1. Construction Planning
Build your Omnicrete home or commercial structure, but…
Pay the same as conventional block price!
See our price match wheel

2. Introduction
Those who discover the Omnicrete system ask the same question – does it cost more than conventional CMU block construction? They want the benefits of Omnicrete’s system, but do not want to pay more.
They request an analysis of a cost comparisons of CMU Block to Omnicrete. Since we use different materials, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (light weight concrete) and concrete, and the assembly process is different, this can be challenging.
We do not use drywall on any interior walls or partitions, electrical and plumbing are different, insulations is different. In fact, there is little the same. But, we have benefits CMU will never claim to have.
So how do we do a comparison? – We don’t! If you have a valid professional bid in CMU Block construction, we simply match it. This presentation explains how we get you the best price possible for the most house possible.

3. Step 1 - Get Pre-Qualified
First, select a lender that offers multiple financing options; such as fixed, variable rates with balloon payments, with flexible terms that suit your financial strategies. You decide what your short term and long range financial goals are, with your choice of lender, but we do have lenders if you need one.
Next, carefully determine the ideal monthly payment you desire, taking into consideration:
Interest rate, fixed or variable mortgage and amortization period
PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) assuming your LTV (Loan to value) is less than 20% of the mortgage
Monthly Escrowed Property taxes
Monthly Escrowed Property Insurance
Then, based on your credit score, credit history, time on your job, job stability and risk assessment, your lender will determine your borrowing potential
So far, we have not considered the size of your house - these steps come next!

4. Step 2 – Determine Size Affordability
COST PER SQUARE FOOT: Based on the average indexed cost per square foot of construction in your area, your mortgage advisor will use that number to determine the size of your home by factoring your monthly budget with your buying power…the price is standard for your area and your budget. (note: average does not include high end finishes, these are options)
EXAMPLE : Determine total square footage of your home: Back into the size of home you can afford by - dividing the amount you are able to borrow plus your down payment by the indexed average cost per square foot. Let’s say, you are pre-qualified to spend $300, and the average cost per square foot in your area is $ That means you can afford 3,529 “under roof” square foot home ($300, / $85.00). Easy enough?
DETERMINE THE “LIVING” SQUARE FOOTAGE OF YOUR HOME: Let’s assume you want a two car garage and a covered back porch with square footage of about 700 square feet. Take the 3,529 total building (under roof) square feet and subtract 700 square feet and come up with a 2,829 square feet. This means 2,829 is the common square footage referred to as “living” or “air conditioned square feet”. No mysteries, no unknowns, just numbers you can live with.

5. Step 3 – Hire a Design Expert
Hire either a local drafting company or an architect if your plans are complicated, to create the floor plan layout and elevations based of your dreams and specifications.
You can get inspirations online for feature ideas that you desire or elevations suitable to your tastes. Your design professional will guide you and help you to stay in your budget in this step.
If you do choose a drafting company, make sure he is linked with an Architect or engineer to have your plans sealed for permitting later.

6. Step 4 – Get Competition Bids
Acquire at least two contract bids and ask them to issue you a written quote for your project based on your floor plan, elevations and specifications; including grade of cabinets, counter tops, flooring, interior and exterior finishes, windows, doors, and special requests etc. We can help you with a list of specifications
Have the bid done in CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) Block, also known as standard block.
Acceptable bid comparison are from bonified Florida licensed and fully insured (no workers compensation exemption certificates) building contractors.

7. Step 5 - Get Our Price Comparison Guarantee
After examining your CMU bids, we issue you a 45 day written guarantee of a price match based on a price per square foot averaged between the lowest and the highest CMU bid received.
If you need more time beyond 45 days simply get more bids and bring them to us when you are ready to build
After we are under contract, you will have your drafting company or your Architect complete the full set of plans for permitting

8. Omnicrete’s Price Match Wheel
Get Prequalified
Determine the size home you can afford based on your budget
Hire a drafting company and have your floor plans and elevations drawn
Get at least two CMU bids
Get Omnicrete’s price match written guarantee
Within 45 days go under contract
Price Match Wheel
Step 1 Get Prequalified
Step 2 Determine Size
Step 3 Hire Draftsman
Step 4 Get Bids in CMU
Step 5 Get Omnicrete’s Price Match