Interior remodel static cost scenario
Home Addition Cost in Houston, TX
The modeled typical cost is $92,028, with a planning range of $64,420 to $148,165 for Houston, TX.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 400 sq ft × indexed material rate | $51,568 |
| Labor | 400 sq ft × indexed labor rate × 0.86 | $33,860 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $3,800 |
| Disposal | 400 sq ft × disposal rate | $2,800 |
| Typical total | $92,028 | |
Low $64,420 · Typical $92,028 · High $148,165
Difference from the parent scenario
Houston, TX uses a 0.86× labor factor, -13.8% below the national wage factor. The resulting total is 5.6% below the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.
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Houston, TX metro calculation record
Houston, TX is Census CBSA 26420, ranked 5 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 7,904,627. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $39,281 nationally to $33,860 here, a difference of $5,421. The complete project moves from $244 to $230 per sq ft after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.
Primary cost controls
- Room or project size
- Finish and material tier
- Layout and structural changes
- Trade coordination and access
Questions about this scenario
What is the modeled typical cost for Houston, TX?
The static default is $92,028, with a planning range of $64,420 to $148,165 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 0.86× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.
Is this a local contractor quote?
No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.