Save Thousands On House Plans
Architect Fees
The typical fees for architects range from $4 to $8 per square foot for new residential constructions. However, for over 36+ years, Gast Homes has managed to keep architectural fees below $2 for our clients. For a home measuring 3,000 square feet, this translates to savings between $6,000 and $18,000.
Preliminary Drawings
Our lowered architectural fees stem from the builder producing preliminary drawings utilizing CAD software. By using the preliminary drawing coupon, we offer a fixed price of $1,000 for the design of your home. This package includes a floor plan for each level and allows for up to three revisions, during which you will collaborate with the builder throughout the design process.
Value Engineering
When you conceptualize your ideal home on paper, you will benefit from professional advice that encompasses both the overall design and cost-saving strategies. We enhance the dimensions of your drawings to maximize material usage for your home while minimizing waste. Additionally, we provide strategic planning and improved alternatives to align with your objectives, offering precise financial estimates during the design phase of each area of the home.
Avoid The Pitfalls
Engaging an architect may result in additional expenses ranging from $30,000 to $150,000 for design and inefficiencies. An independent architect is unlikely to be fully aware of the current costs associated with every aspect of home construction. Regardless of the budget you provide, they will typically create an aesthetically pleasing design that often exceeds your financial limits due to their lack of cost awareness.
Gast Homes is a custom home builder located in Pinellas County, Florida, with a focus on developing elevated flood zone homes that comply with FEMA regulations. We prioritize efficiency, professionalism, value, quality, and timely project completion by concentrating exclusively on new construction, allowing less experienced contractors and handymen to handle remodeling and room additions. If you are contemplating the construction of a new custom home, we encourage you to interview other builders. Then experience firsthand why Gast Homes stands out in its field. We are confident that you will be impressed.