Definition
Structural options are significant modifications to home structure, layout, or major systems requiring engineering and often impacting construction cost and timeline. Must be decided before construction; mid-construction changes are extremely expensive.
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Structural options include enlarging rooms, adding/removing walls, modifying roof lines, or changing foundation types. Structural options require engineering approval and plan revisions. Costs are typically substantial and construction impacts are significant. Structural options must be decided before construction begins; mid-construction changes are extremely expensive. Structural options are available in custom homes but limited in production/semi-custom homes.
Pro Tip
Structural options must be finalized before construction. Mid-construction changes are exponentially more expensive.
Example
A structural option to enlarge a room by 4 feet requires wall relocation, roof line adjustment, and plan modifications costing $8,000+.