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TPJG Remodel Estimates — Cost Refresh (Houston)

Basis: 2,000 sf 4 bd / 2.5 ba 1 HVAC system Houston, TX metro

Running Cost Comparison latest year first, prior years to the right

Each year's AVG is anchored to the flip/builder-grade band (not blended luxury). LOW–HIGH show the realistic investor spread. % delta = latest year AVG vs. the prior year AVG.

Negative % = our prior number is HIGHER than current market (we were over-budgeting). Positive % = current market is HIGHER than our prior number (we are under-budgeting).

Level Roll-Ups running by year

At the LEVEL level the totals are surprisingly stable (most within ±5%) because individual moves offset — systems went UP while cosmetic and plumbing came DOWN.

Build-a-Scope Estimator live running total

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All items checked by default — uncheck anything that doesn't apply to this property and the running total updates instantly. Termite is per-linear-foot (depends on perimeter) so it is shown but excluded from the dollar total.

Lines That Moved >15% these most need updating

Systems inflated, finishes deflated

    What Changed Most 5-point summary

      Methodology & Caveats

      Method: Every figure has 3 independent, Houston-specific (or TX) sources — none provisional. Anchored to flip/builder grade, NOT blended luxury, to match the model's intent.