Transparent billing / A fictional example
Every line.
In the open.
Here’s how a line-by-line estimate can show where your building budget goes, with materials, labor, and our fee kept visible.
Sample figures only
Sample estimate sheet
Ozark View Residence · DDB-SAMPLE-001
Illustrative total$489,000
Fictional figures for illustration, not a quote or fee offer. Your estimate depends on your plans, property, selections, and agreed scope.
| Code | Work scope | Labor / services | Materials | Line total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-100 | Site work & foundation | $34,000 | $26,000 | $60,000 |
| 03-200 | Framing & wall system | $42,000 | $54,000 | $96,000 |
| 07-100 | Roofing & exterior dry-in | $13,500 | $20,500 | $34,000 |
| 16-100 | Electrical | $19,000 | $12,000 | $31,000 |
| 15-100 | Plumbing | $17,000 | $12,000 | $29,000 |
| 09-500 | Drywall, paint, flooring & trim | $24,000 | $34,000 | $58,000 |
| 15-500 | Heating, cooling & ventilation | $14,000 | $8,000 | $22,000 |
| 08-100 | Windows & exterior doors | $6,000 | $24,000 | $30,000 |
| 12-100 | Cabinets & countertops | $4,000 | $20,000 | $24,000 |
| 01-200 | Design, engineering & permits | $8,000 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 01-900 | Temporary services & site support | $6,000 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 01-910 | Onsite labor work / general site crew | $20,000 | $0 | $20,000 |
| 01-920 | Final house cleaning | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 01-951 | Independent inspection / foundation, before concrete | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| 01-952 | Independent inspection / framing, before concealment | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| 01-953 | Independent inspection / final walkthrough | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Direct construction subtotal | $211,500 | $212,500 | $424,000 | |
- Direct construction costs
- $424,000
- Builder fee Shown separately from material and trade costs
- $50,000
- Owner contingency reserve A planning allowance for unknowns; separate from the builder fee
- $15,000
- Illustrative project total
- $489,000
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