Construction Cost Estimates for Warehouse in San Diego, California

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a warehouse for San Diego, California. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 30000 square foot building.

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

Warehouse Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: San Diego, California
Stories: 1
Story Height (L.F.): 24.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 30000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Block Back-up / Bearing Walls

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $80.97 $2,429,100
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $20.24 $607,300
Architectural Fees 7% $7.08 $212,500
Total Building Cost $108.30 $3,248,900
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $74.05 $2,221,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $18.51 $555,400
Architectural Fees 7% $6.48 $194,400
Total Building Cost $99.04 $2,971,200

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Galvanized Steel Siding / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panels / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panel / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panel / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Concrete Panel / Steel and Concrete

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Tiltup Concrete Panels / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
Architectural Fees
Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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