wiring? plumbing?
2007-11-14 10:38:33 · 9 answers · asked by marketing101x 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you have a basement, the most expensive is the concrete/foundation. Even without a basement, the concrete for the foundation/driveway/sidewalks is definitely the most costly.
2007-11-14 11:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Brenda T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm. An immediate simple answer would be Platinum, currently selling at approx. $1300 per ounce.
Assuming that one needs both items you suggest, what possible difference can it make?
The cost differences in those two are negligible BTW; most especially noticed in the labor.
Given that we live in a society; in 2007, where everything is increasing in cost exponentially; EVERYTHING is overpriced; but in your case a house with neither; or a choice of one over the other seems a bit abstract.
In a very realistic sense; Both are expensive; but probably equal depending on Fixtures and appliances you attach to wiring and plumbing. Gotta have em though.,, At least I do. I was raised with outdoor plumbing and Kerosene lamps. I got over it.
Steven Wolf
AN ADD ON: After some calculations, PLUMBING comprises between 17 and 20 % of house construction costs
2007-11-14 10:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I just finished a custom house 3100 sq ft ranch I will break down the prices so you can see for yourself
Full basement 9' pour-$25,000
Rought frame including windows and exterior doors- and deck frame - $68,000
Roofing architectiual shingles - $4,500
Plumbing time and material - $7,800
Electrical time and material including all fixtures (switches, lights, celing fans etc...) - $10,000
HVAC time and material (2 ton AC units and furnaces) - $12,000
Drywall hanging and finishing - $4,000
Trim (window and door casing, base board, oak finished stair case, cabinets, interior doors etc...) - $11,700
As you can see the frame of the house cost the most by far and away, granted this is a little bigger than your average house but it works the same on any size.
If you don't belive me I will be happy to e-mail a copy of the material bid to you.
2007-11-14 19:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by hebers1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most expensive would be the lumber/brick that goes into building the foundation (not the actual concrete foundation) of the house. Depending on the location the physical lot/land can be just as much as the house.
2007-11-14 10:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by Eric O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not quite sure where you are going with this...electrical is electrical and plumbing is plumbing.....if your building a house and looking to shave some corners..its the finishes that get you...floors, quality wood doors, cabinets, stuff like that....
2007-11-14 11:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by LOFT1009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3'x20' copper roofing $3000 a sheet....no one clarified what kinda house we were building here. :D
2007-11-14 13:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
believe it or not; concrete is the most expensive ...
2007-11-14 11:29:03 · answer #7 · answered by jt89 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
interiour trim
2007-11-14 13:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by POKHER4FUN 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
timber
2007-11-14 17:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋