Our Cost to Build Reports provide a reliable cost estimate for building a plan and can help you make informed decisions about your home construction project.
These estimates take into account the specific plan’s features and build location.
Customizable
Our Cost to Build Reports come with access to the StartBuild platform, giving you the ability to update over 60 line items to reflect changes you want to make to the home plan. You can update these values and regenerate the report as many times as you would like to learn how changes may affect your cost to build.
Reliable
The reports are generated using tools powered by StartBuild, an industry leader for estimating solutions and building cost data. Material and labor pricing information is updated regularly to ensure it reflects current market trends. Additionally, the StartBuild team has a responsive customer service team that can handle questions about using the tool or interpreting its outputs.
Fast and Convenient
Our Cost to Build Reports are delivered digitally and are available to download through your account on our website within 1 to 2 business days.
Plan Availability
Our Cost to Build reports can be ordered for any plan type – single family, multi-family, garage plans, or ADU. If you see a floor plan on AD, you can request a Cost to Build report for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cost to Build Report?
A Cost to Build Report gives you a location-based estimate for building a specific plan. Instead of relying on a general price-per-square-foot guess, it uses the details of the plan and your build location to give you a more useful starting point for budgeting.
How is this different from a general cost-per-square-foot estimate?
A general square-foot estimate only provides a rough guideline. A Cost to Build Report is tied to the specific plan you’re considering, giving you a more accurate understanding of what your project may cost before moving forward. Even homes with the same square footage can vary significantly in cost depending on design details such as complex rooflines or non-standard foundation shapes.
Are Cost to Build Reports customized for my location?
Yes. Your report is based on your build location, which helps account for regional differences in labor and material costs. That makes the estimate more relevant than a one-size-fits-all number.
Can I make changes to the report after I buy it?
Yes. You’ll have 60 days to access your report through StartBuild, make changes, and regenerate it to see how those updates may affect your estimated cost.
How reliable is the estimate?
Cost to Build Reports are designed to give you a solid starting point early in the process. They’re a helpful way to budget with more confidence, but final costs can still vary based on your builder, site conditions, materials, and finish selections.
How long does it take to receive my report?
Reports are delivered digitally to your Architectural Designs account within 1 to 2 business days.
Can I order a Cost to Build Report for any plan?
Yes. You can order a Cost to Build Report for any plan type on our site, including house plans, multi-family plans, garage plans, and ADUs
Where do I access my report after purchase?
Your report will be available in your Architectural Designs account. Log in to access and download it.