To arrive at an estimate for the final overall cost, allowances must be added to make provision for items not included in the basic build cost. These include interior design elements like curtains, carpets etc.., site preparation, landscaping and external connections. Clients must also consider if the budget they set can be financed. Storybook Representatives will discuss all these elements when you attend the initial free consultation. Storybook designs are always carefully created with a focus on measures that contribute to cost control, our aim always is that the design presented will come in when the basic building cost is estimated to be close to the budget target.