Construction Cost Estimates for Car Wash in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a car wash using US National Average costs from 2013 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 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.
Car Wash Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
1
Story Height (L.F.):
12.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
800
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$251.88
$201,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$62.97
$50,400
Architectural Fees
7%
$22.04
$17,600
Total Building Cost
$336.88
$269,500
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$234.38
$187,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$58.59
$46,900
Architectural Fees
7%
$20.51
$16,400
Total Building Cost
$313.48
$250,800
Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
