PLAN & BUDGET
Plan for a successful, enjoyable building experience.
CUSTOM HOME PLANNING & BUDGETING
Pre-construction planning optimizes your budget & our building process.
"How do I estimate a building budget for my project?" That's the most common question we get. The answer is; it depends on many variables. That's because each custom home is unique and each lot offers its own advantages and considerations. Construction costs can change over time, making early planning and budgeting one of the most important steps in creating a successful project.
It is easy to throw out a rough cost estimate to build a house. But to closely estimate the costs for a unique, custom home, requires time, effort, and knowledge.
To get a realistic estimate of your building costs, you will first need to define, specifically, what you want to build. To guide our clients through these design and budget decisions, we offer a pre-construction planning and budgeting service.
As a luxury home builder, remodeling contractor, and custom home designer we are constantly planning, designing, and bidding on new homes and renovations throughout the greater Sacramento area and the foothills. That means we know today's local construction costs for each component of a new home — or renovation project.
Professional pre-construction planning empowers you to consider various options and their costs, during the design stage. You will "see" and understand the big picture, key details, and building costs. Every key element of your home or improvement will be thoughtfully considered and selected — based on your budget, tastes, and priorities.
A FORMAL PROCESS, A FREE FIRST STEP
Our formal three-step process begins with a free phone consultation. During the call, we will establish a rough budget range for your project — based on current construction costs. If you want to learn more, the next step is to meet with Mike Sherman to discuss your project ideas in detail and to establish a preliminary building budget.
If you want help pulling together all of the pieces of your construction project and guidance making important decisions, you can hire us. We have created a formal pre-construction consulting process that will help you develop detailed construction plans that are designed to fit your budget and priorities.
"90% of the success of a construction project is determined by the quality of the pre-construction planning."
MIKE SHERMAN · PRESIDENT
BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME TAKES COORDINATION
We manage all the professionals required to prepare your plan and budget.
Lot selection & acquisition, designers, engineers, lenders, permits, bids — all compiled, managed, and handled by Sherman Custom Homes, so the process stays enjoyable.
Lot Selection
Site Assessment
Architectural Style
Home Designer
Structural Engineering
Preliminary Budget
Value Engineering
Finish Selections
Line-Item Budget
Formal Bid
Construction Contract
Construction Loan
Building Permits
Scheduling
WHY SHERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Transform your dreams into a detailed project budget & ready-to-build construction plans.
01
Phone Consultation
TO GET A PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Project Feasibility Discussion
1. Establish Preliminary Project Scope & Cost Range
02
Contractor Meeting
TO ESTABLISH A BUILDING BUDGET
Project Vision & Scope Discussion
1. Refine Your Project Scope & Desired Budget
2. Discuss Your Options & Costs
3. Estimate Your Design & Other Pre-Construction Costs
4. Discuss Our Consulting Services, Costs, & Timeline
03
Budgeting & Planning Process
TO DEVELOP A PLAN, DETAILED BID, & CONTRACT
Contractor / Client / Home Designer Collaboration
1.Select a Suitable Lot for Your New Home
3. We Prepare a Preliminary Line-Item Budget
6. Make Your Final Design & Budget Changes
7. Home Designer Finalizes Design to Fit Your Budget
8. We Prepare a Formal Bid & Construction Contract
9. We Prepare Submittal Packages for Building Permits & Loans
STEP 4
Get Funded, Pull Permits, & Start Building
Building a custom home starts with a clear vision and a realistic budget.
At the end of our Custom-Home Planning Process, you will receive your construction plans, along with your building permit and loan submittal packages.
Our planning and budgeting process will help you make informed design decisions, after reviewing your options and costs. It will save you time and money, and increase your satisfaction with your new home.
Learn about our Custom Home Design & Value Engineering services →
FREE WORKSHEET
The worksheet we use before we price anything
This worksheet helps us understand your vision, your priorities, your property, your budget and your timing before we begin. It keeps our conversations focused on what matters most to you, and it surfaces the factors that will influence cost. You end up with a stronger foundation for the first conversation, and a realistic budget expectation from the start.
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