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Estimating building expenses: what tools or sites do you trust?

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RSMeans is fine for ballparks, but yeah, it never feels accurate for custom millwork or high-end tile.

Couldn’t agree more—RSMeans just doesn’t cut it for luxury finishes or anything out of the ordinary. I’ve found that keeping a running tally of actual quotes from local suppliers is the only way to get close. Spreadsheets are great, but you really can’t skip the legwork if you want real numbers. Site visits always reveal surprises that calculators just miss.


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