Construction Cost Estimates for Car Wash in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a car wash using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union 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 to build a car wash in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of car wash models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Construction Estimating Software
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| Car Wash Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
1
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
12.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
800
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$251.88 |
$201,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$62.97 |
$50,400 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$22.04 |
$17,600 |
| Total Building Cost |
$336.88 |
$269,500 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$234.38 |
$187,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$58.59 |
$46,900 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$20.51 |
$16,400 |
| Total Building Cost |
$313.48 |
$250,800 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
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Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
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