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Maila, fire the contractors. They are scamming you. If you pick up one of the "Log and Timber Homes" magazines, or go online, you can find a package with a nice little cabin for about $50K (materials only), and then look for a local builder who can put it together. Or buy a modular, yes. There are some really nice log modulars available.
I feel for you--we bought our retirement/vacation property in North Idaho 12 years ago, and we have been building as we had money. Our place is almost done, and we love it. I know the emotional value of having such a place. Your property is still there, and now you need to "regroup" and think about alternative possibilities. Be angry for a few days, and then get back to your dream. Good luck!
PS You may want to look up the old Cary Grant movie "Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream House" online. It will give you a laugh, which is what you guys probably need!
This. And sue the contractors for fraud to recover any money you have given them.
The utilities are obviously already in. You should be able to get a very nice house built for $250k, including appliances and finish.
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First, turnkey does mean "ready to move in with no repairs needed" ...
*The only thing that might add to the cost is if WE add anything to the detailed specs (20 pages worth), which we won't, or if the excavation for the well costs more than estimated cost, but the builder assured us that it would not be more than $2.000 extra, at the most.
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Hope your contractor is just doing some grading around your already existing well. I have put $20k into more than one 'dry hole' . $7500 last week for (1) well pump (I have 8 homes on wells).
.I would be overjoyed with a '$2000 not-exceed" well system!
I have my own dozer, but it broke last week. That will be another $3000 repair.
Costs big bucks to play in the country.
Utility company wants $7k for what I could trench and run for $500. But they won't let me install any primary feed. My kids dug and installed 800ft of primary power when they were age 12.. but not allowed in this county.
You are getting raped.
No way it should cost that much unless there is some catastrophic oddball issue.
If the necessities are already in place, such as electric, water, septic, I don’t see why it would be so high. Not knowing the average cost to build in that area, because it can vary dramatically from place to place, it's hard to really even guesstimate, but I know anywhere in the US you can build a reasonable "real" house for 200k or under. Need more info. Is it a difficult location to get to? Sometimes that can add to the cost if it's a real pain in the ass to cart out debris and haul in supplies.
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Good luck!
