Harrison Homes does not quote price per sq. ft. because...

1. Every building site and literally the hundreds, if not thousands, of choices made by the owner are what determine the real price per square foot (sq. ft.) of a custom home versus a spec. home in a subdivision that is built over and over.
2. The design, plate heights, number of corners, roof pitch, complexity of the roof,, volume, number of stories, decks, soffits, patios and steepness of lot are just some of the variables that have a big impact on cost.
3. It is very easy for a builder to quote a price per square foot as a "hook" when the actual price per sq. ft. may vary considerably depending on:
   • What the final specifications are for the entire project. What items are excluded from sq. ft. price?
   • What site costs are included in the sq. ft. price calculation? Are wells, retaining walls, landscaping, driveways, septic systems, installation of utilities, site clearing and the hauling of soils and gravels in and out of the site included?
   • Does sq. ft. calculation include exterior dimensions; garage square footage, storage areas, unfinished areas (what does unfinished mean?)? Are decks (covered and uncovered) included? Are patio areas, fencing, driveways, and soffits (enclosed or open) included?
4. Best advice is not to select builder on the basis of a "guesstimate" at the price per sq. ft; it is like buying a car by the pound.
5. The best way to select your builder is to make a preliminary choice of a builder by getting to know them and what services will they offer up front without obligation. It is also important to review the builder's bidding, invoicing, budget review and change order processes together with copies of their contract documentation. What is their mark- up on materials, labor, supplies, etc? Call references and discuss process, value, budget overruns, communication, integrity and would you use them again.
6. Once the preliminary choice of a builder is made, set a budget you are financially comfortable with for all aspects of construction. Then, with your builder, address all necessary site issues, complete the design of the home and initiate shopping to select all products you want in the house that are consistent with your budget. After all bids are in and reviewed and you are on or close to your projected budget, then and only then should you sign a contract.