If you are thinking of building a new home or remodeling an existing home, there’s a good chance that you haven’t thought through all of the fees involved in the project. Construction costs, whether for new construction or remodeling include any on-site work such as tree removal, landscaping, site clearing, septic systems, drainage systems, utility hookups, fencing, etc. construction costs such as demolition, framing, roofing, wiring, drywall, installation, heating/cooling, plumbing, electricity, painting, flooring, etc. and also includes some less often thought of costs such as a/v system installation, home automation, security systems, swimming pools, etc. But in addition to these costs, there are also non-construction based fees such as design fees (architect, landscape architect, interior designer, etc.), engineering fees (structural engineer, HVAC, land survey, etc.) relocation costs (do you have to rent a home temporarily or rent a storage unit?), and the various fees associated with real estate such as legal fees, accounting fees, and financing fees. Of course if you are going to build or remodel, don’t forget to factor in the post-construction costs that are often forgotten about until time and budget are all but gone! This would include things like furniture, wall treatments, and window treatments.
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