4,000 SQFT and up.

The cost to build a custom home can have a large range depending on the floor plan, selections and placement of the home on the lot. The most cost-effective home is a 2-story crawlspace, followed by a basement 2-story and a 3-story basement home. A 1-story home is the most expensive to build.

Some of the larger cost affecting items are often items not included in the heated and cool square footage including large covered porches, unfinished areas of the home, expansive garages, detached garages and 2 story ceilings.

An average 4,500-6,000 sq ft home can be expected to take between 11-12 months from the date the footer begins or the basement walls are set. Basement plans take longer than crawl spaces. Homes over 6,000 will take longer, depending on the size and specifics of the plan.

Although we do not have architecture in house, we do have a short list of architects that we would be happy to recommend, who design a lovely home, and whose plans are buildable. Homeowners are not required to work from our shortlist of architects. Although we prefer to be involved prior to the creation or purchase of plans, we are open to discussing builds with clients who have already purchased plans.

In most cases, the homeowner comes to Hannah Custom Homes with the land purchased. However, there are times where Hannah has land developed and available for purchase. Please contact us for inquiries.

If you are searching for land in a subdivision, we recommend checking with the homeowner’s association for restrictions and making sure the lot size is large enough for the size of the home you want to build.

When looking for tracts of land outside of a subdivision, there are a few things to consider:

• Is gas, electric, water, sewer or septic available? How far off the road you place your home determines the cost of utilities.
• How much site prep needs to be done before building can begin?
• Also consider if the lot is ideal for a crawlspace or basement home, especially if you have already finalized plans.