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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
CONS-6002
MEANS COST ESTIMATING
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PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
In Class Assignment #1

Task

Using the preliminary cost data provided from the Means Square Foot Cost Book, determine the
total cost of the 2 story home located in London, Ont.ario based on the outlined specifications
below.

Outline Specifications
• Assume average quality construction
• Exterior cladding is 60% brick and 40% siding
• Basement is 25% finished
• Cedar shake on all roofing
• Treat the bow window square footage in the dinette as part of the main building. You will
still need to cost he actual window separately, use 8'x5' window for cost data.
• Treat the front portion of the living room and master bedroom as an ell
• Assume the interior fireplace has an interior chimney
( • The porch is an open covered porch
• Do not include kitchen appliances
• Remember to allow for additional bathrooms over and above the average specification
 RESIDENTIAL COST ESTIMATE
Owners Name: Project: Date:

Residence Address: Estimator:

Class of Construction Residence Type Exterior Wall Construction

Economy 1 Story 40% Siding on Wood Frame
x Average 1 1/2 Story 60% Brick Veneer on Wood Frame
Custom x 2 Story Stucco on Wood Frame
Luxury Bi-Level Solid Masonry
Tri-level Stone Veneer Wood Frame

Living Area (Main Building) Living Area (Wing) Living Area (Ell)
First Level 1256.0275 s.f. First Level 49.54 s.f. First Level s.f.
Second Level 1236.0275 s.f. Second Level 49.54 s.f. Second Level s.f.
Third Level s.f. Third Level s.f. Third Level s.f.
Total: 2492.055 s.f. Total: 99.08 s.f. Total: s.f.

Main Building Cost Per s.f. Living Area

Cost per s.f. of living area: $ 85.545
Basement Addition: 25 % Finished 75 % Unfinished $ 7.8306
Roof Cover Adj.: Type: cedar shake Add or Deduct: add $ 1.60
Central Air: Separate Ducts: Heating Ducts: $
Heating System Adj.: Type: Add or Deduct: $
Main Building: Adjusted per s.f. Living Area $ 94.9756

Main Building Cost: $ 94.9756 X 2492.055 s.f. = $ 236684.4189

Cost/s.f. Living Area Main Building Total Cost

Wing/Ell Cost Per s.f. Living Area

Cost per s.f. of living area: $ 169.9322
Basement Addition: 25 % Finished 75 % Unfinished $ 15.9519
Roof Cover Adj.: Type: cedar shake Add or Deduct: add $ 1.60
Central Air: Separate Ducts: Heating Ducts: $
Heating System Adj.: Type: Add or Deduct: $
Main Building: Adjusted per s.f. Living Area $ 187.4841

Wing/Ell Cost: $ 187.4841 X 99.08 s.f. = $ 18575.9246

Cost/s.f. Living Area Wing/Ell Total Cost

Wing/Ell Cost Per s.f. Living Area

Cost per s.f. of living area: $
Basement Addition: % Finished % Unfinished $
Roof Cover Adj.: Type: Add or Deduct: $
Central Air: Separate Ducts: Heating Ducts: $
Heating System Adj.: Type: Add or Deduct: $
Main Building: Adjusted per s.f. Living Area $

Wing/Ell Cost: $ X s.f. = $

Cost/s.f. Living Area Wing/Ell Total Cost

$ 255260.3435
Total Cost - Page 1
 RESIDENTIAL COST ESTIMATE
$ 255260.3435
Total Cost - Page 1

Adjustments Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost

Additional Bathrooms: 1 Full 1 Half $ 8236
Finished Attic: Ft. X Ft. s.f. $
Breezeway: Open Closed Ft. X Ft. s.f. $
Deck/Porch: x Open Closed 3.417 Ft. X 10 Ft. 34.17 s.f. $ 70.46
Fireplace: x Int. Chimney Exterior Chimney $
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No. of Flues Additional Fireplaces
Appliances: $
Kitchen Cabinet Adjustments: $
Garage: x Carport: 1 Cars: 1 1 5282 $ 16455
Description: attached wooden garage, One car 11173
Misc: Bay Window/Bow window of 8' x 5' 1365
$ 31069.46

$ 286329.8035
Total Adjusted Building Cost

Replacement Costs
Total Adjusted Building Costs $ 286329.8035
Site Improvements
Paving/Sidewalks $
Landscaping $
Fences $
Swimming Pool $
Misc. $
Total Replacement Cost $
Location Factor: X 1.13
Local Replacement Cost $ 323552.678
Depreciation: % $
Local Depreciated Cost $

Sketch & Additional Information

 
 RESIDENTIAL Average Building Types

1 Story 1-1/2 Story

2 Story 2-1/2 Story

Bi-Level Tri-Level

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 RESIDENTIAL Average 1 Story

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2400 2800 3200
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 140.90 127.40 117.30 109.25 102.50 98.05 95.65 92.80 86.80 82.50 79.80
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 158.10 143.80 133.20 124.65 117.45 112.70 110.15 107.05 100.75 96.25 93.05
Stucco on Wood Frame 147.65 134.50 124.75 117.05 110.50 106.15 103.90 101.15 101.15 91.25 88.45
Solid Masonry 171.95 156.20 144.45 134.75 126.65 121.30 118.50 114.85 114.85 102.85 99.15
Finished Basement, Add 35.05 33.85 32.20 30.85 29.65 28.90 28.50 27.85 27.00 26.35 25.75
Unfinished Basemment. Add 14.50 13.10 12.05 11.20 10.45 10.00 9.70 9.35 8.80 8.35 8.00

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,528 Cedar Shake Roof + $2.50
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $4.50
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $6,252 Slate Roof + $6.30
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,768 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.48
One Car Attached Garage $13,058 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.49
One Car Dettached Garage $17,227 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $4.36
Fireplace & Chimney $5,339 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $6.73
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $2.09
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $2.17
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $0.80
Not Heated - $3.18
Additional Kitchen $7,068
Additional Bath $6,252 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,668
Seperate Heating $1,422 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,944 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.92 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.96 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 28 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average 1 1/2 Story

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2400 2800 3200
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 157.45 131.55 117.80 111.25 106.65 99.70 96.25 92.75 85.50 82.65 79.60
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 166.70 138.30 124.00 117.10 112.20 104.70 101.05 97.20 89.50 86.45 83.10
Stucco on Wood Frame 152.20 127.75 114.25 107.90 103.50 96.80 93.55 90.10 83.20 80.50 77.60
Solid Masonry 186.05 152.30 136.95 129.25 123.75 115.20 111.00 106.70 97.90 94.40 90.40
Finished Basement, Add 28.70 24.95 23.90 23.15 22.55 21.65 21.15 20.70 19.80 19.40 18.90
Unfinished Basemment. Add 12.55 9.80 9.10 8.60 8.20 7.70 7.35 7.05 6.50 6.25 5.95

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,528 Cedar Shake Roof + $1.80
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $3.25
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $6,252 Slate Roof + $4.55
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,768 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.55
One Car Attached Garage $13,058 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.49
One Car Dettached Garage $17,227 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $3.32
Fireplace & Chimney $5,339 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $5.88
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $1.99
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $2.41
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $0.72
Not Heated - $3.07
Additional Kitchen $7,068
Additional Bath $6,252 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,668
Seperate Heating $1,422 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,944 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.92 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.96 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 29 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average 2 Story

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2600 3000 3400 3800
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 112.50 101.80 97.05 93.80 90.50 86.80 84.40 79.75 75.20 73.20 71.35
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 123.60 112.30 106.90 103.20 99.40 95.30 92.55 87.10 81.90 79.60 77.45
Stucco on Wood Frame 110.25 99.95 95.40 92.15 89.00 85.30 83.00 78.50 74.00 72.05 70.30
Solid Masonry 140.30 127.80 121.35 117.05 112.40 107.85 104.40 97.90 91.90 89.10 86.50
Finished Basement, Add 18.40 18.15 17.60 17.20 16.80 16.50 16.10 15.55 15.10 14.85 14.55
Unfinished Basemment. Add 7.30 6.80 6.40 6.40 5.90 5.70 5.50 5.10 4.85 4.65 4.55

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,248 Cedar Shake Roof + $1.60
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $2.35
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $5,129 Slate Roof + $3.05
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,107 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.45
One Car Attached Garage $11,173 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.44
One Car Dettached Garage $14,818 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $1.93
Fireplace & Chimney $5,190 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $4.85
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $1.53
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $2.37
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $0.61
Not Heated - $2.71
Additional Kitchen $5,771
Additional Bath $5,129 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,512
Seperate Heating $1,315 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,766 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.90 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.95 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 30 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average 2 1/2 Story

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 123.15 115.65 105.50 103.60 99.85 93.90 89.25 84.50 82.15 77.75 76.45
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 130.75 122.55 111.80 109.90 105.85 99.35 94.40 89.15 86.60 81.90 80.45
Stucco on Wood Frame 118.75 111.75 101.85 99.95 96.45 90.85 86.35 81.80 79.60 75.40 74.20
Solid Masonry 146.65 137.00 125.10 123.20 118.30 110.55 105.15 98.95 95.80 90.50 88.75
Finished Basement, Add 17.25 16.85 16.20 16.20 15.75 15.10 14.80 14.35 14.05 13.70 13.60
Unfinished Basemment. Add 6.65 6.10 5.75 5.65 5.35 5.00 4.80 4.50 4.35 4.15 4.05

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,528 Cedar Shake Roof + $1.10
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $1.95
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $6,252 Slate Roof + $2.75
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,768 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.55
One Car Attached Garage $13,058 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.49
One Car Dettached Garage $17,227 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $2.40
Fireplace & Chimney $5,952 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $5.15
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $1.76
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $2.61
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $1.11
Not Heated - $3.47
Additional Kitchen $7,068
Additional Bath $6,252 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,668
Seperate Heating $1,422 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,944 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.90 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.95 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 31 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average 3 Story

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 1500 1800 2100 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 114.15 103.65 98.90 95.30 88.45 85.45 81.25 76.70 75.35 73.65 71.95
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 121.30 110.20 105.10 101.25 93.85 90.50 85.85 80.95 79.45 77.60 75.65
Stucco on Wood Frame 110.10 99.85 95.35 91.95 85.40 82.55 78.55 74.25 72.90 71.35 69.75
Solid Masonry 136.25 124.10 118.05 113.60 105.10 101.15 95.55 89.90 88.05 85.90 83.45
Finished Basement, Add 14.75 14.65 14.20 13.90 13.35 13.10 12.70 12.35 12.25 12.10 11.90
Unfinished Basemment. Add 5.35 5.05 4.75 4.55 4.25 4.05 3.80 3.60 3.50 3.40 3.30

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,528 Cedar Shake Roof + $0.85
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $1.50
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $6,252 Slate Roof + $2.10
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,768 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.57
One Car Attached Garage $13,058 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.49
One Car Dettached Garage $17,227 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $2.40
Fireplace & Chimney $6,766 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $5.15
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $1.76
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $2.61
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $0.87
Not Heated - $3.22
Additional Kitchen $7,068
Additional Bath $6,252 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,668
Seperate Heating $1,422 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,944 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.88 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.94 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 32 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average Bi-Level

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2600 3000 3400 3800
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 111.50 100.75 95.90 92.60 89.25 85.40 83.10 78.45 74.00 72.00 70.10
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 117.65 106.45 101.25 97.70 94.00 90.00 87.50 82.45 77.70 75.45 73.45
Stucco on Wood Frame 108.75 98.20 93.50 90.30 97.05 83.35 81.15 76.75 72.35 70.40 68.70
Solid Masonry 129.05 117.00 111.05 107.10 102.80 98.50 95.60 89.80 84.45 81.85 79.60
Finished Basement, Add 19.70 19.40 18.75 18.35 17.90 17.65 17.25 16.60 16.15 15.90 15.65
Unfinished Basemment. Add 7.65 7.10 6.70 6.40 6.10 5.90 5.70 5.35 5.05 4.80 4.70

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,521 Cedar Shake Roof + $1.95
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $2.25
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $5,993 Slate Roof + $3.30
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,570 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.45
One Car Attached Garage $12,676 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.48
One Car Dettached Garage $16,871 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $2.54
Fireplace & Chimney $5,234 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $6.36
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $2.01
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $3.11
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $0.80
Not Heated - $3.55
Additional Kitchen $6,796
Additional Bath $5,993 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,640
Seperate Heating $1,409 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,915 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.91 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.96 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 33 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average Tri-Level

• Simple design from standard plans

• Single family – 1 full bath, 1 kitchen
• No basement
• Asphalt Shingles on roof
• Hot air heat
• Gypsum wallboard interior finishes
• Materials and workmanship are average
• Detail specifications on p. 27

Note: The illustration shown may contain some optional

components (for example; garages and/or fireplaces)
whose costs are shown in the modifications,
adjustments, & alternatives below or at the end of the
square foot section.

Base cost per square foot of Living Area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3400 3800 4200 4600
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 110.10 101.55 95.10 89.55 86.00 83.95 81.70 79.40 76.00 73.10 71.70
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 115.00 106.00 99.15 93.25 89.40 87.25 84.80 82.45 78.80 75.75 74.20
Stucco on Wood Frame 107.30 98.95 92.80 87.45 84.00 82.05 79.90 77.70 74.40 71.65 70.20
Solid Masonry 123.35 115.40 107.55 100.90 96.60 94.20 91.25 88.75 84.65 81.25 79.55
Finished Basement, Add 23.25 22.80 21.85 21.05 20.55 20.25 19.90 19.65 19.20 18.85 18.70
Unfinished Basemment. Add 8.80 8.15 7.05 7.05 6.75 6.55 6.30 6.15 5.90 5.65 5.55

Modifications Modifications
Add to the total cost Add to or deduct from the cost per square of living area

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, Solid Surface $3,528 Cedar Shake Roof + $1.80
Countertops (included) Clay Tile Roof + $3.25
Full Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $6,252 Slate Roof + $4.55
Half Bath - including plumbing, wall & floor finishes $3,768 Upgrade Walls to Skim Coat Plaster + $0.46
One Car Attached Garage $13,058 Upgrade Ceilings to Textured Finish + $0.49
One Car Dettached Garage $17,227 Air Conditioning in Heating Ductwork + $2.23
Fireplace & Chimney $5,339 Air Conditioning in Seperate Ductwork + $5.04
Heating Systems, Hot Water + $1.88
Adjustments Heating Systems, Heat Pump + $2.64
For multi-family - add to total cost Heating Systems, Electric Heat - $0.51
Not Heated - $2.87
Additional Kitchen $7,068
Additional Bath $6,252 Additional upgrades or components
Additional Entry & Exit $1,668
Seperate Heating $1,422 Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Page 58
Separate Electric $1,944 Bathroom Vanities Page 59
Fireplaces & Chimneys Page 59
For Townhouse/Rowhouse - Windows, Skylights & Dormers Page 59
Multiply cost per square foot by: Appliances Page 60
Breezeways & Porches Page 60
Inner Unit 0.90 Finished Attic Page 60
End Unit 0.95 Garages Page 61
Site Improvements Page 61
Wings & Ells Page 37

Page 34 Important: See the reference Section for Location Factors (to adjust for your city) and estimating Forms
 RESIDENTIAL Average Wings & Ells

1 Story Base cost per square foot of living area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 168.15 129.75 112.95 95.75 90.30 87.00 84.85 85.65
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 184.40 138.45 118.50 96.05 89.50 85.60 83.00 83.55
Stucco on Wood Frame 163.30 126.25 110.00 93.75 88.50 85.30 83.20 84.10
Solid Masonry 233.70 176.55 151.95 121.80 113.70 108.85 107.20 107.05
Finished Basement, Add 51.35 42.45 38.10 30.90 29.45 28.60 28.05 27.65
Unfinished Basemment. Add 24.40 18.40 15.90 11.80 10.90 10.45 10.05 9.90

1-1/2 Story Base cost per square foot of living area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 135.35 109.00 93.25 84.35 79.60 77.40 74.55 73.65
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 191.75 144.35 119.95 104.85 97.50 93.55 89.35 87.75
Stucco on Wood Frame 163.90 122.05 101.45 90.40 84.15 80.95 77.45 75.95
Solid Masonry 226.55 172.20 143.20 123.00 114.20 109.35 104.25 102.60
Finished Basement, Add 35.60 31.20 28.35 25.25 24.35 23.75 23.25 23.15
Unfinished Basemment. Add 15.30 12.80 11.15 9.35 8.85 8.45 8.20 8.10

2 Story Base cost per square foot of living area

Living Area
Exterior Wall 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Wood Siding - Wood Frame 134.85 101.35 86.55 72.80 68.05 65.10 63.25 64.25
Brick Veneer - Wood Frame 195.95 137.65 111.05 89.10 81.80 77.45 74.50 74.85
Stucco on Wood Frame 164.80 115.35 92.50 76.75 70.70 67.05 64.65 65.30
Solid Masonry 234.95 165.50 134.25 104.60 95.75 90.45 86.90 86.80
Finished Basement, Add 27.50 23.10 20.90 17.30 16.65 16.15 15.85 15.70
Unfinished Basemment. Add 12.30 9.35 8.10 6.05 5.60 5.40 5.20 5.05

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Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen Cabinets

Base Units, hardwood (Cost per unit) Wall Cabinets, hardwood (Cost per unit)
Economy Average Custom Luxury Economy Average Custom Luxury
24" deep, 35" high 12" deep, 2 doors
One top drawer, 12" high
One door below 30" wide $156 $208 $276 $364
12" wide $189 $252 $335 $441 36" wide $179 $239 $317 $418
15" wide $198 $264 $351 $462 15" high
18" wide $214 $286 $380 $500 30" wide $165 $221 $293 $386
21" wide $232 $310 $412 $542 33" wide $177 $237 $315 $414
24" wide $255 $340 $452 $595 36" wide $186 $248 $329 $434
Four drawers 24" high
12" wide $322 $430 $430 $752 30" wide $201 $268 $356 $469
15" wide $270 $360 $360 $630 36" wide $220 $294 $391 $514
18" wide $296 $395 $395 $691 42" wide $240 $320 $425 $560
24" wide $322 $430 $430 $752 30" high, 1 door
Two top drawers, 12" wide $144 $193 $256 $337
Two doors below 15" wide $161 $215 $285 $376
27" wide $281 $375 $498 $656 18" wide $174 $233 $309 $407
30" wide $300 $400 $532 $700 24" wide $194 $259 $344 $453
33" wide $330 $440 $585 $770 30" high, 2 doors
36" wide $341 $455 $605 $796 27" wide $228 $305 $405 $533
42" wide $360 $480 $638 $840 30" wide $228 $305 $405 $533
48" wide $382 $510 $678 $892 36" wide $258 $345 $458 $603
Range or Sink Base 42" wide $281 $375 $498 $656
(cost per unit) 48" wide $311 $415 $551 $726
Two doors below Corner Wall, 30" high
30" wide $273 $365 $485 $638 24" wide $166 $222 $295 $388
33" wide $288 $385 $512 $673 30" wide $197 $263 $349 $460
36" wide $300 $400 $532 $700 36" wide $212 $283 $376 $495
42" wide $318 $425 $565 $743 Broom Closet
48" wide $333 $445 $591 $778 84" high, 24" deep
Corner Base Cabinet 18" wide $423 $565 $751 $988
(cost per unit) Oven Cabinet
36" wide $390 $520 $691 $910 84" high, 24" deep
Lazy Susan 27" wide $607 $810 $1,077 $1,417
(cost per unit)
With revolving door $390 $520 $691 $910 Kitchen Countertops (Cost per Linear Foot)
Economy Average Custom Luxury
Solid Surface
24" wide, no backsplash $90 $120 $159 $210
24" wide, w/ backsplash $97 $130 $172 $227
Stock plastic laminate,
24" wide, w/ backsplash $17 $23 $30 $40
Custom plastic laminate,
no backsplash
7/8" thick alum. Molding $25 $33 $44 $58
1-1/4" thick, no backsplash $33 $45 $59 $78
Marble
1/2"-3/4" thick, w/ splash $45 $61 $81 $106
Marble, laminated
1-1/2" thick, w/ splash $67 $90 $119 $157
Stainless steel (per S.F.) $122 $163 $216 $285
Cutting blocks, recessed
16" x 20" x 1" (each) $90 $120 $159 $210

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Vanity Bases (Cost per unit) Windows and Skylights (Cost per unit)
Economy Average Custom Luxury Economy Average Custom Luxury
2 door, 30" high, 21" deep Fixed Picture Windows
24" Wide $195 $261 $347 $456 3'-6" x 4'-0" $505 $546 $590 $637
30" Wide $228 $305 $405 $533 4'-0" x 6'-0" $921 $995 $1,075 $1,161
36" Wide $300 $400 $532 $700 5'-0" x 6'-0" $1,007 $1,087 $1,175 $1,269
48" Wide $356 $475 $631 $831 6'-0" x 6'-0" $1,028 $1,111 $1,200 $1,296
Bay/Bow Windows
Solid Surface Vanity Tops (Cost per unit) 8'-0" x 5'-0" $1,264 $1,365 $1,475 $1,593
Economy Average Custom Luxury 10'-0" x 5'-0" $1,478 $1,597 $1,725 $1,863
Centre Bowl 10'-0" x 6'-0" $2,314 $2,500 $2,700 $2,916
22" x 25" $252 $272 $293 $317 12'-0" x 6'-0" $2,936 $3,171 $3,425 $3,699
22" x 31" $288 $311 $335 $362 Palladian Windows
22" x 37" $330 $356 $384 $415 3'-2" x 6'-4" $1,782 $1,925 $2,079
22" x 49" $405 $437 $472 $510 4'-0" x 6'-0" $2,106 $2,275 $2,457
5'-5" x 6'-10" $2,523 $2,725 $2,943
Fireplaces & Chimneys (Cost per unit) 8'-0" x 6'-0" $3,032 $3,275 $3,537
1 1/2 Story 2 Story 3 Story Skylights
Economy (prefab metal) 46" x 21 1/2" $406 $439 $590 $637
Exterior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $4,735 $5,232 $5,739 46" x 28" $439 $474 $630 $680
Interior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $4,537 $5,044 $5,277 57" x 44" $535 $578 $765 $826
Average (Masonry)
Exterior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $4,701 $5,271 $5,959 Dormers (Cost/S.F. of plan area)
Interior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $4,403 $4,943 $5,383 Economy Average Custom Luxury
For more than 1 flue, add $338 $575 $964 Framing & Roofing Only
For more than 1 fireplace, add $3,333 $3,333 $3,333 Gable dormer
Custom (Masonry) 2" x 6" roof frame $24 $27 $31 $49
Exterior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $5,168 $5,834 $6,588 2" x 8" roof frame $25 $28 $32 $52
Interior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $4,846 $5,486 $5,912 Shed dormer
For more than 1 flue, add $405 $702 $951 2" x 6" roof frame $15 $17 $20 $32
For more than 1 fireplace, add $3,712 $3,712 $3,712 2" x 8" roof frame $17 $18 $21 $33
Luxury (Masonry) 2" x 10" roof frame $18 $20 $22 $34
Exterior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $7,243 $7,940 $8,689
Interior Chimney & 1 Fireplace $6,910 $7,555 $7,997
For more than 1 flue, add $598 $998 $1,393
For more than 1 fireplace, add $5,709 $5,709 $5,709

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Appliances (Cost per square foot) Breezeway (Cost per square foot)
Economy Average Custom Luxury Area (S.F.)
Class Type
Range 50 100 150 200
30" free standing, 1 oven $350 $1,225 $1,662 $2,100 Open $21.55 $18.30 $15.36 $15.11
Economy
2 ovens $1,725 $1,862 $1,931 $2,000 Closed $103.33 $79.80 $66.26 $58.05
30" built in, 1 oven $595 $1,285 $1,630 $1,975 Open $28.88 $25.46 $22.28 $20.24
Average
2 ovens $1,650 $1,912 $2,043 $2,175 Closed $112.77 $84.03 $68.73 $60.50
21" free standing, 1 oven $410 $455 $477 $500 Open $39.99 $35.20 $30.63 $28.03
Custom
Counter Top Ranges Closed $164.27 $122.20 $99.89 $87.83
4 burner standard $310 $562 $688 $815 Open $41.29 $36.19 $32.60 $31.67
Luxury
as above w/ griddle $970 $1,285 $1,442 $1,600 Closed $166.24 $123.29 $99.74 $89.28
Mocrowave Oven $194 $432 $551 $670
Combination Range, Porches (Cost per square foot)
Refrigerator, Sink Area (S.F.)
Class Type
30" wide $1,250 $2,350 $2,900 $3,450 25 50 100 200 300
60" wide $2,775 $3,191 $3,399 $3,607 Open $61.75 $41.32 $32.30 $27.33 $23.32
Economy
72" wide $3,950 $4,542 $4,838 $5,135 Closed $123.40 $85.99 $65.00 $50.70 $43.40
Compactor Open $81.29 $51.76 $39.71 $33.00 $33.00
Average
4 to 1 compaction $595 $665 $700 $735 Closed $147.51 $99.94 $75.60 $58.53 $49.59
Deep Freeze Open $102.13 $67.76 $51.01 $44.56 $39.94
Custom
15 to 23 C.F. $605 $672 $706 $740 Closed $203.06 $138.74 $105.56 $82.21 $70.82
30 C.F. $950 $1,062 $1,118 $1,175 Open $109.30 $71.45 $52.78 $47.42 $42.28
Luxury
Dehumidifier, portable, Auto Closed $213.98 $150.28 $111.49 $86.63 $74.57
15 pint $165 $183 $192 $202
30 pint $202 $232 $247 $263 Finished Attic (Cost per square foot)
Washing Machine, Auto $475 $1,075 $1,375 $1,675 Area (S.F.)
Class
Water Heater, 400 500 600 800 1000
Electric, glass lined Economy $16.48 $15.92 $15.26 $15.01 $14.45
30 gal $405 $500 $547 $595 Average $25.25 $24.69 $24.09 $23.79 $23.13
80 gal $805 $1,040 $1,157 $1,275 Custom $32.55 $31.82 $31.10 $30.63 $30.00
Gas, glass lined Luxury $41.03 $40.04 $39.10 $38.17 $37.54
30 gal $755 $927 $1,013 $1,100
50 gal $1,250 $1,537 $1,681 $1,825 Alarm System (Cost per System)
Water Softener, Auto
Class Burglar Alarm Smoke Detector
30 grains/gal $685 $788 $839 $891
100 grains/gal $965 $1,110 $1,182 $1,255 Economy $375 $65
Dishwasher, built-in Average $430 $79
2 cycles $420 $505 $547 $590 Custom $979 $178
4 or more cycles $450 $725 $862 $1,000 Luxury $1,075 $178
Dryer, Automatic $635 $1,105 $1,390 $1,675
Garage Door Opener $390 $467 $506 $545 Sauna, prefabricated
Garbage Disposal $119 $192 $229 $266 (Cost per unit, including heater and controls - 7' high)
Heater, Electric, built in
Size Cost
1250 watt, ceiling type $182 $225 $246 $268
1250 watt. wall type $212 $250 $269 $289 6' x 4' $5,025
Wall type w/blower 6' x 5' $5,625
1500 watt $246 $340 $387 $435 6' x 6' $6,025
3000 watt $435 $478 $500 $522 6' x 9' $7,475
Hood for Range, 2 speed 8' x 10' $9,800
30" wide $146 $648 $899 $1,150 8' x 12' $11,500
42" wide $365 $1,195 $1,610 $2,025 10' x 12' $12,200
Humidifier, portable
7 gal. per day $176 $202 $215 $228
15 gal. per day $212 $243 $259 $275
Ice maker, Auto
13 lb. per day $995 $1,144 $1,218 $1,293
51 lb per day $1,275 $1,466 $1,561 $1,657
Refrigerator, no frost
10-12 C.F. $590 $697 $751 $805
14-16 C.F. $625 $695 $730 $765
18-20 C.F. $735 $930 $1,027 $1,125
21-29 C.F. $920 $1,910 $2,405 $2,900
Sump Pump, 1/3 H.P. $262 $371 $425 $480

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Garages
Costs include exterior wall systems comparable with the quality of the residence. Included in the cost is an allowance for one personnel door, manual overhead
door(s) and electrical fixture.
Type
Class
Detached Attached Built-in Basement
Economy One Car Two Car Three Car One Car Two Car Three Car One Car Two Car One Car Two Car
Wood $12,792 $19,492 $26,191 $9,904 $17,056 $23,756 -$1,716 -$3,433 $1,295 $1,692
Masonry $18,876 $27,106 $35,335 $13,712 $22,393 $30,623 -$2,463 -$4,927
Average
Wood $14,818 $22,028 $29,237 $11,173 $18,834 $26,043 -$1,965 -$3,930 $1,474 $2,050
Masonry $19,056 $27,331 $35,605 $13,824 $22,551 $30,825 -$2,485 -$4,260
Custom
Wood $16,445 $25,012 $33,579 $12,752 $21,925 $30,492 -$3,279 -$3,422 $2,263 $3,628
Masonry $21,149 $30,899 $40,649 $16,695 $26,052 $35,801 -$3,856 -$4,577
Luxury
Wood $18,561 $28,975 $39,389 $14,733 $25,754 $36,168 -$3,323 -$3,510 $3,095 $4,931
Masonry $24,317 $36,178 $48,039 $18,335 $30,803 $42,664 -$4,030 -$4,923

Swimming Pools (Cost per Square foot) Sidewalks (Cost per square foot)
Residential (includes equipment) Concrete, 3000 psi w/ wire mesh 4" thick $3.43
Inground $22.00 $58.00 5" thick $4.20
Deck Equipment $1.30 6" thick $4.73
Paint, pool, preparation & 3 coats (epoxy) $4.18 Precast conc. patio blocks (natural) 2" thick $7.81
Rubber base paint $3.56 Precast conc. patio blocks (colors) 2" thick $8.36
Pool Cover $0.82 Flagstone, bluestone 1" thick $14.55
Swimming Pool Heaters (cost per unit) Flagstone, bluestone 1-1/2" thick $19.55
Not including wiring. external piping, base or pad Slate (natural, irregular) 3/4" thick $14.35
Gas Slate (rando, rectangular) 1/2" thick $22.00
155 MBH $2,425 Seeding
190 MBH $2,925 Fine grading & seeding includes
500 MBH $10,100 lime, fertilizer & seed per S.Y. $2.21
Electric Lawn Sprinkler System per S.F. $0.87
15 KW 7200 gallon pool $2,675
24 KW 9600 gallon pool $3,525 Fencing (Cost per linear foot)
54 KW 24,000 gallon pool $5,300 Chain Link, 4' high, galvanized $16.55
Gate, 4' high (each) $170.00
Cedar picket, 3' high, 2 rail $11.40
Gate, (each) $168.00
4' high, 3 rail $14.00
Gate, (each) $178.00
Cedar Stockade, 6' high, 3 rail $14.20
Gate, (each) $178.00
Board & Battens, 6' high, 2 sides, pine $20.00
6' high, cedar $28.00
No. 1 Cedar, basketweave, 6' high $16.15
Gate, 6' high (each) $204.00

Carport (Cost per square foot)

Economy $7.66
Average $11.61
Custom $17.77
Luxury $20.17

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