You have the option of picking a better one and using better materials, as opposed to the $110/sqft subdivision towns which are built at closer to the standard you mention.Īlso, this 'older homes are built much better' doesn't really hold much water. This is a better reason to go with a good custom builder. The stuff today is built like crap, cheap materials, things are crooked not done properly because everybody rushes to make their money and get out. The interior stuff like electrical/water pipes finishes etc all of that would be getting replaced regardless with a full renovation. As for shortage of copper and other stuff that does not matter as I'm talking about the structure/support of the home, so the basement walls/bricks/concrete etc. I don't work in construction but I know a lot of people who do any pretty much everybody agrees that older homes are built much better. If a builder wants to lure you in they will say $250, if they are quoting covid rates they will say $300, but really none of this means anything until they see and drawing and hand you a quote.Īlso, in a lot of cases, you can go cheaper if you're ok with it taking a lot longer, or pay more for it to be finished in a timely manner with full attention. Then once you have the drawings in hand you can actually get quotes from some builders. Really your best bet right now is to assume $300/sqft plus demo and carry 20% contingency above your cost of drawings and permit. Is your lot regulated in any way? Conservation, Heritage, etc? Do you need zoning? Service connections could be $20k, etc etc. Making it a bit bigger if you have extra lot area for it, probably wouldn't cost you all that much if its just non kicthen/bathroom square footage.ĭesign fees will cost you some, but will differ depending on where you are and who you go with. One thing to keep in mind is that at 2200sqft you're on the smaller side for custom build. Where in the GTA are you building? Based on what you said, you could have done it for $250/sqft pre-covid, and $300/sqft during covid. fanciest part of the house would be the kitchen, but I’d still be fine with Ikea cabinets decent LVT on all floors, tile in bathrooms 10 ft ceilings on main floor (not a necessity) 8 ft+ ceilings in basement, walk up basement, legal secondary suite Could do a second storey top up but it’s an 80 year old house so may as well start from scratch and do it right.

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