Why I Stand Firm Against Cost-Plus Contracts
Fixed-price contracts ensure fairness and accountability by aligning builder and customer interests, motivating efficiency while protecting clients from cost overruns.
Scott Clements has a wealth of information to share. With almost five decades of experience in the construction industry, Scott's seen it all. This is where Scott shares tips and tricks, and also explains the process when building an S. Clements Custom Home™.



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Fixed-price contracts ensure fairness and accountability by aligning builder and customer interests, motivating efficiency while protecting clients from cost overruns.
Handwriting each contract ensures personalized attention to your home build, with direct involvement from start to finish, offering precision and accountability.
Lot characteristics—shape, size, orientation—should inform home design, not limit it. With experienced guidance, these factors become unique design opportunities.
S. Clements Homes completes custom homes in 6 months by leveraging 2,000+ projects worth of refined systems for efficiency, not shortcuts.
At S. Clements Homes, our real-time shared budget tracking spreadsheets create transparency by showing customers itemized costs and updates throughout the build process, reducing stress and empowering informed decisions.
The final walkthrough ensures every detail of your new home meets our high standards before you take ownership, with any minor fixes addressed promptly.
Fixed-price contracts ensure you pay what you sign for, offering financial certainty and protection against unexpected costs, unlike cost-plus contracts.
Carrying overages to closing allows homebuyers to make upgrades stress-free, without needing mid-build bank visits, as they only pay differences then.
The first month of construction focuses on preparing the lot and pouring a robust foundation, crucial for a solid build—completed in 3-4 weeks.
Under-roof pricing offers clearer, more comprehensive cost comparisons, making it the new standard in Northeast Texas thanks to our pioneering approach.
Providing immediate and accurate pricing requires extensive experience and honest practices, enabling confident, swift estimates without typical industry delays.
Personal involvement from the builder ensures accountability, leading to better homes and customer relationships, unlike larger companies where responsibilities are diluted.
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