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Contact
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Most of what goes wrong on a build was decided before anyone broke ground. My job is to be in the room before that.
Alex Molkentin
President, Fernhill Construction
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FAQs
FAQs
Straight answers to the questions homeowners and architects ask us most, from budget to timeline to how we work with your architect.
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What is pre-construction?
Pre-construction is the work before a construction contract: pricing the design while it can still change, writing our assumptions next to each line, and reviewing constructability. You get a line-item cost model before you commit to building.
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What does a custom home cost in Boulder?
Costs vary with site conditions, design complexity, and finish level. Projects typically begin around $700 per square foot, with highly design-driven homes often exceeding $1,000 per square foot.
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Cost-plus vs fixed-price construction
A fixed price on an unfinished design is a guess with a margin on top. We work cost-plus with an open book: you see actual costs and our fee, and the monthly cost report we see is the one you see, unedited.
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How does Fernhill work with architects?
We join the team early, price the design as it develops, and flag constructability issues while they are still drawing-table decisions. The architect keeps design authority; we keep the budget honest.
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Why involve a builder early in design?
Most of a project’s cost is decided before the drawings are finished. With a builder in the room early, the budget can shape the design instead of surprising it after permits.
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Newsletter
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Monthly updates
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What a project actually cost and why, a detail worth stealing, and whatever we got wrong recently. For homeowners and architects planning work in Boulder County.