The best time to start a home is in the Spring to late Summer. Once daylight savings time comes, in general, most subcontractors do not work as long of hours. The “rainy season” can also become a factor. As long as the house is dried in before this time, the…
Unfinished above-ground rooms are approximately 65-70% completed if not more. The exterior wall framing, roof, subfloor, windows, and insulation must be done to meet Code. All that is left is the electrical, drywall, paint, trim, and flooring.
Even though a basement is unfinished, there are still construction costs associated with an unfinished basement such as the concrete slab, windows, doors, exterior wall insulation, rough plumbing (if applicable), exterior brick, keyless lights in ceiling, interior 2×6 load bearing walls, etc. Most of the above items must be done…
