Ballpark planning
Project Cost Planner
Planning a roof, siding, deck, pole barn, garage, barndominium or new home? This cost planner walks through the project cost factors that matter most, shows how complete your information is, and lets you send that profile to our team for a free ballpark range.
- Free Estimates
- Financing Options Available
1. Describe your project
Answer what you know. "Not sure" is fine — it still helps.
2. Your project cost profile
Choose a service to see its main cost factors.
3. Get a free ballpark range
Send your cost profile to the Solid Value team. A phone number is required; email is optional. Sending this does not create a quote or contract.
Call or text anytime. Messages may be answered outside normal business hours when available.
Why custom construction prices vary
No two properties are the same. Two buildings with the same footprint can differ a lot once site access, ground slope, wall height, doors, roof shape and material choices are counted. Material costs also move over time. That is why we don't publish a price-per-square-foot calculator — a fixed number would mislead more than it helps. Ballpark planning works best when it starts from your actual project cost factors.
What drives cost by service
- Roofing (metal or shingle): roof area, pitch, number of valleys and penetrations, tear-off layers, decking condition and height. Storm work may be involved — see storm & hail roof replacement; insurance decisions belong to the insurer.
- Siding: wall area, number of stories, removal of old siding, wall repairs found underneath, and the amount of window, door and corner trim.
- Decks & covered porches: size, height off the ground, railings and stairs, decking material, and whether a roof cover ties into the house.
- Pole barns & shops and detached garages: footprint, wall height, number and size of large doors, walk doors and windows, exterior finishes, and site preparation.
- Barndominiums, new homes and house shells: living area, shell versus turnkey scope, number of stories, finish selections, utilities, and site and foundation planning as part of the overall build.
What makes a ballpark range more accurate
- Approximate dimensions or square footage
- Town or ZIP code of the property
- Material preferences (metal, shingle, vinyl, composite and so on)
- Photos of the existing structure or building site
- Whether you want a shell, a partial build or a finished project
- Your timing and any budget you're working toward
For photos and more detail, use the full estimate request form.
Planning range vs. written estimate
A ballpark planning range is a rough early number to help you decide whether a project fits your plans. It is not binding. A written estimate comes later, after the team reviews measurements, site conditions and your selections, and it spells out the scope and price. Only a written, signed agreement sets the actual terms. Estimates are free, and financing options are available — ask the team for details.
For a deeper look at cost factors, see our project planning guides.