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Q.
What sets Mike Furr Construction, Inc.
apart?
A.
We
help our customers achieve immediate
built-in value through our proven Home
Building Management Program, where all
management fees are established up
front. You don't have to pay inflated
prices for upgrades and extras. There
are no hidden markups or fees tacked on
to the actual cost. You always know (and
pay) the true price.
You benefit directly from cost savings
as they are realized throughout
construction.
• There are no contractor markups of
subcontractors
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Q.
What is the square ft. cost of building
a custom home?
A.
There is no set square ft. price: each
home is custom built made with different
materials and finishes. Here are some
things that will affect the square foot
cost of your home:
Finishes selected; Complexity of design;
Home site conditions; Proximity to
utilities; Amenities selected;
Percolation of site if septic system is
required; Square footage; Sustainable
building materials used; Building
methods; Ceiling heights, and Number of
stories.
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Q.
How do you proceed with
the Architectural Planning and Design
steps?
A.
The opportunity to influence cost and
save money on your new home is during
the planning and design stage. After
that, money can only be spent. Once your
budget is established, we provide you
with a detailed, computerized cost
program that is continuously reviewed.
Construction techniques and materials
throughout the planning and drafting of
your new home are carefully monitored.
This assures the most cost-effective
methods to maximize the value of your
investment, while guaranteeing that what
you end up with on the drawing board
will stay in budget during the
construction stage. Mike Furr
Construction, Inc. has strong working
relationships with numerous
architectural firms in the area, or we
can work with an architect you have
chosen. We stay actively involved in the
process throughout the design stage to
give critical design and budgeting
advice, so the architect and builder are
working in tandem, ensuring there are no
cost-overruns. As the plans are being
drawn, we check pricing to assure the
end design meets your anticipated
budget. We then provide a fixed cost
construction price that ensures there
will be no surprises at completion of
the project.
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Q. How
long does construction take?
A.
he design process takes
approximately 3-6 weeks. Permitting time
takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
Construction time depends on the
complexity of design, material and labor
availability and weather conditions.
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Q.
I have a low bid from
another builder. How do I compare?
A.
Your decision to hire one
builder over another shouldn't rest
solely on price. In fact, there are
several other criteria that are more
important: style, finishes and features
of the home (high efficiency, green or
Energy Star; insulation value; solar
gain; etc.), the site conditions and the
type of contract you want to use for
construction. Bids by competitive
builders are difficult to read and
compare - and you have to ensure that
the bids are based on identical
specifications, using the same quality
of materials. Then consider the quality
of the workmanship offered by each
builder.
Remember, the low bid signifies the
cheapest builder you can find, and it is
possible that that builder won’t be the
cheapest when construction is done. More
important than cost is the builder's
reputation and professionalism,
experience, competence and warranty
coverage. Another important
consideration is compatibility with your
builder. Building a custom home can be a
stressful experience, and the better
relationship you have with your builder,
the easier it will be.
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Q.
How do I get started?
A.
We will schedule a time
to meet and discuss your vision, then
customize a plan for you. One of the
most important decisions you'll have to
make is hiring a builder. It is a good
idea to hire a builder early in the
process - even before you've picked a
lot or a design for the house. The
process of building a house is so
complex that help from a professional
builder in site selection, home design
and outlining written specifications can
avoid costly mistakes
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Q.
Do you have references?
A.
Yes. We will be glad to
send you a list of homeowners, suppliers
and banking references.
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Q.
How do I get
financing?
A.
We have excellent relationships with
lenders that provide
construction/permanent loans and will
help you every step of the way. Before
meeting with your lender, we provide you
with a detailed, computerized cost
program designed to meet your budget
requirements. Because your new home will
be designed and built around your
budget, you and your lender can depend
on the cost program for its accuracy.
You will have peace of mind knowing that
your budget will not be exceeded due to
unexpected cost overruns. We can even
provide you with a market analysis of
your current home...anywhere in the USA.
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Q.
What are Change Orders?
A.
Change orders represent
an increase or decrease in cost because
something has been added or deleted by
you, the client. Change orders are
agreed to by both parties, in writing,
before the work is started.
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Q.
I have completed the
preliminary meetings, and I trust Mike
Furr Construction, Inc. is the right
builder. What’s next?
A.
You will be asked to sign
a work order and make an earnest
deposit. In summary, this agreement
retains Mike Furr Construction, Inc. to
perform particular and specific tasks
for all building services prior to
construction. Essentially, it is the
starting point of the design process.
The agreement details the
responsibilities and obligations of both
the home owner and Mike Furr
Construction, Inc.
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