Cost-plus & transparent pricing
A beautiful home.
A clearer picture
of the cost.
Detailed budgets. Understandable specifications. Visibility into the actual costs as your home takes shape.
Let's talk about your project
Clear specifications
Product links and drawings explain what your proposal includes.
Budget visibility
Follow budgeted and recorded actual costs in your owner portal.
Supporting invoices
See the vendor invoices behind the charges on your invoice.
Real project costs
What recent projects actually cost.
Four Everett Custom Homes projects in the Charlotte area, all completed in the 65 days before October 2026, had actual construction costs of approximately $340–$400 per heated square foot, including our builder fee and all other construction fees, and excluding land.
These are actual costs from recently completed projects. They reflect the pricing and scope of those projects when they were built, not a current rate card or quotations for future work.
| Project | General size range | Rounded actual project cost | Approximate cost per heated square foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom home | 5,500–6,000 heated sq. ft. | About $2 million | About $350 |
| Custom home | 7,000–7,500 heated sq. ft. | About $2.5 million | About $340 |
| Home addition | 1,000–1,500 added heated sq. ft. | About $400,000 | About $350 |
| Major renovation | 6,500–7,000 heated sq. ft. | About $2.8 million | About $400 |
- All four figures include the fees associated with their construction scope and exclude land acquisition.
- For the addition, the calculation uses the new heated area added, not the size of the existing home.
- The square-foot figures were calculated from the underlying project costs and heated areas before rounding.
Read the full breakdown: Custom Home, Addition & Renovation Costs in Charlotte, NC →
Your owner portal · JobTread
See where the numbers stand.
Your JobTread owner portal shows budgeted costs, recorded actual costs, and remaining budget. You can follow how the invoices entered for your project compare with the plan.
Updates follow the invoices. Figures change as project invoices enter the system, typically a few times a week.
A fee structure suited to the build. Builder fees depend on the project and may be structured as a fixed fee. We explain the structure proposed for your build.
Recorded costs reflect invoices entered to date. They are not a guarantee of the final project cost.
Current homeowners can sign in at the JobTread client portal →
Budget visibility, explained
A simplified example of the information owners can follow
Selected budget
$105,000
Recorded costs
$100,800
Budget remaining
$4,200
| Cost item | Budget | Actual | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows & doors | $42,000 | $38,500 | $3,500 |
| Roofing | $28,000 | $25,500 | $2,500 |
| Interior finishes | $35,000 | $36,800 | −$1,800 |
A negative remaining amount shows recorded costs above that item's budget. Unentered invoices can change these figures.
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A vendor invoice arrives
The actual charge supplies the cost information.
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The cost enters the project budget
The portal reflects invoices entered for the project.
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You receive the supporting invoice
Copies of vendor invoices accompany your customer invoice.
Illustration only. Not a JobTread screenshot or an actual client's budget.
Documentation you can follow
The charge. The source.
Supporting vendor invoice
A copy attached to your customer invoice
Example cost excerpt only. Not a full invoice or a statement of builder fees.
From the vendor to you
Transparency you can actually review.
When Everett invoices you, copies of the corresponding vendor invoices are attached. You can see the underlying charges alongside the budget information in your portal.
- Actual project costs support the invoice
- Vendor documentation comes with it
- A clearer connection between the work and its cost
Thoughtful planning. Realistic budgets.
The details matter before construction begins.
We work to capture your build's details from the start. Clear specifications, product links, and attached drawings help you see what is included and what is excluded.
- Selections guided by your priorities
- Allowances that reflect the quality you expect
- Change orders when you change a selection
If an item such as tile is not yet selected, we budget according to the expectations discussed with you. Your final selection can affect the cost.
Why we build this way
Experience shaped the approach.
Everett began using cost-plus pricing during the pandemic, when material prices could change from week to week. That experience reinforced the value of detailed budgets, clear specifications, and visibility into actual costs.
Start with a conversation
Your home. Your questions. A clearer place to begin.
Bring your plans, priorities, and budget questions. We can talk through the home you want and the scope behind it.
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