NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME ON CATAWBA COURT

We are starting a new home in Hide-A-Way Hills. There are a few important things to consider when building in Hide-A-Way Hills which may be different than when building in other areas.
1) The building lots in H-A-H are much smaller than lots outside of the Hills.
2) The building lots in H-A-H tend to have a much more aggressive terrain than in other areas.
3) There are no public utilities in Hide-A-Way Hills.
4) Hide-A-Way Hills is an hour away from a large metropolitan area.
5) Hide-A-Way Hills institutes vehicle load weight limits during the winter months.

After looking at several different lots with myself and their Realtor, my customers decided on a half acre lot on Catawba Court. Before purchasing the lot we had a soil evaluation done to assure that a septic system would be approved for the size home they wanted to build.

The next step was to select an area on the lot to build the home and driveway, and to clear the trees. In Hide-A-Way Hills there are regulations regarding the removal of trees.

Framing the Golf Course Restrooms

Over the Memorial Say weekend I gathered some volunteers to help me frame the new Restrooms for the Hide-A-Way Hills Golf Course.

The 3 day weekend was hot, but luckily the rain stayed away so we could get the framing portion done.

Now that the building is framed we can shingle the roof, install the doors and windows, and apply the trim.

Hide-A-Way Hills Golf Course Restroom Project Block Foundations

This weekend the weather cooperated an we were able to get the concrete block foundations in on the Restroom Project at The Hide-A-Way Hills Golf Course.

Square Foot Building Costs

I am asked from time to time "How much does is cost a square foot to build a new house?" This is a very difficult, if not impossible, question to answer with a standard square foot cost.

There is no "true standard" in building, and the prices of materials and building styles can vary wildly. Smaller homes usually will cost more per square foot than larger homes, and homes with several bathrooms and/or large kitchens can increase costs.

Building in Hide-A-Way Hills can sometimes have variables that might not be found in other areas of the state. The terrain or steep slopes of the lots in this area can dramatically affect the cost of building, as can finding contractors willing to drive the distance from the city without a travel charge.

I use several different cost estimators to help determine the final costs in an estimate that I provide to my customers. By using computer estimating software, cost books, and years of experience I can provide a free accurate custom estimate for each customers project.

Please feel free to contact me for an estimate for your new home, addition or project.

Hide-A-Way Hills Golf Course Restroom Project

The Hide-A-Way Hills Golf Committee is starting a project to build new restrooms out on the course to replace the old stinky pit toilets.

A combination of volunteer workers as well as paid contractors will be used on the project.

Scott Martin Construction is volunteering our labor, as we do on all projects for the Hide-A-Way Hills Club.


Today we poured the footers and the block foundations should start going in soon.

Old House Complete Bath Remodel

This week we worked on a bathroom in a circa 1900 house in Logan. The photos of the existing bath below show the fixtures were originally placed in awkward positions to have a shower in the bath.

We moved the plumbing for the tub from the left side of the room to the right and moved the plumbing for the lavatory and toilet from right to left.

Dealing with a house of this age presents interesting challenges, such as dealing with cast iron drain pipes, and plaster-lath walls.

Below the photos of the reconfigured bath show the new drywall, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, window, and floor.

Not readily seen is the upgraded wiring, new PEX water supplies, PVC drains, and heat runs.