Anyone build a house recently??? (Bangor, Orono: water heater, transfer to, to buy)

[julz]

Would you mind sharing the name of your contractors as we plan on building in the near future and find these prices amazing.It sounds like a beautiful home.

[bgrasser]

Google PRO-FAB.They are the contractor.

[forest beekeeper]

Our site work [driveway and concrete] was done by:
Owen J Folsom Inc
300 Gilman Falls Ave
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-7625

Like I said in one day they can make a hard packed driveway 40 foot wide by 300 foot wide, and filled with 3 foot of stone.



The Foundation was done by:
N S Giles Foundations
16 Bomarc Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-9445

In three days, the foundation is done, the crews were gone and everything was picked up. These guys work fast and do a great job. They pour foundations 365 days a year.



I can get the well driller for folks if needed.



I got our building from Freedom Steel.
http://www.freedomsteelbuildings.com/ (broken link)
2400 square foot cost us $16,000. Pre-engineered to withstand hurricanes.

Our home was not bought 'turn-key' but for a three-bedroom home with sunken central living room, 40 foot lap-pool, and radiant floors. $20 per square foot is a reasonable goal.

[Toria]

Originally Posted by forest beekeeper

I got our building from Freedom Steel.
http://www.freedomsteelbuildings.com/
2400 square foot cost us $16,000. Pre-engineered to withstand hurricanes.

your house is steel?

[forest beekeeper]

Originally Posted by Toria

your house is steel?

Yes: they are much less expensive and faster to build compared to wood-stick. With the engineering involved you know exactly what kind of wind sheers, snow loads, and stresses the building can withstand. 30 year warranty on both the roof and wall paint [it is like hot-dipped or some such thing]. So many wood stick homes end up being covered with metal siding, why not build a metal building?

I suppose that long ago metal may have been flimsy and loud, but these days most exterior doors are foam-cored sheet metal. Solid, silent and structural.

In our building, once the first layer of foam was sprayed the walls became just like most folk's exterior doors.

[irishmom]

Originally Posted by bgrasser

Pro Fab quoted me $125.00 sq. ft. for a pre fab house. A turn key unit on my lot. The price could go up if I want HW floors or
other up grades.

If you don't mind sharing...Did that quote include the foundation, septic and installation as well?

[bgrasser]

The quote included everything but the landscaping.
A 100 ft driveway is also included.
PRO-FAB has offices throughout MA, ME, VT, and NH.

[irishmom]

Originally Posted by bgrasser

The quote included everything but the landscaping.
A 100 ft driveway is also included.
PRO-FAB has offices throughout MA, ME, VT, and NH.

Thanks so much! That is a great price! I ordered their catalog and am seriously considering this option now.

[bgrasser]

All the best with your future plans.

[julz]

I'd never heard of steel homes.Interesting option and thank you for sharing this info.