Cost to Build a House (2026): $232,003 to $612,393
Building a new single-family house costs about $232,003 to $259,843 for a 1,050 sf two-bedroom cottage up to $546,780 to $612,393 for a 2,400 sf four-bedroom two-story over a full unfinished basement. Four new houses, fully itemized: a 1,050 sf cottage, a builder-grade 1,500 sf and a mid-grade 1,600 sf slab ranch, and a 2,400 sf two-story over a full basement. Every quantity, rate and formula shown, with crew hours.
Direct answer: Building a new single-family house costs about $232,003 to $259,843 for a 1,050 sf two-bedroom cottage up to $546,780 to $612,393 for a 2,400 sf four-bedroom two-story over a full unfinished basement, from a direct job cost of $185,602 and $437,424. Direct job cost is labor and materials only, with no contractor overhead or profit, and is not a price: no contractor performs work at job cost. Permit and inspection fees are not included.
Describe the house
Review the draft
The 1,500 sf ranch in the Clamp app: the job described the way a builder would text it, then the review draft with what's included, what's not and what's assumed, before the itemized estimate. The draft even flags the vanity-top question this page's build pins to laminate. Sample data.
Four builds, side by side
Four houses on the same researched baseline rates: a 1,050 sf cottage, a builder-grade 1,500 sf spec ranch, a mid-grade 1,600 sf ranch, and a 2,400 sf two-story over a full unfinished basement. Size and finish both step up from build to build.
| Build | Job cost | Labor | Crew hours | Materials | Illustrative selling price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. 1,050 sf cottage | $185,602 | $75,964 | 1201 to 1423 h | $81,198 | $232,003 to $259,843 |
| B. 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade | $252,793 | $98,988 | 1529 to 1817 h | $115,427 | $315,992 to $353,911 |
| C. 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade | $279,307 | $104,772 | 1635 to 1940 h | $135,866 | $349,134 to $391,030 |
| D. 2,400 sf two-story | $437,424 | $174,369 | 2916 to 3450 h | $206,714 | $546,780 to $612,393 |
Materials include allowances. Illustrative selling price is the job cost at a 25% to 40% markup; your price depends on your own overhead and profit. Labor hours are a planning range and include setup, daily cleanup and material runs; they are never a charge to the customer. Permit and inspection fees are not included; requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Each build in detail
A. 1,050 sf cottage$185,602B. 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade$252,793C. 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade$279,307D. 2,400 sf two-story$437,424
A. 1,050 sf cottage: $185,602
Two bedrooms and one bath on a crawlspace, vinyl siding, stock cabinets with laminate tops, LVP, an electric heat pump and a 40 foot gravel driveway. No garage. Labor is $75,964 of the $185,602 job cost, or 40.9%. It is about 1201 to 1423 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 | 18 to 28 h | $1,787 | $2,234 | $2,323 | $2,502 |
| Masonry | 85 to 144 h | $4,804 | $6,005 | $6,245 | $6,726 |
| Plumbing | 53 to 71 h | $5,293 | $6,616 | $6,881 | $7,410 |
| Electrical | 122 to 168 h | $13,598 | $16,998 | $17,677 | $19,037 |
| HVAC | 73 to 109 h | $7,670 | $9,588 | $9,971 | $10,738 |
| Insulation | 15 to 34 h | $1,156 | $1,445 | $1,503 | $1,619 |
| Drywall | 104 to 174 h | $3,497 | $4,371 | $4,546 | $4,896 |
| Carpentry | 224 to 289 h | $18,496 | $23,120 | $24,045 | $25,894 |
| Tile | 14 to 23 h | $1,004 | $1,255 | $1,305 | $1,406 |
| Flooring | 13 to 26 h | $2,142 | $2,678 | $2,785 | $2,999 |
| Painting | 73 to 101 h | $4,956 | $6,195 | $6,443 | $6,938 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 12 to 20 h | $1,116 | $1,395 | $1,451 | $1,562 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 3 to 8 h | $490 | $612 | $637 | $686 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $669 | $721 |
| Exterior | 50 to 75 h | $3,678 | $4,597 | $4,781 | $5,149 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 30 to 48 h | $3,662 | $4,577 | $4,761 | $5,127 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 85 to 257 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1201 to 1423 h | $75,964 | $94,955 | $98,753 | $106,350 |
Every line item
Labor $75,964 + materials and allowances $81,198 + dump fees and other $28,440 = $185,602 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 | ||||||
| Compacted Gravel Base (per sf) | 480 | sf | $0 | $653 | $653 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 228 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $319 | $0 | $319 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Exterior Footing Drain (per lf) | 136 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,904 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 61.58 | cy | $0 | $0 | $985 | |
| Gravel Base Spread and Compact Labor, Machine (per sf) | 480 | sf | 4 to 11 h | $499 | $0 | $499 |
| Driveway Crew Mobilization (per job) | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 5 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 250.8 | lf | $0 | $213 | $213 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 2929 | sf | 3 to 8 h | $644 | $0 | $644 |
| Site Survey and Building Staking (per project) | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Temporary Power Monthly Service (per month) | 5 | month | $0 | $0 | $825 | |
| Temporary Power or Water Hookup (One-Time) | 2 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,100 | |
| Utility Locate Service | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $450 | |
| Sitework subtotal | 18 to 28 h | $11,792 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 18 to 28 h | $11,792 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 72 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $223 | $0 | $223 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 79.2 | sf | $0 | $416 | $416 | |
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 147 | lf | 22 to 48 h | $1,544 | $0 | $1,544 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 161.7 | lf | $0 | $2,345 | $2,345 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 408 | sf | $0 | $0 | $510 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 13.5 | cy | 49 to 103 h | $3,037 | $0 | $3,037 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 14.85 | cy | $0 | $4,232 | $4,232 | |
| Crawlspace Ground Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $577 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 85 to 144 h | $12,884 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 85 to 144 h | $12,884 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $160 | $160 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 5 | ea | 8 to 17 h | $975 | $0 | $975 |
| Hose Bib 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 | 42.8 | lf | $0 | $267 | $267 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $4,462 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 4 | ea | $0 | $168 | $168 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 4 | ea | 10 to 22 h | $1,600 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 110.6 | lf | $0 | $387 | $387 | |
| 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 | 1 | ea | $0 | $110 | $110 | |
| Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Shower Valve Rough-In BodyLabor on: Shower Valve Set and Trim Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| Alcove Tub Setting MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Tub Unit AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $65 | $65 | |
| Washer 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 | 53 to 71 h | $17,715 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 53 to 71 h | $17,715 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $28 | $0 | $28 |
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 8 | lf | under 1 h | $38 | $0 | $38 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 9.2 | lf | $0 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $190 | $0 | $190 |
| Bath Fan Airflow Check | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $30 | $0 | $30 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan UnitLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $215 | $215 | |
| New Branch Circuit Install Labor (per circuit) | 16 | ea | 33 to 70 h | $4,320 | $0 | $4,320 |
| 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) | 5 | ea | $0 | $108 | $108 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 60 | ea | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 22 | ea | $0 | $143 | $143 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 56 | ea | 21 to 46 h | $2,352 | $0 | $2,352 |
| GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 6 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $288 | $0 | $288 |
| GFCI UnitLabor on: GFCI Receptacle or AFCI Breaker Install | 6 | ea | $0 | $120 | $120 | |
| HVAC Condenser DisconnectLabor on: Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 8 | ea | $0 | $400 | $400 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 8 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $680 | $0 | $680 |
| 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 | 43 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $1,290 | $0 | $1,290 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 29 | ea | $0 | $88 | $88 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 16 | ea | $0 | $508 | $508 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 16 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $832 | $0 | $832 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 1463.6 | lf | $0 | $1,171 | $1,171 | |
| 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 | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 4 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $180 | $0 | $180 |
| Switch UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 15 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 122 to 168 h | $20,089 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 122 to 168 h | $20,089 | ||||
| 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 | $3,467 | $3,467 | |
| Ductwork Install | 216 | lf | 28 to 59 h | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 226.8 | lf | $0 | $1,758 | $1,758 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 14 to 30 h | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| Range Hood 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 | 12 | ea | $0 | $384 | $384 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 12 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 45 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $247 | $0 | $247 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 45 | lf | $0 | $427 | $427 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 73 to 109 h | $14,956 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 73 to 109 h | $14,956 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $788 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,733 | |
| Floor Insulation from Below, Installed (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,732 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 136 | lf | 15 to 34 h | $1,156 | $0 | $1,156 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 136 | lf | $0 | $218 | $218 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 896 | sf | $0 | $0 | $941 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 15 to 34 h | $6,568 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 15 to 34 h | $6,568 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 3885 | sf | 52 to 110 h | $1,904 | $0 | $1,904 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 3885 | sf | 37 to 79 h | $1,593 | $0 | $1,593 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 4273.5 | sf | $0 | $2,607 | $2,607 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 104 to 174 h | $6,104 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 104 to 174 h | $6,104 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 1050 | sf | 34 to 71 h | $3,675 | $0 | $3,675 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 1102.5 | sf | $0 | $4,961 | $4,961 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $84 | $0 | $84 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 26.4 | lf | $0 | $1,188 | $1,188 | |
| Closet System Install | 24 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $504 | $0 | $504 |
| 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 | $1,540 | $1,540 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 142.8 | lf | $0 | $1,928 | $1,928 | |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 220.5 | lf | $0 | $243 | $243 | |
| Sheathing Install | 2468 | sf | 19 to 40 h | $2,715 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 267 | lf | 34 to 73 h | $2,670 | $0 | $2,670 |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 8 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Interior Door Install | 8 | ea | 11 to 25 h | $1,400 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 8 | ea | $0 | $720 | $720 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 8 | ea | 3 to 9 h | $544 | $0 | $544 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 72 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $378 | $0 | $378 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 79.2 | sf | $0 | $178 | $178 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 13 | lf | 6 to 15 h | $585 | $0 | $585 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 13 | lf | $0 | $546 | $546 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 14.49 | square | $0 | $7,028 | $7,028 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 13.8 | square | 14 to 30 h | $1,173 | $0 | $1,173 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 23 | lf | under 1 h | $31 | $0 | $31 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 25.3 | lf | $0 | $32 | $32 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $85 | $85 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $55 | $0 | $55 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 144.1 | lf | $0 | $973 | $973 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 477 | lf | 12 to 26 h | $1,312 | $0 | $1,312 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 796.7 | lf | $0 | $1,673 | $1,673 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 1196.8 | sf | $0 | $1,137 | $1,137 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $480 | $480 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Install | 10 | ea | 13 to 29 h | $1,950 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 10 | ea | 4 to 9 h | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 10 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 224 to 289 h | $45,874 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 224 to 289 h | $45,874 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 80 | sf | 1 to 4 h | $140 | $0 | $140 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 80 | sf | $0 | $36 | $36 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 80 | sf | 6 to 15 h | $520 | $0 | $520 |
| Floor Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 88 | sf | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 88 | sf | $0 | $75 | $75 | |
| Backsplash Tile Grout and Seal Labor | 21 | sf | under 1 h | $9 | $0 | $9 |
| Backsplash Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 21 | sf | $0 | $136 | $136 | |
| Backsplash Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 21 | sf | $0 | $39 | $39 | |
| Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 80 | sf | 1 to 3 h | $136 | $0 | $136 |
| Uncoupling Membrane MaterialsLabor on: Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 80 | sf | $0 | $196 | $196 | |
| Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 21 | sf | 1 to 5 h | $199 | $0 | $199 |
| Tile subtotal | 14 to 23 h | $1,706 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 14 to 23 h | $1,706 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Floor Transition Install | 2 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Floor Transition MaterialsLabor on: Floor Transition Install | 5 | ea | $0 | $175 | $175 | |
| Floor Underlayment Materials | 936 | sf | $0 | $515 | $515 | |
| Flooring Install Consumables | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 936 | sf | 10 to 23 h | $1,966 | $0 | $1,966 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $96 | $0 | $96 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1029.6 | sf | $0 | $3,346 | $3,346 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 13 to 26 h | $6,348 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 13 to 26 h | $6,348 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1050 | sf | 6 to 14 h | $588 | $0 | $588 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 8 | ea | 6 to 13 h | $496 | $0 | $496 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 2865 | sf | 14 to 30 h | $1,604 | $0 | $1,604 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 2865 | sf | under 1 h | $29 | $0 | $29 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 29.37 | gallon | $0 | $1,410 | $1,410 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 2985 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $269 | $0 | $269 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 3597.8 | sf | 7 to 17 h | $792 | $0 | $792 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 11.95 | gallon | $0 | $382 | $382 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 809 | lf | $0 | $178 | $178 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 673 | lf | 15 to 33 h | $1,178 | $0 | $1,178 |
| Painting subtotal | 73 to 101 h | $7,076 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 73 to 101 h | $7,076 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 27 | ea | $0 | $68 | $68 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 17 | lf | $0 | $38 | $38 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 17 | lf | 6 to 14 h | $638 | $0 | $638 |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 17 | lf | $0 | $3,060 | $3,060 | |
| Countertop Install, Laminate | 34 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $238 | $0 | $238 |
| Countertop Material, LaminateLabor on: Countertop Install, Laminate | 34 | sf | $0 | $476 | $476 | |
| Countertop Seam Labor | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $75 | $0 | $75 |
| Countertop Sink Cutout Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 12 to 20 h | $5,058 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 12 to 20 h | $5,058 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 5 | lf | $0 | $11 | $11 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Vanity Top, Laminate (per sf)Labor on: Vanity Install Labor | 9.5 | sf | $0 | $114 | $114 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 5 | lf | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 1 | ea | 3 to 7 h | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 1 | ea | $0 | $55 | $55 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 1 | ea | under 1 h | $65 | $0 | $65 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 3 to 8 h | $1,545 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 3 to 8 h | $1,545 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $500 | $500 | |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Microwave Unit AllowanceLabor on: Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $250 | $250 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $700 | $700 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $2,865 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $2,865 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 111.28 | lf | 2 to 5 h | $161 | $0 | $161 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 1224 | sf | 6 to 14 h | $441 | $0 | $441 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 1346.4 | sf | $0 | $565 | $565 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 156 | lf | 14 to 30 h | $1,014 | $0 | $1,014 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 171.6 | lf | $0 | $1,459 | $1,459 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1032 | sf | 16 to 34 h | $1,909 | $0 | $1,909 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1135.2 | sf | $0 | $3,519 | $3,519 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 50 to 75 h | $9,338 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 50 to 75 h | $9,338 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 3 | ea | $0 | $0 | $1,950 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 1050 | sf | $0 | $0 | $473 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $4,523 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $4,523 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 3 | ls | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| General subtotal | $255 | |||||
| General subtotal | $255 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 13.8 | square | 14 to 30 h | $2,484 | $0 | $2,484 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 15.18 | square | $0 | $2,657 | $2,657 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 156.02 | lf | $0 | $148 | $148 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 85 | lf | 4 to 10 h | $382 | $0 | $382 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 93.5 | lf | $0 | $514 | $514 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 2.07 | square | 1 to 3 h | $75 | $0 | $75 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 2.07 | square | $0 | $197 | $197 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 44.58 | lf | 1 to 2 h | $87 | $0 | $87 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 44.58 | lf | $0 | $189 | $189 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 13.8 | square | 2 to 6 h | $414 | $0 | $414 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 14.49 | square | $0 | $319 | $319 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 30 to 48 h | $7,906 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 30 to 48 h | $7,906 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1201 to 1423 h | $185,602 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1201 to 1423 h | $185,602 | ||||
B. 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade: $252,793
A builder-grade spec: three bedrooms and two baths on a slab, an attached two-car garage, vinyl siding, stock white shaker cabinets, a quartz kitchen with laminate vanity tops, fiberglass tub showers and LVP everywhere. Cover over the front door only, and no driveway was stated or priced. Labor is $98,988 of the $252,793 job cost, or 39.2%. It is about 1529 to 1817 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 | 11 to 20 h | $1,346 | $1,683 | $1,750 | $1,885 |
| Masonry | 70 to 141 h | $6,694 | $8,368 | $8,702 | $9,372 |
| Plumbing | 70 to 95 h | $7,208 | $9,010 | $9,370 | $10,091 |
| Electrical | 168 to 231 h | $18,231 | $22,789 | $23,700 | $25,523 |
| HVAC | 87 to 132 h | $8,923 | $11,154 | $11,600 | $12,492 |
| Drywall | 154 to 256 h | $5,156 | $6,445 | $6,703 | $7,218 |
| Carpentry | 293 to 380 h | $23,288 | $29,110 | $30,274 | $32,603 |
| Tile | 21 to 35 h | $1,542 | $1,927 | $2,005 | $2,159 |
| Flooring | 18 to 36 h | $3,033 | $3,791 | $3,943 | $4,246 |
| Painting | 103 to 142 h | $7,056 | $8,820 | $9,173 | $9,878 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 7 to 17 h | $750 | $937 | $975 | $1,050 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 7 to 16 h | $980 | $1,225 | $1,274 | $1,372 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $669 | $721 |
| Exterior | 76 to 115 h | $5,749 | $7,186 | $7,474 | $8,049 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 51 to 82 h | $6,417 | $8,021 | $8,342 | $8,984 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 109 to 328 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1529 to 1817 h | $98,988 | $123,735 | $128,684 | $138,583 |
Every line item
Labor $98,988 + materials and allowances $115,427 + dump fees and other $38,378 = $252,793 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 267 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $374 | $0 | $374 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 62.31 | cy | $0 | $0 | $997 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 293.7 | lf | $0 | $250 | $250 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4419 | sf | 5 to 12 h | $972 | $0 | $972 |
| 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 | 11 to 20 h | $11,633 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 11 to 20 h | $11,633 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2096 | sf | 65 to 136 h | $6,498 | $0 | $6,498 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2305.6 | sf | $0 | $12,104 | $12,104 | |
| Rigid Foam Insulation Board, Slab or Radiant Floor (per sf)Labor on: Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 342.3 | sf | $0 | $616 | $616 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 235 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,935 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 326 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $196 | $0 | $196 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2076 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,142 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 70 to 141 h | $25,491 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 70 to 141 h | $25,491 | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Kitchen Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Toilet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $320 | $320 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 7 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $1,365 | $0 | $1,365 |
| Hose Bib 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) | 1500 | sf | $0 | $0 | $6,375 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 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 | $220 | $220 | |
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 Unit AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Tub Waste and Overflow KitLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $130 | $130 | |
| Washer 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 | $22,994 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 70 to 95 h | $22,994 | ||||
| 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) | 20 | ea | 41 to 87 h | $5,400 | $0 | $5,400 |
| 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 | 93 | ea | $0 | $791 | $791 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 25 | ea | $0 | $163 | $163 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 88 | ea | 34 to 72 h | $3,696 | $0 | $3,696 |
| 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 | $700 | $700 | |
| 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 | 68 | ea | 11 to 23 h | $2,040 | $0 | $2,040 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 47 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 22 | ea | $0 | $736 | $736 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 22 | ea | 8 to 19 h | $1,144 | $0 | $1,144 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2420.6 | lf | $0 | $1,936 | $1,936 | |
| 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 | 23 | ea | $0 | $56 | $56 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 168 to 231 h | $26,777 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 168 to 231 h | $26,777 | ||||
| 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 | $4,333 | $4,333 | |
| Ductwork Install | 292 | lf | 37 to 79 h | $3,650 | $0 | $3,650 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 306.6 | lf | $0 | $2,376 | $2,376 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 14 to 31 h | $2,850 | $0 | $2,850 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| 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 | 17 | ea | $0 | $544 | $544 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 17 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $238 | $0 | $238 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 87 to 132 h | $17,996 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 87 to 132 h | $17,996 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 1500 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1500 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,475 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1052 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,105 | |
| Insulation subtotal | $4,705 | |||||
| Insulation subtotal | $4,705 | |||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 5766 | sf | 76 to 159 h | $2,768 | $0 | $2,768 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 5550 | sf | 54 to 113 h | $2,276 | $0 | $2,276 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 6105 | sf | $0 | $3,724 | $3,724 | |
| 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 | 154 to 256 h | $9,023 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 154 to 256 h | $9,023 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 6 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 35.2 | lf | $0 | $1,584 | $1,584 | |
| Closet System Install | 32 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $672 | $0 | $672 |
| Door Lock Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $190 | $190 | |
| Door Unit AllowanceLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $1,540 | $1,540 | |
| 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 | 256.2 | lf | $0 | $3,459 | $3,459 | |
| Fire-Rated Self-Closing Door Unit (each)Labor on: Interior Door Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $475 | $475 | |
| Firestop at a Penetration (each) | 4 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $96 | $0 | $96 |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 324 | lf | $0 | $356 | $356 | |
| Header Installation | 1 | ea | 9 to 20 h | $453 | $0 | $453 |
| Sheathing Install | 4530 | sf | 35 to 74 h | $4,983 | $0 | $4,983 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 432 | lf | 56 to 117 h | $4,320 | $0 | $4,320 |
| Garage Door Install (per door) | 1 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Garage Door Opener (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 | 17 to 38 h | $2,144 | $0 | $2,144 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 11 | ea | $0 | $990 | $990 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 11 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $748 | $0 | $748 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 20 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $105 | $0 | $105 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 22 | sf | $0 | $49 | $49 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 7 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $315 | $0 | $315 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 7 | lf | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 27.07 | square | $0 | $13,129 | $13,129 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 25.78 | square | 26 to 56 h | $2,191 | $0 | $2,191 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 22 | lf | under 1 h | $30 | $0 | $30 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 24.2 | lf | $0 | $30 | $30 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 206.8 | lf | $0 | $1,396 | $1,396 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 682 | lf | 17 to 37 h | $1,875 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1124.2 | lf | $0 | $2,361 | $2,361 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 2147.2 | sf | $0 | $2,040 | $2,040 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 14 | ea | $0 | $672 | $672 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Install | 14 | ea | 18 to 40 h | $2,730 | $0 | $2,730 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 14 | ea | $0 | $308 | $308 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 14 | ea | 5 to 12 h | $588 | $0 | $588 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 14 | ea | $0 | $4,200 | $4,200 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 293 to 380 h | $60,478 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 293 to 380 h | $60,478 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 130 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $228 | $0 | $228 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 130 | sf | $0 | $59 | $59 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 130 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $845 | $0 | $845 |
| Floor Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $358 | $358 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 143 | sf | $0 | $122 | $122 | |
| Backsplash Tile Grout and Seal Labor | 25 | sf | under 1 h | $11 | $0 | $11 |
| Backsplash Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 25 | sf | $0 | $162 | $162 | |
| Backsplash Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 25 | sf | $0 | $46 | $46 | |
| 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 | 25 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $237 | $0 | $237 |
| Tile subtotal | 21 to 35 h | $2,607 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 21 to 35 h | $2,607 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| 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 | 1330 | sf | $0 | $731 | $731 | |
| Flooring Install Consumables | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1330 | sf | 15 to 33 h | $2,793 | $0 | $2,793 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1463 | sf | $0 | $4,755 | $4,755 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 18 to 36 h | $8,934 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 18 to 36 h | $8,934 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1500 | sf | 9 to 20 h | $840 | $0 | $840 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 8 to 18 h | $682 | $0 | $682 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4080 | sf | 20 to 42 h | $2,285 | $0 | $2,285 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4080 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $41 | $0 | $41 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 41.72 | gallon | $0 | $2,003 | $2,003 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4200 | sf | 7 to 16 h | $378 | $0 | $378 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 5280.65 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $1,162 | $0 | $1,162 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 17.54 | gallon | $0 | $561 | $561 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1140 | lf | $0 | $251 | $251 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 953 | lf | 22 to 46 h | $1,668 | $0 | $1,668 |
| Painting subtotal | 103 to 142 h | $10,021 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 103 to 142 h | $10,021 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 32 | ea | $0 | $80 | $80 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 20 | lf | $0 | $45 | $45 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 20 | lf | 7 to 17 h | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 20 | lf | $0 | $3,600 | $3,600 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 40 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 40 | sf | $0 | $0 | $880 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 40 | sf | $0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 7 to 17 h | $8,975 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 7 to 17 h | $8,975 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 8 | lf | $0 | $18 | $18 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Vanity Top, Laminate (per sf)Labor on: Vanity Install Labor | 15.2 | sf | $0 | $182 | $182 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $180 | $180 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $90 | $90 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 8 | lf | $0 | $1,040 | $1,040 | |
| 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 | $110 | $110 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $130 | $0 | $130 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $2,780 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 7 to 16 h | $2,780 | ||||
| Appliances | ||||||
| Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Dishwasher Unit AllowanceLabor on: Dishwasher Hookup Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $500 | $500 | |
| Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Microwave Unit AllowanceLabor on: Microwave Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $250 | $250 | |
| Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Range Unit AllowanceLabor on: Range Set and Connect | 1 | ea | $0 | $700 | $700 | |
| Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Refrigerator Unit AllowanceLabor on: Refrigerator Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $900 | $900 | |
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $2,865 | ||||
| Appliances subtotal | 6 to 9 h | $2,865 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Exterior Caulking and Sealing Labor | 146.2 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 2115 | sf | 11 to 23 h | $761 | $0 | $761 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 2326.5 | sf | $0 | $977 | $977 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 213 | lf | 19 to 40 h | $1,384 | $0 | $1,384 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 234.3 | lf | $0 | $1,992 | $1,992 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1751 | sf | 27 to 57 h | $3,239 | $0 | $3,239 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1926.1 | sf | $0 | $5,971 | $5,971 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 76 to 115 h | $14,806 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 76 to 115 h | $14,806 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 2076 | sf | $0 | $0 | $934 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,634 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,634 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 25.78 | square | 26 to 56 h | $4,640 | $0 | $4,640 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 28.36 | square | $0 | $4,963 | $4,963 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 213.25 | lf | $0 | $203 | $203 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 117 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $526 | $0 | $526 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 128.7 | lf | $0 | $708 | $708 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.87 | square | 2 to 5 h | $139 | $0 | $139 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.87 | square | $0 | $368 | $368 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 60.93 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $119 | $0 | $119 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 60.93 | lf | $0 | $259 | $259 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 25.78 | square | 5 to 11 h | $773 | $0 | $773 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 27.07 | square | $0 | $596 | $596 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 51 to 82 h | $13,734 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 51 to 82 h | $13,734 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1529 to 1817 h | $252,793 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1529 to 1817 h | $252,793 | ||||
C. 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade: $279,307
One finish tier up from the spec ranch: tiled and waterproofed baths, carpeted bedrooms, mid-grade windows, quartz counters, a 22x22 attached garage, a 6x10 covered porch and a 60 foot gravel driveway. Labor is $104,772 of the $279,307 job cost, or 37.5%. It is about 1635 to 1940 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 | 25 to 37 h | $2,437 | $3,046 | $3,168 | $3,412 |
| Masonry | 71 to 145 h | $6,848 | $8,560 | $8,903 | $9,587 |
| Plumbing | 70 to 95 h | $7,208 | $9,010 | $9,370 | $10,091 |
| Electrical | 174 to 239 h | $18,841 | $23,551 | $24,493 | $26,378 |
| HVAC | 87 to 133 h | $8,961 | $11,201 | $11,649 | $12,546 |
| Drywall | 164 to 272 h | $5,528 | $6,910 | $7,186 | $7,739 |
| Carpentry | 315 to 405 h | $25,193 | $31,491 | $32,751 | $35,270 |
| Tile | 36 to 61 h | $2,543 | $3,179 | $3,306 | $3,560 |
| Flooring | 21 to 36 h | $2,654 | $3,318 | $3,450 | $3,716 |
| Painting | 111 to 153 h | $7,586 | $9,482 | $9,862 | $10,620 |
| 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 | $670 | $721 |
| Exterior | 76 to 115 h | $5,723 | $7,154 | $7,440 | $8,012 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 52 to 84 h | $6,552 | $8,190 | $8,518 | $9,173 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 116 to 350 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 1635 to 1940 h | $104,772 | $130,965 | $136,204 | $146,681 |
Every line item
Labor $104,772 + materials and allowances $135,866 + dump fees and other $38,669 = $279,307 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 | ||||||
| Compacted Gravel Base (per sf) | 720 | sf | $0 | $979 | $979 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 268 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 63.1 | cy | $0 | $0 | $1,010 | |
| Gravel Base Spread and Compact Labor, Machine (per sf) | 720 | sf | 7 to 16 h | $749 | $0 | $749 |
| Driveway Crew Mobilization (per job) | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 6 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 294.8 | lf | $0 | $251 | $251 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4489 | sf | 5 to 13 h | $988 | $0 | $988 |
| 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 | 25 to 37 h | $11,317 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 25 to 37 h | $11,317 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2144 | sf | 66 to 139 h | $6,646 | $0 | $6,646 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2358.4 | sf | $0 | $12,382 | $12,382 | |
| Rigid Foam Insulation Board, Slab or Radiant Floor (per sf)Labor on: Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 352.8 | sf | $0 | $635 | $635 | |
| Slab Thickened Edge (per lf) | 234 | lf | $0 | $0 | $4,914 | |
| Under-Slab Rigid Insulation Lay (per sf) | 336 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $202 | $0 | $202 |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2084 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,146 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 71 to 145 h | $25,925 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 71 to 145 h | $25,925 | ||||
| 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) | 1600 | sf | $0 | $0 | $6,800 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | $0 | $294 | $294 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 7 | ea | 18 to 38 h | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 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 |
| 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 | $24,554 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 70 to 95 h | $24,554 | ||||
| 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 | 97 | ea | $0 | $825 | $825 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 26 | ea | $0 | $169 | $169 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 92 | ea | 35 to 75 h | $3,864 | $0 | $3,864 |
| 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 | 72 | ea | 11 to 25 h | $2,160 | $0 | $2,160 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 49 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 23 | ea | $0 | $874 | $874 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 23 | ea | 9 to 20 h | $1,196 | $0 | $1,196 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 2512.6 | lf | $0 | $2,010 | $2,010 | |
| 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 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 174 to 239 h | $28,980 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 174 to 239 h | $28,980 | ||||
| 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 | $4,333 | $4,333 | |
| Ductwork Install | 295 | lf | 38 to 80 h | $3,688 | $0 | $3,688 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 309.75 | lf | $0 | $2,401 | $2,401 | |
| Air Source Heat Pump Install | 1 | ea | 14 to 31 h | $2,850 | $0 | $2,850 |
| HVAC Commissioning and Balance | 1 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| HVAC Install Consumables | 1 | ea | $0 | $285 | $285 | |
| HVAC Load Calculation Labor | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $340 | $0 | $340 |
| 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 | 17 | ea | $0 | $544 | $544 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 17 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $238 | $0 | $238 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 60 | lf | $0 | $570 | $570 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 87 to 133 h | $18,059 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 87 to 133 h | $18,059 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 1600 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1600 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,640 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1077 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,131 | |
| Insulation subtotal | $4,971 | |||||
| Insulation subtotal | $4,971 | |||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 6118 | sf | 81 to 169 h | $2,998 | $0 | $2,998 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 5920 | sf | 57 to 120 h | $2,427 | $0 | $2,427 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 6512 | sf | $0 | $3,972 | $3,972 | |
| Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 198 | sf | 2 to 6 h | $103 | $0 | $103 |
| Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Materials (per sf)Labor on: Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 217.8 | sf | $0 | $131 | $131 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 164 to 272 h | $9,631 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 164 to 272 h | $9,631 | ||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | 254.36 | lf | $0 | $3,434 | $3,434 | |
| Fire-Rated Self-Closing Door Unit (each)Labor on: Interior Door Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $475 | $475 | |
| Firestop at a Penetration (each) | 4 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $96 | $0 | $96 |
| Framing Fasteners and HardwareLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 342 | lf | $0 | $376 | $376 | |
| Header Installation | 1 | ea | 9 to 20 h | $453 | $0 | $453 |
| Sheathing Install | 4575 | sf | 35 to 75 h | $5,032 | $0 | $5,032 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 442.25 | lf | 57 to 120 h | $4,422 | $0 | $4,422 |
| Garage Door Install (per door) | 1 | ea | 6 to 14 h | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Garage Door Opener (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 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 60 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $315 | $0 | $315 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 66 | sf | $0 | $148 | $148 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 12 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $540 | $0 | $540 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 27.69 | square | $0 | $13,430 | $13,430 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 26.37 | square | 27 to 57 h | $2,241 | $0 | $2,241 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 23 | lf | under 1 h | $31 | $0 | $31 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 25.3 | lf | $0 | $32 | $32 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 2 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 220 | lf | $0 | $1,485 | $1,485 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 729 | lf | 19 to 42 h | $2,107 | $0 | $2,107 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1175.9 | lf | $0 | $3,069 | $3,069 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 2131.8 | sf | $0 | $2,025 | $2,025 | |
| 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 | 315 to 405 h | $67,839 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 315 to 405 h | $67,839 | ||||
| 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 | 978 | sf | $0 | $538 | $538 | |
| Carpet Install | 450 | sf | 4 to 10 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 978 | sf | 11 to 24 h | $2,054 | $0 | $2,054 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 5 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1075.8 | sf | $0 | $3,496 | $3,496 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 21 to 36 h | $8,797 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 21 to 36 h | $8,797 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 1600 | sf | 9 to 21 h | $896 | $0 | $896 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 11 | ea | 9 to 19 h | $716 | $0 | $716 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 4350 | sf | 21 to 45 h | $2,436 | $0 | $2,436 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 4350 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $43 | $0 | $43 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 44.21 | gallon | $0 | $2,122 | $2,122 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 4478 | sf | 8 to 17 h | $403 | $0 | $403 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 5639.25 | sf | 12 to 26 h | $1,241 | $0 | $1,241 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 18.75 | gallon | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1193 | lf | $0 | $262 | $262 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1006 | lf | 24 to 51 h | $1,851 | $0 | $1,851 |
| Painting subtotal | 111 to 153 h | $10,720 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 111 to 153 h | $10,720 | ||||
| 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 | 146.92 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $213 | $0 | $213 |
| Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | 1 to 4 h | $153 | $0 | $153 |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 2106 | sf | 10 to 23 h | $758 | $0 | $758 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 2316.6 | sf | $0 | $973 | $973 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 216 | lf | 19 to 41 h | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 237.6 | lf | $0 | $2,020 | $2,020 | |
| Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1727 | sf | 26 to 56 h | $3,195 | $0 | $3,195 |
| Vinyl Siding MaterialsLabor on: Vinyl Siding Install Labor | 1899.7 | sf | $0 | $5,889 | $5,889 | |
| Exterior Window and Door Trim MaterialsLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 36 | lf | $0 | $117 | $117 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 76 to 115 h | $14,722 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 76 to 115 h | $14,722 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 2084 | sf | $0 | $0 | $938 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,638 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $5,638 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 4 | ls | $0 | $340 | $340 | |
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| General subtotal | $340 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 26.37 | square | 27 to 57 h | $4,747 | $0 | $4,747 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 29.01 | square | $0 | $5,077 | $5,077 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 215.68 | lf | $0 | $205 | $205 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 118 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $531 | $0 | $531 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 129.8 | lf | $0 | $714 | $714 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.96 | square | 2 to 5 h | $143 | $0 | $143 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.96 | square | $0 | $376 | $376 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.62 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.62 | lf | $0 | $262 | $262 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 26.37 | square | 5 to 11 h | $791 | $0 | $791 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 27.69 | square | $0 | $609 | $609 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $14,015 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $14,015 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1635 to 1940 h | $279,307 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 1635 to 1940 h | $279,307 | ||||
D. 2,400 sf two-story: $437,424
Four bedrooms and three baths over a full unfinished basement, a three-car garage, an 8x18 porch, fiber cement siding, a semi-custom quartz kitchen and gas heat. Labor is $174,369 of the $437,424 job cost, or 39.9%. It is about 2916 to 3450 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 | 19 to 30 h | $2,023 | $2,529 | $2,630 | $2,832 |
| Masonry | 286 to 456 h | $17,645 | $22,056 | $22,939 | $24,703 |
| Plumbing | 106 to 142 h | $11,156 | $13,945 | $14,503 | $15,618 |
| Electrical | 242 to 333 h | $25,745 | $32,181 | $33,469 | $36,043 |
| HVAC | 134 to 202 h | $11,783 | $14,729 | $15,318 | $16,496 |
| Insulation | 16 to 36 h | $1,232 | $1,540 | $1,602 | $1,725 |
| Drywall | 245 to 406 h | $8,252 | $10,315 | $10,728 | $11,553 |
| Carpentry | 666 to 824 h | $50,235 | $62,794 | $65,305 | $70,329 |
| Tile | 51 to 86 h | $3,604 | $4,505 | $4,685 | $5,046 |
| Flooring | 31 to 52 h | $3,984 | $4,980 | $5,179 | $5,578 |
| Painting | 162 to 223 h | $11,128 | $13,910 | $14,466 | $15,579 |
| Cabinets & Countertops | 14 to 30 h | $1,365 | $1,706 | $1,774 | $1,911 |
| Vanity & Fixtures | 11 to 23 h | $1,470 | $1,837 | $1,911 | $2,058 |
| Appliances | 6 to 9 h | $515 | $644 | $669 | $721 |
| Exterior | 195 to 301 h | $15,532 | $19,415 | $20,192 | $21,745 |
| Cleanup & Disposal | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $2,625 | $2,730 | $2,940 |
| Roofing | 52 to 84 h | $6,600 | $8,250 | $8,580 | $9,240 |
| Setup, cleanup and material runs | 207 to 623 h | in the prices | |||
| All labor | 2916 to 3450 h | $174,369 | $217,961 | $226,680 | $244,117 |
Every line item
Labor $174,369 + materials and allowances $206,714 + dump fees and other $56,341 = $437,424 direct job cost. Hours are person-hours at typical production, on labor rows only, and the direct-cost row adds about 15% for setup, daily cleanup and material runs; an allowance or material row names the labor line that installs it, and a subcontract row has none, because the sub’s price includes their own time. Some labor quantities include a difficulty factor, so they can exceed the measured area; each row’s derivation is in the downloadable data.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Hours | Labor | Material | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitework | ||||||
| Construction Entrance, Stabilized Stone | 1 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Silt Fence Install Labor | 269 | lf | 4 to 9 h | $377 | $0 | $377 |
| Excavation Equipment Rental | 1 | day | $0 | $0 | $550 | |
| Exterior Footing Drain (per lf) | 145 | lf | $0 | $0 | $2,030 | |
| Wider Footing for Two-Story Loads, Added Labor (per lf) | 145 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $653 | $0 | $653 |
| Foundation Excavation (Machine, Per Cubic Yard) | 461.91 | cy | $0 | $0 | $7,391 | |
| Portable Toilet Rental (per month) | 7 | month | $0 | $0 | $1,575 | |
| Silt Fence Materials (per lf)Labor on: Silt Fence Install Labor | 295.9 | lf | $0 | $252 | $252 | |
| Site Grading Labor | 4512 | sf | 5 to 13 h | $993 | $0 | $993 |
| 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 | 19 to 30 h | $21,126 | ||||
| Sitework subtotal | 19 to 30 h | $21,126 | ||||
| Masonry | ||||||
| Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2160 | sf | 67 to 140 h | $6,696 | $0 | $6,696 |
| Concrete Flatwork MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Flatwork Install Labor | 2376 | sf | $0 | $12,474 | $12,474 | |
| Concrete Footing Install Labor | 243 | lf | 37 to 79 h | $2,552 | $0 | $2,552 |
| Concrete Footing MaterialsLabor on: Concrete Footing Install Labor | 267.3 | lf | $0 | $3,876 | $3,876 | |
| Foundation Dampproofing, Spray Applied | 1015 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,269 | |
| Foundation Pour Labor | 37.32 | cy | 135 to 283 h | $8,397 | $0 | $8,397 |
| Foundation Pour MaterialsLabor on: Foundation Pour Labor | 41.05 | cy | $0 | $11,699 | $11,699 | |
| Under-Slab Vapor Retarder (per sf) | 2016 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,109 | |
| Masonry subtotal | 286 to 456 h | $48,072 | ||||
| Masonry subtotal | 286 to 456 h | $48,072 | ||||
| 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 | 3 | ea | $0 | $975 | $975 | |
| Fixture Set Labor | 9 | ea | 14 to 31 h | $1,755 | $0 | $1,755 |
| Gas Appliance Set and Connect | 2 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $370 | $0 | $370 |
| Gas Line Install Labor | 50 | lf | 5 to 12 h | $700 | $0 | $700 |
| Gas Line MaterialsLabor on: Gas Line Install Labor | 55 | lf | $0 | $467 | $467 | |
| Gas Pressure Test Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $135 | $0 | $135 |
| Natural Gas Service Line (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Hose Bib 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 | 82.4 | lf | $0 | $515 | $515 | |
| Plumbing Main Lines, New House (per sf) | 2400 | sf | $0 | $0 | $10,200 | |
| Rough Plumbing ConsumablesLabor on: Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 10 | ea | $0 | $420 | $420 | |
| Plumbing Rough-In Per Fixture | 10 | ea | 26 to 54 h | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Supply Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Supply Line Install Labor | 242.6 | lf | $0 | $849 | $849 | |
| 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 |
| Sump Crock, New Basement (before the slab) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Sump Discharge Line (per lf) | 20 | lf | $0 | $0 | $280 | |
| Sump Pump Install | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Sump Pump UnitLabor on: Sump Pump Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $280 | $280 | |
| Supply Line Install Labor | 28 | lf | 1 to 5 h | $168 | $0 | $168 |
| Toilet Setting MaterialsLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| 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 | $105 | $105 | |
| Tank Water Heater Install | 1 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 50 | lf | 2 to 6 h | $212 | $0 | $212 |
| Water Service Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Water Service Pipe Install Labor | 52.5 | lf | $0 | $289 | $289 | |
| Water Service Pressure Test Labor | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $190 | $0 | $190 |
| Water Service Trenching Labor | 50 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Plumbing subtotal | 106 to 142 h | $36,327 | ||||
| Plumbing subtotal | 106 to 142 h | $36,327 | ||||
| Electrical | ||||||
| Bath Fan Air Sealing Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $84 | $0 | $84 |
| Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 24 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $114 | $0 | $114 |
| Bath Fan Duct MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Duct Install Labor | 27.6 | lf | $0 | $76 | $76 | |
| Bath Fan Electrical Hookup Labor | 3 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 3 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Bath Fan Termination MaterialsLabor on: Bath Fan Termination Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 3 | ea | 4 to 9 h | $570 | $0 | $570 |
| Bath Fan Airflow Check | 3 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan UnitLabor on: Bath Fan Housing Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $645 | $645 | |
| 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) | 7 | ea | $0 | $132 | $132 | |
| 240V Outlet Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Underground Electric Service Lateral (per lf) | 50 | lf | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | |
| Electrical Box and Device MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 151 | ea | $0 | $1,284 | $1,284 | |
| Electrical Rough ConsumablesLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 33 | ea | $0 | $215 | $215 | |
| Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 145 | ea | 56 to 118 h | $6,090 | $0 | $6,090 |
| 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 Disconnect | 1 | ea | $0 | $35 | $35 | |
| Light Fixture AllowanceLabor on: Light Fixture Install | 23 | ea | $0 | $2,550 | $2,550 | |
| Light Fixture Install | 23 | ea | 12 to 27 h | $1,955 | $0 | $1,955 |
| 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) | 92 | lf | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Outlet/Switch Install | 114 | ea | 18 to 39 h | $3,420 | $0 | $3,420 |
| Outlet UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 80 | ea | $0 | $360 | $360 | |
| Recessed Light (Can or Wafer)Labor on: Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 35 | ea | $0 | $1,330 | $1,330 | |
| Recessed Light Install Labor, Open Ceiling | 35 | ea | 14 to 30 h | $1,820 | $0 | $1,820 |
| Romex Wire MaterialsLabor on: Electrical Rough-In Per Device | 4404.2 | lf | $0 | $3,523 | $3,523 | |
| 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 | 8 | ea | $0 | $440 | $440 | |
| Smoke/CO Detector Install | 8 | ea | 2 to 6 h | $360 | $0 | $360 |
| Switch UnitLabor on: Outlet/Switch Install | 37 | ea | $0 | $166 | $166 | |
| Electrical subtotal | 242 to 333 h | $39,514 | ||||
| Electrical subtotal | 242 to 333 h | $39,514 | ||||
| HVAC | ||||||
| AC CondenserLabor on: AC Condenser Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $2,933 | $2,933 | |
| AC Condenser Install | 1 | ea | 10 to 21 h | $1,045 | $0 | $1,045 |
| Air Handler or Furnace Coil Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| Exterior Vent Cap Install (Hood or Dryer) | 1 | ea | 1 to 3 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Combustion Vent Install | 27 | lf | 7 to 15 h | $864 | $0 | $864 |
| Appliance Vent Pipe MaterialsLabor on: Combustion Vent Install | 29.7 | lf | $0 | $431 | $431 | |
| 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 | |
| Ductwork Install | 452 | lf | 58 to 123 h | $5,650 | $0 | $5,650 |
| Ductwork MaterialsLabor on: Ductwork Install | 474.6 | lf | $0 | $3,678 | $3,678 | |
| Evaporator CoilLabor on: Air Handler or Furnace Coil Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $800 | $800 | |
| Furnace Install Labor | 1 | ea | 13 to 28 h | $1,479 | $0 | $1,479 |
| Furnace UnitLabor on: Furnace Install Labor | 1 | ea | $0 | $2,415 | $2,415 | |
| 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 | 27 | ea | $0 | $864 | $864 | |
| Register and Grille Install | 27 | ea | 2 to 7 h | $378 | $0 | $378 |
| Return Duct Install Labor | 75 | lf | 3 to 7 h | $412 | $0 | $412 |
| Return Duct MaterialsLabor on: Return Duct Install Labor | 75 | lf | $0 | $712 | $712 | |
| Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | 1 to 2 h | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| Thermostat UnitLabor on: Standard Thermostat Install | 1 | ea | $0 | $200 | $200 | |
| HVAC subtotal | 134 to 202 h | $24,591 | ||||
| HVAC subtotal | 134 to 202 h | $24,591 | ||||
| Insulation | ||||||
| Air Sealing Package, New Framing (per sf) | 2400 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | |
| Attic Blown Insulation, Installed (per sf at R-49) | 1200 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,980 | |
| Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 145 | lf | 16 to 36 h | $1,232 | $0 | $1,232 |
| Rim Joist Rigid Foam (per lf)Labor on: Rim Joist Insulation Install (per lf) | 145 | lf | $0 | $232 | $232 | |
| Wall Batt Insulation, Installed (per sf) | 1948 | sf | $0 | $0 | $2,045 | |
| Insulation subtotal | 16 to 36 h | $7,289 | ||||
| Insulation subtotal | 16 to 36 h | $7,289 | ||||
| Drywall | ||||||
| Drywall Finish Labor | 9137 | sf | 121 to 253 h | $4,477 | $0 | $4,477 |
| Drywall Hang Labor | 8880 | sf | 86 to 180 h | $3,641 | $0 | $3,641 |
| Drywall Sheets MaterialsLabor on: Drywall Hang Labor | 9768 | sf | $0 | $5,958 | $5,958 | |
| Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 257 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $134 | $0 | $134 |
| Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Materials (per sf)Labor on: Type X Drywall Hang, Fire-Rated (per sf) | 282.7 | sf | $0 | $170 | $170 | |
| Drywall subtotal | 245 to 406 h | $14,380 | ||||
| Drywall subtotal | 245 to 406 h | $14,380 | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||||
| Floor System Framing Labor | 2400 | sf | 78 to 162 h | $8,400 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Floor System Framing MaterialsLabor on: Floor System Framing Labor | 2520 | sf | $0 | $11,340 | $11,340 | |
| Bathroom Accessory AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 9 | ea | $0 | $432 | $432 | |
| Bathroom Accessory Install Labor | 9 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $252 | $0 | $252 |
| Closet System AllowanceLabor on: Closet System Install | 44 | lf | $0 | $3,960 | $3,960 | |
| Closet System Install | 40 | lf | 10 to 22 h | $1,680 | $0 | $1,680 |
| 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 | 2 | ea | $0 | $788 | $788 | |
| Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 406.09 | lf | $0 | $5,482 | $5,482 | |
| 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 | 510 | lf | $0 | $561 | $561 | |
| Header Installation | 6 | ea | 27 to 58 h | $1,360 | $0 | $1,360 |
| Sheathing Install | 5896 | sf | 45 to 96 h | $6,486 | $0 | $6,486 |
| Stud Wall Framing Install | 686.75 | lf | 89 to 186 h | $6,868 | $0 | $6,868 |
| Garage Door Install (per door) | 2 | ea | 10 to 23 h | $1,020 | $0 | $1,020 |
| Garage Door Opener (per opener)Labor on: Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $650 | $650 | |
| Garage Door Opener Install Labor | 2 | ea | 4 to 10 h | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Garage Door Unit (per door)Labor on: Garage Door Install (per door) | 2 | ea | $0 | $3,080 | $3,080 | |
| Interior Door Hardware AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 15 | ea | $0 | $1,125 | $1,125 | |
| Interior Door Install | 15 | ea | 23 to 49 h | $2,791 | $0 | $2,791 |
| Interior Door AllowanceLabor on: Interior Door Install | 14 | ea | $0 | $2,590 | $2,590 | |
| Partition Door Rough Opening | 14 | ea | 6 to 15 h | $952 | $0 | $952 |
| Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 144 | sf | 4 to 11 h | $756 | $0 | $756 |
| Porch Ceiling MaterialLabor on: Porch Ceiling, Install Labor | 158.4 | sf | $0 | $356 | $356 | |
| Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 19 | lf | 9 to 21 h | $855 | $0 | $855 |
| Porch Posts and Beam, MaterialsLabor on: Porch Posts and Beam, Framing Labor | 19 | lf | $0 | $798 | $798 | |
| Roof Trusses and Roof Sheathing Materials (per roofing square)Labor on: Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 27.9 | square | $0 | $13,531 | $13,531 | |
| Roof Truss Set and Brace (per roofing square) | 26.57 | square | 27 to 58 h | $2,258 | $0 | $2,258 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 30 | lf | under 1 h | $40 | $0 | $40 |
| Base Shoe / Quarter Round MaterialsLabor on: Base Shoe / Quarter Round Install | 33 | lf | $0 | $41 | $41 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod AllowanceLabor on: Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| Shower Curtain Rod Install Labor | 3 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| Balustrade MaterialLabor on: Balustrade Install Labor | 24 | lf | $0 | $432 | $432 | |
| Balustrade Install Labor | 24 | lf | 11 to 25 h | $912 | $0 | $912 |
| Stair Finish System Labor | 2 | ea | 14 to 30 h | $1,560 | $0 | $1,560 |
| Stair Finish System MaterialsLabor on: Stair Finish System Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $850 | $850 | |
| Handrail MaterialLabor on: Handrail Install Labor | 24 | lf | $0 | $504 | $504 | |
| Handrail Install Labor | 24 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $528 | $0 | $528 |
| Newel Post MaterialLabor on: Newel Post Install Labor | 2 | ea | $0 | $370 | $370 | |
| Newel Post Install Labor | 2 | ea | 3 to 7 h | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Stair Riser Install Labor | 29 | ea | 7 to 16 h | $725 | $0 | $725 |
| Stair Riser MaterialLabor on: Stair Riser Install Labor | 29 | ea | $0 | $348 | $348 | |
| Stair Stringer Fabrication | 6 | ea | 5 to 13 h | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Stair Stringer MaterialsLabor on: Stair Stringer Fabrication | 6 | ea | $0 | $510 | $510 | |
| Stair Tread Install Labor | 27 | ea | 17 to 37 h | $1,755 | $0 | $1,755 |
| Stair Tread MaterialLabor on: Stair Tread Install Labor | 27 | ea | $0 | $890 | $890 | |
| Stud Wall Framing MaterialsLabor on: Stud Wall Framing Install | 330 | lf | $0 | $2,227 | $2,227 | |
| Baseboard and Casing Install | 1092 | lf | 29 to 62 h | $3,156 | $0 | $3,156 |
| Trim MaterialsLabor on: Baseboard and Casing Install | 1677.2 | lf | $0 | $4,428 | $4,428 | |
| Wall Sheathing MaterialsLabor on: Sheathing Install | 3562.9 | sf | $0 | $3,385 | $3,385 | |
| Window Caulk and Flash MaterialsLabor on: Window Install | 22 | ea | $0 | $1,056 | $1,056 | |
| Window and Door Install ConsumablesLabor on: Exterior Door Install | 2 | ea | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| Window Install | 22 | ea | 29 to 62 h | $4,290 | $0 | $4,290 |
| Window Stool and Apron Stock (per window)Labor on: Window Stool and Apron Install | 22 | ea | $0 | $880 | $880 | |
| Window Stool and Apron Install | 22 | ea | 9 to 20 h | $970 | $0 | $970 |
| Window Unit AllowanceLabor on: Window Install | 22 | ea | $0 | $6,600 | $6,600 | |
| Carpentry subtotal | 666 to 824 h | $120,665 | ||||
| Carpentry subtotal | 666 to 824 h | $120,665 | ||||
| Tile | ||||||
| Tile Grout Install Labor | 360 | sf | 7 to 17 h | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Tile Grout MaterialsLabor on: Tile Grout Install Labor | 360 | sf | $0 | $162 | $162 | |
| Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 360 | sf | 31 to 65 h | $2,340 | $0 | $2,340 |
| Floor Tile Material AllowanceLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 198 | sf | $0 | $891 | $891 | |
| Bath Tile Setting MaterialsLabor on: Bathroom Tile Install Labor | 396 | sf | $0 | $337 | $337 | |
| 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 | 180 | sf | 2 to 5 h | $306 | $0 | $306 |
| Uncoupling Membrane MaterialsLabor on: Uncoupling Membrane Labor | 180 | sf | $0 | $441 | $441 | |
| Backsplash Tile Install Labor | 33 | sf | 3 to 7 h | $313 | $0 | $313 |
| Tile subtotal | 51 to 86 h | $8,707 | ||||
| Tile subtotal | 51 to 86 h | $8,707 | ||||
| Flooring | ||||||
| Carpet Material AllowanceLabor on: Carpet Install | 739.2 | sf | $0 | $2,402 | $2,402 | |
| 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 | 1496 | sf | $0 | $823 | $823 | |
| Carpet Install | 672 | sf | 6 to 15 h | $538 | $0 | $538 |
| Flooring Install ConsumablesLabor on: Carpet Install | 3 | ea | $0 | $255 | $255 | |
| LVP/LVT Install | 1496 | sf | 17 to 36 h | $3,142 | $0 | $3,142 |
| Door Threshold Transition Labor | 7 | ea | 2 to 5 h | $224 | $0 | $224 |
| LVP/LVT Material AllowanceLabor on: LVP/LVT Install | 1645.6 | sf | $0 | $5,348 | $5,348 | |
| Flooring subtotal | 31 to 52 h | $13,127 | ||||
| Flooring subtotal | 31 to 52 h | $13,127 | ||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Interior Ceiling Paint Apply Labor | 2400 | sf | 14 to 31 h | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
| Interior Door Paint (per door) | 14 | ea | 11 to 24 h | $911 | $0 | $911 |
| Interior Paint Apply Labor | 6510 | sf | 32 to 67 h | $3,646 | $0 | $3,646 |
| Paint Masking Setup Labor | 6510 | sf | 1 to 2 h | $65 | $0 | $65 |
| Premium Paint AllowanceLabor on: Interior Paint Apply Labor | 65.24 | gallon | $0 | $3,132 | $3,132 | |
| Paint Prep Labor | 6702 | sf | 11 to 25 h | $603 | $0 | $603 |
| Paint Primer Application Labor | 8496.15 | sf | 18 to 39 h | $1,869 | $0 | $1,869 |
| Primer MaterialsLabor on: Paint Primer Application Labor | 28.25 | gallon | $0 | $904 | $904 | |
| Paint Sundries Materials | 1 | ls | $0 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trim Caulk and Filler MaterialsLabor on: Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1700 | lf | $0 | $374 | $374 | |
| Trim Paint Apply Labor | 1462 | lf | 35 to 74 h | $2,690 | $0 | $2,690 |
| Painting subtotal | 162 to 223 h | $15,688 | ||||
| Painting subtotal | 162 to 223 h | $15,688 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops | ||||||
| Cabinet Fillers, End Panels and Toe KickLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 12 | lf | $0 | $660 | $660 | |
| Cabinet Hardware (per piece) | 42 | ea | $0 | $273 | $273 | |
| Cabinet Install Fasteners and ShimsLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 26 | lf | $0 | $59 | $59 | |
| Cabinet Install Labor | 26 | lf | 14 to 30 h | $1,365 | $0 | $1,365 |
| Cabinet Material AllowanceLabor on: Cabinet Install Labor | 26 | lf | $0 | $9,360 | $9,360 | |
| Stone Countertop Fabrication | 52 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,456 | |
| Stone Countertop Install | 52 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,144 | |
| Stone Countertop Material AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 52 | sf | $0 | $2,860 | $2,860 | |
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 14 to 30 h | $17,177 | ||||
| Cabinets & Countertops subtotal | 14 to 30 h | $17,177 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures | ||||||
| Vanity Install Fasteners and Shims | 11 | lf | $0 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bathroom Sink AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $675 | $675 | |
| Vanity Top, Laminate (per sf)Labor on: Vanity Install Labor | 20.9 | sf | $0 | $418 | $418 | |
| Bathroom Faucet AllowanceLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $600 | $600 | |
| Sink Trap and SuppliesLabor on: Fixture Set Labor | 3 | ea | $0 | $135 | $135 | |
| Vanity Cabinet AllowanceLabor on: Vanity Install Labor | 11 | lf | $0 | $3,135 | $3,135 | |
| Vanity Install Labor | 3 | ea | 9 to 21 h | $1,275 | $0 | $1,275 |
| Vanity Mirror or Medicine Cabinet (per unit)Labor on: Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 3 | ea | $0 | $450 | $450 | |
| Vanity Mirror Install (per unit) | 3 | ea | 1 to 4 h | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 11 to 23 h | $6,908 | ||||
| Vanity & Fixtures subtotal | 11 to 23 h | $6,908 | ||||
| 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 | 172.48 | lf | 3 to 8 h | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Exterior Trim Materials, Fiber CementLabor on: Exterior Trim Install | 780.18 | lf | $0 | $2,536 | $2,536 | |
| Exterior Trim Install | 709.25 | lf | 32 to 67 h | $3,014 | $0 | $3,014 |
| Fiber Cement Siding Install Labor | 2837 | sf | 88 to 184 h | $9,646 | $0 | $9,646 |
| Fiber Cement Siding MaterialLabor on: Fiber Cement Siding Install Labor | 3120.7 | sf | $0 | $10,298 | $10,298 | |
| House Wrap Install Labor | 3384 | sf | 17 to 37 h | $1,218 | $0 | $1,218 |
| House Wrap MaterialsLabor on: House Wrap Install Labor | 3722.4 | sf | $0 | $1,563 | $1,563 | |
| Siding Staging Rental | 4 | week | $0 | $0 | $3,400 | |
| Soffit and Fascia Install | 216 | lf | 19 to 41 h | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 |
| Soffit and Fascia MaterialsLabor on: Soffit and Fascia Install | 237.6 | lf | $0 | $2,020 | $2,020 | |
| Exterior subtotal | 195 to 301 h | $35,349 | ||||
| Exterior subtotal | 195 to 301 h | $35,349 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal | ||||||
| Construction Dumpster, per Haul | 4 | ea | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | |
| Final Construction Clean (per sf) | 3216 | sf | $0 | $0 | $1,447 | |
| Rough Clean, per Phase | 3 | ea | 12 to 49 h | $2,100 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $6,147 | ||||
| Cleanup & Disposal subtotal | 12 to 49 h | $6,147 | ||||
| General | ||||||
| Installation Supplies | 5 | ls | $0 | $425 | $425 | |
| General subtotal | $425 | |||||
| General subtotal | $425 | |||||
| Roofing | ||||||
| Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 26.57 | square | 27 to 58 h | $4,783 | $0 | $4,783 |
| Asphalt Shingle MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 29.23 | square | $0 | $5,115 | $5,115 | |
| Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | 1 to 5 h | $220 | $0 | $220 |
| Downspout MaterialsLabor on: Downspout Install Labor | 4 | ea | $0 | $220 | $220 | |
| Drip Edge MaterialsLabor on: Asphalt Shingle Install Labor | 216.49 | lf | $0 | $206 | $206 | |
| Gutter Install Labor | 119 | lf | 6 to 13 h | $535 | $0 | $535 |
| Gutter MaterialsLabor on: Gutter Install Labor | 130.9 | lf | $0 | $720 | $720 | |
| Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.99 | square | 2 to 5 h | $144 | $0 | $144 |
| Ice Water Shield MaterialsLabor on: Ice Water Shield Install Labor | 3.99 | square | $0 | $379 | $379 | |
| Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.86 | lf | 1 to 3 h | $121 | $0 | $121 |
| Ridge Vent MaterialsLabor on: Ridge Vent Install Labor | 61.86 | lf | $0 | $263 | $263 | |
| Synthetic Underlayment Install Labor | 26.57 | square | 5 to 11 h | $797 | $0 | $797 |
| Synthetic Underlayment Materials | 27.9 | square | $0 | $614 | $614 | |
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $14,117 | ||||
| Roofing subtotal | 52 to 84 h | $14,117 | ||||
| Landscaping | ||||||
| Landscaping Allowance, New House | 1 | ea | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| Landscaping subtotal | $3,000 | |||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 2916 to 3450 h | $437,424 | ||||
| DIRECT JOB COST | 2916 to 3450 h | $437,424 | ||||
Methodology & reproducibility
4 snapshots, one per build. Each build is frozen from its own estimate run with the same old work, system type and takeoff pinned, so the builds differ only in what is being built.
Direct cost equals the sum of each row’s rounded quantity × (labor + material + other). Amounts are shown in whole dollars; every column adds to its total.
Scope selection, prose accuracy, arithmetic and provenance mapping reviewed; not independent market-rate verification.
- new-home-cottage-1050/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-ranch-1500/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-ranch-1600/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
- new-home-two-story-2400/v3: JSON, CSV, field dictionary
Questions
How much does it cost to build a house in 2026?
In these four builds, direct job cost runs from $185,602 for a 1,050 sf two-bedroom cottage to $437,424 for a 2,400 sf four-bedroom two-story over a full unfinished basement. That is about $169 to $182 per finished square foot before land, permits and the builder's markup.
What is the cost per square foot?
About $177 for the 1,050 sf cottage, $169 for the 1,500 sf ranch, $175 for the 1,600 sf ranch and $182 for the 2,400 sf two-story, computed from each build's direct job cost over its finished area. Small houses carry the kitchen, baths and mechanicals over fewer feet, which is why the cottage is not the cheapest per foot.
What is the difference between the 1,500 and 1,600 sf ranches?
$26,514, which is one finish tier plus 100 feet and the site items. The 1,500 sf build is a builder-grade spec: LVP everywhere, fiberglass tub showers, cover over the front door only, and no driveway was stated or priced. The 1,600 sf build is mid grade: tiled and waterproofed baths, carpeted bedrooms, mid-grade windows, a 6x10 covered porch and a 60 foot gravel driveway.
Why is the two-story the most expensive per square foot?
The 2,400 sf build carries a full unfinished basement, a three-car garage, a third bath, fiber cement siding and a gas furnace, water heater and service line. Those add cost without adding finished feet.
What markup do builders actually use?
Lower than remodelers. NAHB's average builder ran a 20.7% gross margin with 8.7% net profit in its latest study, and Markup & Profit's published new-home range is 21 to 29% plus gross margin. Those convert to markups of about 26% to 41% on job cost, which is why this page illustrates 25% to 40% instead of remodeling markups.
What do these numbers leave out?
The lot, financing, permit, impact and tap fees, builder's risk insurance, a warranty reserve, and the builder's overhead and profit. Direct job cost is what the work costs to perform; the markup table shows illustrative selling prices.
How much of a new house is labor?
Labor runs $75,965 on the cottage, $98,990 on the 1,500 sf ranch, $104,773 on the 1,600 sf ranch and $174,369 on the two-story, with subcontract and materials priced on their own lines.
Sources & provenance
- Builders' Profit Margins Improved in 2023 (Cost of Doing Business Study, 2025 Edition) National Association of Home Builders (research)
- Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide, Revisited Michael C. Stone (book)
- 1,050 sf cottage reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,500 sf spec ranch, builder grade reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 1,600 sf ranch, mid grade reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
- 2,400 sf two-story reviewed snapshot Clamp Research
Changes: Oct 11, 2026: Initial publication: reviewed snapshots frozen from saved estimate runs, priced on the current baseline.; Oct 11, 2026: Markup illustrations changed to builder markups of 25% to 40%, from NAHB and Markup & Profit new-home margins.; Oct 11, 2026: Builder-grade vs mid-grade labels on the two ranches, with the difference itemized; line items open with trade subtotals and hours.; 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. Tiled baths are built with foam board shower walls and an uncoupling membrane, vanity tops are priced apart from kitchen countertops, and lighting, drain labor and the engineered beam are counted differently. Direct job cost runs $185,602 to $437,424 (was $187,321 to $442,718).