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Complex, multi-phase projects with every trade covered — foundation through finish.
ADU — Above Garage, Economy
Detached garage with living space above, builder-grade finishes
ADU — Above Garage, Average
Garage ADU with standard finishes, mini-split, full kitchen & bath
ADU — Above Garage, Premium
Garage ADU with cedar shake roof, solid wood floors, premium kitchen
ADU — Above Garage, Luxury
Garage ADU with slate roof, custom cabinetry, granite countertops
ADU — Detached Guest House, Economy
Single-story slab-on-grade, vinyl siding, builder-grade finishes
ADU — Detached Guest House, Average
Detached ADU with fiber-cement siding, full kitchen and bath
ADU — Detached Guest House, Premium
Stucco exterior, solid wood floors, luxury kitchen and bath
ADU — Detached Guest House, Luxury
Brick veneer, custom cabinetry, granite & designer finishes throughout
Owner's Suite Addition, Average
Walk-in closet, tile shower, solid surface vanity, carpet floors
Owner's Suite Addition, Premium
Soaker tub + walk-in shower, stone counters, cherry floors, built-ins
1-Story Addition, Frame & Siding, Basement
Full 8-ft poured concrete unfinished basement, oak floors, HVAC tie-in
2-Story Addition, Frame & Siding, Basement
Two-story over poured basement, double the finished area per footprint
Bathroom Addition, Average
New bath over crawlspace: fiberglass tub/shower, ceramic tile, vanity
Bathroom Addition, Premium
Soaker tub + walk-in shower, imported tile, stone countertop, designer fixtures
Plus hundreds more — and you can create custom templates for any job you do repeatedly.
Every phase covered — 12,000+ line items for foundation through finish, with local pricing for your market.
Room additions, primary suite additions, ADUs, in-law suites, second stories, and garage conversions.
Foundation, framing, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, finishing — every phase covered.
The most detailed cost database for residential additions.
Material and labor costs for 400+ U.S. markets.
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Pick from room addition, ADU, second story, garage conversion, or primary suite — pre-loaded with every phase.
Foundation through finish. Adjust each phase with local material and labor costs for your market.
Deliver a comprehensive proposal that shows clients you know every detail of the project.
Bid room additions, second stories, and primary suite additions with comprehensive, phase-by-phase estimates.
Cover every trade from foundation through finish — framing, MEP, roofing, insulation, drywall, and interior finish.
Full ADU templates covering site work, foundation, framing, all trades, and interior finish — detached or attached.
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Room additions, primary suite additions, ADUs and in-law suites, second-story additions, garage conversions, sunrooms, basement additions, and new garage builds.
Yes. ADU templates include site work, foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, and all interior finishes — every phase covered.
Addition templates are organized by phase (foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.). Each phase has its own line items and labor costs, making it easy to review the total scope or dive into individual trades.
Yes. The second-story addition template covers structural work, roof modifications, floor system, framing, all MEP trades, insulation, drywall, and interior finish — fully customizable for your client's scope.
Our data is updated quarterly for 400+ U.S. markets and has been used by contractors for 20+ years. For complex projects, use the template as a starting point and adjust any line items to match your specific conditions and subcontractor quotes.
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