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Rectangular footprint. Width runs along the house; depth runs out from it. Framing and foundation quantities are contractor allowances.

Costs here are materials only. Waste applies to deck boards and stair treads. Footings, framing, and hardware need a site-specific takeoff; railing posts and kits can be added below.

Level railing

Only the selected method is charged. Unit deck labor excludes footings; stair labor excludes railing. In unit-rate mode, crew time describes the schedule. Weather, inspection, and material delays are outside working time.

Add demolition, grading, equipment, subcontractors, railing posts/kits, lighting, or any project-specific item.

Purchase-tax pass-through uses direct material cost. Tax is added after pricing; enter 0 if purchasing tax is already in your costs or tax does not apply. Confirm your local treatment.

Use a local real-estate professional or a relevant resale benchmark to choose a recovery rate. Check that the source matches this project and market.

A planning scenario: before-tax bid × the recovery rate you enter. Actual resale value depends on comparable sales, home condition, and buyer preferences. This is not an appraisal or a guaranteed increase.

The standard PDF groups the selling price into materials, labor, and additional work. Each category includes its share of contingency, overhead, and profit. Internal detail adds your raw costs and pricing math.