Cost Estimate Overview


This overview is designed to help consider additional costs that may be incurred during the course of your project. This is not a complete list, nor or do all the categories below necessarily apply. For reference only.

  • Lease and Lease Deposit

  • Professional Fees & Services

    • Commercial Broker

    • Attorney

    • CPA

    • Design Fees

      • Design - Negotiated or Competitive Bid (choose one)

      • Architectural Stamp (if required by city, landlord, or circumstance)

      • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

      • Structural Engineering

  • Government/Community Development Fees

    • Review Fees

    • Building Permit Fees (about 3% of construction)

    • Traffic Impact Fees

    • System Development Fees

  • Leasehold Improvements

    • Vanilla Shell ($100 per sq. ft. for an average office)

    • Grey Shell ($25-$35 additional per sq. ft. above vanilla shell)

  • Equipment

    • Equipment Purchases

    • Supplies & Instruments

    • Disconnect & Reconnect of existing Equipment

  • Computers & Low Voltage

    • Computer Hardware (as well as server, music, security, and phone)

    • Low Voltage Installation (data, music, security and phone)

    • Practice management and other software

  • Office Furnishings & Artwork

  • Office Equipment & Supplies

  • Marketing

  • Signage

  • Working Capital