SCOPE & COST TEMPLATE

New Construction Cost Template for Single-Family Homes

Build a preliminary scope of work and construction budget from site preparation through final inspection. Edit quantities, labor, materials, markups, and contingency, then print the completed template or save it as a PDF.

Planning tool: Enter local contractor bids, supplier quotes, permit fees, and project-specific allowances. This template does not replace architectural plans, engineering, code review, or a signed construction contract.
1

Project information

Identify the property and establish the assumptions used in the budget.

2

Budget adjustments

Apply project-wide allowances after entering line-item labor and material costs.

Calculation order: line-item labor and materials → local cost adjustment → material sales tax → permits and fees → GC markup → contingency.
3

Scope of work and costs

Select the work that applies, enter quantities and unit costs, and add project-specific notes.

Qty quantity Unit SF, LF, EA, LS, etc. Labor cost per unit Material cost per unit
4

Project notes and exclusions

Record bid qualifications, owner-supplied materials, unresolved selections, and work excluded from this budget.

Budget summary

Important planning limitations

This worksheet produces a preliminary construction budget from information entered by the user. It is not a contractor bid, appraisal, inspection, architectural plan, engineering report, code analysis, loan estimate, or construction contract. Verify quantities, specifications, pricing, permits, utilities, site conditions, insurance requirements, and applicable codes with qualified local professionals before purchasing property or authorizing work.

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