Planning tools
Give your budget a starting point.
A broad planning allowance, before drawings, site investigations and contractor bids.
Essential: simpler materials and retained layout. Mid-range: broader material choices. Custom: bespoke finishes and detailing.
Typical planning range
$52,500to$90,000
Varies by scope, finishes and site conditions.
Illustrative allowances, not a measured market average or contractor quote. Does not include land, financing, temporary housing, design, permits or unusual utility and structural work.
Discuss your projectWhat the estimate cannot see
Access, existing structure, hazardous materials, drainage, utilities, permit requirements and owner-selected products can change the scope substantially. Small bathrooms and kitchens often have higher costs per square foot because services and cabinetry are concentrated in a small area.
Use this range to explore affordability, not to approve a contract. Ask contractors to separate labor, materials, allowances, exclusions and contingency. Roofing estimates should use roof surface area, not the home’s interior floor area.
Read the cost and planning guides