Budgeting for a Custom Home in OKC
Getting clear on your home budget is just the start. The real challenge? Finding a builder who helps you honor it, and that’s where we step in.
The Truth About Building Contracts
Before you ever break ground, you’ll need to decide what kind of contract—and what kind of builder—you’re working with. There are two main options, and they couldn’t be more different when it comes to protecting your budget.
Cost-Plus Builder
Clients pay material and labor costs plus a builder’s fee. Additional expenses and changes become the homeowner’s responsibility, with minimal incentive for budget adherence. If anything changes or goes wrong, you cover the extra.
Fixed-Price Builder (That’s Us)
Once design approval and pricing are established, the agreed amount remains constant. Cost overruns are the builder’s responsibility, not the client’s. You approve a design, we agree on a price—and that price doesn’t move. Period.
Why Fixed-Price Protects Your Budget
Clarity
Known costs before construction begins. You know exactly what you're paying before a single shovel hits the dirt.
Peace of Mind
No surprise invoices or last-minute charges. Your budget stays intact from start to finish.
Financial Safety
No risk of incomplete homes due to insufficient lending. You'll never be left with a half-finished house.
How We Help You Maximize Your Home Budget
We’re here to make the most of what you’re comfortable investing. That starts with honest conversations about what you really need—and what you can save on.
- Honest budget conversations that start from where you actually are
- Recommend the right square footage for your lifestyle—not the biggest house we can sell you
- Find strategic savings opportunities so you can invest in what matters most to your family
- Often come in under budget—giving you room for upgrades or savings
Just Starting to Think About Budget?
Not sure what’s even possible? That’s okay. We’re happy to walk you through how the fixed-price process works—and what your next step might be.
We offer no-pressure consultations for families at any stage of planning. Whether you’re years away or ready to break ground next month, we’ll give you honest answers about what your budget can realistically support.
Do You Have Budgeting Questions?
Our team would love to have a no-commitment meeting with you to provide information as you make this important decision.
Our Office
Address
6420 W. Memorial Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Phone
405.285.2856About Us
Turner & Son Homes was founded in 1964 with one very simple philosophy: If you're going to build homes people want to buy, you'd better figure out how to build what people want at a price they can afford.