Repair Cost Estimator
A line-item worksheet for ballparking rehab costs by system — roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, and more — so your repair number holds up when a buyer questions it.
A repair number you pulled out of thin air is the fastest way to lose money on a deal. This worksheet breaks the rehab into the systems that actually drive cost, so you can build a defensible estimate room by room.
Each line has an item, a quantity, and a unit cost you can edit to match your market and your crews. We pre-filled reasonable placeholder costs to get you moving — they are starting points, not gospel, so replace them as you learn your real numbers.
Walk the property top to bottom and fill in quantities: square footage for flooring and paint, the number of bathrooms, whether the roof or furnace is at the end of its life. The line totals roll up into a grand TOTAL at the bottom, which is the repair figure you drop into your deal analyzer.
Keep one copy per property. Over a few deals you'll dial in unit costs that match your area, and your estimates will get tighter and faster every time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the unit costs accurate for my area?
They are reasonable national placeholders, not local quotes. Replace them with prices from your own contractors and suppliers; costs vary a lot by region and by the level of finish you choose.
Do I need a contractor to use this?
No. It is built so you can estimate on your own using rule-of-thumb costs by system. Once you have a deal under contract, a contractor walk-through will tighten the numbers.
How does the total connect to my offer?
The TOTAL line is your estimated repairs figure. Plug that into the Wholesale Deal Analyzer to calculate your max offer and assignment fee.