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Construction Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of a construction project.

How It Works

Subtotal = Material + Labor + Equipment. Total = Subtotal + Overhead.

Example

$50,000 material + $30,000 labor + $10,000 equipment + $5,000 overhead = $95,000 total.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is overhead?

Indirect costs like insurance, permits, supervision, and office overhead that are not tied to a single trade.

Should overhead be a flat amount?

This tool accepts a flat dollar amount. Some estimators use a percentage — compute it separately first.

Does this include profit?

No — profit is added on top. Use the profit-margin or markup calculator for that.

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