Home-Cost Quality Levels Cost-to-Build Application | |||
Design Assumptions | (For all Quality Levels) | ||
9 foot first floor ceiling height | |||
8 foot second floor ceiling height (if used) | |||
Gable roof; 2 dormers | |||
Average roof pitch 12:12 | |||
Porch construction on foundations | |||
Slab on grade, Crawlspace or Full Basement options | |||
No Car, 1 car, 2 Car or 3 Car Garage options | |||
ECONOMY | STANDARD | PREMIUM | |
Site Work | |||
No site clearing | No site clearing | No site clearing | |
Concrete driveway (if used) | Concrete driveway (if used) | Concrete driveway (if used) | |
Concrete walkway | Concrete walkway | Uni-Lock decorative concrete pavers | |
Concrete patio (100 SF) | Concrete patio (100 SF) | Uni-Lock decorative concrete pavers (100 SF) | |
No deck | No deck | Cedar wood deck (360 SF) | |
Hydro-seed lawn | Sod lawn | Sod lawn | |
No sprinkler irrigation | No sprinkler irrigation | Sprinkler system | |
Minimal landscaping | Average landscaping | Above average landscaping | |
City electric, sewer, gas and water | City electric, sewer, gas and water | City electric, sewer, gas and water | |
Foundations | |||
Excavation | Excavation | Excavation | |
8” poured concrete foundation wall | 8” poured concrete foundation wall | 8” poured concrete foundation wall | |
Home: 4” thick concrete slab with perimeter insulation | Home: 4” thick concrete slab with perimeter insulation | Home: 4” thick concrete slab with perimeter insulation | |
Garage (if used): 4” thick concrete slab | Garage (if used): 4” thick concrete slab | Garage (if used): 4” thick concrete slab | |
Crawlspace (if used): 2” thick crawlspace slab | Crawlspace (if used): 2” thick crawlspace slab | Crawlspace (if used): 2” thick crawlspace slab | |
Basement (if used) | |||
Excavation | Excavation | Excavation | |
8 foot full height basement | 8 foot full height basement | 8 foot full height basement | |
8” poured concrete walls with 1” rigid exterior insulation (R5) | 8” poured concrete walls with 2” rigid exterior insulation (R10) | 8” poured concrete walls with 3” rigid exterior insulation (R15) | |
Exterior Shell | |||
2x4 stud walls; fiberglass insulation; sheathing; house wrap | 2x6 stud walls; fiberglass insulation; sheathing; house wrap | 2x6 stud walls; fiberglass insulation; sheathing; house wrap | |
Truss roof construction | Truss roof construction | Truss roof construction | |
2x10 Porch roof construction | 2x10 Porch roof construction | 2x10 Porch roof construction | |
Porch: wood clad 4x4 lumber post | Porch: wood clad 4x4 lumber post | Porch: wood clad 4x4 lumber post with stone base | |
Vinyl siding (double 4” pattern) | Body: Cement fiber beveled
siding Gable ends: Cement fiber shake / shingle pattern |
Body: Cement fiber beveled
siding Gable ends: Cement fiber shake / shingle pattern |
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No simulated stone wainscot | No simulated stone wainscot | Simulated stone wainscot | |
No special trim complexity | No special trim complexity | Above average trim complexity | |
Vinyl windows; standard double glazing | Vinyl windows; Low-E glass; double glazing | Metal clad windows; Low-E glass; double glazing | |
Asphalt shingles (standard 210#) | Asphalt dimensional laminated shingles (250#) | Premium asphalt dimensional laminated shingles (300#) | |
Steel doors (insulated) | Steel doors (insulated) with vision panel | Steel doors (insulated) with vision panel | |
No sliding glass doorwall door | No sliding glass doorwall door | 6 foot sliding glass aluminum doorwall | |
9’x7’ and/or 16'x7' sectional steel garage door and opener (if used) | 9’x7’ and/or 16'x7' sectional steel garage door and opener (if used) | 9’x8’ and/or 16'x8' sectional steel garage door and opener (if used) | |
Home: R30 9" fiberglass ceiling insulation | Home: R30 9" fiberglass ceiling insulation | Home: R38 12" fiberglass ceiling insulation | |
Garage (if used): R19 fiberglass ceiling insulation | Garage (if used): R19 fiberglass ceiling insulation | Garage (if used): R19 fiberglass ceiling insulation | |
Special Spaces | |||
Kitchen cabinets: Mid grade; particle board; melamine finish | Kitchen cabinets: Good quality; melamine box; hardwood doors and face | Kitchen cabinets: Excellent quality; hardwood veneered plywood box; hardwood doors and face; dovetailed joints | |
Bathroom vanity: Mid grade; particle board; melamine finish | Bathroom vanity: Good quality; melamine box; hardwood doors and face | Bathroom Vanity: Excellent quality; hardwood veneered plywood box; hardwood doors and face; dovetailed joints | |
Plastic laminate counter tops | Solid polymer (e.g. Corian®) counter tops | Granite counter tops | |
Kitchen floor: Plastic laminate floating strip floor | Kitchen floor: Ceramic tile | Kitchen floor: 12"x12" slate floor | |
Bathroom floor: Ceramic tile | Bathroom floor: Ceramic tile | Bathroom floor: Ceramic tile | |
Interior Construction | |||
2x10 wood floor joists | 12" Engineered composite wood joist system | 12" open web truss-joist system | |
2x4 interior wall framing | 2x4 interior wall framing | 2x4 interior wall framing | |
Ground floor stair to 2nd floor (if used): Pine treads and risers (requires carpeting); handrail only; walls 2 sides | Ground floor stair to 2nd floor (if used): Pine treads and risers (requires carpeting); balusters/handrail, newel post | Ground floor stair to 2nd floor (if used): Hardwood treads and risers (requires carpeting); balusters/handrail, newel post | |
Basement stair (if used): Open riser | Basement stair (if used): Open riser | Basement stair (if used): Open riser | |
Loft railing (if used): 42” pine balusters | Loft railing (if used): 42” pine balusters | Loft railing (if used): 42” hardwood balusters | |
Home: ½” drywall walls and ceilings | Home: ½” drywall walls and ceilings | Home: ½” drywall walls and ceilings | |
Garage: ⅝” drywall walls and ceilings | Garage: ⅝” drywall walls and ceilings | Garage: ⅝” drywall walls and ceilings | |
Painted finish walls and ceilings | Painted finish walls and ceilings | Painted finish walls and ceilings | |
Home: 32 ounce nylon carpet | Home: 36 ounce nylon carpet | Home: 50 ounce wool Berber carpet | |
Home: No supplemental flooring | Home: Supplemental engineered floating wood floor (300 SF) | Home: Supplemental slate tile 12"x12" (300 SF) | |
Breezeway / Mud Room (if used): Vinyl floor | Breezeway / Mud Room (if used): Vinyl floor | Breezeway / Mud Room (if used): Vinyl floor | |
2'-8" doors; (1-3/8" thick); prehung hollow core embossed hardboard; lockset; door and trim painted 2 coats | 2'-8" doors; (1-3/8" thick); prehung raised 6 panel solid pine; lockset; door and trim painted 2 coats | 2'-8" doors; (1-3/8" thick); prehung cherry veneer over MDF core solid door; stained trim; premium lockset and hinges; door and trim clear finished | |
Carpeted stairs | Carpeted stairs | Hardwood stairs | |
Elevators | |||
None | None | None | |
Plumbing | |||
Average sink, faucet and toilet plumbing fixtures | Average sink, faucet and toilet plumbing fixtures | Premium sink, faucet and toilet plumbing fixtures | |
Pedestal sink and faucet in half bath | Pedestal sink and faucet in half bath | Premium Pedestal sink in half bath | |
Fiberglass tub with tub door | Porcelain cast iron tub or premium fiberglass tub with tub door | Whirlpool fiberglass tub with premium faucet | |
Shower: No dedicated shower | Shower: No dedicated shower | Shower: Tiled shower floor and walls with tempered glass shower door | |
Single bowl Kitchen sink; painted steel with faucet/spray and 1/2 HP disposal | Double bowl stainless steel Kitchen sink with faucet/spray and 3/4 HP disposal | Double bowl premium deep stainless steel Kitchen sink with premium faucet/spray and 3/4 HP disposal | |
Laundry sink | Laundry sink | Laundry sink | |
Heating / AC | |||
80% efficiency furnace | 90% efficiency furnace | 92%-94% efficiency furnace | |
13 SEER AC | 13 SEER AC | 13+ SEER AC | |
Standard infiltration rate (1.75 ACH) | Quality tight construction; low infiltration rate (.75 ACH) | Very tight construction; Energy Star compliant very low infiltration rate (.35 ACH) | |
No supplemental mechanical ventilation | No supplemental mechanical ventilation | Supplemental mechanical ventilation (ERV/HRV) | |
Gas forced air furnace with metal ductwork | Gas forced air furnace with metal ductwork | Gas forced air furnace with metal ductwork | |
Air conditioning | Air conditioning | Air conditioning | |
No heated garage (if used) | No heated garage (if used) | Heated garage (if used) | |
No fireplace | No fireplace | Gas direct vent fireplace, raised hearth, wood mantle | |
Electrical | |||
150 amp electrical service | 200 amp electrical service | 400 amp electrical service | |
Average fixed lighting | Average fixed lighting | Extensive fixed / recessed lighting | |
No security or hard wired fire detection | No security or hard wired fire detection | Security system and hard wired fire detection | |
Appliances | |||
30” wide economy refrigerator | 30” wide refrigerator / freezer | 36” wide premium refrigerator / freezer / icemaker 24" depth | |
24” dishwasher | 24” dishwasher | 24” premium dishwasher; 2 drawer | |
30” economy gas or electric stove | 30” gas or electric stove | 36” premium dual fuel gas / electric stove | |
30” economy exhaust hood (vents to kitchen) | 30” exhaust hood (exterior venting) | 36” premium stainless exhaust hood (exterior venting) | |
Standard washer / dryer | Standard washer / dryer | Premium front load washer / dryer | |
Vinyl coated wire closet shelving systems | Melamine closet shelving systems | Custom wood closet shelving systems | |
Contractor
Markup (General Conditions, Overhead & Profit) |
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Constructed by Contractor | Constructed by Contractor | Constructed by Contractor | |
14% markup | 14% markup | 14% markup |