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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Turnkey build by McHugh?

Every builder defines turnkey-built homes a little differently. To us, Building Made EASY means: pick your lot, choose your floor plan, and select your finishes. In most cases, we require a $5,000 deposit with the contract, and if you build in one of our communities, we provide construction loan financing at no charge. That means no construction loan fees, interest, or utility costs to you.

What is the difference between a turnkey and building on your own lot?

The biggest difference is the financing component of the home build. When you're in one of our communities, we provide the construction loan to you at no charge. For a home on your own lot, you would need to take out a construction loan to build the home. Building on your own lot would allow you to have more product selections than the turnkey build option offers, and you would not be limited to certain floor plan sets and options.

Will you build on a lot that is not in your offered communities?

YES! We are happy to build on your lot. Your choices are to take out a construction loan to finance the build, or take advantage of our turnkey financing for the construction of your home. Contact us for more information!

Can you build one of your custom floor plans on a lot that we own or a different subdivision?

YES! You can take any of our floor plans and build them on your lot or we can help you find a lot to fit that specific floor plan. The price per sq ft is the best when you're inside one of our communities as we are able to mitigate overages building in volume and negotiate better package pricing.

What does it cost per square foot to build my home?

Price per square foot can vary significantly depending on where and how you choose to build, though our starting options typically land in the low $200k per square foot range.

Choosing to build a turnkey home inside one of our established communities offers your best overall value and the lowest starting price per square foot. Because we build in high volume and optimize construction efficiency within these subdivisions, we are able to eliminate costly material overages and negotiate exclusive package pricing with our suppliers. We pass these direct cost savings straight along to you in your final build cost. 

Alternatively, if you choose to build a home using a dedicated build sheet on your own private lot, the starting cost per square foot will be slightly higher than our community builds. While this option requires a larger initial investment, it provides you with the flexibility to add individual upgrades a la carte to personalize your home exactly to your liking.

Whether you want to maximize your budget with a community build or prefer the custom freedom of your own land, we have options tailored to your needs.





Are we able to customize your floor plans?

For custom home builds — absolutely! It is easier to customize one of our current floor plans and make revisions than to start from scratch. The options are endless — a bigger pantry, a tile shower, a soaker tub, and a mother-in-law suite, to name a few.

Where do I see the product selections offered?

You can visit our model homes or Design Center. Most of our subdivisions have a model home, which is a great place to start. There, you can explore the floor plan options for that subdivision and view select product samples. At the Design Center, you can see all of the product samples available to choose from, whether you are building a turnkey home or building on your own lot. You can visualize every aspect of your new home, from exterior selections like roofing, siding, and stone to interior selections like flooring, cabinets, countertops, and plumbing fixtures. The Design Center gives you one convenient location to create your dream home.

Do your homes have a warranty and how do I submit a claim?

YES! All of our builds come with a one-year warranty. If something needs attention, you can submit a warranty request using the link in the Contact dropdown menu.

Do you work with my Realtor?

YES! You can work with your own agent, or we can show you our model homes. Score Realty Group is located inside our Design Center, and all of our sales team members are real estate agents. This makes us a full-service company for your home sales needs. Whether you’re buying a new home, listing your current one, or building with us, simply reach out and we can help with it all.

How does the 1.8% buyer credit that is offered work?

All purchase contracts require you to have a buyer’s agent represent you. Our advertised prices already include a 1.8% buyer’s agent credit that can be used to pay your real estate agent. If you have a buyer agency agreement requiring payment above the included 1.8%, any additional fees owed would be paid out of pocket. A 1.8% buyer agency agreement is common for new construction purchases, which is why we include it in all of our home prices.

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