Pwtr02ss home build

[pwtr02ss]

So next Monday, they'll have the water line finished and the catch basin/pipe installed. Possibly start laying the conduit for the electric. Once the conduit is in, this crew will move to the back and set that last structure and remaining RCP and headwall, while the grading guys continue cut/fill and clearing. The way it's looking, I'm going to be close on fill dirt so I may have to haul in some. Not sure yet. Once all that's finished, the driveway will get finish gavel and all the fine grading beside the driveway and plant some grass to mitigate runoff.

 

[THE YETI]

What’s the cost to build per sqft up yonder?

 

[pwtr02ss]

What’s the cost to build per sqft up yonder?

It varies. My builder is cost plus. He said the last two he's built that were normal custom homes were around $250 sqft. That's 10' ceilings, level 5 drywall finish (walls and ceiling), quartz countertops, real hardwood flooring, etc.

So basically a home he would build would start around 250 and you're in control beyond that. That's a finished home. Not furnished nor any of the site work.

 

[THE YETI]

It varies. My builder is cost plus. He said the last two he's built that were normal custom homes were around $250 sqft. That's 10' ceilings, level 5 drywall finish (walls and ceiling), quartz countertops, real hardwood flooring, etc.

So basically a home he would build would start around 250 and you're in control beyond that. That's a finished home. Not furnished nor any of the site work.

I had a convo with a builder last week who said he was cost+ as well. We are supposed to meet with him next week when we are in NC. Good to know.

 

[pwtr02ss]

I had a convo with a builder last week who said he was cost+ as well. We are supposed to meet with him next week when we are in NC. Good to know.

I prefer the cost plus method, simply because I don't have to worry about corners being cut to stay within a set price, or adding extra profit for the builder.

 

[mountie]

It varies. My builder is cost plus. He said the last two he's built that were normal custom homes were around $250 sqft. That's 10' ceilings, level 5 drywall finish (walls and ceiling), quartz countertops, real hardwood flooring, etc.

So basically a home he would build would start around 250 and you're in control beyond that. That's a finished home. Not furnished nor any of the site work.

I was promoted to Superintendent of construction to finish a last phase of a multi-home / hilltop project.
Yorba Linda / Orange County, Ca. )
I started as a customer service rep..... During the last 4 homes built ( John Force was next door).....
I had a 'helper', everyday, to clean up after a days work inside the homes. He blew out all the left-over sawdust around the wood framing, before the drywall was installed, and also, i inspected the 'end of day' construction. ( Termites loved sawdust trapped inside the walls )
It's a good thought, to have a 'hands-on' person to check the little details. ( Trades can get a bit lazy on the details)

 

[THE YETI]

I prefer the cost plus method, simply because I don't have to worry about corners being cut to stay within a set price, or adding extra profit for the builder.

That’s my thoughts too. Builder walked out lot today to confirm what we were envisioning. Looks like we should be able to build what we want. Next phase will be meeting with architects to get the plans drawn up.

 

[pwtr02ss]

That’s my thoughts too. Builder walked out lot today to confirm what we were envisioning. Looks like we should be able to build what we want. Next phase will be meeting with architects to get the plans drawn up.

That's awesome. Congratulations man.

 

[pwtr02ss]

I was promoted to Superintendent of construction to finish a last phase of a multi-home / hilltop project.
Yorba Linda / Orange County, Ca. )
I started as a customer service rep..... During the last 4 homes built ( John Force was next door).....
I had a 'helper', everyday, to clean up after a days work inside the homes. He blew out all the left-over sawdust around the wood framing, before the drywall was installed, and also, i inspected the 'end of day' construction. ( Termites loved sawdust trapped inside the walls )
It's a good thought, to have a 'hands-on' person to check the little details. ( Trades can get a bit lazy on the details)

Our builder seems pretty picky so I think he'll cover all of that.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Little update.

Over the past two weeks, more progress has been made. The last two structures and pipe have been installed, underground electric has been marked by the power company, 1,000' of conduit along with a temporary power pole have been ordered, a second septic permit has been paid for, all the dirt has been moved, and the home site footprint has been cleared. I think we another 1.5-2' of cut remaining, then assess how many loads of fill dirt I'll have to buy. I'm hoping minimal, but it's not looking that way.

Steph met with our architect yesterday to get the initial changes made to our house plans. Those should be completed in the next couple weeks. I still have to draw up the detached garage so she can get plans worked up for that.

Earlier this week, I had a surprise visit from Chris @iamdub. It was really nice to finally hang out after all these years.

Tuesday, he stopped by and we made a site visit to the property. The guys had installed the last structure and laid the downstream pipe to the headwall. They also installed the one at the bottom of the hill. I forgot to take a picture.

Chris eyeballing the pipe to structure elevation. Structure is stacked at 11' here.

Steph and I went out there today to see what they have done since then. They have the catch basin, albeit stacked out at least one riser too tall, based off an eyeball assessment. That's easily corrected and likely just stacked out to get it out of the way.

The back filling has started and is looking good. This area will be filled in and leveled over to the tree line (to the left), for the detached garage. Compacted fill material over to the catch basin, the mountain of topsoil will be wasted/stockpiled on the other side.

Random shots of the site

I flew the drone and made two quick videos. Not great, but it'll have to do.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Nothing major to report. Electrical conduit came in today and they have my temp power pole built. They're going to start digging and laying that tomorrow. A little more grade work has been done, basically just sloping off the sharp cut along the crest. We went out there yesterday but I failed to take a single picture.

If they make good progress tomorrow, I'll ride out there after work and take some pictures. Once that's done, we just need fill dirt hauled in and we'll be ready for final plans (elevation shots have to be included for my permits)

 

[pwtr02ss]

Electrical conduit has commenced.

They were at 600' when I left this afternoon. Should have the remaining laid and hopefully pass inspection tomorrow.

They also started a little more cut on the back. He started hitting rock so I don't think we'll have much more, sadly.

I've made some adjustments to the shop, no longer a drive through. The way it's looking, I'll need way too much fill dirt, like 250-300 loads, or an Escalade V, since we're on the forum. Easy choice.

I'll still need prob 50 truck loads to do what I want. Plan is, get the pad rough leveled, 45' deep with 30-35' of concrete in front. Compacted fill will extend to the catch basin and extend 5' from the back corner of the shop. Then use the mountain of topsoil to fill in the slope. That helps reduce the massive pile, and helps my wallet.

 

[THE YETI]

Can’t just run extension cords?

 

[JoeBlobs]

I never thought I'd be so into a house build on a truck forum. Cool stuff!!

 

[pwtr02ss]

Can’t just run extension cords?

Thats what I'm doing, I just dont want anyone to run them over

 

[pwtr02ss]

I never thought I'd be so into a house build on a truck forum. Cool stuff!!

I've never done a build thread on anything. Glad you're enjoying it!

 

[Fless]

I'm curious about why they don't use a trencher to cut, instead of digging out that much? Rock?

 

[pwtr02ss]

I'm curious about why they don't use a trencher to cut, instead of digging out that much? Rock?

The rocky soil kills the teeth on the machine, small rocks get hung in the track, etc. Some guys I know have a rock trencher but it's mainly for solid rock. Everyone around here just digs it with a 12" bucket on a mini.

 

[pwtr02ss]

The guy working out there sent me a picture of huge rattle snake they killed today

We've been all over that land and I've only seen one black snake, down by the creek. The guys that did all the initial clearing said they hadn't seen any. Dude doing the grading said he'd seen a black snake but that was all.

I freaking hate snakes!

 

[89Suburban]

The guy working out there sent me a picture of huge rattle snake they killed today

We've been all over that land and I've only seen one black snake, down by the creek. The guys that did all the initial clearing said they hadn't seen any. Dude doing the grading said he'd seen a black snake but that was all.

I freaking hate snakes!

You sure it wasn't a picture of a different kind of snake?