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Use this to benchmark a job by dividing total cost by the finished square footage, useful for comparing bids and estimates.

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Total Cost / Area

A $90,000 job over 600 sq ft is $150 per square foot.

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Variables and units

  • Total Cost

    Total cost of the job.

    currency

  • Area

    Finished area in square feet.

    square feet

Common mistakes

  • Mixing gross and finished area.
  • Leaving permits and fees out of total cost.

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Remodel benchmark

A $90,000 job over 600 sq ft is $150 per square foot.