Project cost estimator

The estimator combines three inputs with broad planning assumptions. Here's exactly what it does — and what it can't do.

1. Project type sets the unit economics

Each project type carries a low/high planning assumption per unit — dollars per square foot for most projects, dollars per window for window replacement. The assumptions are intentionally broad: they represent the spread between a straightforward job and a complex one, not a market survey.

2. Finish level moves the range

A cosmetic refresh, a standard mid-range remodel, and a premium renovation are different projects wearing the same name. The estimator scales the range accordingly — roughly 0.7× for cosmetic, 1× for standard, and 1.55× for premium finishes.

3. Home age adds a contingency

Homes built before 1980 often hide extra work: outdated wiring, galvanized plumbing, or structural quirks. Checking the age box adds a 12% contingency to both ends of the range.

What the estimator can't see

Your home's actual condition, your material picks, site access, and Allentown permit requirements all move the final number. That's why every result is labeled a rough planning range for budgeting — and why the next step is a detailed, line-item quote prepared after your project is reviewed.