no surprises, no hidden costs

Home building can be a confusing proposition when it comes to pricing and estimating the actual "hard" cost of your new home. At Eck Custom Homes, I take pride in my pricing policy because it is straightforward, and it is a turn-key program. While some builders will not include many of the variable items in constructing your new home, Eck Custom Homes always quotes a "turn-key" price. There will be no surprises, and no hidden costs; the price quoted will include all the "variable costs" and housing allowances. Below is an example of some of the "variable" items that many home builders may not have included in your home pricing.

  • Tree & Topography Mapping and Other Surveys
  • Elevation Certificate for Lake Lots
  • Appliances, Driveways
  • House Plans, Cost Can Vary
  • Architectural Review Board Fees, Depending on Area and Size of Home
  • Water and Sewer Tap in Fees
  • Septic Systems
  • Wells
  • Irrigation Fees
  • Gas Piping and Service
  • Traffic Impact Fees May Apply
  • School Fees May Apply in Certain Areas
  • Builders Risk and Liability Insurance Always Included in My Pricing
  • Landscaping and Irrigation Fees if Desired
  • Development Fees
  • Sea Wall and Dock Fees if Desired
  • Running Water and Power to Your Dock if You Build on the Lake
where all the money goes

If you’re like most people, you think it goes in the builder's pocket. Below I have a check list / estimate that should help explain where all the money really goes.

budget schedule
Preliminary: 
Elevation Certificate / Survey / Site Plan
Building Permit
Plantation Permit
Landscape Plan
Water Meter
Builders Risk Insurance
Septic System
Well
Sewer Hookup and Inspection Fees
Plans
Printing of Plans
Stake Out Home on Lot
Landscaping
Landscaping Irrigation
Site Work: 
Clear Drive and Home Site
Stone Fill for Slabs and Perimeter Over French drains
Fill Dirt
Undergrubing and Clearing Bushes
Bobcating / Finish Grading
Dig Basement
Other Site Work
Foundation: 
Footings Labor / Materials
Block Work / Labor and Materials
Service Yard
Front Porch
Soil Termite Treatment / House / Garage / Front Porch / Back Patio
Soil Tests
Basement / Garage Slabs
Retaining Wall / Sea Walls
Brick Work
Stucco
Water Proofing / French Drains
Framing: 
Labor
Materials
Roofing: 
Labor / Materials
Flashing
Copper Chimney Flashing
Valley Flashing
Ice Flashing
Metal Roof
Rubber Membrane
Electrical: 
Subcontractor
Fixtures
Electrical to Dock
Plumbing: 
Subcontractor
Fixtures
Run Water
Run Water to Dock
HVAC: 
Labor and Materials
Specialty Items
Fireplace: 
Fireplace
Mantles
Chimney and Windscreeen
Glass Doors
Gas Logs
Gas Lines / Tank / Service
Insulation: 
Labor / Materials
Sound Proofing
Specialty Items
Exterior: 
Windows / Doors
Garage Man Door
Front Door
Trim Material / Labor
Deck Railing
Skylights
Garage Door(s)
Gutters
Porch Ceilings
Decks
Screen Porch Enclosure
Dock work
Drywall: 
Labor / Materials
Specialty Items
Driveway: 
Concrete
Back Patio
Border
Culvert
Stamping
Flagstone
Walk Ways
Crush-n-run for Construction Drive
Interior Trim: 
Materials
Door Hardware
Bath Accessories / Mirrors
Cabinet Hardware
Cabinets and Tops
Built in Book Cases
Wood Shelving
Trim Labor
Shower Doors
Central Vac
Sound System
Glass Shelving
Interior Stairs
Security System
Stone Work: 
Outside Walls
Chimney
Interior Fireplace
Screened Porch Fireplace
Kitchen
Front Columns
Back Columns
Foyer Wall
Flag Stone: 
Front Porch Flagstone
Decorating: 
Painting
Carpet Labor / Mat
Shower / Tub Tile Surrounds
Wood Flooring
Tile Flooring
Master Tub Surround
Vinyl Flooring
Wall Paper
Appliances: 
Appliances
General Conditions: 
Trash Removal
Misc Labor / On-going Clean Up
Final Clean Up
Toilet
Power
Water
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