Professional Estimating Service
What Will It Cost to Build Your Home?
Every home is different. Iron Eagle Homes offers three levels of professional cost analysis — from a broad AI-powered range to a full material takeoff ready for your lender or contractor.
Important — What These Estimates Cover
- Includes: Construction costs only (hard costs + standard GC overhead)
- Excludes: Land, major site work beyond standard foundation, permits, design/engineering fees, and contingencies
- Location matters: Barrier island & oceanfront lots (Nags Head, Corolla, Hatteras, Ocracoke, Carova) price higher than mainland lots due to elevation requirements and site access
- Variables: Actual costs depend on lot conditions, foundation type, design complexity, current material/labor pricing, and finish selections
- Starting point: Reports are a starting point — not a final bid. A site-specific quote follows.
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Professional Reports
Three Levels of Professional Cost Analysis
These aren't automated calculators — they're professional builder reports. Payment is processed before your report is generated and delivered.
Site-Specific Refined Estimate
$750
Professional PDF report via email
AI-generated cost range with full category breakdown: Foundation & site work, Framing & structure, Exterior (roofing, siding, windows, doors), Mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), Interior finishes. Local coastal factors applied. Key assumptions and exclusions documented.
Best For
Clients who have a lot but no plans yet and want a realistic number before moving forward.
- Lot address + basic home description (or free tool inputs)
- Full category-level cost breakdown
- Local coastal NC cost factors applied
- Key assumptions & exclusions documented
- AI-assisted analysis
Plans-Based Detailed Estimate
$1,250
Detailed PDF report via email
Everything in Tier 1, plus quantity-driven cost modeling based on actual plan dimensions, finish-level scenario comparison, and site-specific adjustments based on plan review.
Best For
Clients who already have plans and need a solid budget number for planning, financing, or comparing builders.
- Everything in Tier 1
- Client uploads plans, sketches, or floor plans
- Quantity-driven cost modeling
- Finish-level scenario comparison (standard vs. mid-range vs. high-end)
- Site-specific adjustments based on plan review
Plans-Based Estimate + Material Takeoff
$1,800
Full PDF report + Material List spreadsheet via email
Everything in Tier 2, plus full AI-powered material quantity takeoff: lumber quantities, concrete volumes, openings (doors, windows), and major material categories. Itemized material list ready for pricing, procurement, or lender submission.
Best For
Clients ready for serious budgeting, bidding, or who need certified builder documentation for a VA or conventional construction loan application.
- Everything in Tier 2
- AI-powered material quantity takeoff
- Lumber, concrete, openings, major materials
- Itemized or category-level material list
- Ready for pricing, procurement, or lender submission
This report meets the documentation requirements for VA-backed new construction loan applications. Iron Eagle Homes is a VA-certified builder.
Standard
$200–$275/sq ft
Mid-Range Custom
$275–$350/sq ft
High-End
$350–$400/sq ft
Every Iron Eagle estimate is built on 10+ years of coastal NC construction knowledge, real local material and labor data, and AI-assisted analysis. These aren't automated calculators — they're professional builder reports.
Current project size limit: Up to $750,000 (license upgrade in progress)
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Questions & Answers
Start with Tier 1. You just need a lot address and a general idea of what you want to build.