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On 8 Dec 2006 21:39:44 -0800, "Y-Town" wrote:

I have seen in a number of different places that $135/sf is a good
ballpark cost figure to use for rough estimating on a remodeling job.
For example, I am adding a 1 story 8'x8' room to my house, so
8x8x135=$8,640 ballpark cost. Or, I am redoing a 10'x15' kitchen, so
10x15x135=$20,250.

My question is: Does this number include things like appliances, or is
it generally just construction materials and labor?


Using square foot estimates for building is like using the weight of a
car as an estimate of it's price.


And square foot prices can really only be calculated AFTER the fact.

Unless, you get a per square foot for say, framing, or sheet rock hanging,
or painting.

Remodels and redos don't work like that.

Steve