Many Of The Reasons Why Average Price Per Square Foot Can Vary From House To House
Scott P. Rogers
As I pointed out earlier this week, the "average price per square foot" is not necessarily a helpful metric for comparing the value of homes...
Jim Herr, a local builder, agreed that square foot pricing can be deceptive, and pointed out quite a few reasons why that could be so...
- varying cost of building lots
- cost of water and sewer hook up fees vs. well and septic
- different types of HVAC systems
- different types of windows and doors
- garage vs. no garage, attached vs. detached
- decks, patios, porches, all of the above or none of the above
- slab vs. crawlspace vs. conditioned crawlspace vs. unfinished basement
- shingle roof vs metal roof
As Jim points out, there are countless differences in the components and construction quality of each home - rendering pricing by square foot nearly useless.
Looking to price a new home -- but not based on the square footage? You can contact Jim Herr as follows...
Jim Herr
Herr & Co. Building Contractors
540-820-4149
