Bay Building Company is a relatively new division of a company that has been established in the building community for over 50 years. Serving across Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, we are committed to offering the most comprehensive and highest quality construction services project!
It’s the process of building or modifying your home to make it safer and more accessible for people to live in, regardless of their age or physical limitations. The goal is to help people age in place or remain in their homes for as long as possible, independently and safely. A good example of this might be curbless showers or wide hallways and doors. If you’re building your forever home, we encourage you to discuss this with your builder.
A fortified home is built to a set of standards created by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to help homes withstand natural disasters. The program goes beyond typical building codes to improve performance during sever weather. Check out www.ibhs.org for more information.
Allowances are budgetary amounts used in your estimate to cover items that have not been selected or decided on at the beginning of construction. Examples might include flooring, light fixtures, or appliances.
The short answer is no. Lumber is a commodity, so prices for lumber go up and down. Otherwise, inflation drives the cost of construction. Construction costs typically do not come down. The best time to build is now. Fortunately, the cost of living in South Alabama is relatively low compared to the rest of the country which has helped keep the cost of construction lower than other areas.
Though construction costs appear to have stabilized, they have increased over the last few years faster than the increase in existing home prices. Currently, the upfront cost to build a custom home is typically more than buying an existing home. However, over the long term, a custom home is usually less expensive to own than an existing home since there should be very little maintenance for many years and homes today are significantly more efficient than homes built just 12 years ago.
Many factors determine the length of construction such as the size, location, and level of detail. Typically, a 2,000 square foot home will take about 7-12 months to complete. The more you plan, the better, and quicker the build. Being in a hurry to break ground will drive up the cost and slow the length of construction.
Yes, but it’s not recommended. Internet plans do not include the engineering necessary to meet the building requirements in your municipality. Therefore, they will have to be engineered by a local firm. Additionally, site plans, electrical plans, and other specifics are not included and often required.
