What factors affect the cost of building a home the most?

The cost of a home is primarily driven by three things: square footage, design, and amenities. Square footage is straightforward—the larger the home, the more it costs to build. Design refers to things such as the foundation type, ceiling heights, roof structure, number of windows, and how complex the layout of the home is. Homes with more complex designs generally require more labor and materials. Keep in mind, Ranch-style homes typically cost more to build because they require a larger footprint for the same square footage—meaning more foundation, roofing, and site work. In contrast, two-story homes build vertically, making more efficient use of those major cost areas and lowering the cost per square foot. Use our pricing tool to get an estimation.

How long does it typically take to build a house?

For a typical home, we estimate about four months from the time the foundation is poured. We specify the timeline starting at the foundation stage because the early phases of construction are very dependent on weather conditions. Rain and site conditions can slow progress during the foundation stage. Once the foundation is complete, weather still plays a role but usually does not impact the schedule as significantly. In many cases we finish sooner than four months, but we prefer to give a realistic time frame rather than promise something faster. Find out more about our process…

What areas do you serve?

Most of our homes are built in the York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties. We will build outside of those areas depending on location and availability. Explore our Service Area

How do job site visits work during construction?

We typically schedule job site visits in advance. This allows us to meet homeowners at the property, walk through the progress together, and ensure visits are conducted safely and with the proper expectations.

How long does it typically take to build a house?

For a typical home, we estimate about four months from the time the foundation is poured. We specify the timeline starting at the foundation stage because the early phases of construction are very dependent on weather conditions. Rain and site conditions can slow progress during the foundation stage. Once the foundation is complete, weather still plays a role but usually does not impact the schedule as significantly. In many cases we finish sooner than four months, but we prefer to give a realistic time frame rather than promise something faster. Find out more about our process...

What does your overall building process look like?

We provide a detailed explanation of our building process in other sections of our website. Those pages outline the full step-by-step process from planning and design through construction and completion. Find out more about our process...

Can I make changes during construction?

Yes, changes can be made during construction through change orders. A change order may simply be a lateral change where the value stays the same, or it may involve additional cost that requires homeowner approval. Any changes made after construction begins are documented through change orders so nothing is missed and the project continues moving forward as smoothly as possible.

What areas do you build in?

Most of our homes are built in the York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties. We will build outside of those areas depending on location and availability. Explore our Service Area

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What factors affect the cost of building a home the most?

The cost of a home is primarily driven by three things: square footage, design, and amenities.

Square footage is straightforward—the larger the home, the more it costs to build. Design refers to things such as the foundation type, ceiling heights, roof structure, number of windows, and how complex the layout of the home is. Homes with more complex designs generally require more labor and materials.

Keep in mind, Ranch-style homes typically cost more to build because they require a larger footprint for the same square footage—meaning more foundation, roofing, and site work. In contrast, two-story homes build vertically, making more efficient use of those major cost areas and lowering the cost per square foot.

Use our pricing tool to get an estimation.

How long does it typically take to build a house?

For a typical home, we estimate about four months from the time the foundation is poured. We specify the timeline starting at the foundation stage because the early phases of construction are very dependent on weather conditions. Rain and site conditions can slow progress during the foundation stage.

Once the foundation is complete, weather still plays a role but usually does not impact the schedule as significantly. In many cases we finish sooner than four months, but we prefer to give a realistic time frame rather than promise something faster.

Find out more about our process…

What areas do you serve?

Most of our homes are built in the York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties. We will build outside of those areas depending on location and availability.

Explore our Service Area

How do job site visits work during construction?

We typically schedule job site visits in advance.

This allows us to meet homeowners at the property, walk through the progress together, and ensure visits are conducted safely and with the proper expectations.

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