Construction for a house?
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It is fairly easy to find out.  Decide about how many square feet you would like it to be.  Divide that out between the different uses.  I mean that there are different amounts for garages, patios, and living space.  So if you figure the total is going to be about 2500 square feet than an average two car garage is about 400 square feet and a decent sized patio on the house is about 300 square feet.  Subtract those amounts from the main number, 2500, and you have a breakdown of 1800 for living space, 300 for patio, and 400 for garage.  Take those numbers to the building department for your area and ask for a permit and valuation estimate.  Each portion has a different construction cost and they can add it all up with the different amounts and give you the estimate that will include the total cost of building the house.  That is not always perfect, but it is the best you can get without going through multiple construction companies.
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ignore all the negativity - people like that will never make it...\n\nive got one idea that is not definite but could be worth looking into\n\na) find a house worth $100, 000 eg, three bed, car park, garage, etc. im from uk so i have no idea about US prices\nb) buy one in that area or roundabouts - can even do the project in another state or country that was vandalised, burnt out, or something - hopefully u pay about $30,000\nc) fix it up with all mod cons and everything - canclulate how much this will cost and save another 5% for unexpected costs\nd) sell it once u have finished\ne) very vague and basic but you get the idea...?
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If they're building a clothes closet, HGTV has all sorts of ideas and instructions on how it's done. Check out the site below. Good Luck!
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It is a lot of work, but you can hire people to do the things you don't know how to do or don't want to do.  It is much cheeper to build your own than to buy a new one.   Make sure to check backgounds of all contractors, and only hire ones who are bonded.   Have regular inspections by someone who is knowledgable to make sure the building codes are met.
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Niri - you are building school becareful not to damage the integrity of the bulding by going cheap.  You really don't want a lawsuit due to improper bulding techniques.  I would highly recommend having a architect involved with the build.  He is not cheap but could provide many ways to lower cost.  Right now steel is the cheapest framing materials.  Instead of brick you could use siding or maybe stucco.  You will have to use sheet rock.  Acoustical Tile drop ceilings are good and absorb sound.  Central HVAC will be cheaper than wall hung units.  Plumbing - purchase the low end of well know suppliers.  If you can go with shingled roof that should be cheaper than tar, tin or steel roofs.\n\nOne last thing, talk to the community officals & see if they know buisnesses or private parties that could donate materials or money to help.  Best of Luck.
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When you build an addition on your house, you use geometry to figure out how much material you need and you use algebra to figure out what it costs.  Otherwise, you get started building and you run out of materials and money when you are only half-way through.
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Look at the site below, they might have some helpful information. They suggest that you can save a lot of money by acting as your own General Contractor. I think one of the biggest obstacles is finding suitable land to purchase and build on. I've been looking to buy land for years and have found that the less expensive lots are usually in the hills with no flat pad and I prefer to have a yard. If you have some construction knowledge/background and are not oppossed to living in the hills then one of these types of lots may be ideal for you. You can save money by doing the grading yourself.\n\nGood luck
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More than likely you can come close, research! Look for what you want done, and find out what kind of materials you will need, write all of this down, and then go pricing materials, on the internet or in Home Depot. Add that plus what it would cost for labor if you intend to hire and you will have an approx. price.
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Well, these things are usually custom tailored to the specific needs!\n\nYou could ask a contractor to see a sample contract.
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Timber building manufactured in sections for easy build. There are many companies that supply in all shapes and sizes just search on net or in local directory
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Better have a contractor look at your situation.  How high is the water table where you live?  Etc.
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Sounds good to me.  Very proficient.  You have had all inspection and no variance was needed.  The only thing I can think is the uitility hook ups.  The pre-constructed house will have all the hook up but can services such as cable, electric, gas, telephone,etc.  I am sure.  Now, it's just time for them to come and assemble.
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Do what I did.  Tear your house to pieces and then you have no choice but to learn.\n\nWith no experience I\n- moved doorways\n- did complete strutural framing\n- sheetrock, tape, mud, texture\n- electrical\n- plumbing\n\nI bought a couple of books and there was a lot of good info online.  As you get going it all just comes together.
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I would love that!!!\n\nMy wish list for my house is (in order of necessity):\n\n1.  New drive way/stabilize foundation in back porch.\n2.  New front doors (with windows)\n3.  New entrance (foia).\n4.  New stairways.\n5.  Walk in closet for the master bedroom.\n6.  Vaulted ceilings.\n7.  New doors/closets for the whole house.\n8.  Re-do Kitchen (cabinets ... appliances ... floor)\n\nA good designer ... A Good Designer ... A GOOD DESIGNER!!!\nOMG, I have little to no talent in this area ... it sucks!!!\n\nOuch ... my bank account hurts just thinking about it!!!
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It's best to have two or three banks in which will give you a construction loans on each house your building.  The construction loan should cover the cost of the land and 80% of the value of the home.  I hope that you already have your sub-contractors set up and ready to go, each sub will have to sign lien-wavier forms and you will supply that to the bank.  It's a lot of work but can be rewarding.  Good luck to you.
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They give you the basics, like the materials stacked at the site are the basics for a house.  It is up to you to make them a house you would like to live in.
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If you are good at managing people and have spare time, you can be your own general contractor. You can save up to $100,000 by cutting out the middleman and buying your own materials. \n\nAnother alternative is to buy a pre-built home. The large builders now have homes made in a factory and shipped to the site where they are put together. They don't look like "mobile" homes; you'd never know they weren't built like any other home.