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Pinnacle Contractor Calculator

Whole Build Calculator

Plan a full interior build in logical order — demo through fixtures. Enter the job-site ZIP for regional labor rates. Kitchen and bath phases use the same install engines as the dedicated calculators.

This is an estimate, not a bid or contract. Every job has unique conditions — access, structure, moisture, code — that software cannot account for.

Use at your own risk. Pinnacle Designs, LLC is not liable for bids, losses, or code compliance based on calculator output. You are responsible for verifying all numbers before use.

Terms of Service (limitation of liability & your responsibilities)

Always verify local building codes. Supplier prices vary by region. Add waste for cuts, mistakes, and damaged material.

Estimate — not a bid. This is an estimate, not a bid or contract. Every job has unique conditions — access, structure, moisture, code — that software cannot account for. Each job is unique. Final prices may vary based on site conditions, scope, materials, labor, and your local market. Use at your own risk. Pinnacle Designs, LLC is not liable for bids, losses, or code compliance based on calculator output. You are responsible for verifying all numbers before use. Full terms

Job Site Market (ZIP & Region)

Enter the job ZIP — not your shop — to load typical local labor and material defaults. Useful when bidding out of town or out of state.

Most U.S. ZIPs auto-select a region. Unknown ZIPs — pick the closest market manually.

Typical U.S. contractor rates, loaded ~5% above market average — adjust for your bid.

National Average — typical contractor labor ~$57.75/hr

Typical labor rates align with the national average.

Defaults load ~5% above typical market averages — a conservative benchmark when clients compare your bid. Edit any rate below for your actual numbers.

Regional defaults update labor, materials, markup, and tax in this calculator. Your job ZIP and region are saved across all calculators — change ZIP when you switch to a different job site.

Estimate — not a bid. This is an estimate, not a bid or contract. Every job has unique conditions — access, structure, moisture, code — that software cannot account for. Each job is unique. Final prices may vary based on site conditions, scope, materials, labor, and your local market. Use at your own risk. Pinnacle Designs, LLC is not liable for bids, losses, or code compliance based on calculator output. You are responsible for verifying all numbers before use. Full terms

Project

Rooms (shared by trades)

Room 1

Room 2

Trade counts & options

Kitchen LF and bath counts feed the install calculators. Use Open calculator on any phase for full detail and your own material quotes.

Build phases (in order)

1. Masking & Protection

Floor protection, plastic, tape before demo and finish work

2 rooms · 288 SF protected · $223.60

2. Demo & Haul-off

Tear-out, debris, dumpster, and disposal

288 SF demo & haul-off · $1,152.00

3. Framing

Studs, plates, blocking, and rough carpentry

93 studs · 96 LF walls · $2,910.60

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4. Electrical (Rough)

Circuits, boxes, wire — typically subcontracted

4 circuits (rough) · $1,240.00

5. Plumbing (Rough)

Supply, drain rough-in — typically subcontracted

3 rough plumbing points · $2,130.00

6. HVAC

Ductwork, units, registers — typically subcontracted

1 HVAC zone(s) · 288 SF conditioned · $3,850.00

7. Drywall

Hang, tape, mud, and finish gypsum board

34 sheets · 984 SF · $2,575.60

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8. Primer

Sealer/primer coat before finish paint

3.0 gal primer · $441.00

9. Paint (Finish)

Finish coats — walls and ceilings

5.8 gal finish · 984 SF · $1,009.05

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10. Flooring

Floor coverings and install

317 SF lvt · $2,147.90

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11. Cabinets

Kitchen, bath, and built-in cabinetry

16 LF kitchen install (material budget + regional labor) · $6,058.69

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12. Doors

Interior and exterior door units

2 door units · $460.00

13. Trim & Millwork

Base, casing, crown, and finish carpentry

115 LF trim · $483.84

14. Showers & Tub Surrounds

Tile, pan, glass, or prefab shower units

No showers in scope · $0.00

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15. Toilets

Toilet set and connect

1 toilet set(s) · $1,755.00

16. Fixtures & Finish Plumbing

Faucets, sinks, disposals, trim-out

4 fixture trim-out(s) + vanity · $3,863.50

Results Summary

RegionNational Average
Rooms2
Floor area288 SF
Wall perimeter96 LF
Active phases16
Materials$15,108.18
Labor$15,192.60

Recommended Client Price

$41,759.33

Estimate — not a bid

Numbers from this tool are planning estimates only. They are not a contract, quote, binding bid, or professional advice. Every job carries its own challenges — hidden damage, tight access, moisture, local code, and scope details — that no calculator can see.

Each project is different. Access, existing conditions, code requirements, material choices, and your local market all affect the final price. Use these figures as a starting point — your actual price may vary.

By using this tool you agree you will not rely on it as a final bid without your own verification. See our Terms of Service for limitations of liability and your responsibilities.

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Cost Breakdown

Materials$15,108.18
Labor$15,192.60
Overhead$3,636.09
Markup$5,090.53
Tax$2,731.92
Client Price$41,759.33
Profit (12.2% margin)$5,090.53
How this was calculated
  1. Rooms drive framing, drywall, primer, paint, and flooring via the same engines as standalone calculators
  2. Kitchen cabinets & bath phases use install calculators with regional labor + material budgets
  3. Masking, demo, MEP, and other finish trades use adjustable count/SF defaults
  4. Toggle phases on/off — disabled phases are excluded from totals

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the dedicated calculators?
Phases with a linked calculator (framing, drywall, paint, flooring) run those same formulas from your room list. Click Open calculator for the full editor — your whole-build session auto-saves in this browser.

Whole Build Estimator for Contractors & Remodelers

Planning a full interior renovation or new build requires sequencing dozens of trades in the right order — demo, masking, framing, MEP rough-in, drywall, primer, paint, flooring, cabinets, doors, trim, and fixtures. Our whole build calculator walks through each phase so you can assemble a complete job estimate without missing scope.

Each phase pulls from the same trade calculators you use individually, so numbers stay consistent across your bid. Save every phase to build a client-ready proposal with material lists, labor hours, overhead, markup, and regional pricing adjustments for out-of-town jobs.