Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a custom home cost? Most of our homes range from $300,000 to $3 million, or roughly $130 to $170 per square foot of total area under roof, including porches and garage. We quote under roof rather than living space because it is more accurate: a home with 2,000 sq ft of living space typically has about 2,800 sq ft under roof, or roughly $364,000 to $476,000. Where a home falls in that range depends on your selections, such as a monolithic slab or stem wall foundation, LVP or wood floors, shingles or a standing-seam metal roof, and your cabinet and countertop choices. That range includes typical site work such as clearing, fill, septic and well. Your final price comes from real subcontractor bids and your selections, delivered as a fixed-price, turnkey contract.

Do you require a deposit? No. We do not take deposits or ask you to sign a contract before you are ready. We do the work up front, including the site walk, plan review and real bids, so there are no surprises or change orders later.

What is included in my price? Your contract is a fixed-price, turnkey lump sum that covers the home and typical site work, with allowance items broken out so you can see exactly what is budgeted. Three items are not included by default: surveys, which your lender or you typically order; landscaping, which is often the first item clients remove for budget, so we price it only if you want it; and appliances, since many retailers offer extended no-interest financing and there is little reason to pay for them over a 30-year mortgage. We are happy to include any of these on request.

Do I need to own land? Yes. We build on land you own, and we are happy to walk a property with you before you purchase it so you know what it will require.

How long does it take? Plans and design typically take one to two months, closing on your construction loan about one month, and permitting one to two months depending on the county. Construction takes five to eight months once we break ground.

Do you build barndominiums? Yes. We build barndominiums, wood-frame homes and block homes.

How does financing work? Most clients use a construction loan paid out in draws. We can refer you to our preferred lenders to help you find the right fit and a competitive rate, and we provide lien waivers with every draw.

Can you build from my plans? Yes. Alternatively, we work with experienced drafting firms that can design a plan with you.

Where do you build? We build throughout Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Marion and Union counties, including Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Ocala, Micanopy, Lake City, Lake Butler and Starke.

What warranty do I get? Before the Certificate of Occupancy, John Crawford walks the finished home with you personally. Every new home we build is also enrolled in the 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, at no extra cost to you: 1 year of workmanship coverage, 1 year of systems coverage (plumbing, electrical and ductwork) and 10 years of insurance-backed structural coverage. Manufacturer warranties on products and equipment pass through to you as well.

Have additional questions? Call (352) 776-7188 or request a complimentary site walk on our Contact page.