New Home Construction Cost: Four Real-World Scenarios Compared (2026 Baseline)
Four new houses with the twists builders actually get: a teardown lot that reuses the well and septic, owner-supplied cabinets, a high-performance ranch, and a rural build with an engineered septic. Every line itemized, with crew hours.
Direct answer: Building a new single-family house when the job comes with a twist has a direct job cost of $309,828 for a 1,850 sf high-performance ranch up to $321,017 for a mid-grade 1,750 sf ranch on a teardown lot. At illustrative markups of 25% to 40%, that is a selling price of about $387,285 to $433,759 for the first and $401,271 to $449,423 for the second. Direct job cost is labor and materials only, with no contractor overhead or profit, and is not a price: no contractor performs work at job cost. Permit and inspection fees are not included.
Describe it
Review the draft
The 1,750 sf teardown ranch in the Clamp app: described the way a builder would text it, then the review draft priced as a new home, with what's included, what's not and what's assumed. Sample data.
Four builds, side by side
Four houses on the same researched baseline rates, each with a scope change builders run into: a teardown lot that reuses the well and septic, a homeowner who supplies the cabinets, a high-performance spec without certification, and a rural lot with an engineered septic and an unknown well.
| Build | Job cost | Labor | Crew hours | Materials | Illustrative selling price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic | $321,017 | $128,366 | 1990 to 2358 h | $153,879 | $401,271 to $449,423 |
| B. 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz | $319,950 | $134,601 | 2006 to 2384 h | $141,279 | $399,938 to $447,930 |
| C. 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage | $309,828 | $111,992 | 1649 to 1959 h | $148,332 | $387,285 to $433,759 |
| D. 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well | $312,479 | $109,876 | 1692 to 2006 h | $128,213 | $390,599 to $437,471 |
Materials include allowances. Illustrative selling price is the job cost at a 25% to 40% markup; your price depends on your own overhead and profit. Labor hours are a planning range and include setup, daily cleanup and material runs; they are never a charge to the customer. Permit and inspection fees are not included; requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Each build in detail
A. 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic$321,017B. 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz$319,950C. 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage$309,828D. 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well$312,479
A. 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic: $321,017
A mid-grade three-bedroom ranch on a crawlspace with an attached two-car garage, built where an old house came down. The existing well, septic, driveway and service conduit stay; the estimate connects to them instead of buying them again. Labor is $128,366 of the $321,017 job cost, or 40.0%. It is about 1990 to 2358 hours of work, including setup, daily cleanup and material runs.
Labor cost by trade
Labor only. Materials, allowances and dump fees are in the line items below. Hours are person-hours at typical production from Clamp’s labor hours catalog, as a range: a planning figure, not a schedule and not a charge to the customer.
| Trade | Hours | Labor cost | Low-Margin×1.25 | Mid-Range×1.30 | High-Margin×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 4 to 10 h | $384 | $480 | $499 | $538 |
| Masonry | 175 to 284 h | $10,118 | $12,648 | $13,153 | $14,165 |
| Plumbing | 79 to 105 h | $7,915 | $9,894 | $10,290 | $11,081 |
| Electrical | 193 to 266 h | $21,004 | $26,255 | $27,305 | $29,406 |
| HVAC | 93 to 144 h | $9,576 | $11,970 | $12,449 | $13,406 |
| Insulation | 21 to 44 h | $1,552 | $1,940 | $2,018 | $2,173 |
| Drywall | 179 to 297 h | $12,304 | $15,380 | $15,995 | $17,226 |
| Carpentry | 460 to 576 h | $36,548 | $45,685 | $47,512 | $51,167 |
| Tile | 48 to 75 h | $3,174 | $3,968 | $4,126 | $4,443 |
| Flooring | 28 to 52 h | $2,805 | $3,506 | $3,647 | $3,927 |
| Painting | 119 to 165 h | $8,186 | $10,233 | $10,642 | $11,460 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 50 to 84 h | $4,425 | $5,531 | $5,753 | $6,195 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 55 to 90 h | $7,060 | $8,825 | $9,178 | $9,884 |
| Landscaping | 6 to 13 h | $1,045 | $1,306 | $1,358 | $1,463 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 141 to 426 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1990 to 2358 h | $128,366 | $160,458 | $166,876 | $179,712 |
Every line item
Labor $128,366 + materials and allowances $153,879 + dump fees and other $38,772 = $321,017 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 274 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $384 | $0 | $384 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 117.47 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $1,880 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 10 h | $7,764 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 10 h | $7,764 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 576 | sf | 17 to 38 h | $1,786 | $0 | $1,786 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 633.6 | sf | $0 | $3,326 | $3,326 | |
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 266 | lf | 41 to 87 h | $2,793 | $0 | $2,793 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 292.6 | lf | $0 | $4,243 | $4,243 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 528 | sf | $0 | $0 | $660 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 24.62 | cubic_yard | 89 to 187 h | $5,539 | $0 | $5,539 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 27.08 | cubic_yard | $0 | $7,718 | $7,718 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2326 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,279 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 175 to 284 h | $27,479 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 175 to 284 h | $27,479 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove tub (tub only, no surround)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| DWV Install Labor | 22 | lf | 7 to 15 h | $792 | $0 | $792 |
| Expansion Tank AllowanceLabor on: Expansion Tank Service Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Expansion Tank Service Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Exterior Footing Drain (per lf) | 176 | lf | $0 | $0 | $2,464 | |
| Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Lavatory Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 7 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $1,365 | $0 | $1,365 |
| Hose Bib Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Lavatory faucet allowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 62.6 | lf | $0 | $391 | $391 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $7,437 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 97.4 | lf | $0 | $341 | $341 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Assembly AllowanceLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Shower valve trim allowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | $0 | $520 | $520 | |
| Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In Body AllowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 43 | lf | 2 to 7 h | $258 | $0 | $258 |
| Alcove tub setting materialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Tank Water Heater AllowanceLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $750 | $750 | |
| Water Heater Connection KitLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $63 | $63 | |
| Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $297 | $0 | $297 |
| Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 50 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Water Service Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 52.5 | lf | $0 | $289 | $289 | |
| Water Service Pressure Test Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $190 | $0 | $190 |
| Water Service Trenching Labor | 50 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Plumbing subtotal | 79 to 105 h | $24,485 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 79 to 105 h | $24,485 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 16 | lf | 1 to 2 h | $76 | $0 | $76 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 18.4 | lf | $0 | $51 | $51 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 2 | each | 1 to 3 h | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | each | 1 to 4 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | each | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | each | 2 to 6 h | $380 | $0 | $380 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 2 | each | under 1 h | $60 | $0 | $60 |
| Electrical Box ExtenderLabor on: Outlet Integration Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $7 | $7 | |
| Branch Circuit Install | 23 | ea | 47 to 100 h | $6,210 | $0 | $6,210 |
| New Branch Circuit (labor) | 2 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $480 | $0 | $480 |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuit | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit Breaker AllowanceLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $144 | $144 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 104 | ea | $0 | $884 | $884 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 30 | ea | $0 | $195 | $195 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 105 | ea | 40 to 86 h | $4,410 | $0 | $4,410 |
| Garage Door Opener (per opener)Labor on: Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $325 | $325 | |
| GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 6 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $288 | $0 | $288 |
| Gfci Unit AllowanceLabor on: GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 8 | ea | $0 | $160 | $160 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 14 | ea | $0 | $1,900 | $1,900 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 20 | ea | 11 to 23 h | $1,700 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Lighting Dimmer AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter Socket AllowanceLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: Branch Circuit Install | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet Integration Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 79 | ea | 12 to 27 h | $2,370 | $0 | $2,370 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 54 | ea | $0 | $243 | $243 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 26 | ea | $0 | $988 | $988 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 20 | ea | 8 to 17 h | $1,040 | $0 | $1,040 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 3179.8 | lf | $0 | $2,544 | $2,544 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service Panel AllowanceLabor on: Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $950 | $950 | |
| Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | 5 to 13 h | $1,450 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Smoke / CO Detector AllowanceLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 27 | ea | $0 | $121 | $121 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Underground Branch Circuit Wire MaterialsLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 70 | lf | $0 | $77 | $77 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 193 to 266 h | $31,501 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 193 to 266 h | $31,501 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Appliance Vent Termination | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip Heat AllowanceLabor on: Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Unit AllowanceLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $430 | $430 | |
| Condensate Drain Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Dryer Vent Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $5,200 | $5,200 | |
| Ductwork Install | 330 | lf | 42 to 90 h | $4,125 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 346.5 | lf | $0 | $2,685 | $2,685 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 15 to 33 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range hood exhaust duct materialsLabor on: Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | $0 | $115 | $115 | |
| Refrigerant Line Set Install | 30 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $255 | $0 | $255 |
| Refrigerant Line MaterialsLabor on: Refrigerant Line Set Install | 34.5 | lf | $0 | $293 | $293 | |
| Register Boot AllowanceLabor on: Ductwork Install | 19 | ea | $0 | $608 | $608 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 19 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat Unit AllowanceLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 93 to 144 h | $20,237 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 93 to 144 h | $20,237 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,313 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,888 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | each | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| Floor Insulation from Below, Installed (per sf) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,887 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 176 | lf | 20 to 43 h | $1,496 | $0 | $1,496 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 176 | lf | $0 | $282 | $282 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1126 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,182 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 21 to 44 h | $10,104 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 21 to 44 h | $10,104 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6691 | sf | 88 to 185 h | $8,096 | $0 | $8,096 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 6475 | sf | 63 to 132 h | $4,014 | $0 | $4,014 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 7122.5 | sf | $0 | $5,342 | $5,342 | |
| Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 216 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $194 | $0 | $194 |
| Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Materials (per sf)Labor on: Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 237.6 | sf | $0 | $162 | $162 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 179 to 297 h | $17,808 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 179 to 297 h | $17,808 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 1750 | sf | 56 to 119 h | $6,125 | $0 | $6,125 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 1837.5 | sf | $0 | $8,269 | $8,269 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $288 | $288 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | 12 to 25 h | $1,155 | $0 | $1,155 |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Crawlspace Access Door | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $485 | |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | each | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door/Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Engineered Beam Material AllowanceLabor on: Engineered Beam Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,204 | $1,204 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 269.85 | lf | $0 | $3,643 | $3,643 | |
| Fire-Rated Self-Closing Door Unit (each)Labor on: Interior Door Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $475 | $475 | |
| Firestop at a Penetration (each) | 4 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $96 | $0 | $96 |
| Engineered Beam Install | 1 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $1,204 | $0 | $1,204 |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 370.5 | lf | $0 | $408 | $408 | |
| Sheathing Install | 4917 | sf | 38 to 80 h | $5,409 | $0 | $5,409 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 476 | lf | 61 to 129 h | $4,760 | $0 | $4,760 |
| Garage Door Install (per door) | 1 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Garage Door Unit (per door)Labor on: Garage Door Install (per door) | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,980 | $1,980 | |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 12 | each | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Interior Door Install | 12 | ea | 18 to 39 h | $2,240 | $0 | $2,240 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | each | $0 | $2,035 | $2,035 | |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | each | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 10 | ea | 4 to 11 h | $680 | $0 | $680 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 30.04 | square | $0 | $14,569 | $14,569 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 28.61 | square | 29 to 62 h | $2,432 | $0 | $2,432 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 24 | lf | under 1 h | $32 | $0 | $32 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 26.4 | lf | $0 | $33 | $33 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 225 | lf | 20 to 43 h | $1,462 | $0 | $1,462 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 240.9 | lf | $0 | $1,626 | $1,626 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 793 | lf | 21 to 45 h | $2,292 | $0 | $2,292 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1246.3 | lf | $0 | $3,265 | $3,265 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 2 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 2261.6 | sf | $0 | $2,149 | $2,149 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 16 | each | $0 | $768 | $768 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Exterior Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Window Install | 16 | ea | 21 to 45 h | $3,120 | $0 | $3,120 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 16 | ea | $0 | $640 | $640 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 16 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $706 | $0 | $706 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 16 | each | $0 | $4,800 | $4,800 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 460 to 576 h | $87,518 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 460 to 576 h | $87,518 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 250 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $438 | $0 | $438 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 250 | sf | $0 | $113 | $113 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 250 | sf | 21 to 45 h | $1,625 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $644 | $644 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 275 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 250 | sf | $0 | $372 | $372 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 250 | sf | 7 to 16 h | $562 | $0 | $562 |
| Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 120 | sf | 2 to 7 h | $270 | $0 | $270 |
| Bath Tile Waterproofing MaterialsLabor on: Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 120 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Bathroom wall tile material allowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 132 | sf | $0 | $858 | $858 | |
| Tile Grout Sealer | 28 | sf | under 1 h | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 28 | sf | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 28 | sf | $0 | $52 | $52 | |
| Wall Tile Install | 28 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Tile subtotal | 48 to 75 h | $5,863 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 48 to 75 h | $5,863 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 495 | sf | $0 | $1,609 | $1,609 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $245 | $245 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1126 | sf | $0 | $619 | $619 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1126 | sf | 20 to 43 h | $2,365 | $0 | $2,365 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1238.6 | sf | $0 | $4,025 | $4,025 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 28 to 52 h | $9,558 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 28 to 52 h | $9,558 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1750 | sf | 10 to 23 h | $980 | $0 | $980 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4755 | sf | 23 to 49 h | $2,663 | $0 | $2,663 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4755 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $48 | $0 | $48 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 47.91 | gallon | $0 | $2,300 | $2,300 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4895 | sf | 8 to 19 h | $441 | $0 | $441 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 6173.75 | sf | 13 to 28 h | $1,358 | $0 | $1,358 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 20.52 | gallon | $0 | $657 | $657 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1263 | lf | $0 | $278 | $278 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1076 | lf | 26 to 55 h | $1,980 | $0 | $1,980 |
| Painting subtotal | 119 to 165 h | $11,571 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 119 to 165 h | $11,571 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 35 | ea | $0 | $227 | $227 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 30 | lf | $0 | $82 | $82 | |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $7,920 | $7,920 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 5 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 59.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,658 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 59.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,302 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 59.2 | sf | $0 | $3,058 | $3,058 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $20,220 | |||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $20,220 | |||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Microwave Unit AllowanceLabor on: Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | |
| Washer Box AllowanceLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 152.14 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $221 | $0 | $221 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 2232 | sf | 11 to 25 h | $804 | $0 | $804 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 2455.2 | sf | $0 | $1,031 | $1,031 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 247.5 | lf | $0 | $2,104 | $2,104 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1838 | sf | 28 to 60 h | $3,400 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 2021.8 | sf | $0 | $6,268 | $6,268 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 50 to 84 h | $13,828 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 50 to 84 h | $13,828 | ||||
| Specialty | ||||||
| Sewer Line Install | 20 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | |
| Temporary Utilities Setup | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Specialty subtotal | $3,200 | |||||
| Specialty subtotal | $3,200 | |||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 2326 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,047 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,747 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,747 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 28.61 | square | 29 to 62 h | $5,150 | $0 | $5,150 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 31.47 | square | $0 | $5,507 | $5,507 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 224.65 | lf | $0 | $213 | $213 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 123 | lf | 6 to 14 h | $553 | $0 | $553 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 135.3 | lf | $0 | $744 | $744 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.29 | sq | 2 to 5 h | $154 | $0 | $154 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.29 | sq | $0 | $408 | $408 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 64.19 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $125 | $0 | $125 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 64.19 | lf | $0 | $273 | $273 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 28.61 | square | 5 to 12 h | $858 | $0 | $858 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 30.04 | square | $0 | $451 | $451 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 90 h | $14,876 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 90 h | $14,876 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 301.4 | lf | $0 | $256 | $256 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4752 | sf | 6 to 13 h | $1,045 | $0 | $1,045 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 6 to 13 h | $4,301 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 6 to 13 h | $4,301 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1990 to 2358 h | $321,017 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1990 to 2358 h | $321,017 | ||||
B. 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz: $319,950
A mid-grade one-story house on a slab with three baths. The homeowner's cabinet shop supplies the kitchen cabinets, island, three vanities and every quartz top; the builder installs them, so install labor stays and product allowances come out. No garage. Labor is $134,601 of the $319,950 job cost, or 42.1%. It is about 2006 to 2384 hours of work, including setup, daily cleanup and material runs.
Labor cost by trade
Labor only. Materials, allowances and dump fees are in the line items below. Hours are person-hours at typical production from Clamp’s labor hours catalog, as a range: a planning figure, not a schedule and not a charge to the customer.
| Trade | Hours | Labor cost | Low-Margin×1.25 | Mid-Range×1.30 | High-Margin×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 4 to 10 h | $382 | $478 | $497 | $535 |
| Masonry | 77 to 156 h | $7,371 | $9,214 | $9,582 | $10,319 |
| Plumbing | 102 to 143 h | $10,825 | $13,531 | $14,072 | $15,155 |
| Electrical | 226 to 306 h | $24,288 | $30,360 | $31,574 | $34,003 |
| HVAC | 106 to 167 h | $10,870 | $13,587 | $14,131 | $15,218 |
| Insulation | 1 to 2 h | $112 | $140 | $146 | $157 |
| Drywall | 228 to 382 h | $15,743 | $19,679 | $20,466 | $22,040 |
| Carpentry | 405 to 510 h | $32,099 | $40,124 | $41,729 | $44,939 |
| Tile | 73 to 113 h | $4,776 | $5,970 | $6,209 | $6,686 |
| Flooring | 37 to 68 h | $3,700 | $4,625 | $4,810 | $5,180 |
| Painting | 154 to 213 h | $10,597 | $13,246 | $13,776 | $14,836 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 40 to 68 h | $3,544 | $4,430 | $4,607 | $4,961 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 55 to 89 h | $6,987 | $8,734 | $9,083 | $9,782 |
| Landscaping | 6 to 13 h | $1,037 | $1,296 | $1,348 | $1,452 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 143 to 430 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 2006 to 2384 h | $134,601 | $168,251 | $174,981 | $188,441 |
Every line item
Labor $134,601 + materials and allowances $141,279 + dump fees and other $44,070 = $319,950 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 273 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $382 | $0 | $382 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 62.69 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $1,003 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 7 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,575 | |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 10 h | $7,110 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 10 h | $7,110 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2300 | sf | 71 to 150 h | $7,130 | $0 | $7,130 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2530 | sf | $0 | $13,283 | $13,283 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 201 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,221 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 2 | ea | $0 | $270 | $270 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 402 | sf | 3 to 9 h | $241 | $0 | $241 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,265 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 77 to 156 h | $26,410 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 77 to 156 h | $26,410 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove tub (tub only, no surround)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $1,650 | $1,650 | |
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| DWV Install Labor | 22 | lf | 7 to 15 h | $792 | $0 | $792 |
| Expansion Tank AllowanceLabor on: Expansion Tank Service Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Expansion Tank Service Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Lavatory Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $1,300 | $1,300 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 10 | ea | 16 to 34 h | $1,950 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Hose Bib Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Lavatory faucet allowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $800 | $800 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 95.6 | lf | $0 | $598 | $598 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $9,775 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 12 | ea | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 12 | ea | 31 to 65 h | $4,800 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 141.4 | lf | $0 | $495 | $495 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Assembly AllowanceLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Shower valve trim allowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 3 | ea | $0 | $780 | $780 | |
| Shower/Tub Valve Set | 3 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $975 | $0 | $975 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In Body AllowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 3 | ea | $0 | $495 | $495 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 43 | lf | 2 to 7 h | $258 | $0 | $258 |
| Alcove tub setting materialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $195 | $195 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $195 | $195 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Tank Water Heater AllowanceLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $750 | $750 | |
| Water Heater Connection KitLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $63 | $63 | |
| Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $297 | $0 | $297 |
| Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 50 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Water Service Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 52.5 | lf | $0 | $289 | $289 | |
| Water Service Pressure Test Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $190 | $0 | $190 |
| Water Service Trenching Labor | 50 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Plumbing subtotal | 102 to 143 h | $30,445 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 102 to 143 h | $30,445 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 32 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $152 | $0 | $152 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 36.8 | lf | $0 | $101 | $101 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 4 | each | 2 to 6 h | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 4 | each | 3 to 7 h | $440 | $0 | $440 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 4 | each | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 4 | each | 5 to 12 h | $760 | $0 | $760 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 4 | each | 1 to 2 h | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| Electrical Box ExtenderLabor on: Outlet Integration Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $7 | $7 | |
| Branch Circuit Install | 24 | ea | 49 to 104 h | $6,480 | $0 | $6,480 |
| New Branch Circuit (labor) | 4 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $960 | $0 | $960 |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuit | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit Breaker AllowanceLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 8 | ea | $0 | $144 | $144 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 122 | ea | $0 | $1,037 | $1,037 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 34 | ea | $0 | $221 | $221 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 123 | ea | 47 to 100 h | $5,166 | $0 | $5,166 |
| GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| Gfci Unit AllowanceLabor on: GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 9 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 12 | ea | $0 | $1,800 | $1,800 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 20 | ea | 11 to 23 h | $1,700 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Lighting Dimmer AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter Socket AllowanceLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: Branch Circuit Install | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet Integration Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 100 | ea | 16 to 34 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 67 | ea | $0 | $302 | $302 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 33 | ea | $0 | $1,254 | $1,254 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 25 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 3873.2 | lf | $0 | $3,099 | $3,099 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service Panel AllowanceLabor on: Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $950 | $950 | |
| Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | 5 to 13 h | $1,450 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Smoke / CO Detector AllowanceLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 37 | ea | $0 | $167 | $167 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 7 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,155 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 226 to 306 h | $37,113 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 226 to 306 h | $37,113 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Appliance Vent Termination | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip Heat AllowanceLabor on: Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Unit AllowanceLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $860 | $860 | |
| Condensate Drain Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Dryer Vent Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $6,933 | $6,933 | |
| Ductwork Install | 405 | lf | 52 to 110 h | $5,063 | $0 | $5,063 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 425.25 | lf | $0 | $3,296 | $3,296 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 17 to 36 h | $3,300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Radiant Underslab Insulation Board (per sf)Labor on: Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 422.1 | sf | $0 | $760 | $760 | |
| Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range hood exhaust duct materialsLabor on: Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | $0 | $115 | $115 | |
| Refrigerant Line Set Install | 30 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $255 | $0 | $255 |
| Refrigerant Line MaterialsLabor on: Refrigerant Line Set Install | 34.5 | lf | $0 | $293 | $293 | |
| Register Boot AllowanceLabor on: Ductwork Install | 23 | ea | $0 | $736 | $736 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 23 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $322 | $0 | $322 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat Unit AllowanceLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 106 to 167 h | $25,193 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 106 to 167 h | $25,193 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,725 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $3,795 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 4 | each | 1 to 2 h | $112 | $0 | $112 |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1251 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,314 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 1 to 2 h | $6,946 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 1 to 2 h | $6,946 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 8510 | sf | 115 to 239 h | $10,467 | $0 | $10,467 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 8510 | sf | 82 to 173 h | $5,276 | $0 | $5,276 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 9361 | sf | $0 | $7,021 | $7,021 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 228 to 382 h | $22,764 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 228 to 382 h | $22,764 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 12 | ea | $0 | $576 | $576 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 12 | ea | 2 to 7 h | $336 | $0 | $336 |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 34 | lf | 18 to 39 h | $1,785 | $0 | $1,785 |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | each | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door/Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 211.05 | lf | $0 | $2,849 | $2,849 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 464 | lf | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| Sheathing Install | 4437 | sf | 34 to 72 h | $4,881 | $0 | $4,881 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 489 | lf | 63 to 133 h | $4,890 | $0 | $4,890 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 13 | each | $0 | $975 | $975 | |
| Interior Door Install | 13 | ea | 19 to 42 h | $2,389 | $0 | $2,389 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 13 | each | $0 | $2,405 | $2,405 | |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 7 | each | 2 to 5 h | $224 | $0 | $224 |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 13 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $884 | $0 | $884 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 29.7 | square | $0 | $14,405 | $14,405 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 28.29 | square | 29 to 62 h | $2,405 | $0 | $2,405 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 26 | lf | under 1 h | $35 | $0 | $35 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 28.6 | lf | $0 | $36 | $36 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 223 | lf | 20 to 42 h | $1,450 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 316.8 | lf | $0 | $2,138 | $2,138 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 1044 | lf | 28 to 60 h | $3,017 | $0 | $3,017 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1590.4 | lf | $0 | $4,199 | $4,199 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 4 | ea | 13 to 27 h | $1,700 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $260 | $0 | $260 |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1768.8 | sf | $0 | $1,680 | $1,680 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 21 | each | $0 | $1,008 | $1,008 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Exterior Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Window Install | 21 | ea | 28 to 59 h | $4,095 | $0 | $4,095 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 21 | ea | $0 | $840 | $840 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 21 | ea | 8 to 19 h | $926 | $0 | $926 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 21 | each | $0 | $6,300 | $6,300 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 405 to 510 h | $72,878 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 405 to 510 h | $72,878 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 385 | sf | 8 to 18 h | $674 | $0 | $674 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 385 | sf | $0 | $173 | $173 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 385 | sf | 33 to 70 h | $2,503 | $0 | $2,503 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 225.5 | sf | $0 | $1,015 | $1,015 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 423.5 | sf | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 385 | sf | $0 | $574 | $574 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 385 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $866 | $0 | $866 |
| Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 180 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $405 | $0 | $405 |
| Bath Tile Waterproofing MaterialsLabor on: Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 180 | sf | $0 | $351 | $351 | |
| Bathroom wall tile material allowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 198 | sf | $0 | $1,287 | $1,287 | |
| Tile Grout Sealer | 33 | sf | under 1 h | $15 | $0 | $15 |
| Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 33 | sf | $0 | $214 | $214 | |
| Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 33 | sf | $0 | $61 | $61 | |
| Wall Tile Install | 33 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $313 | $0 | $313 |
| Tile subtotal | 73 to 113 h | $8,811 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 73 to 113 h | $8,811 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 531.3 | sf | $0 | $1,727 | $1,727 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 9 | ea | $0 | $315 | $315 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1540 | sf | $0 | $847 | $847 | |
| Carpet Install | 483 | sf | 5 to 11 h | $386 | $0 | $386 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1540 | sf | 28 to 59 h | $3,234 | $0 | $3,234 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1694 | sf | $0 | $5,506 | $5,506 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 37 to 68 h | $12,350 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 37 to 68 h | $12,350 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 2300 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,288 | $0 | $1,288 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 13 | ea | 10 to 23 h | $846 | $0 | $846 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 6215 | sf | 30 to 64 h | $3,480 | $0 | $3,480 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 6215 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $62 | $0 | $62 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 62.2 | gallon | $0 | $2,986 | $2,986 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 6399 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $576 | $0 | $576 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 8116.8 | sf | 17 to 37 h | $1,786 | $0 | $1,786 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 26.98 | gallon | $0 | $863 | $863 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1612 | lf | $0 | $355 | $355 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1391 | lf | 33 to 71 h | $2,559 | $0 | $2,559 |
| Painting subtotal | 154 to 213 h | $14,951 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 154 to 213 h | $14,951 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 50 | ea | $0 | $325 | $325 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 48 | lf | $0 | $132 | $132 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 9 | ea | $0 | $405 | $405 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 102.6 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,257 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 4 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $6,887 | |||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $6,887 | |||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Microwave Unit AllowanceLabor on: Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | |
| Washer Box AllowanceLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 143.08 | lf | 2 to 7 h | $207 | $0 | $207 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1809 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $651 | $0 | $651 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1989.9 | sf | $0 | $836 | $836 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 245.3 | lf | $0 | $2,085 | $2,085 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1452 | sf | 22 to 48 h | $2,686 | $0 | $2,686 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1597.2 | sf | $0 | $4,951 | $4,951 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 40 to 68 h | $11,416 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 40 to 68 h | $11,416 | ||||
| Specialty | ||||||
| Sewer Line Install | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | |
| Temporary Utilities Setup | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,100 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Specialty subtotal | $6,800 | |||||
| Specialty subtotal | $6,800 | |||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,035 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,735 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,735 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 6 | ls | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| General subtotal | $510 | |||||
| General subtotal | $510 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 28.29 | square | 29 to 62 h | $5,092 | $0 | $5,092 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 31.12 | square | $0 | $5,446 | $5,446 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 223.39 | lf | $0 | $212 | $212 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 122 | lf | 6 to 14 h | $549 | $0 | $549 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 134.2 | lf | $0 | $738 | $738 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.24 | sq | 2 to 5 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.24 | sq | $0 | $403 | $403 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 63.83 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $124 | $0 | $124 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 63.83 | lf | $0 | $271 | $271 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 28.29 | square | 5 to 12 h | $849 | $0 | $849 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 29.7 | square | $0 | $445 | $445 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 89 h | $14,722 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 89 h | $14,722 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 300.3 | lf | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4714 | sf | 6 to 13 h | $1,037 | $0 | $1,037 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 6 to 13 h | $4,292 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 6 to 13 h | $4,292 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 2006 to 2384 h | $319,950 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 2006 to 2384 h | $319,950 | ||||
C. 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage: $309,828
A slab ranch with the measures the customer actually asked for: 2x6 walls with exterior continuous insulation, an air-sealing upgrade and blower-door test, high-performance windows, an ERV, a cold-climate heat pump and a heat-pump water heater. No certification, no garage. Labor is $111,992 of the $309,828 job cost, or 36.1%. It is about 1649 to 1959 hours of work, including setup, daily cleanup and material runs.
Labor cost by trade
Labor only. Materials, allowances and dump fees are in the line items below. Hours are person-hours at typical production from Clamp’s labor hours catalog, as a range: a planning figure, not a schedule and not a charge to the customer.
| Trade | Hours | Labor cost | Low-Margin×1.25 | Mid-Range×1.30 | High-Margin×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 4 to 9 h | $361 | $451 | $469 | $506 |
| Masonry | 63 to 126 h | $5,952 | $7,440 | $7,738 | $8,333 |
| Plumbing | 80 to 107 h | $8,058 | $10,073 | $10,475 | $11,281 |
| Electrical | 186 to 254 h | $20,193 | $25,241 | $26,251 | $28,270 |
| HVAC | 111 to 163 h | $11,881 | $14,851 | $15,445 | $16,633 |
| Insulation | under 1 h | $56 | $70 | $73 | $78 |
| Drywall | 183 to 307 h | $12,663 | $15,829 | $16,462 | $17,728 |
| Carpentry | 326 to 412 h | $25,909 | $32,386 | $33,682 | $36,273 |
| Tile | 48 to 75 h | $3,175 | $3,969 | $4,128 | $4,445 |
| Flooring | 30 to 56 h | $3,015 | $3,769 | $3,919 | $4,221 |
| Painting | 125 to 173 h | $8,595 | $10,744 | $11,173 | $12,033 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $213 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 37 to 62 h | $3,242 | $4,052 | $4,215 | $4,539 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 46 to 73 h | $5,730 | $7,162 | $7,449 | $8,022 |
| Landscaping | 5 to 11 h | $892 | $1,115 | $1,160 | $1,249 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 117 to 354 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1649 to 1959 h | $111,992 | $139,990 | $145,590 | $156,789 |
Every line item
Labor $111,992 + materials and allowances $148,332 + dump fees and other $49,504 = $309,828 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 258 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $361 | $0 | $361 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 52.36 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $838 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 9 h | $6,699 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 9 h | $6,699 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 1850 | sf | 57 to 120 h | $5,735 | $0 | $5,735 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2035 | sf | $0 | $10,684 | $10,684 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 181 | lf | $0 | $0 | $3,801 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 362 | sf | 3 to 8 h | $217 | $0 | $217 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,017 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 63 to 126 h | $21,589 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 63 to 126 h | $21,589 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove tub (tub only, no surround)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| DWV Install Labor | 22 | lf | 7 to 15 h | $792 | $0 | $792 |
| Expansion Tank AllowanceLabor on: Heat Pump Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Lavatory Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 7 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $1,365 | $0 | $1,365 |
| Hose Bib Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Lavatory faucet allowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 62.6 | lf | $0 | $391 | $391 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $7,862 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 112.4 | lf | $0 | $393 | $393 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Assembly AllowanceLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Shower valve trim allowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | $0 | $520 | $520 | |
| Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In Body AllowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 43 | lf | 2 to 7 h | $258 | $0 | $258 |
| Alcove tub setting materialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater AllowanceLabor on: Heat Pump Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,800 | $1,800 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 3 to 7 h | $550 | $0 | $550 |
| Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 50 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Water Service Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 52.5 | lf | $0 | $289 | $289 | |
| Water Service Pressure Test Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $190 | $0 | $190 |
| Water Service Trenching Labor | 50 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Plumbing subtotal | 80 to 107 h | $23,628 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 80 to 107 h | $23,628 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 16 | lf | 1 to 2 h | $76 | $0 | $76 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 18.4 | lf | $0 | $51 | $51 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 2 | each | 1 to 3 h | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | each | 1 to 4 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | each | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | each | 2 to 6 h | $380 | $0 | $380 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 2 | each | under 1 h | $60 | $0 | $60 |
| Electrical Box ExtenderLabor on: Outlet Integration Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $7 | $7 | |
| Branch Circuit Install | 21 | ea | 43 to 91 h | $5,670 | $0 | $5,670 |
| New Branch Circuit (labor) | 2 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $480 | $0 | $480 |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuit | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit Breaker AllowanceLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 6 | ea | $0 | $120 | $120 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 99 | ea | $0 | $841 | $841 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 29 | ea | $0 | $188 | $188 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 100 | ea | 39 to 81 h | $4,200 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Erv Hrv Electrical Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| Gfci Unit AllowanceLabor on: GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $140 | $140 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 16 | ea | 8 to 19 h | $1,360 | $0 | $1,360 |
| Lighting Dimmer AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter Socket AllowanceLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: Branch Circuit Install | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet Integration Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 79 | ea | 12 to 27 h | $2,370 | $0 | $2,370 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 53 | ea | $0 | $238 | $238 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 27 | ea | $0 | $1,026 | $1,026 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 21 | ea | 8 to 18 h | $1,092 | $0 | $1,092 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 3041.8 | lf | $0 | $2,433 | $2,433 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service Panel AllowanceLabor on: Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $950 | $950 | |
| Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | 5 to 13 h | $1,450 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Smoke / CO Detector AllowanceLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 28 | ea | $0 | $126 | $126 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 186 to 254 h | $31,121 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 186 to 254 h | $31,121 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Appliance Vent Termination | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip Heat AllowanceLabor on: Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Unit AllowanceLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $430 | $430 | |
| Condensate Drain Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Dryer Vent Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $7,020 | $7,020 | |
| Ductwork Install | 333 | lf | 43 to 90 h | $4,162 | $0 | $4,162 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 349.65 | lf | $0 | $2,710 | $2,710 | |
| Erv Hrv Control Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Erv Hrv Ducting Install Labor | 148 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $1,073 | $0 | $1,073 |
| Erv Hrv Ducting MaterialsLabor on: Erv Hrv Ducting Install Labor | 148 | lf | $0 | $1,406 | $1,406 | |
| Erv Hrv Install Labor | 1 | ea | 5 to 11 h | $950 | $0 | $950 |
| Erv Unit AllowanceLabor on: Erv Hrv Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 15 to 33 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Radiant Underslab Insulation Board (per sf)Labor on: Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 380.1 | sf | $0 | $684 | $684 | |
| Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range hood exhaust duct materialsLabor on: Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | $0 | $115 | $115 | |
| Refrigerant Line Set Install | 30 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $255 | $0 | $255 |
| Refrigerant Line MaterialsLabor on: Refrigerant Line Set Install | 34.5 | lf | $0 | $293 | $293 | |
| Register Boot AllowanceLabor on: Ductwork Install | 19 | ea | $0 | $608 | $608 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 19 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat Unit AllowanceLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 111 to 163 h | $28,077 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 111 to 163 h | $28,077 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Upgrade, High Performance | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,313 | |
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,388 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $3,719 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | each | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| Exterior Continuous Insulation | 1151 | sf | $0 | $0 | $4,144 | |
| Wall Insulation, High Performance | 1151 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,590 | |
| Insulation subtotal | under 1 h | $14,210 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | under 1 h | $14,210 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6845 | sf | 92 to 193 h | $8,419 | $0 | $8,419 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 6845 | sf | 66 to 139 h | $4,244 | $0 | $4,244 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 7529.5 | sf | $0 | $5,647 | $5,647 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 183 to 307 h | $18,310 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 183 to 307 h | $18,310 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $288 | $288 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Blower Door Test Allowance | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $750 | |
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | 12 to 25 h | $1,155 | $0 | $1,155 |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | each | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door/Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 190.05 | lf | $0 | $2,566 | $2,566 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 378.5 | lf | $0 | $416 | $416 | |
| Sheathing Install | 3724 | sf | 29 to 61 h | $4,096 | $0 | $4,096 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 412 | lf | 53 to 112 h | $4,120 | $0 | $4,120 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | each | $0 | $825 | $825 | |
| Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | 16 to 36 h | $2,021 | $0 | $2,021 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | each | $0 | $2,035 | $2,035 | |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | each | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 10 | ea | 4 to 11 h | $680 | $0 | $680 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 23.9 | square | $0 | $11,591 | $11,591 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 22.76 | square | 23 to 50 h | $1,935 | $0 | $1,935 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 25 | lf | under 1 h | $34 | $0 | $34 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 27.5 | lf | $0 | $34 | $34 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 200 | lf | 18 to 38 h | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 254.1 | lf | $0 | $1,715 | $1,715 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 840 | lf | 22 to 48 h | $2,428 | $0 | $2,428 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1298 | lf | $0 | $3,414 | $3,414 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 2 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1592.8 | sf | $0 | $1,513 | $1,513 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 17 | each | $0 | $816 | $816 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Exterior Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Window Install | 17 | ea | 22 to 48 h | $3,315 | $0 | $3,315 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 17 | ea | $0 | $680 | $680 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 17 | ea | 7 to 16 h | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 17 | each | $0 | $17,850 | $17,850 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 326 to 412 h | $73,835 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 326 to 412 h | $73,835 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 250 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $438 | $0 | $438 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 250 | sf | $0 | $113 | $113 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 250 | sf | 21 to 45 h | $1,625 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $644 | $644 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 275 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 250 | sf | $0 | $373 | $373 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 250 | sf | 7 to 16 h | $563 | $0 | $563 |
| Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 120 | sf | 2 to 7 h | $270 | $0 | $270 |
| Bath Tile Waterproofing MaterialsLabor on: Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 120 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Bathroom wall tile material allowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 132 | sf | $0 | $858 | $858 | |
| Tile Grout Sealer | 28 | sf | under 1 h | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 28 | sf | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 28 | sf | $0 | $52 | $52 | |
| Wall Tile Install | 28 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Tile subtotal | 48 to 75 h | $5,865 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 48 to 75 h | $5,865 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 495 | sf | $0 | $1,609 | $1,609 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $245 | $245 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1226 | sf | $0 | $674 | $674 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1226 | sf | 22 to 47 h | $2,575 | $0 | $2,575 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1348.6 | sf | $0 | $4,383 | $4,383 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 30 to 56 h | $10,181 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 30 to 56 h | $10,181 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1850 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $1,036 | $0 | $1,036 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 5025 | sf | 24 to 52 h | $2,814 | $0 | $2,814 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 5025 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 50.41 | gallon | $0 | $2,420 | $2,420 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 5173 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $466 | $0 | $466 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 6527.25 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,436 | $0 | $1,436 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 21.71 | gallon | $0 | $695 | $695 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1316 | lf | $0 | $290 | $290 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1129 | lf | 27 to 57 h | $2,077 | $0 | $2,077 |
| Painting subtotal | 125 to 173 h | $12,150 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 125 to 173 h | $12,150 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 35 | ea | $0 | $228 | $228 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 30 | lf | $0 | $83 | $83 | |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $7,920 | $7,920 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 5 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 59.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,658 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 59.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,302 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 59.2 | sf | $0 | $3,058 | $3,058 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $20,222 | |||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $20,222 | |||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Microwave Unit AllowanceLabor on: Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | |
| Washer Box AllowanceLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 132.58 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $192 | $0 | $192 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1629 | sf | 8 to 18 h | $586 | $0 | $586 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1791.9 | sf | $0 | $753 | $753 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 220 | lf | $0 | $1,870 | $1,870 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1332 | sf | 20 to 44 h | $2,464 | $0 | $2,464 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1465.2 | sf | $0 | $4,542 | $4,542 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 37 to 62 h | $10,407 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 37 to 62 h | $10,407 | ||||
| Specialty | ||||||
| Sewer Line Install | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | |
| Temporary Utilities Setup | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,100 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Specialty subtotal | $6,800 | |||||
| Specialty subtotal | $6,800 | |||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $832 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,532 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,532 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 22.76 | square | 23 to 50 h | $4,097 | $0 | $4,097 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 25.04 | square | $0 | $4,382 | $4,382 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 200.37 | lf | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 110 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $495 | $0 | $495 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 121 | lf | $0 | $665 | $665 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.41 | sq | 1 to 4 h | $123 | $0 | $123 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.41 | sq | $0 | $324 | $324 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 57.25 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $112 | $0 | $112 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 57.25 | lf | $0 | $243 | $243 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 22.76 | square | 4 to 10 h | $683 | $0 | $683 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 23.9 | square | $0 | $358 | $358 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 46 to 73 h | $12,112 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 46 to 73 h | $12,112 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 283.8 | lf | $0 | $241 | $241 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4056 | sf | 5 to 11 h | $892 | $0 | $892 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 5 to 11 h | $4,133 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 5 to 11 h | $4,133 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1649 to 1959 h | $309,828 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1649 to 1959 h | $309,828 | ||||
D. 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well: $312,479
A mid-grade three-bedroom house on a crawlspace on a rural lot. The septic is priced from the engineer's design, a 1,250-gallon tank and 420 feet of trench, and the well is a 150-foot budget with pump and pressure tank because its depth is unknown. Labor is $109,876 of the $312,479 job cost, or 35.2%. It is about 1692 to 2006 hours of work, including setup, daily cleanup and material runs.
Labor cost by trade
Labor only. Materials, allowances and dump fees are in the line items below. Hours are person-hours at typical production from Clamp’s labor hours catalog, as a range: a planning figure, not a schedule and not a charge to the customer.
| Trade | Hours | Labor cost | Low-Margin×1.25 | Mid-Range×1.30 | High-Margin×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 4 to 9 h | $351 | $439 | $456 | $491 |
| Masonry | 103 to 177 h | $5,792 | $7,240 | $7,530 | $8,109 |
| Plumbing | 77 to 103 h | $7,725 | $9,656 | $10,042 | $10,815 |
| Electrical | 175 to 240 h | $19,166 | $23,958 | $24,916 | $26,832 |
| HVAC | 91 to 139 h | $9,337 | $11,671 | $12,138 | $13,072 |
| Insulation | 20 to 43 h | $1,509 | $1,886 | $1,962 | $2,113 |
| Drywall | 163 to 274 h | $11,294 | $14,118 | $14,682 | $15,812 |
| Carpentry | 375 to 473 h | $29,820 | $37,275 | $38,766 | $41,748 |
| Tile | 48 to 75 h | $3,155 | $3,944 | $4,101 | $4,417 |
| Flooring | 27 to 48 h | $2,599 | $3,249 | $3,379 | $3,639 |
| Painting | 113 to 157 h | $7,774 | $9,718 | $10,106 | $10,883 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 35 to 59 h | $3,092 | $3,865 | $4,020 | $4,329 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 41 to 67 h | $5,166 | $6,457 | $6,716 | $7,232 |
| Landscaping | 4 to 11 h | $826 | $1,032 | $1,074 | $1,156 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 120 to 362 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1692 to 2006 h | $109,876 | $137,345 | $142,839 | $153,826 |
Every line item
Labor $109,876 + materials and allowances $128,213 + dump fees and other $74,390 = $312,479 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 251 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $351 | $0 | $351 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 81.86 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $1,310 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 9 h | $7,161 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 9 h | $7,161 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 188 | lf | 29 to 61 h | $1,974 | $0 | $1,974 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 206.8 | lf | $0 | $2,999 | $2,999 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 513 | sf | $0 | $0 | $641 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 16.97 | cubic_yard | 61 to 129 h | $3,818 | $0 | $3,818 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 18.67 | cubic_yard | $0 | $5,321 | $5,321 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $907 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 103 to 177 h | $15,795 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 103 to 177 h | $15,795 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove tub (tub only, no surround)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| DWV Install Labor | 22 | lf | 7 to 15 h | $792 | $0 | $792 |
| Expansion Tank AllowanceLabor on: Expansion Tank Service Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Expansion Tank Service Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Exterior Footing Drain (per lf) | 171 | lf | $0 | $0 | $2,394 | |
| Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Lavatory Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 7 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $1,365 | $0 | $1,365 |
| Hose Bib Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Lavatory faucet allowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 62.6 | lf | $0 | $391 | $391 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $7,012 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 97.4 | lf | $0 | $341 | $341 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Assembly AllowanceLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Shower valve trim allowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | $0 | $520 | $520 | |
| Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In Body AllowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 2 | ea | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 43 | lf | 2 to 7 h | $258 | $0 | $258 |
| Alcove tub setting materialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Tank Water Heater AllowanceLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $750 | $750 | |
| Water Heater Connection KitLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $63 | $63 | |
| Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $297 | $0 | $297 |
| Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 50 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Water Service Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 52.5 | lf | $0 | $289 | $289 | |
| Water Service Trenching Labor | 50 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Drilled Water Well (per foot of depth) | 150 | lf | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | |
| Well Pump, Pressure Tank and Controls | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | |
| Well Water Quality Test | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $235 | |
| Plumbing subtotal | 77 to 103 h | $35,435 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 77 to 103 h | $35,435 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 16 | lf | 1 to 2 h | $76 | $0 | $76 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 18.4 | lf | $0 | $51 | $51 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 2 | each | 1 to 3 h | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | each | 1 to 4 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | each | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | each | 2 to 6 h | $380 | $0 | $380 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 2 | each | under 1 h | $60 | $0 | $60 |
| Electrical Box ExtenderLabor on: Outlet Integration Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $7 | $7 | |
| Branch Circuit Install | 21 | ea | 43 to 91 h | $5,670 | $0 | $5,670 |
| New Branch Circuit (labor) | 2 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $480 | $0 | $480 |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuit | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit Breaker AllowanceLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $144 | $144 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 90 | ea | $0 | $765 | $765 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 28 | ea | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 91 | ea | 35 to 74 h | $3,822 | $0 | $3,822 |
| GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| Gfci Unit AllowanceLabor on: GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $140 | $140 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 16 | ea | 8 to 19 h | $1,360 | $0 | $1,360 |
| Lighting Dimmer AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter Socket AllowanceLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: Branch Circuit Install | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet Integration Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 70 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 47 | ea | $0 | $211 | $211 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 25 | ea | $0 | $950 | $950 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 19 | ea | 7 to 17 h | $988 | $0 | $988 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2741.8 | lf | $0 | $2,193 | $2,193 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service Panel AllowanceLabor on: Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $950 | $950 | |
| Service Panel Install Labor | 1 | ea | 5 to 13 h | $1,450 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Smoke / CO Detector AllowanceLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 25 | ea | $0 | $112 | $112 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Underground Branch Circuit Wire MaterialsLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 70 | lf | $0 | $77 | $77 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 175 to 240 h | $29,756 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 175 to 240 h | $29,756 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Appliance Vent Termination | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip Heat AllowanceLabor on: Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Backup Strip Heat Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Unit AllowanceLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $430 | $430 | |
| Condensate Drain Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Dryer Vent Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $5,200 | $5,200 | |
| Ductwork Install | 312 | lf | 40 to 85 h | $3,900 | $0 | $3,900 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 327.6 | lf | $0 | $2,539 | $2,539 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 15 to 33 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range hood exhaust duct materialsLabor on: Range hood exhaust duct install | 10 | lf | $0 | $115 | $115 | |
| Refrigerant Line Set Install | 30 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $255 | $0 | $255 |
| Refrigerant Line MaterialsLabor on: Refrigerant Line Set Install | 34.5 | lf | $0 | $293 | $293 | |
| Register Boot AllowanceLabor on: Ductwork Install | 18 | ea | $0 | $576 | $576 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 18 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $252 | $0 | $252 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat Unit AllowanceLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 91 to 139 h | $19,820 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 91 to 139 h | $19,820 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,238 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,723 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | each | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| Floor Insulation from Below, Installed (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,722 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 171 | lf | 20 to 42 h | $1,453 | $0 | $1,453 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 171 | lf | $0 | $274 | $274 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1101 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,156 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 20 to 43 h | $9,622 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 20 to 43 h | $9,622 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6105 | sf | 82 to 172 h | $7,509 | $0 | $7,509 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 6105 | sf | 59 to 124 h | $3,785 | $0 | $3,785 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 6715.5 | sf | $0 | $5,037 | $5,037 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 163 to 274 h | $16,331 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 163 to 274 h | $16,331 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 1650 | sf | 53 to 112 h | $5,775 | $0 | $5,775 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 1732.5 | sf | $0 | $7,796 | $7,796 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $288 | $288 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 21 | lf | 11 to 24 h | $1,102 | $0 | $1,102 |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Crawlspace Access Door | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $485 | |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | each | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door/Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 179.55 | lf | $0 | $2,424 | $2,424 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 341 | lf | $0 | $375 | $375 | |
| Sheathing Install | 3398 | sf | 26 to 56 h | $3,738 | $0 | $3,738 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 377 | lf | 49 to 102 h | $3,770 | $0 | $3,770 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | each | $0 | $825 | $825 | |
| Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | 16 to 36 h | $2,021 | $0 | $2,021 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | each | $0 | $2,035 | $2,035 | |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | each | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 9 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $612 | $0 | $612 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 21.32 | square | $0 | $10,340 | $10,340 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 20.3 | square | 21 to 44 h | $1,725 | $0 | $1,725 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 24 | lf | under 1 h | $32 | $0 | $32 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 26.4 | lf | $0 | $33 | $33 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 189 | lf | 17 to 36 h | $1,228 | $0 | $1,228 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 226.6 | lf | $0 | $1,530 | $1,530 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 746 | lf | 20 to 43 h | $2,156 | $0 | $2,156 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1194.6 | lf | $0 | $3,130 | $3,130 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 2 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1504.8 | sf | $0 | $1,430 | $1,430 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 15 | each | $0 | $720 | $720 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Exterior Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Window Install | 15 | ea | 20 to 43 h | $2,925 | $0 | $2,925 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 15 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 15 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $661 | $0 | $661 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 15 | each | $0 | $4,500 | $4,500 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 375 to 473 h | $69,764 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 375 to 473 h | $69,764 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 250 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $438 | $0 | $438 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 250 | sf | $0 | $113 | $113 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 250 | sf | 21 to 45 h | $1,625 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $644 | $644 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 275 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 250 | sf | $0 | $373 | $373 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 250 | sf | 7 to 16 h | $563 | $0 | $563 |
| Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 120 | sf | 2 to 7 h | $270 | $0 | $270 |
| Bath Tile Waterproofing MaterialsLabor on: Tile Waterproofing Install Labor | 120 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Bathroom wall tile material allowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 132 | sf | $0 | $858 | $858 | |
| Tile Grout Sealer | 26 | sf | under 1 h | $12 | $0 | $12 |
| Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 26 | sf | $0 | $169 | $169 | |
| Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 26 | sf | $0 | $48 | $48 | |
| Wall Tile Install | 26 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $247 | $0 | $247 |
| Tile subtotal | 48 to 75 h | $5,828 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 48 to 75 h | $5,828 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 495 | sf | $0 | $1,609 | $1,609 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $245 | $245 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1028 | sf | $0 | $565 | $565 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1028 | sf | 18 to 39 h | $2,159 | $0 | $2,159 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1130.8 | sf | $0 | $3,675 | $3,675 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 27 to 48 h | $8,948 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 27 to 48 h | $8,948 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1650 | sf | 10 to 22 h | $924 | $0 | $924 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4485 | sf | 22 to 47 h | $2,512 | $0 | $2,512 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4485 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $45 | $0 | $45 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 45.43 | gallon | $0 | $2,181 | $2,181 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4617 | sf | 8 to 18 h | $416 | $0 | $416 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 5815.15 | sf | 12 to 27 h | $1,279 | $0 | $1,279 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 19.33 | gallon | $0 | $619 | $619 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1210 | lf | $0 | $266 | $266 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1023 | lf | 24 to 52 h | $1,882 | $0 | $1,882 |
| Painting subtotal | 113 to 157 h | $10,990 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 113 to 157 h | $10,990 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 34 | ea | $0 | $221 | $221 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 29 | lf | $0 | $80 | $80 | |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 21 | lf | $0 | $7,560 | $7,560 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 5 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 57.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,602 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 57.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,258 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 57.2 | sf | $0 | $2,949 | $2,949 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $19,643 | |||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $19,643 | |||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination Allowance | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Microwave Unit AllowanceLabor on: Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | |
| Washer Box AllowanceLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $4,617 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 127.48 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1539 | sf | 8 to 17 h | $554 | $0 | $554 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1692.9 | sf | $0 | $711 | $711 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 207.9 | lf | $0 | $1,767 | $1,767 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1272 | sf | 19 to 42 h | $2,353 | $0 | $2,353 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1399.2 | sf | $0 | $4,338 | $4,338 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 35 to 59 h | $9,908 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 35 to 59 h | $9,908 | ||||
| Specialty | ||||||
| Septic Distribution Box | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $725 | |
| Septic Tank, New, Set | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $5,250 | |
| Septic Drain-Field Trench, New Lot | 420 | lf | $0 | $0 | $18,900 | |
| Sewer Line Install | 20 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | |
| Temporary Utilities Setup | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Specialty subtotal | $28,075 | |||||
| Specialty subtotal | $28,075 | |||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $742 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,442 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,442 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 20.3 | square | 21 to 44 h | $3,654 | $0 | $3,654 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 22.33 | square | $0 | $3,908 | $3,908 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 189.23 | lf | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 104 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $468 | $0 | $468 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 114.4 | lf | $0 | $629 | $629 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.05 | sq | 1 to 4 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.05 | sq | $0 | $290 | $290 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 54.07 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $105 | $0 | $105 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 54.07 | lf | $0 | $230 | $230 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 20.3 | square | 3 to 9 h | $609 | $0 | $609 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 21.32 | square | $0 | $320 | $320 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 41 to 67 h | $10,943 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 41 to 67 h | $10,943 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 276.1 | lf | $0 | $235 | $235 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 3756 | sf | 4 to 11 h | $826 | $0 | $826 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 4 to 11 h | $4,061 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 4 to 11 h | $4,061 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1692 to 2006 h | $312,479 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1692 to 2006 h | $312,479 | ||||
Methodology & reproducibility
4 snapshots, one per build. Each build is frozen from its own estimate run with the same old work, system type and takeoff pinned, so the builds differ only in what is being built.
Direct cost equals the sum of each row’s rounded quantity × (labor + material + other). Amounts are shown in whole dollars; every column adds to its total.
Scope selection, prose accuracy, arithmetic and provenance mapping reviewed; not independent market-rate verification.
- new-home-teardown-ranch-1750/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-owner-cabinets-2300/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-high-performance-1850/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-rural-septic-1650/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
Questions
What does each twist change?
The teardown lot skips the well, septic, driveway and clearing because they are already there. The owner-supplied build carries install labor but no cabinet, vanity or quartz allowance. The high-performance ranch adds exterior insulation, air sealing, a blower-door test, better windows, an ERV and heat-pump equipment. The rural build adds a designed septic and a well budget.
What is the cost per square foot?
About $183 for the 1,750 sf teardown ranch, $139 for the 2,300 sf owner-supplied house, $167 for the 1,850 sf high-performance ranch and $189 for the 1,650 sf rural house, computed from each build's direct job cost over its finished area.
Why is the owner-supplied house the cheapest per foot?
It is the biggest of the four, has no garage, and its cabinets, vanities and quartz arrive free from the homeowner's shop. The builder still installs all of it, so the labor stays in the estimate.
How much do the septic and well add?
On the rural build the designed septic, the tank, distribution box and 420 feet of trench, runs about $24,875, and the well budget, 150 feet of drilled well plus the pump and pressure tank, about $11,400. The well is an allowance because nobody knows the depth until it is drilled.
What markup do builders actually use?
Lower than remodelers. NAHB's average builder ran a 20.7% gross margin with 8.7% net profit in its latest study, and Markup & Profit's published new-home range is 21 to 29% plus gross margin. Those convert to markups of about 26% to 41% on job cost, which is why this page illustrates 25% to 40% instead of remodeling markups.
What do these numbers leave out?
The lot, financing, permit, impact and tap fees, builder's risk insurance, a warranty reserve, and the builder's overhead and profit. Direct job cost is what the work costs to perform; the markup table shows illustrative selling prices.
Sources & provenance
- Builders' Profit Margins Improved in 2023 (Cost of Doing Business Study, 2025 Edition) National Association of Home Builders (research)
- Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide, Revisited Michael C. Stone (book)
- 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
Changes: Oct 12, 2026: Initial publication: reviewed snapshots frozen from saved estimate runs, priced on the current baseline.