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COST PER SQUARE FOOT COMPARISON
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Would you purchase an automobile without an adequate warranty? Standard Features vs Optional Costly Upgrades
Care must be taken whenever the cost of a particular model home is compared with that of another builder. These questions, plus dozens of others must be answered and evaluated PRIOR to comparing 'cost per square foot' quotes. Some of the most important areas to consider are the specifications of each builder's work. The following is an example of how, by changing the specifications of a home, cost per square foot is dramatically impacted.
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OAK HILL BUILDERS SPECIFICATIONS 10 Year Structural Warranty |
OTHER BUILDERS SPECIFICATIONS 1 Year Warranty |
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| 2 Year Warranty: Plumbing, Heating, Electrical etc. | 1 Year Warranty | |
| 5 Year Warranty Foundation Gray Rubber Wall Water Proofing | 1 Year Warranty Damp Proofed with Asphalt | |
| Radon Resistant Construction Methods Used | Regular Construction Not Radon Resistant | |
| Decora Rocker Light Switches | Standard Toggle Switches | |
| 2 Staircases to Basement (per model) * | Single Staircase to Basement | |
| Fireplace - Standard | Optional Fireplace | |
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Custom-made 36" Cabinets - Solid Wood Doors and Frames |
Group II & III Cabinets - particle board and veneer |
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| Sound Insulated Bedroom, Bathroom Walls and Kitchen Ceiling |
Hollow Walls - Sound Transmission to other Rooms |
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| Finished-Insulated, Drywalled and Painted Garage | Cold, Unfinished Garage | |
| Security System * | Optional | |
| Sod Allowance | Optional | |
| CDX Plywood Floors, Roof and Walls | OSB Particle Board Floors, Roof and Walls | |
| Chrome/Brass Plumbing Fixtures | Chrome Plumbing Fixtures | |
| R-27 - R-30 Wall, R-50 Ceiling, R-38 Vaulted Insulation | R-13 Wall, R-30 Ceiling, R-19 Vaulted Insulation | |
| Double 50 Gallon Hot Water Heater | Single 50 Gallon Hot Water Heater | |
| Central Vacuum - Radio Intercom | Optional | |
| 50-65 Oz. Carpeting | Contractor Grade 32-42 Oz. Carpeting | |
| Glued, Nailed and Screwed Down Floors | Nailed, Glued Floors and Squeaky | |
| 9' Ceilings on First Floor | 8' Ceilings | |
| Full Basement - 9' Ceiling | Crawl Space - 7'6" Ceiling | |
| R.I. Plumbing for Future Bath in Basement | Optional | |
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Clad Windows w/Low E Tint & Argon Gas Filled* - Clad Windows never have to be painted |
Primed Windows or Clad Windows - without Low E Tint and Argon Gas, windows lose 50% of their insulation value |
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| 2 x 6 Exterior Wall Construction | Optional | |
| 13 Seer Air Conditioners. 20-30% lower electric bills | 10 Seer - the higher the seer the more efficient the air conditioner is w/lower bills | |
| 92+% Efficient Furnace |
Optional - lower gas bills w/92+% efficient furnace |
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Waterproof Tape Around Windows - Prior to Cedar, Dryvit or Brick, all Windows are Waterproof Taped to Prevent Water Seepage
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By making these changes to the specifications of a typical custom home of 3,000 square feet, the overall price of the home could change by $10,000 to $30,000 and the 'cost per square foot' becomes $4 to $8 less.
Our philosophy is to insure that building a new home is a positive experience. We strive to reliably provide our clients with quality craftsmanship, at less cost than the average custom builder. We will gladly furnish financial and client references upon request.
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Office & Naperville Model • 2919 Willow Ridge Drive • Naperville • Illinois 60564 Model Phone: (630) 428 4800 • Fax: (630) 428 4805 Naperville Model • 2904 Willow Ridge Drive • Naperville • Illinois 60564 Model Phone: (630) 904 6900 • Fax: (630) 922 6165 Web: www.OakHillBuilders.com • Email: info@OakHillBuilders.com
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