What we estimate
New Home Construction Estimating
New home construction estimating prices a ground-up build from site work through final finishes. K2E delivers a complete, CSI-organized estimate for custom and spec homes, with every division priced and the site-specific unknowns (excavation, utilities, foundations) called out rather than assumed.
A new build is a cleaner estimating problem than a remodel because you are pricing to drawings, not to a mystery. The risk moves to the site: what is under the dirt, how far the utilities run, and what the foundation needs.
What the estimate includes
- Site work, excavation, and utility runs
- Foundations and structural framing
- Full envelope: roofing, siding, windows, doors
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough and finish
- Interior finishes, cabinetry, and fixtures
| Description | Qty | Unit | Material | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site prep and excavation | 1 | LS | - | 3,850 | 3,850 |
| Concrete slab on grade | 576 | SF | 4,320 | 3,168 | 7,488 |
| Framing, walls and trusses | 576 | SF | 7,200 | 5,760 | 12,960 |
| Roofing, architectural shingle | 14 | SQ | 2,380 | 2,940 | 5,320 |
| Siding, fiber cement | 1,120 | SF | 4,928 | 5,264 | 10,192 |
| Overhead door and opener | 2 | EA | 3,180 | 940 | 4,120 |
| Electrical, rough and finish | 1 | LS | 1,240 | 2,760 | 4,000 |
| Subtotal, 7 of 34 line items | 47,930 | ||||
Where new-build estimates carry risk
On a new home, the drawings are usually complete enough to take off cleanly. The exposure is the site. Excavation quantities, rock, utility distances, and foundation design swing the number more than any finish selection.
We price the vertical construction tight and flag the site variables explicitly, so you know which parts of the number are firm and which depend on conditions you will confirm on site.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you estimate both custom and spec homes?
Yes. Custom homes get priced to their specific drawings and specs. For spec builds we can work from your standard plan set and hold your repeat unit costs so estimates stay consistent across lots.
Can you price to my local labor rates?
Yes. We price against real cost data and, where you provide them, your own historical unit costs for the market you build in.
See the work before you commit
A real, itemized, bid-ready K2E estimate for a detached garage build. The same document a paying contractor received.