Cost are on the rise again. We have a small job of concrete this week, and like every time we give a quote ( call the supplier ) and sure enough prices have changed again. Back in Dec. 2010 we were paying around 69.00 per yard, today it is 80.00. That is a 16% increase, WOW!!!!
Home prices are at the lowest they are ever going to be if you are building new. Sure you can buy a used, lender owned or a short sale home and maybe get a bargain or you may get someone Else's surprises.
A lot of different materials are higher and things will keep going up, I could list them all and up-date each week, but I will leave the answers to all my competitors.
Like always, if you need a true and reliable contractor give us a call.
Thanks and have a great day,
C
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Kitchen Remodels by Unique Builders
Since the Home Show last month, we have gave out several bids on kitchen remodels. Seems like everyone has differences.
Lets start with the basics. Simple Kitchen 10 by 12 standard 30 inch uppers. The owner wants new cabinets, granite top and new sink.....
1. cabinet cost 3500.00
2. granite 2350.00
3. sink 250.00
Total 6100.00 These are some of the quotes people are showing me, and are saying this is the price that they can get it done for. Wow!
Here are the real facts for a real builder to do this job just at a basic level. Now I know, at least I think most people want a new faucet with that sink and maybe a garbage dis. too. How about some fresh paint, maybe a full back splash? New dishwasher, maybe a self cleaning oven? Okay, enough of that, we all get the point. Oh, one last thing is don't forget the demo and clean-up.
Here are the numbers for a basic kitchen remodel completely done right.
Lets just say 12K is about where it should be, add full overlay cabinets like the one's in the book of pictures you may have, add 30%.
Our typical kitchen remodels which generally include new flooring, some electrical, new plumbing features, appliances, granite tops, full back splashes,middle of the road cabinets and all freshly painted rooms average between 34K to 55K. This is a realistic budget for a real remodeled kitchen.
We have been doing this for such a long time and it just amazes me that some people fall for the old see this picture? oh, by the way that's an extra.
In this crazy R.E market, remodeling is the way to go if you like where you live but want a new home feeling.
I hope this helps someone if they are thinking about remodeling. And always have a complete list or scope of work you want done and get at least 3 bids.
Have a wonderful day,
C
Lets start with the basics. Simple Kitchen 10 by 12 standard 30 inch uppers. The owner wants new cabinets, granite top and new sink.....
1. cabinet cost 3500.00
2. granite 2350.00
3. sink 250.00
Total 6100.00 These are some of the quotes people are showing me, and are saying this is the price that they can get it done for. Wow!
Here are the real facts for a real builder to do this job just at a basic level. Now I know, at least I think most people want a new faucet with that sink and maybe a garbage dis. too. How about some fresh paint, maybe a full back splash? New dishwasher, maybe a self cleaning oven? Okay, enough of that, we all get the point. Oh, one last thing is don't forget the demo and clean-up.
Here are the numbers for a basic kitchen remodel completely done right.
Lets just say 12K is about where it should be, add full overlay cabinets like the one's in the book of pictures you may have, add 30%.
Our typical kitchen remodels which generally include new flooring, some electrical, new plumbing features, appliances, granite tops, full back splashes,middle of the road cabinets and all freshly painted rooms average between 34K to 55K. This is a realistic budget for a real remodeled kitchen.
We have been doing this for such a long time and it just amazes me that some people fall for the old see this picture? oh, by the way that's an extra.
In this crazy R.E market, remodeling is the way to go if you like where you live but want a new home feeling.
I hope this helps someone if they are thinking about remodeling. And always have a complete list or scope of work you want done and get at least 3 bids.
Have a wonderful day,
C
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
New Homes For Sale by Unique Builders llc
Wow, The home show last month was great. A lot of people were out and seem very up beat. We have just finished a new design of a 3200 foot home and are getting ready to start the marketing process. We think things are getting better.
Prices are about as low as they are ever going to be when it comes to material. Its weird, 12 months ago I was saying it is time to buy land, well if you did, yippee doda!!! If you didn't well there are some good ones still left, but the prices are up and very hard to find.(Good Lots ) not some dirt field.
Just like to say, we are revising our old Web site and should have it up to date soon, and there will be a Local News section with weekly updates of our local market.
I hope everyone in the snowy states, stays warm.
As always, if you need a great home in Arizona give us a call.
From Sunny Az, :)
Prices are about as low as they are ever going to be when it comes to material. Its weird, 12 months ago I was saying it is time to buy land, well if you did, yippee doda!!! If you didn't well there are some good ones still left, but the prices are up and very hard to find.(Good Lots ) not some dirt field.
Just like to say, we are revising our old Web site and should have it up to date soon, and there will be a Local News section with weekly updates of our local market.
I hope everyone in the snowy states, stays warm.
As always, if you need a great home in Arizona give us a call.
From Sunny Az, :)
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