We developed our Cost planning program because we realized that research, accurate costing and thorough planning are the foundations of a successful building project.

Cost planning helps you understand the details and decisions you will be required to make that will affect the cost of your home.

Cost planning helps you avoid many of the uncertainties and disappointments that can occur during the designing and building of your home.

Cost planning provides you with a realistic breakdown of labor and material costs up-front so that you know more accurately what your home will cost.

Our open book policy
We provide you with a realistic estimate for labor and materials (without the usual built-in contingencies) so that you can make realistic decisions and set priorities. Adjustments can be made in the pre-construction phase, avoiding costly change orders and delays during construction.

Why do houses often go over budget?
Most of the time, houses go over budget due to inadequate research, poor planning, rough estimates, rushed bids, and unrealistic budget allowances. As a result, homeowners often pay more than they expected in upgrades and change orders during the construction of their home.

A beautiful house that can't be built
Many people spend thousands of dollars for architectural plans and a building permit before they know what the construction costs will be. They are shocked and disappointed to discover that their beautifully designed home cannot be built within their budget. Cost planning helps protect you from the risk of investing heavily in design when your project may not be feasible from a monetary standpoint.

Cost planning-a smart alternative to competitive bidding
Competitively bid projects often produce one of two results: bids are either significantly over budget or the contractor with the lowest bid seriously underestimates the true scope and quality level of the project, resulting in costly upgrades, change orders and delays. Cost planning greatly reduces the likelihood of these expensive pitfalls, protecting everyone including the homeowner, general contractor, subcontractors and architect.

Helping your general contractor
Contractors are expected to give accurate estimates of how much your home will cost, yet they are frequently not provided with the specifics needed in order to give you accurate price information. Our Cost planning program determines the majority of the costs for your project in advance, so that your contractor can give you a more accurate estimate of what the actual cost of construction will be. Your contractor is also able to create the construction schedule in advance and define staffing needs and ordering timelines, saving you both time and money. If you choose to move forward by using our executive supervision and management services, we will already be thoroughly familiar with the intricacies of your project, and therefore able to move ahead expeditiously.

Helping your architect
Architects are frequently not provided with the specifics they need to create the home you want at the price you can afford. Working with our designers, artisans and subcontractors, Cost planning provides your architect with prices for the finishes, fixtures and other features you want for your home. You can then make sound decisions about where to spend your money.

Simplify financing
Cost planning expedites both the construction loan process and bond approval. We present clients, their contractors, their loan officer and bonding company with an organized, accurately detailed Project Reference Binder including all costs, specifications and subcontractor proposals.

An investment in peace of mind
Our Cost planning program can make a significant financial impact on your construction project, often saving thousands of dollars. Cost planning also helps your job run more smoothly, saves you time and reduces your stress level. It's a wise investment in peace of mind.

For a well-planned project please email Lenny Lyons
of Lyons Pre-Construction Inc.