Construction Cost Estimates for Church in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a church 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 17000
square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a church in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of church 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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| Church Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
1
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
24.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
17000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Truss
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$126.03 |
$2,142,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$31.51 |
$535,600 |
| Architectural Fees |
11% |
$17.33 |
$294,600 |
| Total Building Cost |
$174.87 |
$2,972,700 |
|
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$115.97 |
$1,971,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$28.99 |
$492,900 |
| Architectural Fees |
11% |
$15.95 |
$271,100 |
| Total Building Cost |
$160.91 |
$2,735,500 |
|
OTHER OPTIONS:
Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Wood Arch
Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Truss
Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Arch
Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Stone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Truss
Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Stone with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Arch
