And geographical difference make for huge difference in material and labor pricing. I can only speak about and from my experience. Thanks for watching!

[@SweetChinMuzik1]

Yea i heard $150/sq ft minimum and about turned it off

[@swampthing2232]

It’s like asking a car dealer how much to buy a car. They wont quote what they can buy it for they quote what they can sell it for. It’s there secret the true cost. Iam in a booming area and a builder will build for around $80-$90 a sqf for a basic nice house that does not included water, sewer and land prep and thats with them making money. Most builders are trying to make a ton on you. Also if you want to really know get a set a plans and get a builders spec sheet and just bid it out, you will see how much builders are trying to make on you

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Builders are like anyone else. There are good honest builders, and there are crooks and everything in between. We build open book cost plus so the client knows what we spend and what we are making. Too many people don't want builders to make any money while working for them, but forget that they need the builder to remain profitable and in business to maintain and hold up the warranty, and potentially help them down the road. My suggestions is get to know the builder first. Who they as people, is probably how they are going to be as builders. Thanks for watching!

[@Rick-se5qm]

I built a 1500sq ft addition in 2008, I was the GC. It was a challenge to meet the target of $145/sq ft. US Labor was about 1/2 the total build cost. No costly mistakes, but excavating, finish grading and dump fees were a moving target. To those that think they can do it themselves...good luck. There are strict code requirements that require licensed trades to pass inspections. With a one off project there is very little leverage to negotiate pricing with the trades. DIYers tend to shop the cheapest materials to save money. If you want a professional looking job that doesn't require rework in 5 years buy the best material that compares with the homes in the neighborhood.

[@nos9k153]

i’m not 100% sure , but I believe this is the best video that I ever watched on KZbin . I can’t believe I finally get to watch an excellent put together video on a subject . like “WOW” about time !

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

NOS 9K1 that’s awesome!!!

[@MaxLynn0202]

Yes 👏👏👏👏 Very good video!!

[@alc2371]

We used to build custom homes in 2002 California , the going rate for a regular standard house was $100sf . That was 17 years ago and the prices for lumber have skyrocketed so has everything else. In my opinion this man is spitting straight facts, sure I can get it under $150sf but that would mean I'd have to do most of the subcontracting myself and deal with inspectors.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

big dogger most people do not take this is context, or factor in their time, location, currency or finish level. Great catch! Thanks for watching!

[@grindinforgreatness2987]

Definitely do some live breakdowns with actual projects or what you think it would cost to replicate an existing home. Great content! Looking forward to more

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

GrindinforGreatness appreciate the input! Thanks for watching.

[@janicezhou8581]

I live in GA USA. I heard in the South that building started at $100/sq ft. Hearing $150 was a real shocker! But I liked how the video was straight forward.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Remember to convert to USD. That was about 115USD/sqft.

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[@ronaldandrew4758]

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[@josephbraia4084]

Bang on Dan!!!!! I have built six homes myself, acting as the general contractor and subbing everything out on each one. Your costs are exactly what I have experienced myself in 2019. Yes I have also experienced the HOT market (2009) vs the Not hot market and there was a 25% price increase in labour rates that year. Luckily the labour market rates have dropped down significantly. One thing you didn't mention is the cost of the dreaded DEVELOPMENT COST FEE which the municipality charges for every new house build. In my city this cost is a whopping $45,000. so that cost gets paid at the same time you pay for your building permit. Can you imagine being out of pocket $50000 before you even put a shovel in the ground. I have been lucky on my builds to have experience only one hot market condition. On average I have built for $100 sq ft from 1980 - 1990, $125 sq ft from 1991 - 2000, $150 sq ft from 2001 -2008, $225 sq ft in 2009-2010. My cost for my last build in 2018 was $160 sq ft. It is nice to hear that I may be lucky enough to build again for under $175 sq ft all in. Keep up the great work.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Joseph Braia i appreciate the comment! That’s great that things have gone so well for you! Yes, Winnipeg’s development fees are pushing developers to reconsiders great project that they would otherwise do. It’s becoming very tedious and downright thievery. Thank you for watching! Hope your next build goes well!

[@blupyxi5669]

I'm planning on obsessively learning masonry and stonework to build my own house.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

You may need to learn more things than that but that's awesome that you are learning about it. Thanks for watching!

[@jerroldpeden9136]

You can use a tool that makes putting cement on bricks it's easier when you that tool look on you tube

[@wagonwheeldc]

Very good and informative video. I overpriced some items and underpriced some. Actually starting to put pen to paper because plan in building in 2024. I am figuring 180 to 220 per sq ft with some rooms more expensive than others. Just wish you could go to factory pick it out and have it delivered and assembled but not quite there yet

[@daemeonaprentis6555]

Who wants to help me build a house? The labor price will be I’ll help you right back in building YOUR own home.

[@johnathanshelley1477]

Daemeon Aprentis how do you plan to do this

[@crackedblock2264]

I'm down

[@lukeleighton3872]

Ye

[@lukeleighton3872]

Where u at

[@crackedblock2264]

How to find a low budget construction force

[@AnthonyLopez-uc6wj]

Question, how does financing work here? In your example, do you have to pay the 300k as soon as the house is finished, or is there payments with interest? Is there a mortgage when house is finished... how does this all work?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Check out our other video about how to finance a house build. Thanks for watching!

[@willardumphrey6431]

Great video- I was wondering about a few things: Generally how is construction pricing affected by replacing large areas of standard wall with large windows? Radiant floor heating vs central? external/internal french drains? - Thank you!!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Willard Umphrey if you are replacing a standard wall, with a wall of windows, you are looking at any wagers from 5-10x more in pricing. Heating and cooling depend on the home and what extra you would have to add. Adding central air to a forced air system is easy. Adding central air to radiant floors, (not cooled piping) would need a completely separate system installed. Drainage depends mostly on location and ground requirements. Internal drains are often not used where we are due to code requirements and it being outside the norm for installers. You will find that anything that is not typical is usually more expensive and harder to find installers that know what they are doing. You can create an amazing home if you focus on the design of applications and efficiency aspects rather than simply the finishes. Thanks for watching.

[@gloryruiz123]

What video can I go to in order to find the luxury building cost breakdown?

[@gloryruiz123]

And if there isn't one, can you please make one? Thank you!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Ok. Its in the process. Make sure to sub so that you will get notice when it comes out. Thanks for watching!

[@gloryruiz123]

@@EmmettLeoHomes Thank You!!!!

[@nslover150]

Thank you so much for the insight I have been torn in my big purchase but I’m now getting a clear head

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Glad I could help! Make sure to check out the next video this week that goes through an 8000 sqft, $4Million home line item breakdown! Thanks for watching!

[@relikvija]

How about just the material? What would the price be without the builders? Thanks for sharing the numbers

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Make sure to check out the next video this week that goes through an 8000 sqft, $4Million home line item breakdown! Thanks for watching!

[@eyeswideshut2800]

$20 sqft if you do the work yourself and you should and can if you're even a little able, get help on what you're not able to do and just contract it out

[@vern0312]

Absolutely, so much of this stuff can be done on your own.

[@eyeswideshut2800]

@@vern0312 yep, a little fortitude and some KZbin videos and you can do anything.

[@RobertBarth1]

Yeah, definitely can do it on your own. If you somehow don't have a job or have one where you can take 2-3 years off, while still getting paid.

[@eyeswideshut2800]

@@RobertBarth1 we watch people build every day on KZbin so depends on what you're building and how determined you are to get it done.

[@christopherdavis575]

prettymochame just T, This is what I want to do!

[@whitneym7585]

We are in the middle of a new build and I can attest that this man speaks the truth. We are using a track builder and in this hot market we are almost 100k over budget.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

I hope you guys still feel confident through the process. All the best and thanks for watching!

[@Horge56-1]

How much would it cost to build basic a 1600 square-foot home in South Florida?

[@nobodynohow8039]

When someone quotes $150/sqft, does that average include the lot cost, foundation, and utility hookups or septic system?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Cyndi Dickerson Usually foundation, to handing keys over, but it depends on who’s building it. It may include septic tanks/system, it may not. Utility hook ups are generally included. Generally it does not include the lot price, but it may if the lots are DIRT cheap. Yup. That’s a dad joke. Thanks for watching!

[@laurennicholson6673]

Can you describe the finishes in this estimate? Are you using laminate floors, granite counter tops, stock cabinets? Etc?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

8/10. Engineered hardwoods, quartz countertops, Upgrades structural components, emtek hardware. Thanks for watching.

[@andychen1099]

Great video for the cost estimating. Do you have an actual house building cost to share with the detail list of material with branding and quantity and unit price, plus the laboring for each part? I mean the real house building.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

All of those costs included labor. Thanks for watching!

[@leemackey8570]

Great presentation on the breakdown of a home build. The $25,000.00 General Provisions budget that you mention, does that cover the OH and Profit that is required by the builder or would that be a different line item based on each builder. Is there a rough number that one could use to determine to add to the total cost to build?. Thank you for all your content.

[@georgiosf.1223]

This isn’t the cost to build your home. This is the cost to hire people to build your home.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Yes. Because I am a home builder and I build peoples homes.

[@daytonbarnett5316]

No offense. You’re a middle man. You’re a salesman. If you were a builder then that would mean you’re putting on your toolbelt and swinging your hammer. I’m not picking on you or anything. Much success but it’s a team effort to complete the homeowners expectations. You’re a front man. Nothing wrong with that. Good explanation of the process though. Much appreciated

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Dayton barnett Ah. The old “no offense” routine. Classic.

[@liberty5677]

This is a true statement. Half of that $341,000 is definitely going to labor and profit for someone else to do the work and manage the build for you.

[@jenniesmythe8188]

@@daytonbarnett5316 really rude to say he's a salesman. He's clearly very knowledgeable. It takes a team yes. But he is a part of the team that builds a home. Probably the one who provides many jobs for many people.

[@donnagomez2680]

How do you know how many square feet is a good size for your families needs? If you want plenty of storage such as built in shelves, pantry, and built in triple bunk beds, how much extra should you budget for? This is for Harrodsburg,Kentucky.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

You have to take into consideration what rooms your family actually NEEDS vs. WANTS. Each family is different. Most don't use their formal dining room anymore, so we can eliminate that if you don't. A good architect, or designer will create a layout that fits your needs. Thanks for watching.

[@VRRider]

I think you should say that this is paying a contractor to build this for you. Because it costs so much less if you actually build your own house yourself.

[@maxidaho]

You are paying a contractor for project management, experience (this cannot be overstated) and his or her relationship with subcontractors.

[@christopherdavis575]

Space Ghost, Where do I start or where do I learn to build my own home? This is what I want to do and I hear significant savings can be realized.

[@Son37Lumiere]

@@christopherdavis575 There are many books available on the subject. It's true that building a house by yourself will save you a ton of money (half of the cost of a house typically comes from labor alone) but also keep in mind that without any help it will also take you 3-5 times longer to build. A lot goes into building a house and you have to be very determined to do it all yourself.

[@carlosmonte9597]

@@christopherdavis575 It will take years and you'll probably do a lot of fatal mistakes. You need skilled people that work well as a team and people with experience to accomplish anything decent 😂

[@SamObengA]

@@christopherdavis575 search for ubuildit

[@marlaplunk2833]

for those of us who are in the US, costs of building a house requires heavy input weights. Can't even use the average cost to build in the US or regionally, because there are a million variables. I am currently putting together a proposal for a construction loan in which I am the owner-builder, and plan to use SIP panels instead of expensive stick framing. I even plan on doing a lot of the SIP panel installs myself. Cutting out the General Contractor fees/markups and framing labor costs themselves will cut my final price in half. Not to mention all of the other sweat equity I plan on using. For others, using a builder is their only option - for them I would highly recommend looking into a SIP panel house. Would still save money in the end even if a builder is needed. Not to mention the savings in HVAC loads with a SIP house over a stick built.

[@hypercube29]

these prices are total BS, way higher than the truth

[@nom69302]

hyper cube ik wtf 😂

[@michaelbacile8439]

He also hits at California a few times, that’s probably his market. Prices are sky high there all across the board. Agreed you could build a home for a fraction of his quotes lol

[@JmanPerformance]

My house is a single story 1,246 square foot home. It’s my first home. We built it for 118k

[@edwincabrera6170]

Yeah california has crazy labor prices my bother in law paid 800 for 3 ceiling fans and a smart thermosat . i payed 1000 for new 3 ectrical water heater , stove and dryer connection also in the price was included labor for new copper plumbing in az phoenix

[@matthewr2361]

Maybe he's just trying to show people how much it CAN cost. But he did say it'll vary from person to person. Those cheap cookie cutter homes put up 5 feet apart from each other in new neighborhoods with ikea kitchens and fake wood flooring that bubbles 2 months after you buy it, gonna be 200k to build. A log cabin style home with vaulted ceilings and custom cabinetry with real wood flooring and wainscoting and a wrap around covered porch is gonna be 4 - 500k with similar square footage. All depends on the person's budget.

[@SB-rs8te]

So if you do all of the sheet rock and interior finishing yourself what percentage do you project would be saved by the homeowner?

[@vgnfab]

Yes. Super helpful! Thank you for framing things the way that you did. Compartmentalizing the process as you did with a generic example is the type of language that the majority will benefit from. I loved every time you said a category and a cost that my wife and I could envision doing ourselves or wanting to pay someone for, to augment the whole cost in our minds.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@smtfred]

These number are applicable if you hire a building company only, correct? How much would you estimate if a lot was done by us? Such as: we do the electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring (most interior finishes). We would hire a framer, all digging and poured concrete, the roof. This barely scratches the surface but do you believe we could save a lot of money going this route? We designed a home that is about 2900 sq ft

[@chrismoore9997]

Last time I was looking to build a house, the custom builder was offering to build at $55 a square with added costs for upgrades. These build prices sound insane to me.

[@sircuitboy]

Chris Moore what state to build?

[@chrismoore9997]

@@sircuitboy - Mississippi.

[@dariuscab2016]

Man! I was about to call you for consultation and ready to build my dream home. Then I clicked your website and Bam! You are in Canada. You even mentioned, Orange County, CA. I am in southern California. But Thank You for the a straight to point, informative, no bulls...t, open discussion on this subject.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Darius Cab I appreciate the comment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. I visit Orange County frequently, so it was fresh in my head when shooting the video. Lol. But yes, we only build in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the moment. Thanks for watching!

[@Justaname-tn7yy]

First video I saw from you and subscribed! Already love this channel !

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Isaac Torres That’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@mac1super]

Samesies

[@hadassaesther5591]

Who do you see and talk to to established the budget for everything. Like for permit, architect, builder etc

[@stephencrutchfield2032]

A build with mid level finishes (not the cheapest and not the most expensive) in NC is $135 a sq ft

[@ibtuspojhmoobxwb7447]

Bleacher McAdams Where in NC are you located? I’m an hour out from Charlotte and the cheapest I could find is $150 per sq ft.

[@tmo4330]

@@ibtuspojhmoobxwb7447 Is the $150.00 per sq foot to build on your own property that already has level lot and water and sewage and power and concrete drive? Or is the $150.00 per sq ft the price of homes including lot water power sewage etc? I am almost ready to build and have my perfect lot. Thanks.

[@kayleebroadbent114]

I want to build a 1,800 sq ft modern, 2 story, three bedroom house, no basement, with a 2 car garage in Los Angeles California. Can you please give me an estimate on where my budget could range from?

[@alexisletkeman2074]

I was NOT expecting you to say Saskatoon Saskatchewan 😂 that's where I'm from!!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Alexis Naidu Me too. Go Riders!.

[@mosigma]

How are these expense estimates adjusted if you were to include solar power as an alternative source to supplement your electrical needs?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Great question. The infrastructure still remains the same, however you have to add additional electrical components in order to run the panels, and tie into the grid. It affect the planning also as if you are running it now, vs. later, you have to be able to access the runs up to the roof. Its simply additional line items costs from a costing perspective.

[@shroom125]

I would probably build a modular concrete house. Not a cardboard one with fancy finishes.

[@keywestalert6329]

Yes sir! I am going to also build a hurricane proof home. No flimsy thing

[@MRvideogamesGamingAndMore]

That's called a bunker

[@Cocoa-cl8lg]

I'm sorry can we address the super hero dogs in the room lol

[@hoperenew2055]

Wow, is this in California only?? We are in Indiana and currently building a 4,330 sqft home on a 1 acre lot in an upscale neighborhood for $580,000. Our friends are moving to California and they are buying a 1,200 sqft home for $450,000! It is crazy how home prices vary depending on where you are.

[@ashleewilliams9673]

My dream home is going to cost an immense amount of money. I have come up with a 10 year plan to make it a reality. I don't want to die and leave my descendants with no money, no land, and no home to divide among themselves. My mother gave me a better life than she had and I am determined to do the same for my own children. I already know what I want in my home. I am so eager to make it a reality.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Ashlee Williams you can do it! Go get it . Thanks for watching!

[@ozzy4738]

Thank you for the video. It would be nice to see the itemized cost on the screen or in the description.

[@tanyciag]

You are a star, thank you for your honesty and clarity!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Tan Grace I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@Pierrericheart]

I'm comparing these numbers to a dome house custom build. Very helpful. I'd like to hear more about what a knowledgeable staff to run a custom home building looks like. What would a day look like. Thanks

[@stevenstarr6696]

Please break down the cost of a luxury build. thank you so much.

[@mrs.roseshallburgos]

I Appreciate Your Video. My Only Question Is For A 522. Sq. Ft Home I'm Wondering What Would Be The Cost?

[@stephaniealvarez850]

Y’all building with hemp tho?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

No

[@Imbleachking]

I’m looking to build a tiny house with a basic rectangle shape, the problem is is I don’t know exactly where to start other then by saying it’s gonna be on a plot of land and I also question how electricity is gonna work

[@JesusSaves7810]

Dude what can $ 5,000 get me ? Update: nevermind just bought my materials and labor cheap for the low price of $4,800 On a. 1,738 sq lot for $5,784 In rural america 🇺🇸 Yes a true southern treat ❤❤ Gracias a mis hermanos mexicanos 🇮🇹 ❤

[@LuisSanchez-wf9zw]

Having an outline visual to your video showing these costs would be clearer. Especially in the beginning where it was not clear if some costs where inclusive of some categories or not like roofing etc. Thanks for keeping it short.

[@xstalor7720]

Bad background muisc. Makes it hard to listen too.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Thanks for watching, despite the loud music.

[@hhndid5f568]

Lol

[@Dan-nz4ms]

Great video Dan, I made notes and subscribed. I converted to US$ at 1.3 to get the initial budget. It's Feb 2021, I'm planning a 2700 sqft home in Tulsa - I hear timber prices are high due to Covid? I'm one Nervous Nancy!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

You got this man! Yes, prices here are up 400%. But thankfully its not on everything and lumber is only about 17-25% of the entire line item budget. Make sure to check out the next video this week that goes through an 8000 sqft, $4Million home line item breakdown! Thanks for watching!

[@chriseldaalvarado3088]

Hank you so much for this Emmet. I am looking to build my first home within the next couple years and am gathering all he information I can. I actually did take note of everything you mentioned in the video and will be looking for specifications to get a better estimate of my total cost! Honestly, you’re the best!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

That's fantastic to hear. Glad it helped and best of luck! Thanks for watching!

[@CornelliusNgondo]

Thank you for the details, this was super helpful in everything.

[@daphnereloaded3480]

Is this a new channel? You deserve more subs.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

DaphneReloaded Thank you! It’s only been a few months, and looking to post a lot of useful content. Please let know if there is more that you would like to see and please share if you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!!

[@daphnereloaded3480]

High Five! KZbin is so hard. Nothing harder than starting at 0 subs. I will share this on my channel and give you a shout. @@EmmettLeoHomes

[@1life857]

@@daphnereloaded3480 Amazingly enough I know who you are because I watched your videos about ex-vegans, good job, please keep spreading awareness! Best!

[@daphnereloaded3480]

High five! @@1life857

[@ajm9238]

Great video! Can you do a video on building a home and selling it for profit. Buying the land, cost breakdown, profit margins, different size houses for different markets, etc. Thanks.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Yes I can. Thanks for watching.

[@peterodz67]

I think the cost could vary depending what state and city your building.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

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[@ecosystems]

What is the standard practice for contracts and progress payments with the subs? In otherwords, are there standard contracts that you can point me to and how do you never let your progress payments get ahead of the work?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Great questions. Most commercial, and some residential General Contracting firms here in Canada use the Standard CCDC contracts. They are quite in-depth and onerous for smaller jobs, so I would advise having your lawyer work up a construction contract. The way we do it is cost plus. The client puts down a deposit at the start and then pays bi-weekly billing for work or material purchased that previous 2-week period. That way, the contractor and the client are never more than 2 weeks apart on the work and payments. Cost plus only works where there is trust and the client’s / project’s best interest is primary. If you don’t trust your contractor or home builder to advocate properly, then you shouldn’t have them building you home. Fixed price contracts are the norm however, and that gives peace of mind to the client, as long as they know what specs are going in, and know that all work will be done to code and no short skirting. But I find that the entire process is easier open book so everyone is on the same page cost wise. Make sense?

[@downstream1152]

Yes

[@iamlauravonn]

can you break down the building costs of a 2-3000 sqft home in the hamptons? can you break it down for me please? no basement, but with a pool and a hottub!

[@deimoslyric]

My face when you mentioned my little city in Saskatchewan -> :O

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

It was my city first. Just saying. Thanks for watching!

[@BRAVE604]

Nice video. May I know how much time it will take to construct such house? Also, If I plan to sell it may I know how much profit margin I can expect? Thanks.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Are you building it yourself or with a builder? There are many factors involved.

[@michaeldodd8731]

Can you do a video for a more luxurious home? Maybe around $350/sq ft?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Michael Dodd of course. Stay tuned!

[@macblack11]

In south Ga you can contract and build your own house for around $85 a square foot... for around $100 a square foot you can have walk in tiled shower, quartz counter tops, hardwood floor etc... nice to live down here in the poor old south

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Thanks for watching!

[@ProCoach2373]

Asking how much it cost to build a house is like asking what a bag of groceries costs. There is no good answer.

[@teddytechilo]

👌🏿👌🏿

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Todd Akes Correct. A lot of variables. Thanks for watching!

[@maxidaho]

I wish you would explore what aspects of house build will save money in the long run. Gable vs Shed roof? Stick framing vs SIPs or ICF. Polished concrete vs sub floor and hardwood/carpet. If something costs 25% more upfront but saves 50% on labor (usually the expensive part of construction), that's a win. What are those things. Consider the cost savings of installing a clawfoot tub over a tile shower and bathtub. Oh, and, It's background music, not "I can barely hear what you are saying" music.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Max Swenson Definitely would have been an several hour long video just to scratch the surface of value driven decisions in home building design vs. cost. But I agree. Understanding those comparisons help people a lot. Great ideas for videos. Thanks for watching!

[@maxidaho]

@@EmmettLeoHomes A several hour video or many 10 minute videos. Hint hint...

[@sisreremcb4665]

good vid... very informative ... the music, sucks!

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Sis Rere McB thanks for watching! And for the input. Appreciate it.

[@uliseshorta9386]

Can you expalin to us builder newbies what percent goes into O&P Contractor fees and How to calculate these...

[@frednowicki7355]

I don't care how many super high end finishes you put in a house, I'd never pay $ 500 a sq. ft. for something made out of sticks and twigs. And don't try to camouflage a mere wooden house with brick veneer.it ain't going to fool me. If it wasn't solid masonry and well insulated,it would be junk in my book. We are the richest country in the world with the most flimsy housing stock. The rest of the world laughs at us We are the land of the "stick" built houses. We don't teach our kids,heal our sick,house our prisoners, store our money in wooden buildings,but we choose to raise our families in them. Crazy,simply crazy.

[@ismelescarpio8149]

Amen!!!

[@omarbryant7930]

You got a point there.

[@4chukwuebuka]

Ive always wondered why we use eood for only homes

[@chesshooligan1282]

The average home size in the USA is 240 m^2; in the UK or Spain -- to give you two European examples -- 90 m^2, and they're normally either flats or terraced houses with tiny backyards and no front gardens. If I were to be given a house picked at random from any major country in the world, I know which one I would choose.

[@fitzroybriscoe2973]

I always wonder why most house in the USA is sticks and plastics and costs so much they should build houses that lost forever

[@shawndejohn63]

Does the sq ft include foundation choice? (Full block,Craw space,Slab)

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

This example one was a poured foundation and a poured concrete floor. Our base spec is an ICF foundation with a wood structural floor. Make sure to check out the next video this week that goes through an 8000 sqft, $4Million home line item breakdown! Thanks for watching!

[@lifecoaching5068]

This video scares off my people who wants to build their own house. Looks like he is a landlord and builder himself.....Sorry dead wrong with many of he concepts and it is misleading too..It also depends on where and how you are building the house. you are right on that part...If you are a handy man and worked with home building before, then make a good team (make sure you know a professional electrician and plumber). You can build it way way cheaper. You may see many KZbin already have built their own house

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Just because it scares you doesn't make it not accurate to reality. Thanks for watching.

[@jimmyconstantopoulos1589]

Hey Dan, you said this typically two story home of 2200 square feet cost about $155/sqft. A total of $341K. The 2200 sqft where on two floors ? Therefore 1100 sqft per floor not including the basement?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Jimmy Constantopoulos correct. A 2200 sq ft two storey house has two levels of 1100 each or a variation of some sort. Basement measurements are not included where we live. (Finished or unfinished). Thanks for watching.

[@frankelse745]

This is only true for high cost areas like California and New York. In the south must be $30 to $60

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

You are correct! Geographical location plays a MASSIVE part in pricing. Also, this is in $CAD. Thanks for watching.

[@StupidRalph]

Oh makes since now. I side eyed this entire video due to the building cost here. I'm in South Carolina.

[@AngelaWhite-pt1hg]

All thanks to Donna.murray103 on IG I just got beautiful house/quality furnitures for my house

[@Ladymajor25]

Can you do a breakdown for a Binishell home??

[@deanslegos1990]

I'm trying to cut out as many middle men as possible. What's stopping me from just hiring a construction crew to build a home?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

I can understand that. I suppose it would be like asking a factory worker at Ford to build you a Truck. A great custom builder is like a quarterback. Taking in all the information and delegating everyone. Not only that, but the best builders are the ones that can are able to take in all of the information from the clients, architects, designer, engineers and trades, and do it all within the allotted budget. Not only that, but they should be tracking the cost to completion so if anything goes off track, then they are able to correct it, and let the clients always stay informed. All that said, you can still cut your own hair. Hope that helps!

[@itsmisterchris]

@@EmmettLeoHomes stupid ass comment you made.cutting your own hair..or asking a Ford worker to build u a car...ur prolly a general contractor or successfully builder n u trying to put ppl down...u got all tools n materials in stores.all easily accessible..its building a house not rocket since...ur not trying to clone a human..

[@Jfresh55]

Dean Slegos just hire yourself

[@clydejohnson2333]

Awesome! You sound very trustworthy.

[@mohammedibrahimsiddiqui4711]

Brother by seeing your video nobody would like to own a house

[@gwindelynedouglas914]

How much to build a Brick front Ranch Style, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms (one story) on a basement, with fireplace & two car garage in South Georgia?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

I don't build in South Georgia. Prices vary immensely geographically. Best bet is to start talking to LOCAL builders and real estate professionals.Thanks for watching! Also, remember that my prices are in CAD, not USD.

[@johns6119]

subscribed

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Great! Let me know if there is anything in particular that you have questions about!

[@johns6119]

Emmett Leo Homes thank you, you should have more subscribers because you have great videos

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

@@johns6119 Appreciate that! Please share if you found this useful!

[@ojames1983]

In the Dallas/Fort Worth area you can get a house built starting around $95 per SF depending on the area and house type. A 1300-1500 SF 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage single story can be built for about $110k-$130k depending on materials of course and not including the lot price. Way better than $150 per SF mentioned in this video. If you're someone who can manage the costs yourself and choose sub contractors who do good work at reasonable prices you can get it even better than that. I built one before and sold it so speaking from experience here as one who does this.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

This is in CAD, not USD. Convert it, and its bang on. Thanks for watching!

[@kreteman777]

Yeah...no. It does not cost $150 a sq. Ft. If you have any sense. You have to do a little homework and a little hard work but it's worth it.

[@sikhinthemaking2044]

Thanks for the inside it helps us a lot. Can you share a video on building 300 or 350 sqft home ?

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

Yes I can. Make sure to check out the next video this week that goes through an 8000 sqft, $4Million home line item breakdown! Thanks for watching!

[@Tsukaiyo]

Tbh something standard work for me, I just dream of having a cool secret room

[@otnielchillon6529]

Hello. I have a question. I want to build a house next year but I don't want to build a concrete foundation, I don't want to disturb the terrain or do the less damage to it as possible. I was thinking about steal beans and steal frame for the foundation and build on top of such. Is that possible and it so how it compares cost-wise to a concrete foundation? 2500 to 3000 sf.

[@EmmettLeoHomes]

OTniel Chillon great questions for a LOCAL builder, architect or engineer. Your local codes will dictate what you are allowed to do or not. Most without basements are slab on grade, unless you are in a massive flood area like new Orleans where you build on piers. It’s great to think outside the box, just get an architect involved to help guide you. Thanks for watching.