New Home Construction Cost: Four Builds Compared (2026 Baseline)
Four new houses, fully itemized: a 1,050 sf cottage, a builder-grade 1,500 sf and a mid-grade 1,600 sf slab ranch, and a 2,400 sf two-story over a full basement. Every quantity, rate and formula shown, with crew hours.
Direct answer: Building a new single-family house has a direct job cost of $191,610 for a 1,050 sf two-bedroom cottage up to $452,741 for a 2,400 sf four-bedroom two-story over a full unfinished basement. At illustrative markups of 25% to 40%, that is a selling price of about $239,513 to $268,254 for the first and $565,926 to $633,837 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 the house
Review the draft
The 1,500 sf ranch in the Clamp app: the job described the way a builder would text it, then the review draft with what's included, what's not and what's assumed, before the itemized estimate. The draft even flags the vanity-top question this page's build pins to laminate. Sample data.
Four builds, side by side
Four houses on the same researched baseline rates: a 1,050 sf cottage, a builder-grade 1,500 sf spec ranch, a mid-grade 1,600 sf ranch, and a 2,400 sf two-story over a full unfinished basement. Size and finish both step up from build to build.
| Build | Job cost | Labor | Crew hours | Materials | Illustrative selling price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. 1,050 sf cottage | $191,610 | $81,167 | 1235 to 1462 h | $82,003 | $239,513 to $268,254 |
| B. 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade | $261,875 | $106,610 | 1557 to 1848 h | $116,887 | $327,344 to $366,625 |
| C. 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade | $289,326 | $113,607 | 1681 to 1992 h | $138,190 | $361,658 to $405,057 |
| D. 2,400 sf two-story | $452,741 | $189,016 | 2965 to 3505 h | $209,281 | $565,926 to $633,837 |
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. 1,050 sf cottage$191,610B. 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade$261,875C. 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade$289,326D. 2,400 sf two-story$452,741
A. 1,050 sf cottage: $191,610
Two bedrooms and one bath on a crawlspace, vinyl siding, stock cabinets with laminate tops, LVP, an electric heat pump and a 40 foot gravel driveway. No garage. Labor is $81,167 of the $191,610 job cost, or 42.4%. It is about 1235 to 1462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits & PM | 2 to 6 h | $325 | $406 | $422 | $455 |
| Sitework | 3 to 8 h | $319 | $399 | $415 | $447 |
| Masonry | 85 to 144 h | $4,804 | $6,005 | $6,245 | $6,726 |
| Plumbing | 62 to 81 h | $6,000 | $7,500 | $7,800 | $8,400 |
| Electrical | 128 to 176 h | $14,322 | $17,903 | $18,619 | $20,051 |
| HVAC | 73 to 109 h | $7,670 | $9,588 | $9,971 | $10,738 |
| Insulation | 16 to 34 h | $1,184 | $1,480 | $1,539 | $1,658 |
| Drywall | 104 to 174 h | $7,188 | $8,985 | $9,344 | $10,063 |
| Carpentry | 270 to 337 h | $21,282 | $26,603 | $27,667 | $29,795 |
| Tile | 15 to 25 h | $1,048 | $1,310 | $1,362 | $1,467 |
| Flooring | 18 to 37 h | $2,046 | $2,557 | $2,660 | $2,864 |
| Painting | 73 to 101 h | $4,956 | $6,195 | $6,443 | $6,938 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 1 to 3 h | $240 | $300 | $312 | $336 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 28 to 48 h | $2,511 | $3,139 | $3,264 | $3,515 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 30 to 48 h | $3,662 | $4,577 | $4,761 | $5,127 |
| Landscaping | 14 to 26 h | $1,340 | $1,675 | $1,742 | $1,876 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 87 to 264 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1235 to 1462 h | $81,167 | $101,459 | $105,517 | $113,634 |
Every line item
Labor $81,167 + materials and allowances $82,003 + dump fees and other $28,440 = $191,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits & PM | ||||||
| Paving Crew Mobilization (per job) | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Permits & PM subtotal | 2 to 6 h | $325 | ||||
| Permits & PM subtotal | 2 to 6 h | $325 | ||||
| Sitework | ||||||
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 228 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $319 | $0 | $319 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 61.58 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $985 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 5 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 3 to 8 h | $4,179 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 3 to 8 h | $4,179 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 72 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $223 | $0 | $223 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 79.2 | sf | $0 | $416 | $416 | |
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 147 | lf | 22 to 48 h | $1,544 | $0 | $1,544 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 161.7 | lf | $0 | $2,345 | $2,345 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 408 | sf | $0 | $0 | $510 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 13.5 | cubic_yard | 49 to 103 h | $3,037 | $0 | $3,037 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 14.85 | cubic_yard | $0 | $4,232 | $4,232 | |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $577 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 85 to 144 h | $12,884 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 85 to 144 h | $12,884 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| 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) | 136 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,904 | |
| Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $100 | $100 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Lavatory Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $160 | $160 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 5 | ea | 8 to 17 h | $975 | $0 | $975 |
| Hose Bib Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Lavatory faucet allowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 42.8 | lf | $0 | $267 | $267 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $4,462 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 4 | ea | $0 | $168 | $168 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 4 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,600 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 71 | lf | $0 | $248 | $248 | |
| 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 | 1 | ea | $0 | $110 | $110 | |
| Shower/Tub Valve Set | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In Body AllowanceLabor on: Shower/Tub Valve Set | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Tub Unit AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| 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 | 62 to 81 h | $15,962 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 62 to 81 h | $15,962 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 8 | lf | under 1 h | $38 | $0 | $38 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 9.2 | lf | $0 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 1 | each | 1 to 2 h | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 1 | each | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 1 | each | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 1 | each | 1 to 3 h | $190 | $0 | $190 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 1 | each | under 1 h | $30 | $0 | $30 |
| Electrical Box ExtenderLabor on: Outlet Integration Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $7 | $7 | |
| Branch Circuit Install | 16 | ea | 33 to 70 h | $4,320 | $0 | $4,320 |
| New Branch Circuit (labor) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuit | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit Breaker AllowanceLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $108 | $108 | |
| 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 | 60 | ea | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 23 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 61 | ea | 23 to 50 h | $2,562 | $0 | $2,562 |
| GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| Gfci Unit AllowanceLabor on: GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 6 | ea | $0 | $120 | $120 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 8 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 13 | ea | 7 to 15 h | $1,105 | $0 | $1,105 |
| 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 | 43 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $1,290 | $0 | $1,290 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 29 | ea | $0 | $88 | $88 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 16 | ea | $0 | $508 | $508 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 11 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $572 | $0 | $572 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 1763.6 | lf | $0 | $1,411 | $1,411 | |
| 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 | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 4 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $180 | $0 | $180 |
| Switch Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 15 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 5 | month | $0 | $0 | $825 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 128 to 176 h | $21,677 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 128 to 176 h | $21,677 | ||||
| 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 | 1 | ea | $0 | $215 | $215 | |
| 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 | $3,467 | $3,467 | |
| Ductwork Install | 216 | lf | 28 to 59 h | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 226.8 | lf | $0 | $1,758 | $1,758 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 14 to 30 h | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 12 | ea | $0 | $384 | $384 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 12 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 45 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $247 | $0 | $247 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 45 | lf | $0 | $427 | $427 | |
| 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 | 73 to 109 h | $15,089 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 73 to 109 h | $15,089 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $788 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,733 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 1 | each | under 1 h | $28 | $0 | $28 |
| Floor Insulation from Below, Installed (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,732 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 136 | lf | 15 to 34 h | $1,156 | $0 | $1,156 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 136 | lf | $0 | $218 | $218 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 896 | sf | $0 | $0 | $941 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 16 to 34 h | $6,596 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 16 to 34 h | $6,596 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 3885 | sf | 52 to 110 h | $4,779 | $0 | $4,779 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 3885 | sf | 37 to 79 h | $2,409 | $0 | $2,409 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 4273.5 | sf | $0 | $3,205 | $3,205 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 104 to 174 h | $10,393 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 104 to 174 h | $10,393 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 1050 | sf | 34 to 71 h | $3,675 | $0 | $3,675 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 1102.5 | sf | $0 | $4,961 | $4,961 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $84 | $0 | $84 |
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 17 | lf | 6 to 14 h | $638 | $0 | $638 |
| Closet System Install | 24 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $504 | $0 | $504 |
| Countertop Install, Laminate | 34 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $238 | $0 | $238 |
| 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 | $1,540 | $1,540 | |
| 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 | 142.8 | lf | $0 | $1,928 | $1,928 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 220.5 | lf | $0 | $243 | $243 | |
| Sheathing Install | 2468 | sf | 19 to 40 h | $2,715 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 267 | lf | 34 to 73 h | $2,670 | $0 | $2,670 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 8 | each | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Interior Door Install | 8 | ea | 11 to 25 h | $1,400 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 8 | each | $0 | $720 | $720 | |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 3 | each | 1 to 3 h | $96 | $0 | $96 |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 6 | ea | 2 to 7 h | $408 | $0 | $408 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 72 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $342 | $0 | $342 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 79.2 | sf | $0 | $178 | $178 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 13 | lf | 6 to 15 h | $754 | $0 | $754 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 13 | lf | $0 | $546 | $546 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 14.49 | square | $0 | $7,028 | $7,028 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 13.8 | square | 14 to 30 h | $1,173 | $0 | $1,173 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 23 | lf | under 1 h | $31 | $0 | $31 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 25.3 | lf | $0 | $32 | $32 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $85 | $85 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $55 | $0 | $55 |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 156 | lf | 14 to 30 h | $1,014 | $0 | $1,014 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 144.1 | lf | $0 | $973 | $973 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 477 | lf | 12 to 26 h | $1,312 | $0 | $1,312 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 796.7 | lf | $0 | $1,673 | $1,673 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 1 | ea | 3 to 7 h | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $65 | $0 | $65 |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1196.8 | sf | $0 | $1,137 | $1,137 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 10 | each | $0 | $480 | $480 | |
| 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 | 10 | ea | 13 to 29 h | $1,950 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 10 | ea | 4 to 9 h | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 10 | each | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 270 to 337 h | $47,889 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 270 to 337 h | $47,889 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 80 | sf | 1 to 4 h | $140 | $0 | $140 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 80 | sf | $0 | $36 | $36 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 80 | sf | 6 to 15 h | $520 | $0 | $520 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 88 | sf | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 88 | sf | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 80 | sf | $0 | $119 | $119 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 80 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $180 | $0 | $180 |
| Tile Grout Sealer | 21 | sf | under 1 h | $9 | $0 | $9 |
| Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 21 | sf | $0 | $136 | $136 | |
| Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 21 | sf | $0 | $39 | $39 | |
| Wall Tile Install | 21 | sf | 1 to 5 h | $199 | $0 | $199 |
| Tile subtotal | 15 to 25 h | $1,673 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 15 to 25 h | $1,673 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $175 | $175 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 936 | sf | $0 | $515 | $515 | |
| Flooring Install Consumables | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 936 | sf | 17 to 36 h | $1,966 | $0 | $1,966 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1029.6 | sf | $0 | $3,346 | $3,346 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 18 to 37 h | $6,252 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 18 to 37 h | $6,252 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1050 | sf | 6 to 14 h | $588 | $0 | $588 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 8 | ea | 6 to 13 h | $496 | $0 | $496 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 2865 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,604 | $0 | $1,604 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 2865 | sf | under 1 h | $29 | $0 | $29 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 29.37 | gallon | $0 | $1,410 | $1,410 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 2985 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $269 | $0 | $269 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 3597.8 | sf | 7 to 17 h | $792 | $0 | $792 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 11.95 | gallon | $0 | $382 | $382 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 809 | lf | $0 | $178 | $178 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 673 | lf | 15 to 33 h | $1,178 | $0 | $1,178 |
| Painting subtotal | 73 to 101 h | $7,076 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 73 to 101 h | $7,076 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 27 | ea | $0 | $68 | $68 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $61 | $61 | |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 17 | lf | $0 | $3,060 | $3,060 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 26.4 | lf | $0 | $1,188 | $1,188 | |
| Countertop Material, LaminateLabor on: Countertop Install, Laminate | 34 | sf | $0 | $476 | $476 | |
| Countertop Seam Labor | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $75 | $0 | $75 |
| Countertop Sink Cutout Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Laminate Countertop (per sf)Labor on: Vanity Install Labor | 9.5 | sf | $0 | $114 | $114 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 5 | lf | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 1 | ea | $0 | $55 | $55 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $6,047 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $6,047 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | $250 | $250 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $700 | $700 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Washer Box AllowanceLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $2,667 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $2,667 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 111.28 | lf | 2 to 5 h | $161 | $0 | $161 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1224 | sf | 6 to 14 h | $441 | $0 | $441 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1346.4 | sf | $0 | $565 | $565 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 171.6 | lf | $0 | $1,459 | $1,459 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1032 | sf | 16 to 34 h | $1,909 | $0 | $1,909 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1135.2 | sf | $0 | $3,519 | $3,519 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 28 to 48 h | $8,054 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 28 to 48 h | $8,054 | ||||
| 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 | 3 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,950 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $473 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $4,523 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $4,523 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 3 | ls | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| General subtotal | $255 | |||||
| General subtotal | $255 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 13.8 | square | 14 to 30 h | $2,484 | $0 | $2,484 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 15.18 | square | $0 | $2,657 | $2,657 | |
| 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 | 156.02 | lf | $0 | $148 | $148 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 85 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $382 | $0 | $382 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 93.5 | lf | $0 | $514 | $514 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 2.07 | sq | 1 to 3 h | $75 | $0 | $75 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 2.07 | sq | $0 | $197 | $197 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 44.58 | lf | 1 to 2 h | $87 | $0 | $87 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 44.58 | lf | $0 | $189 | $189 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 13.8 | square | 2 to 6 h | $414 | $0 | $414 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 14.49 | square | $0 | $217 | $217 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 30 to 48 h | $7,804 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 30 to 48 h | $7,804 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Compacted Gravel Base (per sf) | 480 | sf | $0 | $408 | $408 | |
| Gravel Path Spread and Compact (per sf) | 480 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $696 | $0 | $696 |
| Gravel Path Surface (per sf)Labor on: Gravel Path Spread and Compact (per sf) | 480 | sf | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 250.8 | lf | $0 | $213 | $213 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 2929 | sf | 3 to 8 h | $644 | $0 | $644 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 14 to 26 h | $5,465 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 14 to 26 h | $5,465 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1235 to 1462 h | $191,610 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1235 to 1462 h | $191,610 | ||||
B. 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade: $261,875
A builder-grade spec: three bedrooms and two baths on a slab, an attached two-car garage, vinyl siding, stock white shaker cabinets, a quartz kitchen with laminate vanity tops, fiberglass tub showers and LVP everywhere. Cover over the front door only, and no driveway was stated or priced. Labor is $106,610 of the $261,875 job cost, or 40.7%. It is about 1557 to 1848 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 | $374 | $468 | $486 | $524 |
| Masonry | 70 to 141 h | $6,694 | $8,368 | $8,702 | $9,371 |
| Plumbing | 79 to 105 h | $7,915 | $9,894 | $10,289 | $11,081 |
| Electrical | 175 to 239 h | $19,119 | $23,899 | $24,855 | $26,767 |
| HVAC | 87 to 132 h | $8,923 | $11,154 | $11,600 | $12,492 |
| Insulation | under 1 h | $56 | $70 | $73 | $78 |
| Drywall | 154 to 256 h | $10,612 | $13,265 | $13,796 | $14,857 |
| Carpentry | 345 to 435 h | $27,503 | $34,379 | $35,754 | $38,504 |
| Tile | 24 to 38 h | $1,614 | $2,017 | $2,098 | $2,260 |
| Flooring | 25 to 52 h | $2,873 | $3,591 | $3,735 | $4,022 |
| Painting | 103 to 142 h | $7,056 | $8,820 | $9,173 | $9,878 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 47 to 80 h | $4,212 | $5,265 | $5,476 | $5,897 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 51 to 82 h | $6,417 | $8,021 | $8,342 | $8,984 |
| Landscaping | 5 to 12 h | $972 | $1,215 | $1,263 | $1,361 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 111 to 334 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1557 to 1848 h | $106,610 | $133,263 | $138,593 | $149,254 |
Every line item
Labor $106,610 + materials and allowances $116,887 + dump fees and other $38,378 = $261,875 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 | 267 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $374 | $0 | $374 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 62.31 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $997 | |
| 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 | $6,871 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 9 h | $6,871 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2096 | sf | 65 to 136 h | $6,498 | $0 | $6,498 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2305.6 | sf | $0 | $12,104 | $12,104 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 235 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,935 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 326 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $196 | $0 | $196 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2076 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,142 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 70 to 141 h | $25,010 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 70 to 141 h | $25,010 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Lavatory Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $320 | $320 | |
| 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 | $180 | $180 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 62.6 | lf | $0 | $391 | $391 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1500 | sf | $0 | $0 | $6,375 | |
| 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 | $220 | $220 | |
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 Unit AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | $19,334 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 79 to 105 h | $19,334 | ||||
| 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 | 20 | ea | 41 to 87 h | $5,400 | $0 | $5,400 |
| 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 | 93 | ea | $0 | $791 | $791 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 27 | ea | $0 | $176 | $176 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 93 | ea | 36 to 76 h | $3,906 | $0 | $3,906 |
| 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 | $700 | $700 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 19 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,615 | $0 | $1,615 |
| 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 | 68 | ea | 11 to 23 h | $2,040 | $0 | $2,040 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 47 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 22 | ea | $0 | $736 | $736 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 17 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $884 | $0 | $884 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2795.6 | lf | $0 | $2,236 | $2,236 | |
| 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 | 23 | ea | $0 | $56 | $56 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 175 to 239 h | $28,870 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 175 to 239 h | $28,870 | ||||
| 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 | $4,333 | $4,333 | |
| Ductwork Install | 292 | lf | 37 to 79 h | $3,650 | $0 | $3,650 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 306.6 | lf | $0 | $2,376 | $2,376 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 14 to 31 h | $2,850 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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) | 342.3 | sf | $0 | $616 | $616 | |
| 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 | 17 | ea | $0 | $544 | $544 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 17 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $238 | $0 | $238 |
| 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 | 87 to 132 h | $18,960 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 87 to 132 h | $18,960 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 1500 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1500 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,475 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | each | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1052 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,105 | |
| Insulation subtotal | under 1 h | $4,761 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | under 1 h | $4,761 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 5766 | sf | 76 to 159 h | $6,977 | $0 | $6,977 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 5550 | sf | 54 to 113 h | $3,441 | $0 | $3,441 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 6105 | sf | $0 | $4,579 | $4,579 | |
| 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 | 154 to 256 h | $15,353 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 154 to 256 h | $15,353 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 20 | lf | 7 to 17 h | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $672 | $0 | $672 |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | each | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door/Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,540 | $1,540 | |
| 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 | 256.2 | lf | $0 | $3,459 | $3,459 | |
| 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 | 324 | lf | $0 | $356 | $356 | |
| Sheathing Install | 4530 | sf | 35 to 74 h | $4,983 | $0 | $4,983 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 432 | lf | 56 to 117 h | $4,320 | $0 | $4,320 |
| 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 | 17 to 38 h | $2,144 | $0 | $2,144 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | each | $0 | $990 | $990 | |
| 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 | 8 | ea | 3 to 9 h | $544 | $0 | $544 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 20 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 22 | sf | $0 | $49 | $49 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 7 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $406 | $0 | $406 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 7 | lf | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 27.07 | square | $0 | $13,129 | $13,129 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 25.78 | square | 26 to 56 h | $2,191 | $0 | $2,191 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 22 | lf | under 1 h | $30 | $0 | $30 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 24.2 | lf | $0 | $30 | $30 | |
| 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 | 213 | lf | 19 to 40 h | $1,384 | $0 | $1,384 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 206.8 | lf | $0 | $1,396 | $1,396 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 682 | lf | 17 to 37 h | $1,875 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1124.2 | lf | $0 | $2,361 | $2,361 | |
| 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 | 2147.2 | sf | $0 | $2,040 | $2,040 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 14 | each | $0 | $672 | $672 | |
| 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 | 14 | ea | 18 to 40 h | $2,730 | $0 | $2,730 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 14 | ea | $0 | $308 | $308 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 14 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $588 | $0 | $588 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 14 | each | $0 | $4,200 | $4,200 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 345 to 435 h | $63,909 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 345 to 435 h | $63,909 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 130 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $228 | $0 | $228 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 130 | sf | $0 | $59 | $59 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 130 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $845 | $0 | $845 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $358 | $358 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $122 | $122 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 130 | sf | $0 | $194 | $194 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 130 | sf | 3 to 8 h | $293 | $0 | $293 |
| Tile Grout Sealer | 25 | sf | under 1 h | $11 | $0 | $11 |
| Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 25 | sf | $0 | $162 | $162 | |
| Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Wall Tile Install | 25 | sf | $0 | $46 | $46 | |
| Wall Tile Install | 25 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $237 | $0 | $237 |
| Tile subtotal | 24 to 38 h | $2,555 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 24 to 38 h | $2,555 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| 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 | 1330 | sf | $0 | $731 | $731 | |
| Flooring Install Consumables | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1330 | sf | 24 to 51 h | $2,793 | $0 | $2,793 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1463 | sf | $0 | $4,755 | $4,755 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 25 to 52 h | $8,774 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 25 to 52 h | $8,774 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1500 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $840 | $0 | $840 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 8 to 18 h | $682 | $0 | $682 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4080 | sf | 20 to 42 h | $2,285 | $0 | $2,285 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4080 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $41 | $0 | $41 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 41.72 | gallon | $0 | $2,003 | $2,003 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4200 | sf | 7 to 16 h | $378 | $0 | $378 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 5280.65 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $1,162 | $0 | $1,162 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 17.54 | gallon | $0 | $561 | $561 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1140 | lf | $0 | $251 | $251 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 953 | lf | 22 to 46 h | $1,668 | $0 | $1,668 |
| Painting subtotal | 103 to 142 h | $10,021 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 103 to 142 h | $10,021 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 32 | ea | $0 | $80 | $80 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 28 | lf | $0 | $77 | $77 | |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 20 | lf | $0 | $3,600 | $3,600 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $1,584 | $1,584 | |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 5 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Laminate Countertop (per sf)Labor on: Vanity Install Labor | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 40 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 40 | sf | $0 | $0 | $880 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 40 | sf | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $1,040 | $1,040 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $110 | $110 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $11,098 | |||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $11,098 | |||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | $250 | $250 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $700 | $700 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Washer Box AllowanceLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $2,667 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 1 to 3 h | $2,667 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 146.2 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 2115 | sf | 11 to 23 h | $761 | $0 | $761 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 2326.5 | sf | $0 | $977 | $977 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 234.3 | lf | $0 | $1,992 | $1,992 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1751 | sf | 27 to 57 h | $3,239 | $0 | $3,239 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1926.1 | sf | $0 | $5,971 | $5,971 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 47 to 80 h | $13,152 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 47 to 80 h | $13,152 | ||||
| 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) | 2076 | sf | $0 | $0 | $934 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,634 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,634 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 25.78 | square | 26 to 56 h | $4,640 | $0 | $4,640 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 28.36 | square | $0 | $4,963 | $4,963 | |
| 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 | 213.25 | lf | $0 | $203 | $203 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 117 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $526 | $0 | $526 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 128.7 | lf | $0 | $708 | $708 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.87 | sq | 2 to 5 h | $139 | $0 | $139 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.87 | sq | $0 | $368 | $368 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 60.93 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $119 | $0 | $119 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 60.93 | lf | $0 | $259 | $259 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 25.78 | square | 5 to 11 h | $773 | $0 | $773 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 27.07 | square | $0 | $406 | $406 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 51 to 82 h | $13,544 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 51 to 82 h | $13,544 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 293.7 | lf | $0 | $250 | $250 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4419 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $972 | $0 | $972 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 5 to 12 h | $4,222 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 5 to 12 h | $4,222 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1557 to 1848 h | $261,875 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1557 to 1848 h | $261,875 | ||||
C. 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade: $289,326
One finish tier up from the spec ranch: tiled and waterproofed baths, carpeted bedrooms, mid-grade windows, quartz counters, a 22x22 attached garage, a 6x10 covered porch and a 60 foot gravel driveway. Labor is $113,607 of the $289,326 job cost, or 39.3%. It is about 1681 to 1992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits & PM | 2 to 6 h | $325 | $406 | $423 | $455 |
| Sitework | 4 to 9 h | $375 | $469 | $487 | $525 |
| Masonry | 71 to 145 h | $6,848 | $8,560 | $8,902 | $9,587 |
| Plumbing | 79 to 105 h | $7,915 | $9,894 | $10,289 | $11,081 |
| Electrical | 181 to 248 h | $19,729 | $24,661 | $25,648 | $27,621 |
| HVAC | 87 to 133 h | $8,960 | $11,200 | $11,648 | $12,544 |
| Insulation | under 1 h | $56 | $70 | $73 | $78 |
| Drywall | 164 to 272 h | $11,251 | $14,064 | $14,626 | $15,752 |
| Carpentry | 374 to 467 h | $29,893 | $37,366 | $38,861 | $41,850 |
| Tile | 48 to 75 h | $3,155 | $3,944 | $4,101 | $4,417 |
| Flooring | 26 to 47 h | $2,494 | $3,118 | $3,242 | $3,492 |
| Painting | 111 to 153 h | $7,586 | $9,483 | $9,862 | $10,620 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 47 to 79 h | $4,166 | $5,207 | $5,416 | $5,832 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 52 to 84 h | $6,552 | $8,190 | $8,518 | $9,173 |
| Landscaping | 22 to 39 h | $2,032 | $2,540 | $2,642 | $2,845 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 119 to 360 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1681 to 1992 h | $113,607 | $142,009 | $147,689 | $159,050 |
Every line item
Labor $113,607 + materials and allowances $138,190 + dump fees and other $37,529 = $289,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits & PM | ||||||
| Paving Crew Mobilization (per job) | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Permits & PM subtotal | 2 to 6 h | $325 | ||||
| Permits & PM subtotal | 2 to 6 h | $325 | ||||
| Sitework | ||||||
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 268 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 63.1 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $1,010 | |
| 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 | $4,485 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 4 to 9 h | $4,485 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2144 | sf | 66 to 139 h | $6,646 | $0 | $6,646 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2358.4 | sf | $0 | $12,382 | $12,382 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 234 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,914 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 336 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $202 | $0 | $202 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2084 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,146 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 71 to 145 h | $25,425 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 71 to 145 h | $25,425 | ||||
| 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 |
| 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) | 1600 | sf | $0 | $0 | $6,800 | |
| 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 | $21,384 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 79 to 105 h | $21,384 | ||||
| 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 | 97 | ea | $0 | $824 | $824 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 28 | ea | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 97 | ea | 37 to 79 h | $4,074 | $0 | $4,074 |
| 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 | 19 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,615 | $0 | $1,615 |
| 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 | 72 | ea | 11 to 25 h | $2,160 | $0 | $2,160 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 49 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 23 | ea | $0 | $874 | $874 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 18 | ea | 7 to 16 h | $936 | $0 | $936 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2899.6 | lf | $0 | $2,320 | $2,320 | |
| 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 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 181 to 248 h | $31,082 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 181 to 248 h | $31,082 | ||||
| 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 | $4,333 | $4,333 | |
| Ductwork Install | 295 | lf | 38 to 80 h | $3,687 | $0 | $3,687 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 309.75 | lf | $0 | $2,401 | $2,401 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 14 to 31 h | $2,850 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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) | 352.8 | sf | $0 | $635 | $635 | |
| 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 | 17 | ea | $0 | $544 | $544 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 17 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $238 | $0 | $238 |
| 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 | 87 to 133 h | $19,041 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 87 to 133 h | $19,041 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 1600 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1600 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,640 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | each | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1077 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,131 | |
| Insulation subtotal | under 1 h | $5,027 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | under 1 h | $5,027 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6118 | sf | 81 to 169 h | $7,403 | $0 | $7,403 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 5920 | sf | 57 to 120 h | $3,670 | $0 | $3,670 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 6512 | sf | $0 | $4,884 | $4,884 | |
| Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 198 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $178 | $0 | $178 |
| Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Materials (per sf)Labor on: Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 217.8 | sf | $0 | $148 | $148 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 164 to 272 h | $16,283 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 164 to 272 h | $16,283 | ||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 254.36 | lf | $0 | $3,434 | $3,434 | |
| 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 | 342 | lf | $0 | $376 | $376 | |
| Sheathing Install | 4575 | sf | 35 to 75 h | $5,032 | $0 | $5,032 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 442.25 | lf | 57 to 120 h | $4,422 | $0 | $4,422 |
| 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 | 9 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $612 | $0 | $612 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 60 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $285 | $0 | $285 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 66 | sf | $0 | $148 | $148 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 12 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $696 | $0 | $696 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 27.69 | square | $0 | $13,430 | $13,430 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 26.37 | square | 27 to 57 h | $2,241 | $0 | $2,241 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 23 | lf | under 1 h | $31 | $0 | $31 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 25.3 | lf | $0 | $32 | $32 | |
| 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 | 216 | lf | 19 to 41 h | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 220 | lf | $0 | $1,485 | $1,485 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 729 | lf | 19 to 42 h | $2,107 | $0 | $2,107 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1175.9 | lf | $0 | $3,069 | $3,069 | |
| 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 | 2131.8 | sf | $0 | $2,025 | $2,025 | |
| 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 | 374 to 467 h | $70,531 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 374 to 467 h | $70,531 | ||||
| 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 | 978 | sf | $0 | $538 | $538 | |
| 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 | 978 | sf | 17 to 37 h | $2,054 | $0 | $2,054 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1075.8 | sf | $0 | $3,496 | $3,496 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 26 to 47 h | $8,637 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 26 to 47 h | $8,637 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1600 | sf | 9 to 21 h | $896 | $0 | $896 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4350 | sf | 21 to 45 h | $2,436 | $0 | $2,436 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4350 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $43 | $0 | $43 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 44.21 | gallon | $0 | $2,122 | $2,122 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4478 | sf | 8 to 17 h | $403 | $0 | $403 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 5639.25 | sf | 12 to 26 h | $1,241 | $0 | $1,241 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 18.75 | gallon | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1193 | lf | $0 | $262 | $262 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1006 | lf | 24 to 51 h | $1,851 | $0 | $1,851 |
| Painting subtotal | 111 to 153 h | $10,720 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 111 to 153 h | $10,720 | ||||
| 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 | 146.92 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $213 | $0 | $213 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 2106 | sf | 10 to 23 h | $758 | $0 | $758 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 2316.6 | sf | $0 | $973 | $973 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 237.6 | lf | $0 | $2,020 | $2,020 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1727 | sf | 26 to 56 h | $3,195 | $0 | $3,195 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1899.7 | sf | $0 | $5,889 | $5,889 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 47 to 79 h | $13,048 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 47 to 79 h | $13,048 | ||||
| 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) | 2084 | sf | $0 | $0 | $938 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,638 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,638 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 26.37 | square | 27 to 57 h | $4,747 | $0 | $4,747 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 29.01 | square | $0 | $5,077 | $5,077 | |
| 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 | 215.68 | lf | $0 | $205 | $205 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 118 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $531 | $0 | $531 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 129.8 | lf | $0 | $714 | $714 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.96 | sq | 2 to 5 h | $143 | $0 | $143 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.96 | sq | $0 | $376 | $376 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.62 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.62 | lf | $0 | $262 | $262 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 26.37 | square | 5 to 11 h | $791 | $0 | $791 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 27.69 | square | $0 | $415 | $415 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $13,821 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $13,821 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Compacted Gravel Base (per sf) | 720 | sf | $0 | $612 | $612 | |
| Gravel Path Spread and Compact (per sf) | 720 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,044 | $0 | $1,044 |
| Gravel Path Surface (per sf)Labor on: Gravel Path Spread and Compact (per sf) | 720 | sf | $0 | $756 | $756 | |
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 294.8 | lf | $0 | $251 | $251 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4489 | sf | 5 to 13 h | $988 | $0 | $988 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 22 to 39 h | $6,651 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 22 to 39 h | $6,651 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1681 to 1992 h | $289,326 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1681 to 1992 h | $289,326 | ||||
D. 2,400 sf two-story: $452,741
Four bedrooms and three baths over a full unfinished basement, a three-car garage, an 8x18 porch, fiber cement siding, a semi-custom quartz kitchen and gas heat. Labor is $189,016 of the $452,741 job cost, or 41.7%. It is about 2965 to 3505 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 | 11 to 20 h | $1,030 | $1,288 | $1,339 | $1,442 |
| Masonry | 286 to 456 h | $17,645 | $22,056 | $22,939 | $24,703 |
| Plumbing | 115 to 151 h | $11,863 | $14,829 | $15,422 | $16,608 |
| Electrical | 250 to 342 h | $26,752 | $33,440 | $34,778 | $37,453 |
| HVAC | 134 to 202 h | $11,783 | $14,729 | $15,318 | $16,496 |
| Insulation | 18 to 37 h | $1,316 | $1,645 | $1,711 | $1,843 |
| Drywall | 245 to 406 h | $16,884 | $21,105 | $21,949 | $23,638 |
| Carpentry | 905 to 1094 h | $71,011 | $88,764 | $92,314 | $99,415 |
| Tile | 69 to 107 h | $4,513 | $5,641 | $5,867 | $6,318 |
| Flooring | 38 to 70 h | $3,760 | $4,700 | $4,888 | $5,264 |
| Painting | 162 to 223 h | $11,128 | $13,910 | $14,466 | $15,579 |
| Appliances | 1 to 3 h | $170 | $212 | $221 | $238 |
| Exterior | 22 to 43 h | $1,468 | $1,835 | $1,908 | $2,055 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 52 to 84 h | $6,600 | $8,250 | $8,580 | $9,240 |
| Landscaping | 5 to 13 h | $993 | $1,241 | $1,291 | $1,390 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 210 to 633 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 2965 to 3505 h | $189,016 | $236,270 | $245,721 | $264,622 |
Every line item
Labor $189,016 + materials and allowances $209,281 + dump fees and other $54,444 = $452,741 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 | 269 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $377 | $0 | $377 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Two-Story Footing Upsize Labor | 145 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $653 | $0 | $653 |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 461.91 | cubic_yard | $0 | $0 | $7,391 | |
| 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 | 11 to 20 h | $14,146 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 11 to 20 h | $14,146 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2160 | sf | 67 to 140 h | $6,696 | $0 | $6,696 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2376 | sf | $0 | $12,474 | $12,474 | |
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 243 | lf | 37 to 79 h | $2,552 | $0 | $2,552 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 267.3 | lf | $0 | $3,876 | $3,876 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 1015 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,269 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 37.32 | cubic_yard | 135 to 283 h | $8,397 | $0 | $8,397 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 41.05 | cubic_yard | $0 | $11,699 | $11,699 | |
| Stone Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2016 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,109 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 286 to 456 h | $48,207 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 286 to 456 h | $48,207 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove tub (tub only, no surround)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $1,650 | $1,650 | |
| Appliance Vent Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Combustion Vent Install | 29.7 | lf | $0 | $431 | $431 | |
| 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) | 145 | lf | $0 | $0 | $2,030 | |
| 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 | 3 | ea | $0 | $675 | $675 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $975 | $975 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 9 | ea | 14 to 31 h | $1,755 | $0 | $1,755 |
| Gas Appliance Set and Connect | 2 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $370 | $0 | $370 |
| Gas Line Install Labor | 50 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $700 | $0 | $700 |
| Gas Line MaterialsLabor on: Gas Line Install Labor | 55 | lf | $0 | $468 | $468 | |
| Gas Pressure Test Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $135 | $0 | $135 |
| Natural Gas Service Line (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Hose Bib Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Lavatory faucet allowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 82.4 | lf | $0 | $515 | $515 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 2400 | sf | $0 | $0 | $10,200 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 10 | ea | $0 | $420 | $420 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 10 | ea | 26 to 54 h | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 123.8 | lf | $0 | $433 | $433 | |
| 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 |
| Sump Crock, New Basement (before the slab) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Sump Discharge Line (per lf) | 20 | lf | $0 | $0 | $280 | |
| Sump Pump Install | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Sump Pump Unit AllowanceLabor on: Sump Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $280 | $280 | |
| 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 | $105 | $105 | |
| Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| 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 | 115 to 151 h | $35,860 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 115 to 151 h | $35,860 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 24 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $114 | $0 | $114 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 27.6 | lf | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 3 | each | 2 to 5 h | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 3 | each | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 3 | each | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 3 | each | 4 to 9 h | $570 | $0 | $570 |
| Bath Fan Testing & Commissioning | 3 | each | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Electrical Box ExtenderLabor on: Outlet Integration Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $7 | $7 | |
| Branch Circuit Install | 25 | ea | 52 to 108 h | $6,750 | $0 | $6,750 |
| New Branch Circuit (labor) | 3 | ea | 3 to 8 h | $720 | $0 | $720 |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuit | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit Breaker AllowanceLabor on: Branch Circuit Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $132 | $132 | |
| 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 | 151 | ea | $0 | $1,284 | $1,284 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 35 | ea | $0 | $228 | $228 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 153 | ea | 59 to 124 h | $6,426 | $0 | $6,426 |
| Garage Door Opener (per opener)Labor on: Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 6 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $288 | $0 | $288 |
| Gfci Unit AllowanceLabor on: GFCI/AFCI Device Install | 9 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| HVAC Condenser Disconnect | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 23 | ea | $0 | $2,550 | $2,550 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 31 | ea | 17 to 36 h | $2,635 | $0 | $2,635 |
| 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 | 92 | lf | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Outlet Integration Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 114 | ea | 18 to 39 h | $3,420 | $0 | $3,420 |
| Outlet Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 80 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Recessed Can AllowanceLabor on: Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 35 | ea | $0 | $1,330 | $1,330 | |
| Recessed Light, New Work (open ceiling) | 27 | ea | 10 to 23 h | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 4962.2 | lf | $0 | $3,970 | $3,970 | |
| 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 | 8 | ea | $0 | $440 | $440 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 8 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Switch Unit AllowanceLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 37 | ea | $0 | $166 | $166 | |
| Temporary Power Service (per month) | 7 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,155 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 250 to 342 h | $42,148 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 250 to 342 h | $42,148 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| AC Condenser Install | 1 | ea | 10 to 21 h | $1,045 | $0 | $1,045 |
| Air Handler Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Appliance Vent Termination | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Unit AllowanceLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $645 | $645 | |
| Combustion Vent Install | 27 | lf | 7 to 15 h | $864 | $0 | $864 |
| 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 |
| Ductwork Install | 452 | lf | 58 to 123 h | $5,650 | $0 | $5,650 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 474.6 | lf | $0 | $3,678 | $3,678 | |
| Evaporator Coil AllowanceLabor on: Air Handler Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $800 | $800 | |
| Furnace Install Labor | 1 | ea | 13 to 28 h | $1,479 | $0 | $1,479 |
| 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 | 27 | ea | $0 | $864 | $864 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 27 | ea | 2 to 7 h | $378 | $0 | $378 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 75 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $412 | $0 | $412 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 75 | lf | $0 | $712 | $712 | |
| 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 | 134 to 202 h | $19,375 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 134 to 202 h | $19,375 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New House | 2400 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1200 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,980 | |
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 3 | each | 1 to 2 h | $84 | $0 | $84 |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 145 | lf | 16 to 36 h | $1,232 | $0 | $1,232 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 145 | lf | $0 | $232 | $232 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1948 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,045 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 18 to 37 h | $7,373 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 18 to 37 h | $7,373 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 9137 | sf | 121 to 253 h | $11,147 | $0 | $11,147 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 8880 | sf | 86 to 180 h | $5,506 | $0 | $5,506 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 9768 | sf | $0 | $7,326 | $7,326 | |
| Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 257 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $231 | $0 | $231 |
| Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Materials (per sf)Labor on: Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 282.7 | sf | $0 | $192 | $192 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 245 to 406 h | $24,402 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 245 to 406 h | $24,402 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 2400 | sf | 78 to 162 h | $8,400 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 2520 | sf | $0 | $11,340 | $11,340 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 9 | ea | $0 | $432 | $432 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 9 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $252 | $0 | $252 |
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 26 | lf | 14 to 30 h | $1,365 | $0 | $1,365 |
| Closet System Install | 40 | lf | 10 to 22 h | $1,680 | $0 | $1,680 |
| 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 | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,913 | $1,913 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 745.25 | lf | 33 to 70 h | $3,167 | $0 | $3,167 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 406.09 | lf | $0 | $5,482 | $5,482 | |
| Fiber Cement Siding Install Labor | 2837 | sf | 88 to 184 h | $9,646 | $0 | $9,646 |
| 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 | 2 | ea | 8 to 19 h | $1,913 | $0 | $1,913 |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 510 | lf | $0 | $561 | $561 | |
| Header Installation | 4 | ea | 13 to 27 h | $640 | $0 | $640 |
| Sheathing Install | 5896 | sf | 45 to 96 h | $6,486 | $0 | $6,486 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 686.75 | lf | 89 to 186 h | $6,868 | $0 | $6,868 |
| Garage Door Install (per door) | 2 | ea | 10 to 23 h | $1,020 | $0 | $1,020 |
| Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Garage Door Unit (per door)Labor on: Garage Door Install (per door) | 2 | ea | $0 | $3,080 | $3,080 | |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 15 | each | $0 | $1,125 | $1,125 | |
| Interior Door Install | 15 | ea | 23 to 49 h | $2,791 | $0 | $2,791 |
| Interior Door Slab AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 14 | each | $0 | $2,590 | $2,590 | |
| 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 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 144 | sf | 4 to 11 h | $684 | $0 | $684 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 158.4 | sf | $0 | $356 | $356 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 19 | lf | 9 to 21 h | $1,102 | $0 | $1,102 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 19 | lf | $0 | $798 | $798 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 27.9 | square | $0 | $13,531 | $13,531 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 26.57 | square | 27 to 58 h | $2,258 | $0 | $2,258 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 30 | lf | under 1 h | $40 | $0 | $40 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 33 | lf | $0 | $41 | $41 | |
| 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 | 216 | lf | 19 to 41 h | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 |
| Balustrade Material AllowanceLabor on: Balustrade Install Labor | 24 | lf | $0 | $432 | $432 | |
| Balustrade Install Labor | 24 | lf | 11 to 25 h | $912 | $0 | $912 |
| Stair Finish System Labor | 2 | each | 14 to 30 h | $3,600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Stair Finish System MaterialsLabor on: Stair Finish System Labor | 2 | each | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Handrail Material AllowanceLabor on: Handrail Install Labor | 24 | lf | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Handrail Install Labor | 24 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $528 | $0 | $528 |
| Newel Post Material AllowanceLabor on: Newel Post Install Labor | 2 | each | $0 | $370 | $370 | |
| Newel Post Install Labor | 2 | each | 3 to 7 h | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Stair Riser Install Labor | 29 | each | 7 to 16 h | $725 | $0 | $725 |
| Stair Riser Material AllowanceLabor on: Stair Riser Install Labor | 29 | each | $0 | $348 | $348 | |
| Stair Stringer Fabrication | 6 | ea | 5 to 13 h | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Stair Stringer MaterialsLabor on: Stair Stringer Fabrication | 6 | each | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| Stair Tread Install Labor | 27 | each | 17 to 37 h | $1,755 | $0 | $1,755 |
| Stair Tread Material AllowanceLabor on: Stair Tread Install Labor | 27 | each | $0 | $890 | $890 | |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 330 | lf | $0 | $2,227 | $2,227 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 1092 | lf | 29 to 62 h | $3,156 | $0 | $3,156 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1677.2 | lf | $0 | $4,428 | $4,428 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 3 | ea | 9 to 21 h | $1,275 | $0 | $1,275 |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 3 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 3562.9 | sf | $0 | $3,385 | $3,385 | |
| Window Caulk & Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 22 | each | $0 | $1,056 | $1,056 | |
| 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 | 22 | ea | 29 to 62 h | $4,290 | $0 | $4,290 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 22 | ea | $0 | $880 | $880 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 22 | ea | 9 to 20 h | $970 | $0 | $970 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 22 | each | $0 | $6,600 | $6,600 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 905 to 1094 h | $138,213 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 905 to 1094 h | $138,213 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 360 | sf | 7 to 17 h | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 360 | sf | $0 | $162 | $162 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 360 | sf | 31 to 65 h | $2,340 | $0 | $2,340 |
| Bathroom Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 198 | sf | $0 | $891 | $891 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 396 | sf | $0 | $337 | $337 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 360 | sf | $0 | $536 | $536 | |
| Bathroom Tile Substrate Prep Labor | 360 | sf | 10 to 22 h | $810 | $0 | $810 |
| 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 | 69 to 107 h | $8,352 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 69 to 107 h | $8,352 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 739.2 | sf | $0 | $2,402 | $2,402 | |
| 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 | 1496 | sf | $0 | $823 | $823 | |
| Carpet Install | 672 | sf | 6 to 15 h | $538 | $0 | $538 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1496 | sf | 27 to 57 h | $3,142 | $0 | $3,142 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1645.6 | sf | $0 | $5,348 | $5,348 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 38 to 70 h | $12,903 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 38 to 70 h | $12,903 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 2400 | sf | 14 to 31 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 14 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $911 | $0 | $911 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 6510 | sf | 32 to 67 h | $3,646 | $0 | $3,646 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 6510 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $65 | $0 | $65 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 65.24 | gallon | $0 | $3,132 | $3,132 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 6702 | sf | 11 to 25 h | $603 | $0 | $603 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 8496.15 | sf | 18 to 39 h | $1,869 | $0 | $1,869 |
| Paint and Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 28.25 | gallon | $0 | $904 | $904 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1700 | lf | $0 | $374 | $374 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1462 | lf | 35 to 74 h | $2,690 | $0 | $2,690 |
| Painting subtotal | 162 to 223 h | $15,688 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 162 to 223 h | $15,688 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 42 | ea | $0 | $273 | $273 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 37 | lf | $0 | $102 | $102 | |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 26 | lf | $0 | $9,360 | $9,360 | |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 44 | lf | $0 | $3,960 | $3,960 | |
| Fixture Set MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 7 | ea | $0 | $315 | $315 | |
| Laminate Countertop (per sf)Labor on: Vanity Install Labor | 20.9 | sf | $0 | $418 | $418 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 52 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,456 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 52 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,144 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 52 | sf | $0 | $2,860 | $2,860 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $3,135 | $3,135 | |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 3 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $23,473 | |||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | $23,473 | |||||
| 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 | 172.48 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Exterior Trim Materials, Fiber CementLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 780.18 | lf | $0 | $2,536 | $2,536 | |
| Fiber Cement Siding Material AllowanceLabor on: Fiber Cement Siding Install Labor | 3120.7 | sf | $0 | $10,298 | $10,298 | |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 3384 | sf | 17 to 37 h | $1,218 | $0 | $1,218 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 3722.4 | sf | $0 | $1,563 | $1,563 | |
| Siding Staging Rental | 3.78 | week | $0 | $0 | $3,213 | |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 237.6 | lf | $0 | $2,020 | $2,020 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 22 to 43 h | $21,098 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 22 to 43 h | $21,098 | ||||
| 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) | 3216 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,447 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $6,147 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $6,147 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Generic Install Consumables | 5 | ls | $0 | $425 | $425 | |
| General subtotal | $425 | |||||
| General subtotal | $425 | |||||
| Equipment | ||||||
| AC Condenser AllowanceLabor on: AC Condenser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $2,933 | $2,933 | |
| Furnace Unit AllowanceLabor on: Furnace Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $2,415 | $2,415 | |
| Equipment subtotal | $5,348 | |||||
| Equipment subtotal | $5,348 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 26.57 | square | 27 to 58 h | $4,783 | $0 | $4,783 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 29.23 | square | $0 | $5,115 | $5,115 | |
| 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 | 216.49 | lf | $0 | $206 | $206 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 119 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $535 | $0 | $535 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 130.9 | lf | $0 | $720 | $720 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.99 | sq | 2 to 5 h | $144 | $0 | $144 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.99 | sq | $0 | $379 | $379 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.86 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $121 | $0 | $121 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.86 | lf | $0 | $263 | $263 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 26.57 | square | 5 to 11 h | $797 | $0 | $797 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 27.9 | square | $0 | $418 | $418 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $13,921 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $13,921 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 295.9 | lf | $0 | $252 | $252 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4512 | sf | 5 to 13 h | $993 | $0 | $993 |
| Landscaping subtotal | 5 to 13 h | $4,245 | ||||
| Landscaping subtotal | 5 to 13 h | $4,245 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 2965 to 3505 h | $452,741 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 2965 to 3505 h | $452,741 | ||||
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-cottage-1050/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-ranch-1500/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-ranch-1600/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-two-story-2400/v1: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
Questions
How much does it cost to build a house in 2026?
In these four builds, direct job cost runs from $191,610 for a 1,050 sf two-bedroom cottage to $452,741 for a 2,400 sf four-bedroom two-story over a full unfinished basement. That is about $175 to $189 per finished square foot before land, permits and the builder's markup.
What is the cost per square foot?
About $182 for the 1,050 sf cottage, $175 for the 1,500 sf ranch, $181 for the 1,600 sf ranch and $189 for the 2,400 sf two-story, computed from each build's direct job cost over its finished area. Small houses carry the kitchen, baths and mechanicals over fewer feet, which is why the cottage is not the cheapest per foot.
What is the difference between the 1,500 and 1,600 sf ranches?
$27,451, which is one finish tier plus 100 feet and the site items. The 1,500 sf build is a builder-grade spec: LVP everywhere, fiberglass tub showers, cover over the front door only, and no driveway was stated or priced. The 1,600 sf build is mid grade: tiled and waterproofed baths, carpeted bedrooms, mid-grade windows, a 6x10 covered porch and a 60 foot gravel driveway.
Why is the two-story the most expensive per square foot?
The 2,400 sf build carries a full unfinished basement, a three-car garage, a third bath, fiber cement siding and a gas furnace, water heater and service line. Those add cost without adding finished feet.
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.
How much of a new house is labor?
Labor runs $81,167 on the cottage, $106,610 on the 1,500 sf ranch, $113,607 on the 1,600 sf ranch and $189,016 on the two-story, with subcontract and materials priced on their own lines.
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)
- 1,050 sf cottage reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 2,400 sf two-story reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
Changes: Oct 11, 2026: Initial publication: reviewed snapshots frozen from saved estimate runs, priced on the current baseline.; Oct 11, 2026: Markup illustrations changed to builder markups of 25% to 40%, from NAHB and Markup & Profit new-home margins.; Oct 11, 2026: Builder-grade vs mid-grade labels on the two ranches, with the difference itemized; line items open with trade subtotals and hours.