Construction Cost Estimate for an Automotive Repair Shop
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an automotive repair shop with concrete block / wood joists using US National Average costs from 2008 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 10000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an automotive repair shop in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of automotive repair shop models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $79.3 | $793,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $19.83 | $198,250 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $4.76 | $47,580 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $103.88 | $1,038,830 | |
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Additional Automotive Repair Shop Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Poured Concrete / Wood Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Poured Concrete / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Insulated Metal Panels / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Block / Wood Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Poured Concrete / Wood Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Poured Concrete / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Insulated Metal Panels / Steel Frame | view model |




