Construction Cost Estimates for a Car Wash in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a car wash using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 800 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of car wash models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.
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Car Wash with Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| SubTotal | 100% | $234.49 | $187,593.53 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $58.62 | $46,898.38 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $20.52 | $16,414.43 |
| Total Building Cost | $313.63 | $250,906.35 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| SubTotal | 100% | $213.90 | $171,119.60 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $53.47 | $42,779.90 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $18.72 | $14,972.97 |
| Total Building Cost | $286.09 | $228,872.47 | |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
Car Wash with Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
Car Wash with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
Car Wash with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
Car Wash with Metal Panel / Rigid Steel
Car Wash with Metal Sandwich Panel / Rigid Steel