Construction Cost Estimates for Post Office in Charleston, West Virginia

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a post office for Charleston, West Virginia. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 13000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a post office in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of post office 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.

Post Office Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Stories: 1
Story Height (L.F.): 14.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 13000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Post Office Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $90.80 $1,180,400
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $22.70 $295,100
Architectural Fees 7% $7.94 $103,300
Total Building Cost $121.44 $1,578,800
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $83.49 $1,085,400
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $20.87 $271,300
Architectural Fees 7% $7.31 $95,000
Total Building Cost $111.67 $1,451,700

Post Office Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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Post Office Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls

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Post Office Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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Post Office Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls

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Post Office Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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