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Vellir Homes
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Cost + Fees

Luxury Built In,
Not Marked Up

A more transparent way to build a custom home.

The Philosophy

Upgrade your home. Not your builder's margin.

Traditional percentage-based cost-plus construction agreements can create a situation where the builder earns a larger fee simply because the homeowner chooses more expensive finishes or products.

We believe a builder's compensation should primarily reflect the scope and complexity of managing the construction—not whether the homeowner chooses a $5,000 appliance package or a $50,000 appliance package.

Our standardized contracting-fee model is intended to give clients greater visibility into exactly what they are paying Vellir Homes to manage their project, and to remove any question about whose interests a selection serves.

The Comparison

Traditional Model

  1. Higher finish cost

  2. Higher construction cost

  3. Higher builder markup

Vellir Homes

  1. Choose the finishes you want

  2. Understand the builder's fee

  3. Put more of your investment into the home

This model is about clarity and alignment, not discount construction. It does not guarantee a lower total project cost or any specific savings. Material, labor, subcontractor, permitting, site, utility, engineering, design and other project expenses are separate from the Vellir Homes contracting and project-management fee.

Contracting Fee Calculator

Estimate your contracting fee.

Our contracting fee is calculated from square footage—not from the value of what you select. Adjust the inputs below for a preliminary planning estimate.

Project type

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Climate-controlled interior square footage.

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Ramadas, casitas under roof, covered outdoor kitchens.

What the fee does and does not include

  • Projects carry a $40,000 minimum contracting fee.
  • Unconditioned square footage above 1,000 sq ft is divided by a factor of 10 for fee calculation purposes.
  • The contracting fee is strictly a project-management fee for contracting your home.
  • Materials, labor, subcontractor costs, permitting, engineering, design, utility, site and job-site maintenance costs are separate from the contracting fee and are subject to applicable state, county and city taxes.
  • The fee is billed against the construction phase outline in the New Home Construction and Management Agreement; all other costs are billed as consumed.
  • The fee is based on the agreed-upon permitted plan sets and is subject to change with plan changes at the discretion of Vellir Homes, LLC.

Let's talk through your numbers.

Every property, plan set and scope is different. We are happy to walk through how the fee applies to your specific project.

Discuss Your Project