Cost to Build a House, 4 Scenarios: $376,390 to $435,460
Building a new single-family house when the job comes with a twist costs about $376,390 to $421,557 for a 1,850 sf high-performance ranch up to $388,804 to $435,460 for a mid-grade 1,750 sf ranch on a teardown lot. Four new houses with the twists builders actually get: a teardown lot that reuses the well and septic, owner-supplied cabinets, a high-performance ranch, and a rural build with an engineered septic. Every line itemized, with crew hours.
Direct answer: Building a new single-family house when the job comes with a twist costs about $376,390 to $421,557 for a 1,850 sf high-performance ranch up to $388,804 to $435,460 for a mid-grade 1,750 sf ranch on a teardown lot, from a direct job cost of $301,112 and $311,043. Direct job cost is labor and materials only, with no contractor overhead or profit, and is not a price: no contractor performs work at job cost. Permit and inspection fees are not included.
Describe it
Review the draft
The 1,750 sf teardown ranch in the Clamp app: described the way a builder would text it, then the review draft priced as a new home, with what's included, what's not and what's assumed. Sample data.
Four builds, side by side
Four houses on the same researched baseline rates, each with a scope change builders run into: a teardown lot that reuses the well and septic, a homeowner who supplies the cabinets, a high-performance spec without certification, and a rural lot with an engineered septic and an unknown well.
| Build | Job cost | Labor | Crew hours | Materials | Illustrative selling price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic | $311,043 | $119,273 | 1951 to 2314 h | $151,858 | $388,804 to $435,460 |
| B. 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz | $309,320 | $124,059 | 1950 to 2322 h | $139,481 | $386,650 to $433,048 |
| C. 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage | $301,112 | $103,464 | 1604 to 1908 h | $147,004 | $376,390 to $421,557 |
| D. 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well | $304,517 | $102,060 | 1650 to 1958 h | $126,925 | $380,646 to $426,324 |
Materials include allowances. Illustrative selling price is the job cost at a 25% to 40% markup; your price depends on your own overhead and profit. Labor hours are a planning range and include setup, daily cleanup and material runs; they are never a charge to the customer. Permit and inspection fees are not included; requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Each build in detail
A. 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic$311,043B. 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz$309,320C. 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage$301,112D. 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well$304,517
A. 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic: $311,043
A mid-grade three-bedroom ranch on a crawlspace with an attached two-car garage, built where an old house came down. The existing well, septic, driveway and service conduit stay; the estimate connects to them instead of buying them again. Labor is $119,273 of the $311,043 job cost, or 38.3%. It is about 1951 to 2314 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 | Lean×1.25 | Standard×1.30 | Full-Service×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 12 to 21 h | $1,429 | $1,786 | $1,858 | $2,001 |
| Masonry | 175 to 284 h | $10,118 | $12,648 | $13,153 | $14,165 |
| Plumbing | 70 to 95 h | $7,208 | $9,010 | $9,370 | $10,091 |
| Electrical | 185 to 256 h | $20,041 | $25,051 | $26,053 | $28,058 |
| HVAC | 93 to 144 h | $9,576 | $11,970 | $12,449 | $13,407 |
| Insulation | 20 to 43 h | $1,496 | $1,870 | $1,945 | $2,094 |
| Drywall | 179 to 297 h | $6,046 | $7,557 | $7,860 | $8,464 |
| Carpentry | 398 to 512 h | $31,795 | $39,744 | $41,334 | $44,513 |
| Tile | 36 to 61 h | $2,563 | $3,204 | $3,332 | $3,588 |
| Flooring | 23 to 39 h | $2,965 | $3,706 | $3,855 | $4,151 |
| Painting | 119 to 165 h | $8,186 | $10,232 | $10,642 | $11,460 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 12 to 25 h | $1,155 | $1,444 | $1,501 | $1,617 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 7 to 16 h | $980 | $1,225 | $1,274 | $1,372 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $669 | $721 |
| Exterior | 80 to 121 h | $6,040 | $7,550 | $7,852 | $8,456 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 55 to 90 h | $7,060 | $8,825 | $9,178 | $9,884 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 139 to 418 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1951 to 2314 h | $119,273 | $149,091 | $155,055 | $166,982 |
Every line item
Labor $119,273 + materials and allowances $151,858 + dump fees and other $39,912 = $311,043 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 274 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $384 | $0 | $384 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Exterior Footing Drain (per lf) | 176 | lf | $0 | $0 | $2,464 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 117.47 | cy | $0 | $0 | $1,880 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 301.4 | lf | $0 | $256 | $256 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4752 | sf | 6 to 13 h | $1,045 | $0 | $1,045 |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Temporary Power Monthly Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Temporary Power or Water Hookup (One-Time) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 12 to 21 h | $14,019 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 12 to 21 h | $14,019 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 576 | sf | 17 to 38 h | $1,786 | $0 | $1,786 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 633.6 | sf | $0 | $3,326 | $3,326 | |
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 266 | lf | 41 to 87 h | $2,793 | $0 | $2,793 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 292.6 | lf | $0 | $4,243 | $4,243 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 528 | sf | $0 | $0 | $660 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 24.62 | cy | 89 to 187 h | $5,539 | $0 | $5,539 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 27.08 | cy | $0 | $7,718 | $7,718 | |
| Crawlspace Ground Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $962 | |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 576 | sf | $0 | $0 | $317 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 175 to 284 h | $27,344 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 175 to 284 h | $27,344 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove Tub AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| DWV Install Labor | 10 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Expansion TankLabor on: Expansion Tank Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Expansion Tank Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Faucet Allowance (Kitchen, Utility or Outdoor)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| 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 FixtureLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Kitchen Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 62.6 | lf | $0 | $391 | $391 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $7,437 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 176.6 | lf | $0 | $618 | $618 | |
| Sewer Cleanout AssemblyLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Sewer Lateral Install, Trenched and Backfilled (per lf) | 20 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | |
| Shower Valve Trim AllowanceLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $520 | $520 | |
| Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In BodyLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 28 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Toilet Setting MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| 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 BoxLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Tank Water HeaterLabor 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 | 70 to 95 h | $22,641 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 70 to 95 h | $22,641 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | ea | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| 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 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $380 | $0 | $380 |
| Bath Fan Airflow Check | 2 | ea | under 1 h | $60 | $0 | $60 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan UnitLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $430 | $430 | |
| New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 23 | ea | 47 to 100 h | $6,210 | $0 | $6,210 |
| New Appliance Circuit Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit BreakerLabor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 7 | ea | $0 | $144 | $144 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 104 | ea | $0 | $884 | $884 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 28 | ea | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 99 | ea | 38 to 81 h | $4,158 | $0 | $4,158 |
| GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 8 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $384 | $0 | $384 |
| GFCI UnitLabor on: GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker 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 | 14 | ea | 7 to 17 h | $1,190 | $0 | $1,190 |
| Lighting DimmerLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter SocketLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 79 | ea | 12 to 27 h | $2,370 | $0 | $2,370 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 54 | ea | $0 | $243 | $243 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 26 | ea | $0 | $988 | $988 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 26 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,352 | $0 | $1,352 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2774.8 | lf | $0 | $2,220 | $2,220 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service PanelLabor 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 and CO DetectorLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 27 | ea | $0 | $121 | $121 | |
| Underground Branch Circuit Wire MaterialsLabor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 70 | lf | $0 | $77 | $77 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 185 to 256 h | $29,309 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 185 to 256 h | $29,309 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Exterior Vent Cap Install (Hood or Dryer) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip HeatLabor 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 |
| 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 |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $5,200 | $5,200 | |
| Ductwork Install | 330 | lf | 42 to 90 h | $4,125 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 346.5 | lf | $0 | $2,685 | $2,685 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 15 to 33 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range Hood Duct MaterialsLabor on: Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 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 BootLabor on: Ductwork Install | 19 | ea | $0 | $608 | $608 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 19 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 93 to 144 h | $19,889 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 93 to 144 h | $19,889 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,313 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,888 | |
| Floor Insulation from Below, Installed (per sf) | 1750 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,887 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 176 | lf | 20 to 43 h | $1,496 | $0 | $1,496 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 176 | lf | $0 | $282 | $282 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1126 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,182 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 20 to 43 h | $10,048 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 20 to 43 h | $10,048 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6691 | sf | 88 to 185 h | $3,279 | $0 | $3,279 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 6475 | sf | 63 to 132 h | $2,655 | $0 | $2,655 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 7122.5 | sf | $0 | $4,345 | $4,345 | |
| Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 216 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $112 | $0 | $112 |
| Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Materials (per sf)Labor on: Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 237.6 | sf | $0 | $143 | $143 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 179 to 297 h | $10,534 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 179 to 297 h | $10,534 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 1750 | sf | 56 to 119 h | $6,125 | $0 | $6,125 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 1837.5 | sf | $0 | $8,269 | $8,269 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $288 | $288 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Crawlspace Access Door | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $485 | |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Engineered Beam Material | 1 | ea | $0 | $496 | $496 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 269.85 | lf | $0 | $3,643 | $3,643 | |
| Fire-Rated Self-Closing Door Unit (each)Labor on: Interior Door Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $475 | $475 | |
| Firestop at a Penetration (each) | 4 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $96 | $0 | $96 |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 370.5 | lf | $0 | $408 | $408 | |
| Header Installation | 1 | ea | 9 to 20 h | $453 | $0 | $453 |
| Sheathing Install | 4917 | sf | 38 to 80 h | $5,409 | $0 | $5,409 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 476 | lf | 61 to 129 h | $4,760 | $0 | $4,760 |
| Garage Door Install (per door) | 1 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Garage Door Opener (per opener)Labor on: Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $325 | $325 | |
| 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 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Interior Door Install | 12 | ea | 18 to 39 h | $2,240 | $0 | $2,240 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | $0 | $2,035 | $2,035 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 11 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $748 | $0 | $748 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 30.04 | square | $0 | $14,569 | $14,569 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 28.61 | square | 29 to 62 h | $2,432 | $0 | $2,432 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 24 | lf | under 1 h | $32 | $0 | $32 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 26.4 | lf | $0 | $33 | $33 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 240.9 | lf | $0 | $1,626 | $1,626 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 793 | lf | 21 to 45 h | $2,292 | $0 | $2,292 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1246.3 | lf | $0 | $3,265 | $3,265 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 2261.6 | sf | $0 | $2,149 | $2,149 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 16 | ea | $0 | $768 | $768 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Install | 16 | ea | 21 to 45 h | $3,120 | $0 | $3,120 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 16 | ea | $0 | $640 | $640 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 16 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $706 | $0 | $706 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 16 | ea | $0 | $4,800 | $4,800 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 398 to 512 h | $84,773 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 398 to 512 h | $84,773 | ||||
| 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 | $112 | $112 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 250 | sf | 21 to 45 h | $1,625 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Floor Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $643 | $643 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 275 | sf | $0 | $234 | $234 | |
| Wall Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 132 | sf | $0 | $858 | $858 | |
| Shower Wall Foam Board, Sealant Seams (Wedi, GoBoard), Installed | 120 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,140 | |
| Backsplash Tile Grout and Seal Labor | 28 | sf | under 1 h | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| Backsplash Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 28 | sf | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Backsplash Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 28 | sf | $0 | $52 | $52 | |
| Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 130 | sf | 1 to 4 h | $221 | $0 | $221 |
| Uncoupling Membrane MaterialsLabor on: Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 130 | sf | $0 | $318 | $318 | |
| Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 28 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Tile subtotal | 36 to 61 h | $6,102 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 36 to 61 h | $6,102 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 495 | sf | $0 | $1,609 | $1,609 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $245 | $245 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1126 | sf | $0 | $619 | $619 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1126 | sf | 13 to 28 h | $2,365 | $0 | $2,365 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1238.6 | sf | $0 | $4,025 | $4,025 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 23 to 39 h | $9,718 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 23 to 39 h | $9,718 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1750 | sf | 10 to 23 h | $980 | $0 | $980 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4755 | sf | 23 to 49 h | $2,663 | $0 | $2,663 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4755 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $48 | $0 | $48 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 47.91 | gallon | $0 | $2,300 | $2,300 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4895 | sf | 8 to 19 h | $441 | $0 | $441 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 6173.75 | sf | 13 to 28 h | $1,358 | $0 | $1,358 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 20.52 | gallon | $0 | $657 | $657 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1263 | lf | $0 | $278 | $278 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1076 | lf | 26 to 55 h | $1,980 | $0 | $1,980 |
| Painting subtotal | 119 to 165 h | $11,571 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 119 to 165 h | $11,571 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 35 | ea | $0 | $227 | $227 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $49 | $49 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | 12 to 25 h | $1,155 | $0 | $1,155 |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $7,920 | $7,920 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 44 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,232 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 44 | sf | $0 | $0 | $968 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 44 | sf | $0 | $2,420 | $2,420 | |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 12 to 25 h | $14,631 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 12 to 25 h | $14,631 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 8 | lf | $0 | $18 | $18 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Vanity Top Fabrication | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $426 | |
| Vanity Top Install | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $334 | |
| Vanity Top Material Allowance | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $638 | $638 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 2 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $5,916 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $5,916 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 152.14 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $221 | $0 | $221 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 2232 | sf | 11 to 25 h | $804 | $0 | $804 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 2455.2 | sf | $0 | $1,031 | $1,031 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 225 | lf | 20 to 43 h | $1,462 | $0 | $1,462 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 247.5 | lf | $0 | $2,104 | $2,104 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1838 | sf | 28 to 60 h | $3,400 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 2021.8 | sf | $0 | $6,268 | $6,268 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 80 to 121 h | $15,560 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 80 to 121 h | $15,560 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 2326 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,047 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,747 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,747 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 28.61 | square | 29 to 62 h | $5,150 | $0 | $5,150 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 31.47 | square | $0 | $5,507 | $5,507 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 224.65 | lf | $0 | $213 | $213 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 123 | lf | 6 to 14 h | $553 | $0 | $553 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 135.3 | lf | $0 | $744 | $744 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.29 | square | 2 to 5 h | $154 | $0 | $154 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.29 | square | $0 | $408 | $408 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 64.19 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $125 | $0 | $125 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 64.19 | lf | $0 | $273 | $273 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 28.61 | square | 5 to 12 h | $858 | $0 | $858 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 30.04 | square | $0 | $661 | $661 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 90 h | $15,086 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 90 h | $15,086 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1951 to 2314 h | $311,043 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1951 to 2314 h | $311,043 | ||||
B. 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz: $309,320
A mid-grade one-story house on a slab with three baths. The homeowner's cabinet shop supplies the kitchen cabinets, island, three vanities and every quartz top; the builder installs them, so install labor stays and product allowances come out. No garage. Labor is $124,059 of the $309,320 job cost, or 40.1%. It is about 1950 to 2322 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 | Lean×1.25 | Standard×1.30 | Full-Service×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 12 to 21 h | $1,419 | $1,774 | $1,845 | $1,987 |
| Masonry | 77 to 156 h | $7,371 | $9,214 | $9,582 | $10,319 |
| Plumbing | 93 to 134 h | $10,118 | $12,647 | $13,153 | $14,165 |
| Electrical | 219 to 301 h | $23,387 | $29,234 | $30,403 | $32,742 |
| HVAC | 106 to 167 h | $10,870 | $13,587 | $14,131 | $15,218 |
| Drywall | 228 to 382 h | $7,659 | $9,574 | $9,957 | $10,723 |
| Carpentry | 315 to 415 h | $26,367 | $32,959 | $34,277 | $36,914 |
| Tile | 54 to 92 h | $3,853 | $4,816 | $5,009 | $5,394 |
| Flooring | 29 to 50 h | $3,924 | $4,905 | $5,101 | $5,493 |
| Painting | 154 to 213 h | $10,597 | $13,246 | $13,776 | $14,836 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 18 to 39 h | $1,785 | $2,231 | $2,321 | $2,499 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 15 to 31 h | $1,960 | $2,450 | $2,548 | $2,744 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $670 | $721 |
| Exterior | 70 to 105 h | $5,147 | $6,434 | $6,691 | $7,206 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 55 to 89 h | $6,987 | $8,734 | $9,083 | $9,782 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 139 to 418 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1950 to 2322 h | $124,059 | $155,074 | $161,277 | $173,683 |
Every line item
Labor $124,059 + materials and allowances $139,481 + dump fees and other $45,780 = $309,320 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 273 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $382 | $0 | $382 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 62.69 | cy | $0 | $0 | $1,003 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 7 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,575 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 300.3 | lf | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4714 | sf | 6 to 13 h | $1,037 | $0 | $1,037 |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Temporary Power Monthly Service (per month) | 7 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,155 | |
| Temporary Power or Water Hookup (One-Time) | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,100 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 12 to 21 h | $12,107 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 12 to 21 h | $12,107 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2300 | sf | 71 to 150 h | $7,130 | $0 | $7,130 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2530 | sf | $0 | $13,283 | $13,283 | |
| Rigid Foam Insulation Board, Slab or Radiant Floor (per sf)Labor on: Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 422.1 | sf | $0 | $760 | $760 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 201 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,221 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 402 | sf | 3 to 9 h | $241 | $0 | $241 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,265 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 77 to 156 h | $26,900 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 77 to 156 h | $26,900 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove Tub AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $1,650 | $1,650 | |
| DWV Install Labor | 10 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Expansion TankLabor on: Expansion Tank Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Expansion Tank Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Faucet Allowance (Kitchen, Utility or Outdoor)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $1,300 | $1,300 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 10 | ea | 16 to 34 h | $1,950 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Hose Bib FixtureLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Kitchen Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 95.6 | lf | $0 | $598 | $598 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $9,775 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 12 | ea | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 12 | ea | 31 to 65 h | $4,800 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 286.6 | lf | $0 | $1,003 | $1,003 | |
| Sewer Cleanout AssemblyLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Sewer Lateral Install, Trenched and Backfilled (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | |
| Shower Valve Trim AllowanceLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $780 | $780 | |
| Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 3 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $975 | $0 | $975 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In BodyLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $495 | $495 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 28 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Toilet Setting MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| 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 BoxLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Tank Water HeaterLabor 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 | 93 to 134 h | $33,086 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 93 to 134 h | $33,086 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $112 | $0 | $112 |
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 32 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $152 | $0 | $152 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 36.8 | lf | $0 | $101 | $101 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 4 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 4 | ea | 3 to 7 h | $440 | $0 | $440 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 4 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $760 | $0 | $760 |
| Bath Fan Airflow Check | 4 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan UnitLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $860 | $860 | |
| New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 26 | ea | 54 to 113 h | $7,020 | $0 | $7,020 |
| New Appliance Circuit Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit BreakerLabor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 8 | ea | $0 | $144 | $144 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 122 | ea | $0 | $1,037 | $1,037 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 32 | ea | $0 | $208 | $208 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 115 | ea | 44 to 94 h | $4,830 | $0 | $4,830 |
| GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 9 | ea | 2 to 7 h | $432 | $0 | $432 |
| GFCI UnitLabor on: GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 9 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 12 | ea | $0 | $1,800 | $1,800 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 12 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $1,020 | $0 | $1,020 |
| Lighting DimmerLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter SocketLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 100 | ea | 16 to 34 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 67 | ea | $0 | $302 | $302 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 33 | ea | $0 | $1,254 | $1,254 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 33 | ea | 13 to 28 h | $1,716 | $0 | $1,716 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 3289.7 | lf | $0 | $2,632 | $2,632 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service PanelLabor 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 and CO DetectorLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 37 | ea | $0 | $167 | $167 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 219 to 301 h | $35,430 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 219 to 301 h | $35,430 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Exterior Vent Cap Install (Hood or Dryer) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip HeatLabor 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 |
| 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 |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $6,933 | $6,933 | |
| Ductwork Install | 405 | lf | 52 to 110 h | $5,063 | $0 | $5,063 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 425.25 | lf | $0 | $3,296 | $3,296 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 17 to 36 h | $3,300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range Hood Duct MaterialsLabor on: Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 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 BootLabor on: Ductwork Install | 23 | ea | $0 | $736 | $736 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 23 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $322 | $0 | $322 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 106 to 167 h | $23,655 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 106 to 167 h | $23,655 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,725 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $3,795 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1251 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,314 | |
| Insulation subtotal | $6,834 | |||||
| Insulation subtotal | $6,834 | |||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 8510 | sf | 115 to 239 h | $4,170 | $0 | $4,170 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 8510 | sf | 82 to 173 h | $3,489 | $0 | $3,489 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 9361 | sf | $0 | $5,710 | $5,710 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 228 to 382 h | $13,369 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 228 to 382 h | $13,369 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 12 | ea | $0 | $576 | $576 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 12 | ea | 2 to 7 h | $336 | $0 | $336 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 211.05 | lf | $0 | $2,849 | $2,849 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 464 | lf | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| Sheathing Install | 4437 | sf | 34 to 72 h | $4,881 | $0 | $4,881 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 489 | lf | 63 to 133 h | $4,890 | $0 | $4,890 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 13 | ea | $0 | $975 | $975 | |
| Interior Door Install | 13 | ea | 19 to 42 h | $2,389 | $0 | $2,389 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 13 | ea | $0 | $2,405 | $2,405 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 13 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $884 | $0 | $884 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 29.7 | square | $0 | $14,405 | $14,405 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 28.29 | square | 29 to 62 h | $2,405 | $0 | $2,405 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 26 | lf | under 1 h | $35 | $0 | $35 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 28.6 | lf | $0 | $36 | $36 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 316.8 | lf | $0 | $2,138 | $2,138 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 1044 | lf | 28 to 60 h | $3,017 | $0 | $3,017 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1590.4 | lf | $0 | $4,199 | $4,199 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1768.8 | sf | $0 | $1,680 | $1,680 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 21 | ea | $0 | $1,008 | $1,008 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Install | 21 | ea | 28 to 59 h | $4,095 | $0 | $4,095 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 21 | ea | $0 | $840 | $840 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 21 | ea | 8 to 19 h | $926 | $0 | $926 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 21 | ea | $0 | $6,300 | $6,300 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 315 to 415 h | $70,197 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 315 to 415 h | $70,197 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 385 | sf | 8 to 18 h | $674 | $0 | $674 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 385 | sf | $0 | $173 | $173 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 385 | sf | 33 to 70 h | $2,503 | $0 | $2,503 |
| Floor Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 225.5 | sf | $0 | $1,015 | $1,015 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 423.5 | sf | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Wall Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 198 | sf | $0 | $1,287 | $1,287 | |
| Shower Wall Foam Board, Sealant Seams (Wedi, GoBoard), Installed | 180 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,710 | |
| Backsplash Tile Grout and Seal Labor | 33 | sf | under 1 h | $15 | $0 | $15 |
| Backsplash Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 33 | sf | $0 | $214 | $214 | |
| Backsplash Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 33 | sf | $0 | $61 | $61 | |
| Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 205 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $348 | $0 | $348 |
| Uncoupling Membrane MaterialsLabor on: Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 205 | sf | $0 | $502 | $502 | |
| Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 33 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $313 | $0 | $313 |
| Tile subtotal | 54 to 92 h | $9,175 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 54 to 92 h | $9,175 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 531.3 | sf | $0 | $1,727 | $1,727 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 9 | ea | $0 | $315 | $315 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1540 | sf | $0 | $847 | $847 | |
| Carpet Install | 483 | sf | 5 to 11 h | $386 | $0 | $386 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1540 | sf | 17 to 37 h | $3,234 | $0 | $3,234 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 7 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $224 | $0 | $224 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1694 | sf | $0 | $5,506 | $5,506 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 29 to 50 h | $12,574 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 29 to 50 h | $12,574 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 2300 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,288 | $0 | $1,288 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 13 | ea | 10 to 23 h | $846 | $0 | $846 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 6215 | sf | 30 to 64 h | $3,480 | $0 | $3,480 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 6215 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $62 | $0 | $62 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 62.2 | gallon | $0 | $2,986 | $2,986 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 6399 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $576 | $0 | $576 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 8116.8 | sf | 17 to 37 h | $1,786 | $0 | $1,786 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 26.98 | gallon | $0 | $863 | $863 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1612 | lf | $0 | $355 | $355 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1391 | lf | 33 to 71 h | $2,559 | $0 | $2,559 |
| Painting subtotal | 154 to 213 h | $14,951 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 154 to 213 h | $14,951 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 50 | ea | $0 | $325 | $325 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 34 | lf | $0 | $77 | $77 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 34 | lf | 18 to 39 h | $1,785 | $0 | $1,785 |
| Stone Countertop Install | 76 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,672 | |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 18 to 39 h | $3,859 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 18 to 39 h | $3,859 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 14 | lf | $0 | $32 | $32 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $800 | $800 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Vanity Top Install | 26.6 | sf | $0 | $0 | $585 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 4 | ea | 13 to 27 h | $1,700 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 4 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $260 | $0 | $260 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 15 to 31 h | $5,057 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 15 to 31 h | $5,057 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 143.08 | lf | 2 to 7 h | $207 | $0 | $207 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1809 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $651 | $0 | $651 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1989.9 | sf | $0 | $836 | $836 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 223 | lf | 20 to 42 h | $1,450 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 245.3 | lf | $0 | $2,085 | $2,085 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1452 | sf | 22 to 48 h | $2,686 | $0 | $2,686 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1597.2 | sf | $0 | $4,951 | $4,951 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 70 to 105 h | $13,136 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 70 to 105 h | $13,136 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 2300 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,035 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,735 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,735 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 6 | ls | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| General subtotal | $510 | |||||
| General subtotal | $510 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 28.29 | square | 29 to 62 h | $5,092 | $0 | $5,092 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 31.12 | square | $0 | $5,446 | $5,446 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 223.39 | lf | $0 | $212 | $212 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 122 | lf | 6 to 14 h | $549 | $0 | $549 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 134.2 | lf | $0 | $738 | $738 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.24 | square | 2 to 5 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 4.24 | square | $0 | $403 | $403 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 63.83 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $124 | $0 | $124 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 63.83 | lf | $0 | $271 | $271 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 28.29 | square | 5 to 12 h | $849 | $0 | $849 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 29.7 | square | $0 | $653 | $653 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 89 h | $14,930 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 55 to 89 h | $14,930 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1950 to 2322 h | $309,320 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1950 to 2322 h | $309,320 | ||||
C. 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage: $301,112
A slab ranch with the measures the customer actually asked for: 2x6 walls with exterior continuous insulation, an air-sealing upgrade and blower-door test, high-performance windows, an ERV, a cold-climate heat pump and a heat-pump water heater. No certification, no garage. Labor is $103,464 of the $301,112 job cost, or 34.4%. It is about 1604 to 1908 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 | Lean×1.25 | Standard×1.30 | Full-Service×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 10 to 19 h | $1,253 | $1,566 | $1,629 | $1,754 |
| Masonry | 63 to 126 h | $5,952 | $7,440 | $7,738 | $8,333 |
| Plumbing | 72 to 98 h | $7,461 | $9,326 | $9,699 | $10,445 |
| Electrical | 178 to 245 h | $19,230 | $24,037 | $24,999 | $26,922 |
| HVAC | 111 to 162 h | $11,831 | $14,789 | $15,380 | $16,564 |
| Drywall | 183 to 307 h | $6,160 | $7,700 | $8,008 | $8,624 |
| Carpentry | 262 to 345 h | $22,069 | $27,586 | $28,690 | $30,897 |
| Tile | 36 to 61 h | $2,563 | $3,204 | $3,332 | $3,588 |
| Flooring | 24 to 41 h | $3,175 | $3,969 | $4,128 | $4,445 |
| Painting | 125 to 173 h | $8,595 | $10,744 | $11,174 | $12,033 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 12 to 25 h | $1,155 | $1,444 | $1,501 | $1,617 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 7 to 16 h | $980 | $1,225 | $1,274 | $1,372 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $669 | $721 |
| Exterior | 63 to 96 h | $4,695 | $5,869 | $6,103 | $6,573 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 46 to 73 h | $5,730 | $7,162 | $7,449 | $8,022 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 114 to 344 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1604 to 1908 h | $103,464 | $129,330 | $134,503 | $144,850 |
Every line item
Labor $103,464 + materials and allowances $147,004 + dump fees and other $50,644 = $301,112 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 258 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $361 | $0 | $361 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 52.36 | cy | $0 | $0 | $838 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 283.8 | lf | $0 | $241 | $241 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4056 | sf | 5 to 11 h | $892 | $0 | $892 |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Temporary Power Monthly Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Temporary Power or Water Hookup (One-Time) | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,100 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 10 to 19 h | $11,372 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 10 to 19 h | $11,372 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 1850 | sf | 57 to 120 h | $5,735 | $0 | $5,735 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2035 | sf | $0 | $10,684 | $10,684 | |
| Rigid Foam Insulation Board, Slab or Radiant Floor (per sf)Labor on: Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 380.1 | sf | $0 | $684 | $684 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 181 | lf | $0 | $0 | $3,801 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 362 | sf | 3 to 8 h | $217 | $0 | $217 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,017 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 63 to 126 h | $22,138 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 63 to 126 h | $22,138 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove Tub AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| DWV Install Labor | 10 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Expansion TankLabor on: Heat Pump Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Faucet Allowance (Kitchen, Utility or Outdoor)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| 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 FixtureLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Kitchen Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 72.6 | lf | $0 | $454 | $454 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $7,862 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 176.6 | lf | $0 | $618 | $618 | |
| Sewer Cleanout AssemblyLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Sewer Lateral Install, Trenched and Backfilled (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | |
| Shower Valve Trim AllowanceLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $520 | $520 | |
| Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In BodyLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 28 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Toilet Setting MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| 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 BoxLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Heat Pump Water HeaterLabor on: Heat Pump Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,800 | $1,800 | |
| Water Heater Connection Kit | 1 | ea | $0 | $63 | $63 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 3 to 9 h | $660 | $0 | $660 |
| 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 | 72 to 98 h | $26,982 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 72 to 98 h | $26,982 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | ea | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| 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 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $380 | $0 | $380 |
| Bath Fan Airflow Check | 2 | ea | under 1 h | $60 | $0 | $60 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan UnitLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $430 | $430 | |
| New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 21 | ea | 43 to 91 h | $5,670 | $0 | $5,670 |
| New Appliance Circuit Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit BreakerLabor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 6 | ea | $0 | $120 | $120 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 99 | ea | $0 | $841 | $841 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 27 | ea | $0 | $175 | $175 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 94 | ea | 36 to 77 h | $3,948 | $0 | $3,948 |
| ERV/HRV Electrical Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 7 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $336 | $0 | $336 |
| GFCI UnitLabor on: GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $140 | $140 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 10 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Lighting DimmerLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter SocketLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 79 | ea | 12 to 27 h | $2,370 | $0 | $2,370 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 53 | ea | $0 | $238 | $238 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 27 | ea | $0 | $1,026 | $1,026 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 27 | ea | 10 to 23 h | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2624.8 | lf | $0 | $2,100 | $2,100 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service PanelLabor 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 and CO DetectorLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 28 | ea | $0 | $126 | $126 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 178 to 245 h | $29,245 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 178 to 245 h | $29,245 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Exterior Vent Cap Install (Hood or Dryer) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip HeatLabor 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 |
| Condensate Drain Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Dryer Vent Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $7,020 | $7,020 | |
| Ductwork Install | 333 | lf | 43 to 90 h | $4,162 | $0 | $4,162 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 349.65 | lf | $0 | $2,710 | $2,710 | |
| ERV/HRV Control Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| ERV/HRV Ducting Install Labor | 148 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $1,073 | $0 | $1,073 |
| ERV/HRV Ducting MaterialsLabor on: ERV/HRV Ducting Install Labor | 148 | lf | $0 | $1,406 | $1,406 | |
| ERV/HRV Install Labor | 1 | ea | 5 to 11 h | $950 | $0 | $950 |
| ERV UnitLabor on: ERV/HRV Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 15 to 33 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range Hood Duct MaterialsLabor on: Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 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 BootLabor on: Ductwork Install | 19 | ea | $0 | $608 | $608 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 19 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 111 to 162 h | $26,995 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 111 to 162 h | $26,995 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Upgrade, High Performance (Added to the Code Package) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,313 | |
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,388 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $3,719 | |
| Blower Door Test Allowance | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $750 | |
| Exterior Continuous Insulation | 1151 | sf | $0 | $0 | $4,144 | |
| Wall Insulation, High Performance | 1151 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,590 | |
| Insulation subtotal | $14,904 | |||||
| Insulation subtotal | $14,904 | |||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6845 | sf | 92 to 193 h | $3,354 | $0 | $3,354 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 6845 | sf | 66 to 139 h | $2,806 | $0 | $2,806 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 7529.5 | sf | $0 | $4,593 | $4,593 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 183 to 307 h | $10,753 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 183 to 307 h | $10,753 | ||||
| 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 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 190.05 | lf | $0 | $2,566 | $2,566 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 378.5 | lf | $0 | $416 | $416 | |
| Sheathing Install | 3724 | sf | 29 to 61 h | $4,096 | $0 | $4,096 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 412 | lf | 53 to 112 h | $4,120 | $0 | $4,120 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | $0 | $825 | $825 | |
| Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | 16 to 36 h | $2,021 | $0 | $2,021 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | $0 | $2,035 | $2,035 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 11 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $748 | $0 | $748 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 23.9 | square | $0 | $11,591 | $11,591 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 22.76 | square | 23 to 50 h | $1,935 | $0 | $1,935 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 25 | lf | under 1 h | $34 | $0 | $34 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 27.5 | lf | $0 | $34 | $34 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 254.1 | lf | $0 | $1,715 | $1,715 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 840 | lf | 22 to 48 h | $2,428 | $0 | $2,428 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1298 | lf | $0 | $3,414 | $3,414 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1592.8 | sf | $0 | $1,513 | $1,513 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 17 | ea | $0 | $816 | $816 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Install | 17 | ea | 22 to 48 h | $3,315 | $0 | $3,315 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 17 | ea | $0 | $680 | $680 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 17 | ea | 7 to 16 h | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 17 | ea | $0 | $17,850 | $17,850 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 262 to 345 h | $71,636 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 262 to 345 h | $71,636 | ||||
| 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 |
| Floor 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 | |
| Wall Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 132 | sf | $0 | $858 | $858 | |
| Shower Wall Foam Board, Sealant Seams (Wedi, GoBoard), Installed | 120 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,140 | |
| Backsplash Tile Grout and Seal Labor | 28 | sf | under 1 h | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| Backsplash Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 28 | sf | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Backsplash Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 28 | sf | $0 | $52 | $52 | |
| Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 130 | sf | 1 to 4 h | $221 | $0 | $221 |
| Uncoupling Membrane MaterialsLabor on: Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 130 | sf | $0 | $318 | $318 | |
| Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 28 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $266 | $0 | $266 |
| Tile subtotal | 36 to 61 h | $6,104 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 36 to 61 h | $6,104 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 495 | sf | $0 | $1,609 | $1,609 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $245 | $245 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1226 | sf | $0 | $674 | $674 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1226 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $2,575 | $0 | $2,575 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1348.6 | sf | $0 | $4,383 | $4,383 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 24 to 41 h | $10,341 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 24 to 41 h | $10,341 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1850 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $1,036 | $0 | $1,036 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 5025 | sf | 24 to 52 h | $2,814 | $0 | $2,814 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 5025 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 50.41 | gallon | $0 | $2,420 | $2,420 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 5173 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $466 | $0 | $466 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 6527.25 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,436 | $0 | $1,436 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 21.71 | gallon | $0 | $695 | $695 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1316 | lf | $0 | $290 | $290 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1129 | lf | 27 to 57 h | $2,077 | $0 | $2,077 |
| Painting subtotal | 125 to 173 h | $12,150 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 125 to 173 h | $12,150 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 35 | ea | $0 | $228 | $228 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $49 | $49 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | 12 to 25 h | $1,155 | $0 | $1,155 |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 22 | lf | $0 | $7,920 | $7,920 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 44 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,232 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 44 | sf | $0 | $0 | $968 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 44 | sf | $0 | $2,420 | $2,420 | |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 12 to 25 h | $14,632 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 12 to 25 h | $14,632 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 8 | lf | $0 | $18 | $18 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Vanity Top Fabrication | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $426 | |
| Vanity Top Install | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $334 | |
| Vanity Top Material Allowance | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $638 | $638 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 2 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $5,916 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $5,916 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 132.58 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $192 | $0 | $192 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1629 | sf | 8 to 18 h | $586 | $0 | $586 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1791.9 | sf | $0 | $753 | $753 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 200 | lf | 18 to 38 h | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 220 | lf | $0 | $1,870 | $1,870 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1332 | sf | 20 to 44 h | $2,464 | $0 | $2,464 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1465.2 | sf | $0 | $4,542 | $4,542 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 63 to 96 h | $11,977 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 63 to 96 h | $11,977 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 1850 | sf | $0 | $0 | $832 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,532 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,532 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 22.76 | square | 23 to 50 h | $4,097 | $0 | $4,097 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 25.04 | square | $0 | $4,382 | $4,382 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 200.37 | lf | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 110 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $495 | $0 | $495 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 121 | lf | $0 | $665 | $665 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.41 | square | 1 to 4 h | $123 | $0 | $123 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.41 | square | $0 | $324 | $324 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 57.25 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $112 | $0 | $112 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 57.25 | lf | $0 | $243 | $243 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 22.76 | square | 4 to 10 h | $683 | $0 | $683 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 23.9 | square | $0 | $526 | $526 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 46 to 73 h | $12,280 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 46 to 73 h | $12,280 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1604 to 1908 h | $301,112 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1604 to 1908 h | $301,112 | ||||
D. 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well: $304,517
A mid-grade three-bedroom house on a crawlspace on a rural lot. The septic is priced from the engineer's design, a 1,250-gallon tank and 420 feet of trench, and the well is a 150-foot budget with pump and pressure tank because its depth is unknown. Labor is $102,060 of the $304,517 job cost, or 33.5%. It is about 1650 to 1958 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 | Lean×1.25 | Standard×1.30 | Full-Service×1.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | 10 to 18 h | $1,177 | $1,471 | $1,530 | $1,648 |
| Masonry | 103 to 177 h | $5,792 | $7,240 | $7,530 | $8,109 |
| Plumbing | 68 to 93 h | $7,018 | $8,773 | $9,123 | $9,825 |
| Electrical | 167 to 231 h | $18,203 | $22,754 | $23,664 | $25,484 |
| HVAC | 91 to 139 h | $9,337 | $11,671 | $12,138 | $13,072 |
| Insulation | 20 to 42 h | $1,453 | $1,816 | $1,889 | $2,034 |
| Drywall | 163 to 274 h | $5,494 | $6,868 | $7,142 | $7,692 |
| Carpentry | 314 to 410 h | $26,173 | $32,716 | $34,025 | $36,642 |
| Tile | 36 to 61 h | $2,543 | $3,179 | $3,306 | $3,560 |
| Flooring | 22 to 37 h | $2,759 | $3,449 | $3,587 | $3,863 |
| Painting | 113 to 157 h | $7,774 | $9,717 | $10,106 | $10,884 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 11 to 24 h | $1,103 | $1,379 | $1,434 | $1,544 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 7 to 16 h | $980 | $1,225 | $1,274 | $1,372 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $669 | $721 |
| Exterior | 60 to 91 h | $4,473 | $5,591 | $5,815 | $6,262 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 41 to 67 h | $5,166 | $6,457 | $6,716 | $7,232 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 117 to 353 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1650 to 1958 h | $102,060 | $127,575 | $132,678 | $142,884 |
Every line item
Labor $102,060 + materials and allowances $126,925 + dump fees and other $75,532 = $304,517 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 251 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $351 | $0 | $351 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Exterior Footing Drain (per lf) | 171 | lf | $0 | $0 | $2,394 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 81.86 | cy | $0 | $0 | $1,310 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 276.1 | lf | $0 | $235 | $235 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 3756 | sf | 4 to 11 h | $826 | $0 | $826 |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Temporary Power Monthly Service (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $990 | |
| Temporary Power or Water Hookup (One-Time) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 10 to 18 h | $13,106 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 10 to 18 h | $13,106 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 188 | lf | 29 to 61 h | $1,974 | $0 | $1,974 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 206.8 | lf | $0 | $2,999 | $2,999 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 513 | sf | $0 | $0 | $641 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 16.97 | cy | 61 to 129 h | $3,818 | $0 | $3,818 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 18.67 | cy | $0 | $5,321 | $5,321 | |
| Crawlspace Ground Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $907 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 103 to 177 h | $15,660 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 103 to 177 h | $15,660 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| Alcove Tub AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| DWV Install Labor | 10 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Expansion TankLabor on: Expansion Tank Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Expansion Tank Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Faucet Allowance (Kitchen, Utility or Outdoor)Labor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $225 | $225 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| 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 FixtureLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Kitchen Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| DWV MaterialsLabor on: DWV Install Labor | 62.6 | lf | $0 | $391 | $391 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $7,012 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 176.6 | lf | $0 | $618 | $618 | |
| Sewer Cleanout AssemblyLabor on: Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $95 | $95 | |
| Sewer Cleanout Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $385 | $0 | $385 |
| Sewer Lateral Install, Trenched and Backfilled (per lf) | 20 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | |
| Shower Valve Trim AllowanceLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $520 | $520 | |
| Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In BodyLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $330 | $330 | |
| Shutoff Valve Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 28 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Toilet Setting MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| 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 BoxLabor on: Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Washer Box Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $230 | $0 | $230 |
| Tank Water HeaterLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $750 | $750 | |
| Water Heater Connection KitLabor on: Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $63 | $63 | |
| Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $297 | $0 | $297 |
| Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 50 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Water Service Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 52.5 | lf | $0 | $289 | $289 | |
| Water Service Trenching Labor | 50 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Drilled Water Well (per foot of depth) | 150 | lf | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | |
| Well Pump, Pressure Tank and Controls | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | |
| Well Water Quality Test | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $235 | |
| Plumbing subtotal | 68 to 93 h | $33,661 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 68 to 93 h | $33,661 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 2 | ea | under 1 h | $56 | $0 | $56 |
| 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 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $380 | $0 | $380 |
| Bath Fan Airflow Check | 2 | ea | under 1 h | $60 | $0 | $60 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan UnitLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $430 | $430 | |
| New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 21 | ea | 43 to 91 h | $5,670 | $0 | $5,670 |
| New Appliance Circuit Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| Dedicated Circuit BreakerLabor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 7 | ea | $0 | $144 | $144 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 90 | ea | $0 | $765 | $765 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 26 | ea | $0 | $169 | $169 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 85 | ea | 33 to 69 h | $3,570 | $0 | $3,570 |
| GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 7 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $336 | $0 | $336 |
| GFCI UnitLabor on: GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $140 | $140 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 10 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Lighting DimmerLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $28 | $28 | |
| Meter SocketLabor on: Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| NM Cable 10/3 (30 A, 240 V)Labor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 184 | lf | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 70 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 47 | ea | $0 | $212 | $212 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 25 | ea | $0 | $950 | $950 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 25 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2348.8 | lf | $0 | $1,879 | $1,879 | |
| Service Meter and Riser Install | 1 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Service PanelLabor 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 and CO DetectorLabor on: Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $275 | $275 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Switch UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 25 | ea | $0 | $112 | $112 | |
| Underground Branch Circuit Wire MaterialsLabor on: New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 70 | lf | $0 | $77 | $77 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 167 to 231 h | $27,900 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 167 to 231 h | $27,900 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| Exterior Vent Cap Install (Hood or Dryer) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Backup Strip HeatLabor 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 |
| 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 |
| Dryer Vent MaterialsLabor on: Dryer Vent Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Dryer Vent Termination | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Ducted Heat Pump System Equipment (per system)Labor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $5,200 | $5,200 | |
| Ductwork Install | 312 | lf | 40 to 85 h | $3,900 | $0 | $3,900 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 327.6 | lf | $0 | $2,539 | $2,539 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 15 to 33 h | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 10 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Range Hood Duct MaterialsLabor on: Range Hood Duct Install Labor | 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 BootLabor on: Ductwork Install | 18 | ea | $0 | $576 | $576 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 18 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $252 | $0 | $252 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 91 to 139 h | $19,472 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 91 to 139 h | $19,472 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,238 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,723 | |
| Floor Insulation from Below, Installed (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,723 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 171 | lf | 20 to 42 h | $1,453 | $0 | $1,453 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 171 | lf | $0 | $274 | $274 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1101 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,156 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 20 to 42 h | $9,567 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 20 to 42 h | $9,567 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6105 | sf | 82 to 172 h | $2,991 | $0 | $2,991 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 6105 | sf | 59 to 124 h | $2,503 | $0 | $2,503 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 6715.5 | sf | $0 | $4,096 | $4,096 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 163 to 274 h | $9,590 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 163 to 274 h | $9,590 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 1650 | sf | 53 to 112 h | $5,775 | $0 | $5,775 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 1732.5 | sf | $0 | $7,796 | $7,796 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $288 | $288 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $3,168 | $3,168 | |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 8 to 18 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Crawlspace Access Door | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $485 | |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 179.55 | lf | $0 | $2,424 | $2,424 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 341 | lf | $0 | $375 | $375 | |
| Sheathing Install | 3398 | sf | 26 to 56 h | $3,738 | $0 | $3,738 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 377 | lf | 49 to 102 h | $3,770 | $0 | $3,770 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | $0 | $825 | $825 | |
| Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | 16 to 36 h | $2,021 | $0 | $2,021 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | $0 | $2,035 | $2,035 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 11 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $748 | $0 | $748 |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 21.32 | square | $0 | $10,340 | $10,340 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 20.3 | square | 21 to 44 h | $1,725 | $0 | $1,725 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 24 | lf | under 1 h | $32 | $0 | $32 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 26.4 | lf | $0 | $33 | $33 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 226.6 | lf | $0 | $1,530 | $1,530 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 746 | lf | 20 to 43 h | $2,156 | $0 | $2,156 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1194.6 | lf | $0 | $3,130 | $3,130 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1504.8 | sf | $0 | $1,430 | $1,430 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 15 | ea | $0 | $720 | $720 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| 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 | ea | $0 | $4,500 | $4,500 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 314 to 410 h | $68,508 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 314 to 410 h | $68,508 | ||||
| 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 |
| Floor 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 | |
| Wall Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 132 | sf | $0 | $858 | $858 | |
| Shower Wall Foam Board, Sealant Seams (Wedi, GoBoard), Installed | 120 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,140 | |
| Backsplash Tile Grout and Seal Labor | 26 | sf | under 1 h | $12 | $0 | $12 |
| Backsplash Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 26 | sf | $0 | $169 | $169 | |
| Backsplash Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 26 | sf | $0 | $48 | $48 | |
| Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 130 | sf | 1 to 4 h | $221 | $0 | $221 |
| Uncoupling Membrane MaterialsLabor on: Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 130 | sf | $0 | $318 | $318 | |
| Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 26 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $247 | $0 | $247 |
| Tile subtotal | 36 to 61 h | $6,067 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 36 to 61 h | $6,067 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 495 | sf | $0 | $1,609 | $1,609 | |
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 7 | ea | $0 | $245 | $245 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 1028 | sf | $0 | $565 | $565 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1028 | sf | 11 to 25 h | $2,159 | $0 | $2,159 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1130.8 | sf | $0 | $3,675 | $3,675 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 22 to 37 h | $9,108 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 22 to 37 h | $9,108 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1650 | sf | 10 to 22 h | $924 | $0 | $924 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4485 | sf | 22 to 47 h | $2,512 | $0 | $2,512 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4485 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $45 | $0 | $45 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 45.43 | gallon | $0 | $2,181 | $2,181 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4617 | sf | 8 to 18 h | $416 | $0 | $416 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 5815.15 | sf | 12 to 27 h | $1,279 | $0 | $1,279 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 19.33 | gallon | $0 | $619 | $619 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1210 | lf | $0 | $266 | $266 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1023 | lf | 24 to 52 h | $1,882 | $0 | $1,882 |
| Painting subtotal | 113 to 157 h | $10,990 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 113 to 157 h | $10,990 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 34 | ea | $0 | $221 | $221 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 21 | lf | $0 | $47 | $47 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 21 | lf | 11 to 24 h | $1,103 | $0 | $1,103 |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 21 | lf | $0 | $7,560 | $7,560 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 42 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,176 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 42 | sf | $0 | $0 | $924 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 42 | sf | $0 | $2,310 | $2,310 | |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 11 to 24 h | $14,001 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 11 to 24 h | $14,001 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 8 | lf | $0 | $18 | $18 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Vanity Top Fabrication | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $426 | |
| Vanity Top Install | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $0 | $334 | |
| Vanity Top Material Allowance | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $638 | $638 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 2 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $5,916 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $5,916 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $4,815 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 127.48 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1539 | sf | 8 to 17 h | $554 | $0 | $554 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1692.9 | sf | $0 | $711 | $711 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 189 | lf | 17 to 36 h | $1,228 | $0 | $1,228 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 207.9 | lf | $0 | $1,767 | $1,767 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1272 | sf | 19 to 42 h | $2,353 | $0 | $2,353 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1399.2 | sf | $0 | $4,338 | $4,338 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 60 to 91 h | $11,406 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 60 to 91 h | $11,406 | ||||
| Specialty | ||||||
| Septic Distribution Box | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $725 | |
| Septic Tank, New, Set | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $5,250 | |
| Septic Drain-Field Trench, New Lot | 420 | lf | $0 | $0 | $18,900 | |
| Specialty subtotal | $24,875 | |||||
| Specialty subtotal | $24,875 | |||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 1650 | sf | $0 | $0 | $743 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,443 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,443 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 20.3 | square | 21 to 44 h | $3,654 | $0 | $3,654 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 22.33 | square | $0 | $3,908 | $3,908 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 189.23 | lf | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 104 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $468 | $0 | $468 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 114.4 | lf | $0 | $629 | $629 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.05 | square | 1 to 4 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.05 | square | $0 | $290 | $290 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 54.07 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $105 | $0 | $105 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 54.07 | lf | $0 | $230 | $230 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 20.3 | square | 3 to 9 h | $609 | $0 | $609 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 21.32 | square | $0 | $469 | $469 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 41 to 67 h | $11,092 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 41 to 67 h | $11,092 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1650 to 1958 h | $304,517 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1650 to 1958 h | $304,517 | ||||
Methodology & reproducibility
4 snapshots, one per build. Each build is frozen from its own estimate run with the same old work, system type and takeoff pinned, so the builds differ only in what is being built.
Direct cost equals the sum of each row’s rounded quantity × (labor + material + other). Amounts are shown in whole dollars; every column adds to its total.
Scope selection, prose accuracy, arithmetic and provenance mapping reviewed; not independent market-rate verification.
- new-home-teardown-ranch-1750/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-owner-cabinets-2300/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-high-performance-1850/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-rural-septic-1650/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
Questions
What does each twist change?
The teardown lot skips the well, septic, driveway and clearing because they are already there. The owner-supplied build carries install labor but no cabinet, vanity or quartz allowance. The high-performance ranch adds exterior insulation, air sealing, a blower-door test, better windows, an ERV and heat-pump equipment. The rural build adds a designed septic and a well budget.
What is the cost per square foot?
About $178 for the 1,750 sf teardown ranch, $134 for the 2,300 sf owner-supplied house, $163 for the 1,850 sf high-performance ranch and $185 for the 1,650 sf rural house, computed from each build's direct job cost over its finished area.
Why is the owner-supplied house the cheapest per foot?
It is the biggest of the four, has no garage, and its cabinets, vanities and quartz arrive free from the homeowner's shop. The builder still installs all of it, so the labor stays in the estimate.
How much do the septic and well add?
On the rural build the designed septic, the tank, distribution box and 420 feet of trench, runs about $24,875, and the well budget, 150 feet of drilled well plus the pump and pressure tank, about $11,400. The well is an allowance because nobody knows the depth until it is drilled.
What markup do builders actually use?
Lower than remodelers. NAHB's average builder ran a 20.7% gross margin with 8.7% net profit in its latest study, and Markup & Profit's published new-home range is 21 to 29% plus gross margin. Those convert to markups of about 26% to 41% on job cost, which is why this page illustrates 25% to 40% instead of remodeling markups.
What do these numbers leave out?
The lot, financing, permit, impact and tap fees, builder's risk insurance, a warranty reserve, and the builder's overhead and profit. Direct job cost is what the work costs to perform; the markup table shows illustrative selling prices.
Sources & provenance
- Builders' Profit Margins Improved in 2023 (Cost of Doing Business Study, 2025 Edition) National Association of Home Builders (research)
- Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide, Revisited Michael C. Stone (book)
- 1,750 sf ranch, teardown lot, existing well and septic reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 2,300 sf house, owner-supplied cabinets and quartz reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,850 sf high-performance ranch, no garage reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,650 sf rural house, engineered septic and well reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
Changes: Oct 12, 2026: Initial publication: reviewed snapshots frozen from saved estimate runs, priced on the current baseline.; Oct 15, 2026: Drywall repriced at new-construction rates (hang $0.41, Level 4 finish $0.49, board with supplies $0.61 per sq ft); every other line is unchanged. v2 snapshots; v1 stays published.; Nov 10, 2026: Search Console pass: the title and the summary carry the price range the answer gives. No job cost changed.; Nov 10, 2026: Repriced at the November 2026 catalog from the same four saved estimate runs, with the same changes as the new home page. Direct job cost runs $301,112 to $311,043 (was $302,271 to $313,741).