Construction Labor
Including subcontractors. Multiply wages by estimated hours for each worker.
Remember payroll taxes and worker's comp insurance if you do the hiring. $

Contractor Fees
Fees charged by contractors and subcontactors, such as electricians. $

Construction Materials
Lumber, nails, paint, wallpaper, insulation, flooring, tiles,
plumbing, fixtures, cabinets, countertops, heating & ventilation. $

Tools & Equipment
All tools purchased and rented for the project, from hammers to post-hole
diggers. Also includes safety equipment such as googles, hard hats, ear mufflers, etc. $

Permit Fees
Contact the city planning department. Contractors may handle this for you. $

Decorative Add-ons
Window treatments, light fixtures, cabinets hardware, etc. $

Repairs Due to Remodeling
Repairs needed resulting from the remodeling, such as patching the wall
after plumbing vents are moved or replanting lawn where equipment had been kept. $

Cleanup
Trash bin rental, hauling fees, dumping fees, removal service. $

Contingencies
Includes cost overruns as well as upgrades, changes, supply shortages,
weather delays, miscommunication, etc. A 30% Contingency is automatically added to your total.