By admin | 24th May 2010 | Filed under
BlogWe’d like to share a blog post from BYOH.com featuring cost to build information on Clearheart house plan.
Carl, what will a 2,400 Ranch with 800 sq ft of non living area cost to build per sq. ft. in Birmingham AL.?
Thanks,
Barry
Hi Barry,
800 sq ft of non living space is a big area that will add considerable construction cost unless you utilize an area in an unfinished basement or attic.
Since you are interested in a ranch (one level) if you build it with a basement, you will have a huge area of non living expandable space.
That’s one advantage to ranch houses, huge basements. It’s also one disadvantage as basements aren’t cheap.
On my web site page “How to Read House Plans ” I have a tip in the second paragraph that tells you that one level construction costs more per sq ft than 2 story construction, one of the reasons being the cost of a large foundation.
If your (potential) lot has enough of a slope and you can afford it, you could build a walkout basement, which would be an ideal solution.
Here’s a 2400 sq ft country home plan from Associated Designs with almost 400 sq ft of non living (bonus room) in the attic area over the garage.
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From: Carl’s Blog
Sunday, May 11, 2008
House Plan Of The Week With Cost To Build
From: Associated Designs, Inc.
The Markham – Plan #30-575
Stone veneer bases support the tapered columns fronting this Craftsman-style bungalow home plan. Inside, the living room links to the dining room, which is open to a sunny nook and kitchen. A cozy window seat nestles into an alcove in the nook. Owners’ suite amenities include a walk-in closet and spa tub.
From the street, the Markham has the appearance of a totally symmetrical Craftsman-style bungalow with an attached porte cochere. Telling details are the stone veneer bases supporting tapered columns, exposed rafter tails where the roof joins the wall, a gabled dormer, and windows with smaller panes in their upper halves.
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Remember that in order for a basement to be considered “habitable space”, it must have two (2) means of ingress & egress. This can be accomplished with doors, as in a “walk-out” (which requires a sloping lot), or with large windows, or with a “emergency basement door”. (See below)
Now, on with today’s House:
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