Build Cost Estimator Excel Template | Estimate, Floor Area, Spec Levels, Fees and Cost Tracking

For self builders, small developers and builders pricing a new house. It turns floor area and spec level into a build estimate with the elements broken out, then adds the extras, fees and VAT so you see the full figure. You can compare builder quotes against your estimate and track budget against spend once work starts. It also spreads the budget across the build so you know when the money leaves.

What it covers

• Estimate build cost from floor area and spec, with elements broken out
• Room by room floor area calculator that feeds the estimate
• Compare three spec levels to see what an upgrade really costs
• Add site specific extras, professional fees and VAT for a full total
• Stage cash plan showing when the money leaves across the build
• Compare builder quotes and track budget vs committed vs spent

Who it is for

Suits self builders, small developers, builders, architects and anyone planning a new build house.

What is inside

• How To Use and Quick Start guides, from download to working in ten minutes
• Estimator
• GIA Calculator
• Spec Comparator
• Extras and Abnormals
• Fees and VAT
• Stage Cash Plan
• Quote Comparison
• Cost Tracker
• Notes and Actions, Log and Diary and Monthly Review tabs

How it works

Open the file in Microsoft Excel and read the How To Use tab first, it takes two minutes. White cells are yours to type in and blue tinted cells calculate themselves, so there are no formulas to write. The example rows show every feature working, overtype them with your own figures and the totals and charts update as you go.

What you get

• One editable Excel (.xlsx) workbook with 12 tabs
• Built for Microsoft Excel, no macros and no formulas for you to write
• Example rows included so you can see every feature working
• Commercial licence, use in your own business, not for resale
• Instant digital download, no physical item shipped

Small print

Template only. The names, jobs and figures shown in the product images and in the example rows are examples only, overtype them with your own. A planning and record keeping aid, not professional advice, so check big decisions with the relevant professional.