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This is an estimate for a single-family residence built under competitive conditions in Zip area 860 Flagstaff, Arizona in October, 2011. This estimate includes a foundation as required for normal soil conditions, excavation for foundation and piers on a prepared building pad, floor, wall, interior and exterior finishes, roof cover, interior partitions, doors, windows, trim, electric wiring and fixtures, rough and finish plumbing, built-in appliances, supervision, design fees, permits, utility hook-ups, the contractors' contingency, overhead and profit. Highly decorative, starkly original or exceptionally well-appointed residences will cost more.

Item Name Material Labor Equipment Total

Excavation -- 4,052.00 1,795.00 5,847.00

Foundation, Piers, Flatwork 14,741.00 13,731.00 3,651.00 32,123.00

Rough Hardware 1,439.00 1,343.00 359.00 3,141.00

Masonry Frame 49,154.00 40,103.00 3,844.00 93,101.00

Insulation 8,926.00 3,614.00 -- 12,540.00

Exterior Finish 25,376.00 8,974.00 1,888.00 36,238.00

Exterior Trim 1,719.00 1,602.00 428.00 3,749.00

Doors 6,968.00 3,462.00 -- 10,430.00

Windows 12,001.00 4,832.00 -- 16,833.00

Finish Hardware 1,161.00 578.00 -- 1,739.00

Garage Door 3,290.00 794.00 -- 4,084.00

Roofing, Flashing, Fascia 19,930.00 9,900.00 -- 29,830.00

Finish Carpentry 2,645.00 7,891.00 -- 10,536.00

Interior Wall Finish 12,697.00 11,612.00 -- 24,309.00

Painting 7,586.00 10,489.00 -- 18,075.00

Wiring 7,703.00 8,612.00 -- 16,315.00

Lighting Fixtures 5,775.00 1,076.00 -- 6,851.00

Flooring 5,674.00 4,768.00 -- 10,442.00

Carpeting 11,289.00 2,385.00 -- 13,674.00

Bath Accessories 2,797.00 1,020.00 -- 3,817.00

Shower & Tub Enclosure 1,785.00 887.00 -- 2,672.00

Countertops 5,399.00 2,680.00 -- 8,079.00

Cabinets 17,752.00 3,306.00 -- 21,058.00

Built In Appliances 8,637.00 714.00 -- 9,351.00

Plumbing Rough-in and Connection

8,105.00 11,657.00 1,182.00 20,944.00

Plumbing Fixtures 16,466.00 3,089.00 -- 19,555.00

Heating and Cooling Systems 13,167.00 19,751.00 -- 32,918.00

Unit Heating and Cooling -- -- -- --

Fireplace and Chimney 7,156.00 10,734.00 -- 17,890.00

Subtotal Direct Job Costs $279,338.00 $193,656.00 $13,147.00 $486,141.00

Final Cleanup -- 2,441.00 -- 2,441.00

Insurance 17,085.00 -- -- 17,085.00

Permits & Utilities 10,373.00 -- -- 10,373.00

Plans & Specs 2,441.00 -- -- 2,441.00

Subtotal Indirect Job Costs $29,899.00 $2,441.00 -- $32,340.00

Subtotal Indirect Job Costs $29,899.00 $2,441.00 -- $32,340.00

Contractor Markup 76,271.00 -- -- 76,271.00

Total Cost $385,508.00 $196,097.00 $13,147.00 $594,752.00

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