Find The Cost To Build Your Home - with StartBuild

A common question for any home builder when selecting a home plan is: ”how much will it cost to build?” Unfortunately, because of varying labor and material costs around the country at any given time - that is not easy question to answer. However, tools are available to help. We suggest the use of construction estimating tools such as StartBuild. Utilizing StartBuild’s many years of experience in the construction industry, this affordable, easy to use tool helps to quickly assess project feasibility.

StartBuild’s cost-to-build estimating solutions are based upon continuously updated material and labor figures, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in the market. Additionally, the estimator accommodates material choices made by the customer. This way, cost variances, resulting from changes to material choices, can be evaluated ahead of construction.

StartBuild's Cost-To-Build Estimator offers the following functionality:

• Specific to each house plan: StartBuild begins their estimate with the plan you choose
• Specific to the location of the potential home: Adjusts for regional differences in material and labor costs
• Accurate and up–to–date material and labor costs: StartBuild’s continuously updated database comes from bids from actual contractors and suppliers
• Individually customizable: Calculate costs based on the options that you want in the home, not some predetermined configuration
• Time to think it over and change your mind: Each estimate is available and modifiable for 30 days so you can reevaluate your options
• No copy limitations: Print it out as many times as you want to
• Continuously updated costs: Spot potential cost increases before they occur
• Fast and convenient: Your personalized cost–to–build estimator will arrive only two business days after your order, along with online access to your budget
• 24–Hour availability: Your online budget is always just a click away

Estimating, by definition, involves rough or approximate calculation and some amount of subjective judgement in order to predict expected value or costs. Estimates based on our listed plans obviously do not include drawing or structural changes you intend to make. While every effort is made to provide highly accurate estimates, the results of any esitmating tool you use should be considered as an initial budget approximation. It is always a good idea to verify labor rate and material assumptions with local suppliers, contractors, and tradesmen - and adjust your project budget estimate as necessary.