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Hi Shari....please explain. Do you mean manage your own custom home build veruses hiring a professional? It sounds like you've had a bad experience with a company taking advantage of you??

Josh...I don't see any disrespect in your comment and I am truly thankful you took the time to comment. I think your comments are however limited to an experience you have had. My company, and the professional builders I associate with, conduct business much as you are suggesting so saying NO ONE DOES THIS is inaccurate. It is also not correct language to state you are OK with "here is what I charge" but not with a "markup". They are one and the same. As for swinging a hammer, no, I do not. However, if your investing $1.5mm into your largest asset, I would think you may want someone overseeing that project who has a more high level view than that of "banging nails". Also, my "fee for what I do" is by no means the largest chunk of money spent on a home build. We could discuss this nicely on a call but most of our clients have a solid understanding of our Profit and Overhead long before contracting with us. At the end of the day this video is about what mind set you have for selecting a builder. It sounds like honesty might take a back seat to cost for you as you as it sounds like you have a reason for saying "no shady deal with subs".....

Integrity is a great point! Thanks

Hey @skallinator.....we here in New Jersey certainly have some unique challenges. Sounds like your down south. Customers north of us have Highlands to deal with which is like Punelands. This is why one of the most important services we offer is to identify all of these potential challenges before our clients purchase a property

Thank you so much @kathyearly5220...our video and sound quality consitency has something to be desired but we try to help educate on the most common questions we get. "Where do I start" is a good one" Your not alone.

@macusermdm ... it would be interesting to see a comparison of what you are paying for gas with a delivery charge versus switching to electric. We are lucky that we have it pretty easy because building new you don't have existing infrastructures to deal with. If you have Natural Gas, the simplicity and lack of necessary maintenance often offsets what it would cost to convert. I hate those delivery charges as well if so I feel you!

@embodythelogos....Glassboro might be a stretch but I am happy to speak with you if I can help answer any questions. Maybe we can make it work

Woody...please explain the code violations....all of the Code Inspectors who have inspected this project from day one must have missed what you saw in this video

@mrindependent1...please explain. No doubt the electricity comes from fossil fuels but what does that have to do with Net Zero? With solar panels and battery banks we can power an entire home, if planned well.

@jimc3688.....you may want to check some of your facts......since 40% of americans do not have access to cheap Natural Gas they need to make decisions based on efficiency, dependability and availability. The most common remaining options are Oil, Propane and Electric. Using solar panels and battery banks electric gives you the most control and allows homeowners to have options

Hey Jeffrey...that's actually what I have in my home, super efficient propane fired forced air heat with a fireplace. Still need electric for AC and Propane is expensive. We strive to customize our HVAC solutions depending on our clients wants and needs so we are always learning and staying focused on growth. Thanks for the comment

Hey Ryan, let us know what energy source is staying constant forever.....

Buddy said you won't have to worry about rising gas prices.. I just thought it was an interesting highlight that the house was all electric and therefore immune from gas price increases.

Hey Fitz....it's actually Zero Dollars to run your house...that's the point of Net Zero. We keep learning and growing. Nothing stays the same

KD..What fuel are you using? You mention Gas so I assume you are one of the 60% of Americans that have access to natural gas being piped into your home from some semi-governmental utility. The other 40% need an alternative fuel which is historically oil, propane or electric. NG is simple but millions of people do not have access.

Hey Andrew.....do you mean natural gas or gasoline? Solar panel are going on this project so we don't usually have backup generators along with solar panels.

@GTGCustomHomeBuilders natural gas I ment

With electricity

@timwasko847 base board and space heaters?? Doesn't that coast a lot more then a furnace? Aren't gas water heaters more efficient then electric water heaters??

They're trying to make everything heat pumps here

@@bmoney70seven69 heat pumps don't work well in the extreme cold, if it's -20 outside their isn't much heat to extract from outside Electric space heaters/fire place /heated floors would be a better option

@pillitterin im in the trade pal u asked a question I answered

I 2nd

Its also nice to be able to sit by a fire while relaxing after a cold day! We don't have -36 days, which I am thankful for, but I do have a high efficiency wood burner and I love it.

Hey Jamie....do you have Natural Gas? 40% of americans do not so your comment about "that makes Zero Sense" does not compute.

@loumaga8331 I dont think your wrong but 40% of American households do not have access to Natural Gas so we need multiple solutions. As a custom builder we want to tailor solutions depending on our clients wants, not ours. If a home has access to natural gas we use that option 99.9% of the time. I would imagine there is a significant amount of homes in Canada that have the same issue.

What idea are you talking about that you say is dumb Lou?

For one, everything on a single power source seems foolish. No redundancy. I might need electricity to run a furnace a gas furnace, but not nearly as much as all electric heat.

@skeeterhawk7076 it feels that way for sure. We have also seen rate increases in the past year in NJ. However, this home will have enough roof mounted solar panels to cover all of the energy costs. Much of the country also does not have the luxury of access to natural gas.

@@GTGCustomHomeBuilders61% of US homes use natural gas in some way www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=55940

​@@GTGCustomHomeBuilders But it takes 10 years for solar panels to become carbon neutral and your supporting the CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY.

I appreciate the kind words and I am glad you found some value in the video. I wish you the best with your custom home build plans in Maryland, beautiful place to live!

BuilderTrend.....might recommend JobTread as well

Ross, sanding and refinishing is not expensive. It is a lot less expensive than replacing a entire vinyl floor. Home ownership does come with costs but most hardwood floors last a lifetime if well taken care of. But I appreciate your comment.

@@GTGCustomHomeBuilders if you purchase a high quality vinyl product and not a builders grade product vinyl will last pretty much just as long and will never warp from water.

@@3rdGenFireChicken no doubt that is true. I don't know what builder quality means but just like most things if you purchase good quality it will last a long time. Most of our experience is that clients either get tired of the color/style before it wears out or it has unusual usage resulting in damage.

@@GTGCustomHomeBuilders I’m sure you know what builders quality is. You’re a home builder. I worked for a lot of builders in the past and I think we both know unless it’s a privately built home or the homeowner upgrades the quality of not only the floor but everything else is not so great.

@3rdGenFireChicken sounds like you have a lot of experience with spec home builders, which makes sense. We aren't looking to build the cheapest, we look to build what out clients want which is very high quality. When I hear buyer quality I think spec homes or Home Depot I guess.

There is no additional material in 2 Story home. Same Sq ft, same amount of sub floor. A ranch has double the roof and foundation of the same size 2 story. That's why they are more expensive to build.

@@GTGCustomHomeBuilders yes but a single story move a long a lot faster do to less labor, so maybe a little more in foundation cost and roof but the labor is less in single story.

Thanks for enjoying the video. Glad you found it helpful.

We have purchased stock plans in the past but now find it a much more rewarding process to start from scratch. If clients come to us with plans we start from there and value engineer plans to work within budget and property constraints. Thanks

@terence4427 Thanks for the questions. Architects can cost anywhere between a few dollars per sq. foot of new home to 10% of the estimated cost to build. It all depends on what your goals and what you need the architect to actually do. Is your second question referring to altering a set of plans or an actual home? If your taking an existing plan to a new architect they would need to redraw the entire plan to add a few feet. As far as cost, see my answer to question one. You should be able to find an architect who would redraw your plans, make modifications and ensure they meet your local code requirements for $3 per foot or so. Good luck

@@GTGCustomHomeBuilders . Excellent! Thank you so much!

I am surprised to hear you say that as I would think that concrete in your climate would suffer from deep frost heaving without proper precautions. We have a significant freeze/thaw/freeze cycle for a few months which can be a death sentence for concrete slabs. There is also the need to have clients use the correct anti-icing compounds to avoid spalding etc.

Great question. Much of the schedule depends on the clients goals and ability to make decisions. Some client want to take their time and get each step perfect, some clients are more concerned with schedule and getting it done. We usually see the design and pricing stage take 3 months and construction 7 to 9 months, depending on the home design and size. Hope that helps!

If cost is a concern then you should definetly bring in a builder asap. Find one who wants to earn your business by helping you develop a true budget based on your preliminary plans. And we dont think handicap accessible needs to mean expensive.

Good morning Joseph. Feel free to email me at Andrew@gtgbuilders.com. Look forward to speaking with you.