The most frequently asked question to us here at Rijus Home Design is: “How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Southern Ontario?”Typically, estimates are given to potential customers based on what builders will roughly charge on the ‘price per square foot’ basis. This ‘price per square foot’ is not the final price, as there are many other factors that will affect your price, but for the homeowner it gives a better indication of what the cost of their new house will be. This is important to know in early planning as you figure out finances, create a design, and commit to moving ahead in the process of home building.What composes the “price per square foot?”Generally, the ‘rule of thumb’ is that a larger home cost less per-square-foot than smaller homes. With a larger home, there is more square footage to dilute the costs of more expensive materials.Certain clients will spare no costs when building a house and will have the best of everything, while others clients on a tighter budget...
