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Construction Cost Estimates for a Post Office in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Post Office?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a Post Office 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 13,000 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 Post Office 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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Post Office Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  1
Story Height (L.F.):  14
Floor Area (S.F.):  13,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Post Office with Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $108.15 $1,405,942.10
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $27.04 $351,485.53
Architectural Fees 9% $12.17 $158,168.49
Total Building Cost $147.35 $1,915,596.11
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $97.35 $1,265,518.05
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $24.34 $316,379.51
Architectural Fees 9% $10.95 $142,370.78
Total Building Cost $132.64 $1,724,268.34
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Post Office with Decorative Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

Post Office with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

Post Office with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

Post Office with Limestone & Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

Post Office with Limestone & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

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