Ground-up home build cost estimator
New home construction calculator with per-square-foot costs. Finish level selection, site complexity, garage size, foundation type, and regional adjustments.
Per-sqft cost estimation
3 finish level tiers
Site and foundation options
Garage and lot complexity
Lead capture included
Contractor-branded
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See All 40 ToolsProduction, semi-custom, and custom builds at three finish tiers. Pick what you're planning and the cost-per-square-foot range adjusts.
No. The estimate covers vertical construction only. Land, site work, and utilities are tracked as separate line items in the planning view.
Yes. After you sign up, TradeCalcs gives you a copy-paste embed snippet that drops the Home Build calculator into any site (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, GoHighLevel, custom HTML). Lead capture is optional and built in.
It's a planning-grade rough range — typically within 15–25% of a contractor bid for a similar scope in San Diego. For a firm number you'll still want a site visit and a real proposal.