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Building & Developing Q&A

This section was created to provide answers to some common queries about our building and developing services. Use the plus and minus buttons below to expand and contract each answer.

Can you help us find suitable property on
which to build our home?
Yes. Having years of construction experience, Dave Reilly Enterprises can direct you to the best property to suit the needs of your proposed home building project. We know what to look for in a potential building site, and advise the customer so that they are able to make an informed decision prior to signing a land or lot purchase agreement.

Do you provide an engineer and architect?
Dave Reilly Enterprises recommends top-notch engineers and/or architects to customers who have not already secured such services.

What is involved in estimating the cost of constructing a new home?
Typically the cost of a constructing a new home is based upon total square footage. The final amount will naturally increase if the owner opts to include materials, fixtures, appliances, flooring, etc., that are "high end" or more expensive than the builder's selection/grade that a base contract normally includes. Requesting amenities that are beyond the scope of standard home features can also ring up the overall cost of building a home. (i.e, jacuzzi, hot tub, etc.,)

Other areas that can affect construction costs are unforeseen site conditions such as excessive rock or swamp areas. For this reasons it is highly recommended that you seek out our expert advise prior to purchasing the property that you plan to construct your home upon. If you have already made this purchase and are wondering if the property is suitable, we can offer you an honest appraisal of your current situation.

Please contact us to set up a free initial consultation. You may also click here to view our 5 minute online video that illustrates the home building process, as well as the standard features and builder's grade materials that are included in our basic home building contracts.


Will subdividing our property help to recapture our home building costs?
Yes. When there is sufficient acreage and road frontage available, subdivisions are truly an excellent way for a land owner to recapture some (if not all) of the costs involved in constructing a new home. Dave Reilly Enterprises is very familiar with the red tape involved in getting the necessary subdivision approvals through, and depending upon the parcel size and location, the land owner may be able to bank a sizable nest egg in addition to covering their initial land purchase and home construction costs.  Please contact us to set up a free initial consultation to discuss the feasibility of subdividing your property.

We recommend reading info provided at the websites below regarding estimating home construction costs.
Various Ways to Estimate Home Building Construction Cost
http://www.home-cost.com/template.php?sectionID=7

How much does it cost to build a new house?
http://www.b4ubuild.com/faq/faq_0002.shtml

About Price per Square Foot Budgets
http://www.home-cost.com/template.php?sectionID=10&pageID=44

Cost of Home Construction Info
http://www.starcorealty.com/sqft.htm


 Click here to view some home construction videos in our online video gallery.

Click here to view sample house and floor plans.



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