CONSTRUCTION COST TRACKING TOOL
Construction Expense Tracker
Track spending against your estimated construction budget and stay on target.
UpTaskPro's Construction Expense Tracker makes construction cost tracking easier by helping users compare estimated vs. actual construction costs, monitor expenses by category, and stay aware of budget differences while a project is underway. It's a practical option for homeowners, property owners, contractors, small builders, and Task Pros managing a construction project budget.
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Budget estimates updated from Construction Budget Maker.
SOFT COSTS
Section 1 of 8
Architecture, Engineering, Survey, Energy Fees
$4,500
+$4,500
Design and Plan Review
$1,200
+$1,200
Building Permits
$2,500
+$2,500
Utility Hookup (water, sewer, electric)
$3,500
+$3,500
Building Signage, Fencing & Security
$800
+$800
Temporary Utilities
$600
+$600
Insurance
$1,800
+$1,800
Property Taxes
$2,200
+$2,200
Loan Interest Payments
$8,500
+$8,500
Unallocated Soft Cost Allowance
$0
+$0
PRE-CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE
$25,600
$0
+$25,600
HARD COSTS - FOUNDATION PHASE
Section 2 of 8
Site Work (Demo, Clearing)
$3,500
+$3,500
Stake House, Excavate
$500
+$500
Backfill & Rough Grading
$1,200
+$1,200
Retaining Walls
$0
+$0
Foundation (Rebar, Concrete)
$12,500
+$12,500
Foundation Walls & Backfill
$0
+$0
Underground Plumbing
$2,800
+$2,800
Termite Soil Treatment
$450
+$450
Slab Pour
$4,500
+$4,500
Crawlspace Foundation
$0
+$0
FOUNDATION PHASE COMPLETE
$25,450
$0
+$25,450
HARD COSTS - FRAMING PHASE
Section 3 of 8
Framing Materials
$28,000
+$28,000
Engineered Lumber (LVLs, Trusses)
$12,000
+$12,000
Structural Steel
$1,500
+$1,500
Framing Labor
$22,000
+$22,000
Exterior Doors (Front Door, Patio Doors)
$3,200
+$3,200
Windows
$6,500
+$6,500
FRAMING PHASE COMPLETE
$73,200
$0
+$73,200
HARD COSTS - ROUGH-IN PHASE
Section 4 of 8
HVAC Rough-In
$4,500
+$4,500
Plumbing Top Out
$3,800
+$3,800
Fire Protection System
$0
+$0
Electrical Rough-In
$4,200
+$4,200
Fireplace Install
$0
+$0
ROUGH-IN PHASE COMPLETE
$12,500
$0
+$12,500
HARD COSTS - BUILDING IN THE DRY PHASE
Section 5 of 8
Flashing / Waterproofing
$800
+$800
Roofing (Metal, Asphalt Shingles, Tile)
$8,500
+$8,500
Skylights
$0
+$0
Siding, Soffit & Fascia
$13,500
+$13,500
Garage Doors
$2,800
+$2,800
Gutters & Downspout
$0
+$0
Caulk & Paint Exterior
$0
+$0
Brick Labor & Materials
$0
+$0
BUILDING IN THE DRY PHASE COMPLETE
$25,600
$0
+$25,600
HARD COSTS - INSULATION AND DRYWALL
Section 6 of 8
Insulation (Fiberglass, Cellulose, Spray Foam, etc.)
$4,200
+$4,200
Drywall, Drywall Finish
$13,000
+$13,000
INSULATION AND DRYWALL COMPLETE
$17,200
$0
+$17,200
HARD COSTS - INTERIOR FINISHES
Section 7 of 8
Cabinetry
$15,000
+$15,000
Finish Flooring (LVP, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet)
$11,000
+$11,000
Interior Paint & Wall Covering
$5,500
+$5,500
Finish Carpentry Materials
$3,500
+$3,500
Finish Carpentry Labor
$4,500
+$4,500
Interior Stairs
$1,200
+$1,200
Interior Doors
$2,500
+$2,500
Countertops
$6,500
+$6,500
Backsplash
$1,200
+$1,200
Plumbing Finish
$2,500
+$2,500
HVAC Finish
$1,500
+$1,500
Electrical Finish
$2,200
+$2,200
Appliances
$4,500
+$4,500
Shower Door, Hardware, Mirrors
$1,800
+$1,800
Light Fixtures
$2,500
+$2,500
Tile Work
$3,500
+$3,500
Misc Finish Allowance
$0
+$0
INTERIOR FINISHES COMPLETE
$69,400
$0
+$69,400
HARD COSTS - SITE & FINAL ITEMS
Section 8 of 8
Finish Grading
$1,500
+$1,500
Debris Removal
$800
+$800
Concrete/Asphalt Drives & Walks
$4,500
+$4,500
Privacy Fence
$2,500
+$2,500
Landscaping
$3,500
+$3,500
Final Clean
$600
+$600
Miscellaneous / Site Overages
$0
+$0
Contingency
$15,000
+$15,000
SITE & FINAL ITEMS COMPLETE
$28,400
$0
+$28,400
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
TOTAL ESTIMATED
$277,350
TOTAL ACTUAL
$0
NET DIFFERENCE
+$277,350
Budget Utilization
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PROGRESS BY PHASE
Soft Costs
0%
Foundation Phase
0%
Framing Phase
0%
Rough-In Phase
0%
Building in the Dry Phase
0%
Insulation and Drywall
0%
Interior Finishes
0%
Site & Final Items
0%
