What should a rehab cost calculator include?
Include major rooms, roof, flooring, paint, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, exterior work, permits, landscaping, other known repairs, and contingency.
Rehab Cost Estimator (Free, No Sign-Up)
Build a line-item rehab budget with contingency.
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- Subtotal
- $64,500
- Contingency
- $6,450
- Total rehab budget
- $70,950
- Cost per sq ft
- $47.30
Worked example
How to build a repair budget
A repair estimate should start with line items, then add contingency and a cost-per-square-foot check before it feeds your bid.
The contingency is not padding for fun. It is how the bid survives missed scope, price changes, and inspection surprises.
Kitchen, bath, roof, and flooring$36,000
Systems and exterior items$19,000
Permits, landscaping, and other$5,500
10% contingency$6,050
Total rehab budget$66,550
Rehab Cost Estimator FAQs
How much contingency should I add to a rehab budget?
Many investors start around 10%, then raise it for older properties, unknown systems, access limits, permits, or repairs that have not been inspected closely.
Should I price repairs before making an offer?
Yes. Your repair budget affects max bid, profit, financing, holding time, and whether the deal still works after surprises.
Why check cost per square foot?
Cost per square foot is a sanity check. If it is far below similar projects, your line-item estimate may be missing scope.