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Construction Cost Estimates for Appraisers
Generate a detailed replacement cost summary in minutes — broken down by category, subcategory, material, and labor.
No guesswork. No spreadsheets. Just accurate, defensible numbers.
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- Cost To Build Calculator
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Basic
$40 / month
$19.99
/ month
Perfect for individual projects. Billed monthly, cancel anytime.
- Full Cost To Build Calculator
- Printable Summary Page
- No Ads
- Premium Version + Stats Page
- Save up to 2 Bids
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Basic Yearly
$420 / year ($35/mo)
$199.99
/ year
Save $220/yr
Best value for ongoing builds. Billed annually.
- Full Cost To Build Calculator
- Printable Summary Page
- No Ads
- Premium Version + Stats Page
- Save up to 2 Bids
Basic+
$840 / year ($70/mo)
$399.99
/ year
Save $440/yr
For pros managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Full Cost To Build Calculator
- Printable Summary Page
- No Ads
- Premium Version + Stats Page
- Save up to 12 Bids (6× more than Basic)
- Items Page — customize item costs
- Edit Item Prices — set your own unit cost per item
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Defensible cost breakdowns
Printable PDF summary reports
Stats page with sq ft analysis
Estimates in minutes
How It Works
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Step One
Run the Calculator
Enter property details — square footage, location, construction type, and specifications — to generate a complete, itemized cost estimate instantly.
- Select foundation, framing, roofing type
- Choose finish levels for interior & exterior
- Specify kitchen, bathroom & appliance details
- Results calculated in real time
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Step Two
Review the Cost Summary
See a full cost breakdown organized by category and subcategory — with material costs, labor costs, and totals for every line item in the home.
- Costs split by Material, Labor & Total
- Expandable categories for granular detail
- Toggle any item in or out of the total
- Add contractor bids to each category
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Step Three
View Cost Statistics
The premium Stats Page provides construction cost analysis based on square footages and quantities — ideal for validating replacement cost estimates against market data.
- Cost per square foot by component
- Quantity-based cost analysis
- Breakdown by structure, MEP, finishes
- Available on all paid plans
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Step Four
Print Your Summary Report
Generate a professional, printable summary report — organized by category with full material and labor breakdowns. Ready to include directly in your appraisal work file.
- PDF-ready, professionally formatted
- Full cost breakdown by category
- Grand total with overhead & profit settings
- Share with clients, lenders, or reviewers
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Why Appraisers Choose CostToBuild
Everything You Need for Accurate Replacement Cost
Itemized Breakdowns
Every cost separated by category, subcategory, material, and labor — not just a per-square-foot ballpark.
Sq Ft Cost Analysis
Stats page calculates cost per square foot by component — foundation, framing, roofing, finishes, and more.
Printable Reports
Generate a clean, professional PDF summary ready to drop straight into your appraisal work file.
Adjustable Variables
Customize overhead & profit percentages, toggle line items, and adjust costs to reflect your market area.
Defensible Numbers
Every estimate backed by structured data and logic — not guesswork. Stand behind your replacement cost conclusions.
Fast Turnaround
Generate a complete, category-level cost estimate in minutes — not hours. Spend more time on the report, less on the math.
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