Q - How long does it take to complete a home?
A - A typical 3000-4000 square foot home takes approximately 6-8 months to complete if the grading process has been completed.

Q - What does a house cost per square foot?
A - It depends on the amenities and interior finishes, prices may range from $150 per square foot for semi-custom to $350 per square foot for estate custom home.

Q - Can you have granite counters in semi custom construction?
A - Yes, if you keep your material cost for granite at $10 per square foot and back splash 6” tall.

Q - Do all styles of homes cost the same?
A - No, typically traditional style homes such as Victorian or Craftsman style cost more than say Mediterranean style because there is more interior stain grade wood finish, i.e. wood paneling, crown moulding, boxed beams, all wood staircase, wood flooring. Also, exterior siding, copper gutters and bay window caps, stone veneer, drives the cost upwards. With Mediterranean or Moroccan motifs, you have less stainable surfaces and more paint grade trim. Many of your coffered ceiling details are created in the framing stages. Your exterior finishes are smooth stucco surfaces with architectural concrete trims and columns. This type of design is more cost effective.

Q - How much does grading cost?
A - It obviously depends on the size or magnitude of your grading project but as a rule of thumb it should cost between $5.00 to $10.00 per yard to process and compact. You can sometimes base this estimate on your plan quantities.

Q - What is the difference between a designer and an architect?
A - An architect has a college degree in architecture and then is tested by the state for licensing. He has gone to college to learn the conceptual design background of all styles of homes and are considered “experts”. Architects will charge anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00 per square foot of structure for design and engineering. Designers or draftsmen are not necessarily college graduates. In many cases they have worked for Architects for a period of years and have learned conceptual design and also how to use architectural CAD systems to draw plans. Designers are substantially cheaper and range from $1.50 to $3.40 per square foot.

Q - What is the difference between a hands-on contractor and a paper contractor?
A - A hands-on contractor such as Antaya Development, Inc. employs full time skilled tradesman and has many trades in house. This permits more flexible and timely scheduling. A “paper contractor” typically relies on Sub-contractor’s expertise and must comply with their schedules. Many paper contractors will employ a licensed Contractor to supply sub-contractor duties.

Call for a free consultation do discuss any other questions you may have.