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Residential Construction Estimating System
The complete estimating and budget management toolkit for ground-up residential builds. 20 trade categories, 150+ line items, and 6 integrated tabs that auto-populate from a single project setup. Works in Excel and Google Sheets.
- 20 trade categories, 150+ line items covering every phase
- Budget vs. actual with variance tracking
- Bid comparison sheet across 26 trades
- Draw schedule tracker with lender milestone tracking
- Change order log with automatic revised budget
- Print-ready client and lender summary with pie chart
- Project setup tab auto-populates all other tabs
- Instructions tab with color-coded guide
| Description | Budget | Actual | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. FOUNDATION | |||
| Footings | $4,800 | $4,650 | $150 |
| Foundation walls | $6,500 | $6,500 | – |
| Slab on grade | $8,000 | $8,400 | ($400) |
| Waterproofing | $1,200 | $1,100 | $100 |
| 4. FRAMING | |||
| Framing labor | $12,800 | $12,800 | – |
| Lumber package | $18,000 | $17,200 | $800 |
| Trusses | $6,500 | $6,750 | ($250) |
| SUBTOTAL | $62,300 | $57,400 | $400 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $248,500 | ||
Spec Home Deal Analyzer
Evaluate any lot and build opportunity in minutes. Projected profit, ROI, cash-on-cash, and sensitivity analysis. Know if the deal works before you commit.
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Room-by-room finish selections with SKUs, supplier info, pricing, and status tracking. A printable selections sheet for your subs.
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