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Building cost calculators.

One engine, every building type. Configure your project and get budget, average, and premium estimates with a full material, labor, and foundation breakdown.

Universal calculator

The Universal Building Cost Calculator.

Works for every building type. Change any input and the estimate updates instantly.

Building & location
Dimensions
ft
ft
Foundation
Envelope
Environmental conditions
Doors & windows
Interior & utilities
Estimate for Texas
Economy
$24,351
DIY-friendly, basic finishes
Average
$34,376
Typical turnkey build
Premium
$47,376
High-end materials & finish
Estimate confidence MEDIUM Based on 4 Texas & nearby projects

Estimates vary by region, labor rates, materials, and finish level.

What people actually paid Medium confidence
$20,208 – $28,980

Based on 4 real pole barn projects nationwide · median $20.74/sq ft

Browse real project costs
Cost / sq ft
$28.65
Footprint
1,200 sq ft
Timeline
3 – 6 weeks
Materials
$18,902
Labor
$12,540
Foundation
$8,043

Cost breakdown

Low – High
  • Pole Barn shell
    30×40 • 12-ft walls
    $17,280 – $34,560
  • Concrete slab
    4-in reinforced
    $5,745 – $11,490
  • Overhead doors
    1 × insulated
    $1,062 – $2,702
  • Walk doors
    1 × exterior
    $386 – $1,062
  • Windows
    2 installed
    $676 – $1,737
  • Electrical service
    Panel + rough-in
    $1,433 – $5,730

Free PDF — full breakdown, all 3 tiers, your state's pricing.

Planning estimate only — based on typical regional pricing. Get firm numbers from local builders before budgeting.

Real data used

Estimates are grounded in 101 real projects across 25 states, refreshed automatically.

real projects
101 real projects
states
25 states
last updated
Jun 2026 last updated

Your detailed cost report

  • Full line-item cost breakdown (PDF)
  • Economy, Average & Premium tier pricing
  • Pricing adjusted for your state
  • Build timeline + next-step checklist

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By building type

Specialized calculators.

Each one is the universal engine, pre-tuned with the right defaults for that project.

Pole Barn Calculator

Post-frame shells, shops, and storage by size and finish.

Barndominium Calculator

Livable shells priced from bare to full residential finish.

Metal Building Calculator

Clear-span steel structures and garages.

Horse Barn Calculator

Stalls, aisles, and tack space — pick Horse Barn in the type menu.

RV Garage Calculator

Tall-wall garages sized for RVs, boats, and trailers.

Concrete Slab Calculator

Slab cost by thickness, footprint, and region.

Concrete slab

Concrete slab cost calculator.

A 4-inch reinforced slab runs $5–$10 per square foot installed. Size it below — thickness and region included.

ft
ft
Estimated slab cost
$16,800
$12,000 – $24,000
Area
2,400 sq ft
Concrete volume
30 cu yd
Cost / sq ft
$7.00
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