Construction Cost Estimate for a Car Wash
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a car wash with brick with concrete block back-up / steel frame 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 800 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a car wash in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of car wash 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 | $228.75 | $183,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $57.19 | $45,750 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $13.73 | $10,980 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $299.66 | $239,730 | |
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Additional Car Wash Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Concrete Block / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Galvanized Steel Siding / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Galvanized Steel Siding / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Block / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame | view model |
