Cost of construction?

every builder will tell you it depends on what you want. I asked a builder about 10 months ago and he said he can build for 150 a square foot. but i'm sure theres tons of overages

I would recommend you contact a local builder. Ralph Gage Construction, General Contractor. Prices fairly and honestly. He has built many homes in the Dalton Cottage area. 850-585-4616.

I'm going to build a house this fall for one of my investors at Dalton Place, we are also building houses for folks in Greenway Park, Watercolor, the Hammocks, Barbery Coast, etc from 1500 sq ft to over 5000 so we cover a lot of price ranges. I'd be glad to give you a budget number if you want to give me a call at 797 3382 or email hemingway30a@gmail.com. Jeff

Ralph Gage Construction's website www.gagecontracting.com....very informative.

Lewis Jones has been building homes along 30A and other areas of Walton county for 25 years. We purchased a lot just north of Gulf Place last year and Lewis will be working with us on a Coastal Cottage plan to begin construction later this year. He is wonderful to work with, is hands on, and builds on a cost plus basis. The only time any costs change are if you, the client upgrades or adds something. Please contact him at 850-974-9636 or Email him at: ffimg@hotmail.com

Thomas Gallion built our home here in Seacrest and did an outstanding job. I would highly recommend him. His number is 850-257-4445 He is very hands on. Has been featured in Southern Living Magazine and worked on the 2012 Coastal Living home in Rosemary.

So, returning this thread back to the OP's intent, what are representative costs per sq ft for "good" construction these day?. I understand the major cost drivers, and I realize "good" is a personal perspective. Have lumber, etc, etc costs and local lulls/demands for new construction resulted in a change, or perhaps a pricing trend?

(Please note: this posting is not requesting endorsements nor promotions for any specific GC.)

I got a guy that can build for you in the $125-135 range and that's with hardwood floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. So I would hope your estimates would still be valid or you might want to check around. best regards

Lewis builds on a cost plus basis and has built several homes in the $125-$150sf range in South Walton.

The first thing you should ask a general contractor for is their Florida License Number. If they can only provide excuses, run. It should be on their advertising, business cards, etc.

I know about Dalton Place. Before you build, make sure how strict the architectural review committee is for that subdivision now. That could cost you money. Also most of that subdivision is not in an X flood zone -- it's in a VE. That will make your insurance higher -- if you can get it. Sometimes parcels with an X rating have to do some major shopping for insurance. Check out http://portal.nwfwmdfloodmaps.com/ and you can navigate to your parcel to see your flood zone rating.

There's more to building than price per square foot. And BTW construction costs have gone up since a couple of years ago.

Generally, Cost of construction plays an important part to develop the property. Before you start construction,Once contact your local builder and verify the price estimation. Within your budget, You can get the best home according to your ideas.

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It all depends on your design and finishes. You should still be able to build for that price if you work with a budget conscious architect, good builder, and are conservative with interior design.

Thank you all for your comments. We have looked into the cost of insurance (we are in Dalton Cottages in zone X) as well as taxes. We are well aware of the architectural/structural requirements after going back and forth with our architect's plans and the HOA but it will all work out. We plan to get several bids when we get a little closer - just trying a get an idea of average costs right now for a new house in seagrove. A friend just met with a builder there a couple of weeks and it looks like she may be able to build her (similar) house for $150/ square foot. Thanks again everybody.