What Does it Cost to Build a House?

Or what is your square foot price? These are questions I get asked almost daily, I personally don’t think that there is a fair answer. I love trucks; so, that’s the example I am going to use. What package do you want on it? XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited.  It is based on what you are wanting and what you are willing to pay for. The same applies to your home.

Cost Ranges

These numbers are for example purposes .We can take them a 2000 sq foot house and build it as a “base” model  on a slab with builder grade items it may be around $180 a sq foot. ($360,000) Then, we can take the same home and add hardie siding, black some stone on the foundation, higher efficiency Heat/Air Unit, Real hardwood floors, and add elegant quartz tops with high end cabinets. Well that same home is now $225 per sq foot.($450,000).  Let’s add a basement, meaning higher foundation cost, more stone or brick to cover to exposed foundation, the same home is now at $248 per sq ft ($496,000).

Technical Factors

When it comes to your home, there are some items that will be decided by your land. We can do a slab foundation less than we can do a cost of a basement. But a unfinished basement will drive up your sq foot price. Because instead of spending 15k on a foundation you are spending 45k on a basement. If you decided to finish the basement it is more money now but it will lower the sq for price over all.  Some of the items items are do we have to clear the land, is the drive way 30’ or 200’ how long is the water line running? How is the soil? Can we do a conditional septic or is it on city sewer? All of this things will effect your per square foot price.

Final Quotes and Expectations

Its not fair for me to give you a square foot price and give you an unrealistic price on your biggest investment. The overall cost is within the details of what you want and any specifics of your property. Building your home should be a fun and enjoyable experience with realistic expectations.

Adam Debuty

President and Licensed Contractor

Builders in Maryville, Tn

At Debuty Builders in Maryville, Tn, we want you to love your new home. In order to build a new home that you love, you need a home builder that will listen to your needs and then help guide you to design your new home just the way you want it. The problem is that many builders don’t take the time to understand your specific needs, excessively limit your choices and require you to compromise on quality and service. This is exactly why we have built a team of highly experienced leaders so you can enjoy the process of building the home of your dreams, and with the level of quality you deserve.

We are with you at every step to make your dream home a reality as builders in Maryville, Tn.

One of the reasons why Debuty Builders is Blount County’s home builder is that we provide so much more than beautiful homes. Our team of leaders utilize their many years of experience to create an enjoyable process for our clients, where we are with you every step of the way. Our team will provide excellent service while bringing your dreams to life.

Want all the qualifications listed above? We are Maryville’s best option for quality and affordable homes. Give us a call and we will begin your process today!

Preventing Condensation in your home

Why is there water on the windows inside my house? Condensation is the answer. Condensation is the process of moisture collecting on surfaces that are cooler than the surrounding air. During winter months you may notice moisture at your windows on especially cold days. HVAC systems only dehumidify the air when they are operating in cooling mode. When they are in heating mode, no dehumidification takes place. Because of this, the relative humidity in your home will be slightly higher at times during the winter. We can help you with some information about preventing condensation in your home.

When warm, moist air meets cool windowpanes, droplets form on the surface. In Tennessee, during hot and humid weather, you will find condensation accumulating on the exterior of windows. Often you will hear the weatherman refer to “dew point.” Dew point is the temperature when the air mass is fully saturated; relative humidity is 100% causing the water vapor to become a liquid. So, at 72° with relative humidity at 50% inside your home the dew point is 52.4°. Say that is the situation in your home and someone takes a shower and doesn’t use the exhaust ventilation and the home is now 72° with 55% humidity. Now your dew point is 55° and if your window surface temperature is 55° or below, you will have condensation. If you have a home temperature of 70° with 40% relative humidity your dew point is 44°. That means if your window surface temperature is 44° or less, your windows will sweat.  

Here are some great tips on preventing condensation in your home.:

1. Ensure you are using the exhaust fans in the bathrooms when showering. Run the fans for about 20-30 minutes after the shower so it can pull the humidity out of the air preventing condensation in your home.
2. Use the exhaust fan over the cooktop or range in your kitchen while cooking. If you are boiling water make sure to keep a lid on the pot to help reduce the amount of steam let out into the air.
3. Raise blinds slightly so air can circulate at the windows to help dry out any moisture that accumulates because of condensation. You’ll want to keep an eye on your window sills and wipe up an excess water to avoid damaging the sills.

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Finishing a Basement Adds Value to Your Home

For a homeowner, finishing the basement is one of the easiest ways to add more living space to a home. Your family will enjoy the space, and you will increase the value of your home. But finishing a basement takes time and money. It’s not really a DIY project. As one of the best builders in Maryville TN, Debuty Builders Inc. can help make your basement into valued added living space.

Finishing the Basement

There are many reasons why finishing your basement is the right choice for your family. Listed below are reasons why you might want to consider this as an option for your home:

• Entertaining family and friends.
• Many families love to put a mini-kitchen in their finished basement for easy access to food and drink. Additionally, a finished basement is the perfect place for pool tables and home theaters.
• Working from home.
  Because of the COVID pandemic, many companies allow their workers to work from home. If you do not have a quiet space for your office, your basement may be the most cost-effective solution.
• Providing a dedicated playroom.
  As your family grows and the children age, the toys increase in both size and number. Finishing your basement not only gives your children a playroom, but it allows the main house to remain clutter-free.
• Homeschooling.
  For the past two years many homes became classrooms. A finished basement allows a quiet place for study with space for school supplies.
• Accommodating guests.
  Whether it is a mother, guest, or kid back from college, a bedroom in the finished basement gives everyone their own private space.

Simply adding more square footage to the home also is one huge reason. With some basements going ahead and finishing it out can almost double square footage. This is optimal for both family sanity and for resale value!

As you can see, there are many ways finishing your basement adds value to your home.  If you are doing new construction or remodeling, Debuty Builders Inc. in Maryville, TN is here to help you reach your goals!

Client Review: A win for our clients is a win for us!

We’re proud and honored to share with you our client’s reviews! A win for our clients is a win for us. Check out this review from another satisfied client.

“Adam and his team have done a great job building our home. Him and his team are easy to work and communicate with. The quality of his team’s work is excellent, and any issues or changes we had along the way were quickly addressed. Considering how busy I imagine he can be, Adam does an excellent job at making the whole experience feel like it is personalized for you.

Building a home can be stressful (especially if it is your first time like in our case), but he made the whole experience simple and took the time to answer and explain the many questions we had along the way. Adam and his team are honest people that will build you a high quality home at a fair price, and in the end provide you with a home that you will be proud to call your own. We couldn’t have gone with a better team!” – Andrew Mann

Our Promise

We only work with the best materials available and provide a 1 year guarantee on all labor. In taking of pride, we also never compromise quality for time and always give our clients realistic schedules that accommodate their lives. Finally, we are always striving for honest and transparent customer service to best serve you.

We Excel and exceed expectations

Debuty Builder in Maryville, TN excels in both residential and commercial. Our services might be varied, but they all come with the same promise of quality, dedication, and durability. As licensed and insured builders, we are an experienced contractor with knowledge passed down from generations.

Call us today to set up a free estimate to build your dream home!

House Remodel East Tennessee

Debuty Builders, Inc

We are an Accredited Business Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  Debuty carries an A+ rating.  That means that we have chosen to be accountable, and we continue to demonstrate good faith to our community.  All through our business relationships and our operations. As an Energy Star Partner, Debuty Builders, Inc. commits to responsible construction practices by installing sustainable and energy-efficient materials.

Keep Resale in Mind

When it comes to remodeling, there’s no shortage of great design advice. Kathie Maughan Francis, principal and founder of Maughan Design, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, says it’s important to design with resale in mind if you’re planning to stay in your home five years or fewer. “If you’re planning to stay more than seven years, design your room for yourself. The look will consider dated by the time you put the home on the market,” she says.

Pamper Yourself

Unless you’re a fan of luxuriating in a bath on a regular basis, skip the whirlpool tub. A vertical spa can achieve close to a full-body massage with its vertically aligned water jets along your shower wall. If you have no time for a bath, think about updating your bathroom with something you’ll use and notice every day, such as a luxury shower with dual heads. For cleanliness, convenience, and efficient water usage, choose an electronic faucet. This will make the most of its practical benefits.

Trade a Built-In Desk for Cabinetry

Often tucked into nooks in the kitchen, a planning desk functions as a message center for a busy family. It’s a handy spot for handling messages, mail, and bills. “In a kitchen, people insist on putting planning desks in. No one ever sits there and plans anything,” says Michael Cordonnier of Remodeling Designs in Dayton, Ohio. Consider whether you’d benefit more from additional cabinets or a pantry before you put in a desk.

Connect Spaces

Looking for a home renovation project with a big impact? Opening up walls and hallways is one way to get the most from your remodel and create more livable spaces. To make open floor plans work, each area of your home should carry one or more style elements over into the next room. Paint all adjoining walls and architectural details the same color so as not to disrupt the visual flow.

Don’t Share the Mudroom

Everyone wants a main-floor laundry room. For smaller homes, an organized laundry room-mudroom combo can be ideal. If it’s squeezed into a tiny area near the garage, though, homeowners often are unhappy in the long run. Bob Near of Lake Country Builders in Excelsior, Minnesota. He advises owners to create separate mudroom and laundry room areas, even if that means moving the laundry room to the basement.

East Tennessee Home Remodel

Debuty Builders, Inc

We are an Accredited Business Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  Debuty carries an A+ rating.  That means that we have chosen to be accountable, and we continue to demonstrate good faith to our community.  All through our business relationships and our operations. As an Energy Star Partner, Debuty Builders, Inc. commits to responsible construction practices by installing sustainable and energy-efficient materials.

Know What You’re Getting Into

Sure, remodeling is exciting. But there’s also a lot of frustration as you encounter unexpected snags, delays, and the inevitable inconveniences that come from living in a construction zone. You’ll handle the lows better if you know they’re coming. A reputable remodeler will condition your expectations before a project begins.

Create a Temporary Kitchen

Speaking of lows, it can’t get much worse than living without a kitchen for weeks on end. Minimize inconvenience by setting up a temporary kitchen away from the construction area. Include a refrigerator and microwave oven, so you can continue to make light meals at home. The dining room, family room, or other adjacent area is likely the best candidate for this role.

Pack Away Your Valuables

“A remodeling project is going to affect every room in the house,” says A. J. Paron-Wildes, general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. “The homeowners need to take down pictures, move vases, and pack away valuables before work begins.” While you’re at it, take steps to protect your immovable fixtures, including built-in cabinets and chandeliers. Have flooring covered with cardboard sheets if it needs to stay in good condition.

Communicate Effectively

Remodelers can do some amazing things, but they can’t read minds. “Let the company supervisor or project lead person know if anything is unsatisfactory so they can deal with the issue,” says Jeff Hurst, a Certified Remodeler (CR) and president of Hurst Total Home, Inc., in Kettering, Ohio. “The contractor may not be aware that something is not OK with the owner.” Before you start a project, you and your contractor should exchange phone numbers for calling or texting as well as email addresses. Keep in mind that you’re probably not the contractor’s only client, so they may not return calls and emails within minutes.

Home Remodel East Tennessee

Debuty Builders, Inc

We are an Accredited Business Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  Debuty carries an A+ rating.  That means that we have chosen to be accountable, and we continue to demonstrate good faith to our community.  All through our business relationships and our operations. As an Energy Star Partner, Debuty Builders, Inc. commits to responsible construction practices by installing sustainable and energy-efficient materials.

Make a Home Renovation Timeline

Begin planning by selecting a desired start date. You and your contractor will need to calculate the length of time needed for each portion of the project. Determine which part of the remodel you need to complete first and which parts of the project you can complete concurrently. Make sure your renovation timeline allows time for shipping and delivery of materials as well as time for prepping the project area. The renovation completion date should be set with a few extra days in mind to address unexpected issues.

Remember the Big Picture

When taking on remodeling projects, it’s important to remember the big picture. Long-term-maintenance, energy-loss, and repair expenses can add up quickly. Make sure you include them in your calculations when comparing prices. Remember to consider every element in your remodeling planning including your wall color. Also, cabinet colors, flooring, and hardware, and how it all ties together.

Be a Good Boss

The most important thing you can do during a remodeling project, other than write checks, is to treat your remodeler well. “The perfect clients are easy to get along with. They are honest, and have an appreciation for what we do,” says Anthony Wilder, founder of Anthony Wilder Design/Build in Cabin John, Maryland. Make sure you’re available to supervise the remodeling project. Nothing beats seeing and touching your ongoing renovation in real life or speaking to your contractor in person.

Tips for Remodeling Your Home

Debuty Builders, Inc

We are an Accredited Business Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  Debuty carries an A+ rating.  That means that we have chosen to be accountable, and we continue to demonstrate good faith to our community.  All through our business relationships and our operations. As an Energy Star Partner, Debuty Builders, Inc. commits to responsible construction practices by installing sustainable and energy-efficient materials.

Plan Ahead

Making product selections early can prevent delays later. Develop a plan that clearly defines the goal for your renovation. Your needs and wants for the project should be included in an outline of the work that needs to be completed. Proper planning can also help keep you on budget. “You’ll end up making the same decisions, but you’ll know what they’re going to be. Also, what they’re going to cost ahead of time,” explains Ridley Wills, founder of The Wills Company, a design-build firm in Nashville.

Set a Home Renovation Budget

Your home renovation budget should include the costs for building materials, and labor. Also, building permits, and decorative finishes. Start by determining the amount you want to spend and then finalize your financing. Remember to reserve at least 10% of your budget for unexpected costs. Request cost estimates from multiple contractors. If your cost estimates exceed your budget, eliminate project elements that are a lower priority.

Consider the Best Way to Finance Home Improvements

A personal loan is one way to help fund your new renovation. First, choose a lender who will listen to your situation and do what’s right for you and your family. Next, consider a fixed rate and flexible repayment terms, and set regular monthly payments to allow you to plan your finances. Discover Personal Loans make the process easy with no lengthy process or collateral required. Also, they let you borrow up to $35,000 to fund a home repair or remodel project.