Allowances let a builder produce a complete bid before every selection is locked. Common allowance categories include appliances, lighting, plumbing fixtures, flooring, countertops, and landscaping.
Allowances are the single biggest source of budget surprises on custom homes. If your allowance for plumbing fixtures is $12,000 but you select $28,000 of fixtures, the $16,000 overage is a change order — not a builder mistake.
BuilderWarden AI surfaces realistic allowances in your specification so the bid you receive reflects the home you actually want.