Building a house has an undeniable allure.
Build your own home with the help of a licensed general contractor.
Few non-professionals are qualified to act as their owngeneral contractor (GC).
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General contractors charge between 10% to 20% of the overallcost of the home build.
Plus, you’ll need to secure permits and have inspections.
Framing creates the basic shell of the house.
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The rough openings for windows, doors, and skylights are framed, too.
Install Plumbing and Electrical
Electricians and plumbersrough-inthe electrical circuits and plumbing pipes.
Electrical and plumbing work starts before the wall, flooring, and ceiling surfaces are installed.
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Add the Insulation
Insulation is added to all exterior walls and ceilings to maintain an energy-tight home.
Install Drywall and Paint Surfaces
Drywall is hungthroughout the house.
Later, all walls and ceilings are painted.
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The main disadvantage of building a new house is its high cost.
Expect to spend an average of $137,900 to over $520,000 to build a new house.
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