Construction Cost Estimates for Car Wash in Richmond, California

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a car wash for Richmond, California. 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 different 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: Richmond, California
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 $287.89 $230,300
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $71.97 $57,600
Architectural Fees 7% $25.19 $20,200
Total Building Cost $385.06 $308,000
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $267.89 $214,300
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $66.97 $53,600
Architectural Fees 7% $23.44 $18,800
Total Building Cost $358.30 $286,600

Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

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Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Galvanized Steel Siding / Steel Frame

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Car Wash Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame

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