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Calculate building costs:
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Figure out the basic structure of the house |
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Number of corners |
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Square footage |
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Quality classifications
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Additional structures
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Housing tract or custom home?
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Rural or metropolitan area?
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Find out the type of heating and cooling used in the house
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Adjust the construction costs based on your area of building
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Review the finished report
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How many corners does this home have?
The
shape of the outside perimeter is an important consideration in
estimating the total construction cost. Generally, the more complex the
shape, the more expensive the structure per square foot of floor area.
The shape classification of multiple story or split-level homes is based
on the outline formed by the outer most exterior walls, including the
garage area, regardless of the varying level. Most structures have 4, 6,
8 or 10 corners, as illustrated in the example. Small insets not
requiring a change in the roof shape can be ignored when determining the
shape.
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