Jon Boy
WKR
This. We were fortunate (after lengthy vetting process) to find a reliable, honest contractor, AND have a 1500 sq ft addition built for $115 sq. ft.
My advice is to play GC, this alone will cut costs almost in half. However, you could also have the honest contractor act as GC once you build rapport (after he frames and dries it in) he may accept the gig to finish it off with his trusted subs.
What part of the country is this addition being built?
There’s a lot of false information about being your own GC and saving a ton of money. Majority of gcs are marking up labor, subs and material 10%. Some are as high as 15% but I’ve never heard of higher. So at best you’re saving yourself 15%. However, if you’re in a hustle and bustle area of the country good luck getting any of the better subs. Most of the company’s work for a few gcs that keep them busy year round and they’re not wanting to have to deal with a harry home owner.
Also, building materials are very low right now compared to the peak we saw a few years ago. Take a look at the lumber futures.
At the end of the day, if you build it yourself you’ll save a ton of money. The more labor you hire out, the more it’s going to cost you.
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