Don't Break Ground Until
You Audit the Estimate
Stop the 20% budget creep before it starts.
Your builder gave you "hard costs." But what about the architect fees, permit costs, interest carry, and contingency that actually sink projects?
The Numbers Your Builder Didn't Include
"Hard costs" are just the beginning. These hidden expenses cause 73% of construction budget overruns.
What Builders Quote
"Hard Costs" only
- Foundation & Framing
- Roofing & Siding
- Plumbing & Electrical
- HVAC Systems
- Interior Finishes
What's Missing
"Soft Costs" that sink budgets
- Architectural & Engineering Fees8-15%
- Permits & Impact Fees2-5%
- Construction Loan Interest5-10%
- Builder Overhead & Profit15-25%
- Contingency Reserve10-15%
The Building Audit Reveals Everything
Institutional-grade construction modeling that compares your builder's bid against national averages and local feasibility.
Total Project Stack
See every dollar: Land + Site Dev + Hard Costs + Soft Costs + Contingency in one waterfall view.
Equity-at-Completion
Will you be underwater? We compare total cost against neighborhood ceiling to flag over-improvement.
Bankability Score
Know if lenders will fund your project based on Loan-to-Cost ratios before you apply.
The "Kill Switch" Data Point
The Neighborhood Ceiling
Total Build Cost
$620,000
Neighborhood Max
$550,000
⚠️ HOLD: OVER-IMPROVED BY $70,000
Most homeowners discover this after they've broken ground. Our audit catches it before you sign the construction contract.
Professional Documentation That Commands Respect
For Lenders
MLOs see a client with an OfferGuide Building Audit and know they're not guessing. Makes loan applications look professional.
For Builders
Take our report to your builder: 'Your quote is missing the 10% contingency my audit identified. Can you explain why?'
For Homeowners
The only 'Total Cost of Ownership' report that links Land Development + Construction in one unified analysis.
The "Land-Link" Power
No other calculator on the web pulls in data from a Land Development module. By linking the two, OfferGuide provides the only "Total Cost of Ownership" report in the industry.
Land Audit
Building Audit
Total Cost
Audit Your Build Before Breaking Ground
Professional feasibility analysis that protects your investment and sets realistic expectations from day one.
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