Construction Cost Estimate for an Automotive Service Station
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an automotive service station with face brick with concrete block back-up / wood truss 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 1400 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 service station in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of automotive service station 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 | $118.57 | $166,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $29.64 | $41,500 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $7.11 | $9,960 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $155.33 | $217,460 | |
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Additional Automotive Service Station Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Enameled Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Tile on Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Aluminum Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Truss | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Enameled Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Tile on Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Aluminum Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |




