Budgeting

Tamlin Homes- Budgeting Process

Tamlin will help you budget your timber frame materials package, lock-up package, or full construction costs.  Here are some tips.

  • Formulate a realistic budget.  Ask us for help organizing and itemizing costs
  • Initially consider an overall “ballpark” budget , even if there are still many “unknowns” (such as site conditions, basement or crawl space, full or “hybrid” timber frame, etc.)
  • Ask about our guaranteed home package price for materials so you don’t have to worry about cost increases by the time you are ready to build
  • Review our Tamlin house package estimate which lists all materials and prefabricated components. Ask our experienced projects coordinators to explain the details to you 
  • Obtain construction quotations when the preliminary plans are completed
  • Continue to refine your budget as design, materials, and construction costs become clearer, and include a contingency budget
  • Compare the costs of the traditional way of building (especially in remote areas) to pre-planned, pre-designed, factory component prefabrication.
  • Research the building construction steps so you are familiar with the “big picture” of how the smaller costs add up.
  • Talk to your bank in the early stages or ask Tamlin about financing alternatives which can save you time and money. 

“We never thought that we could be able to afford a custom home until we met with Tamlin. They helped us through all the building steps…… so we could work through the stages in an organized efficient way – and save money on construction.”
Jamie Montgomery, Richmond, B.C.

Costs

The following is a simplified list of construction materials, labour and other related building costs. The”big picture” is that all these individual costs add up. Some costs like our Tamlin package are fixed, but other costs may have to be budgeted using a reasonable estimate or “cost-plus” formula for construction.

  1. Plans
  2. Engineering
  3. Construction permits
  4. Surveys, geotech (soils test)
  5. Land clearing and site preparation
  6. Temporary power
  7. Rough-in services
  8. Footing formwork
  9. Foundation or basement formwork
  10. Concrete
  11. Foundation damp proofing
  12. Drainage
  13. Backfilling
  14. Floor framing
  15. Wall framing and sheathing
  16. Timber Frame assembly
  17. Roof framing and sheathing
  18. Roof finish
  19. Exterior doors and Windows
  20. Exterior sidings and exterior trim
  21. Barge, fascia, soffits
  22. Rough – in electrical
  23. Rough – in plumbing
  24. Heating and air conditioning system
  25. Wall and ceiling insulation
  26. Vapour barrier
  27. Interior drywall or other walls/ceiling finish
  28. Wall and ceiling paint,  timber frame finish
  29. Balconies and decks
  30. Interior finishing
  31. Stairs and handrails
  32. Cabinets , vanities (kitchen, bathrooms)
  33. Floor finishes (hardwood, tile, etc)
  34. Final concrete slabs (basement, garage, patios)
  35. Gutters
  36. Exterior paint and  touch up
  37. Final Plumbing
  38. Final Electrical
  39. Final Interior Finishes (window coverings, baseboards)
  40. Landscaping
  41. Inspections (at various stages of construction)

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