Why "Square Foot Pricing" is a Myth

"My neighbor paid $200 per square foot for his addition, so mine should be the same, right?"

Wrong.

Complexity > Size

Imagine a 10x10 room (100 sq ft). Now imagine two versions:

• Version A: An empty bedroom with carpet.
• Version B: A bathroom with a tiled shower, toilet, vanity, and heated floors.

They are the same size. But Version B costs 10x more than Version A. Square foot pricing fails because it ignores density and complexity.

The "Wet Wall" Factor

Kitchens and bathrooms are expensive because they are "wet." They require plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and electrical. Living rooms and bedrooms are "dry" and cheap.

If your project includes a kitchen, your "average price per square foot" will skyrocket.

The Solution: Component-Based Estimating

We don't guess based on averages. We count the sticks of lumber, the square feet of drywall, the hours of plumbing labor, and the price of the fixtures.

Build a budget based on what is actually in your project, not what your neighbor paid.