This page is written for early budget planning. It does not replace local contractor bids, permit advice, or professional inspection.
Quick answer
| Country preset | Unit used | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Square feet | Large regional variation between major metros, suburbs, and rural areas. |
| Canada | Square feet | Climate, city, and material availability can move project budgets. |
| United Kingdom | Square metres | Older properties, access, VAT, and trade availability can affect scope. |
| Australia | Square metres | Remote supply chains, state requirements, and labor availability can change quotes. |
| Lebanon | Square metres | Prices can vary sharply by city, currency exposure, and import-dependent materials. |
Why country presets differ
A kitchen, bathroom, roof, or deck is not priced the same everywhere. Labor availability, import costs, contractor demand, local codes, insurance, tax treatment, and permit processes all affect final quotes. The calculator uses country presets to make the estimate format feel more local, but it is still a planning model.
Currency and measurement units
The calculator switches currency labels and square-foot or square-metre units by country. When changing countries, check the project size after conversion. A good estimate starts with accurate measurements.
City and region adjustments
Within a country, major cities can cost more than smaller towns because labor, parking, access, disposal, and contractor demand are different. Use the local market adjustment slider if your first quotes come in above or below the planning range.
Data quality note
Country presets are starter planning assumptions, not verified contractor price databases. As the site grows, the best improvement is to replace broad multipliers with source-backed local ranges and project-type data.
FAQ
Are the country presets official data?
No. They are starter planning assumptions designed to make the calculator more useful by country.
Which country should I choose if mine is not listed?
Choose the closest country by currency, unit, construction market, and labor cost, then use the local adjustment slider.
Next steps
Start with the calculator, save your range, and request quotes using the same scope and material assumptions. The more specific your scope is, the easier it becomes to compare bids fairly.