Cost to Build House in Kansas

"Carl,
Your sight is jam packed with info; my wife and I are considering building a new home here in Whitcita.
There are several areas that we have contacted and they are willing us to be our own GC; I worked in the construction business ten yrs ago, but am looking for some insight as to what you think a 2000 sq foot home, 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, 3car garage, 7-9 pitch, nothing too crazy, simple ranch would run sq ft wise.

Your input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Bradley"



HousePlansandMore.com # 592-051D-0033

• 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3-car Front entry garage
• Total Square Feet: 2196
• Footprint: 73ft. x 58ft. 8in.
• Standard Foundation: Basement
• Exterior Stud Type: 2x6
• 1st Floor Square Feet: 2196
• Full Unfinished Basement
• Central Heat/AC
• 1 fireplace

Hi Bradley,

To estimate the cost to build this house from HousePlansAndMore.com, I'll use my resource #5 on "Getting Started" on www.byoh.com.


Using this "shape" on the "cost to build" calculator for the Wichita KS area, I came up with $208,966 for an owner/builder. That’s an approximate cost of $95 per sq. ft.

I determined this amount by deducting the General Contractor’s Markup, equipment rental, and allowed only $2,000 for insurance.

Note: The cost per sq. ft. goes up a bit with a ranch (one level) design.

Until you actually start getting bids and entering them into your own spreadsheet (see my spreadsheet page for FREE spreadsheets), costs will always be approximate.

Everyone should keep in mind that the cost to build for this example, or any house plan, can vary considerably depending quality of materials selected, and on actual bids for labor and material.

Good luck,
Carl