Alberta cost model
Build budget
Researched LOW / MID / HIGH ranges in CAD, excluding land. Every line has an in-province supply path.
| Category | Line item | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site | Driveway, clearing, site prep | $4,500 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Foundation | Screw-pile foundation (16-24 piles) | $6,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Shell | SIP shell kit + erection | $30,000 | $45,000 | $55,000 |
| Shell | Metal roof, triple-pane windows, doors, siding | $22,000 | $32,000 | $45,000 |
| Interior | Interior fit-out (kitchen, bath, drywall, floor) | $22,000 | $35,000 | $55,000 |
| Mechanical | HRV, plumbing, electrical, wood stove + WETT | $22,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 |
| Energy | Off-grid solar 8-12kW + 20-40kWh battery + generator | $35,000 | $48,000 | $70,000 |
| Water | Buried cistern (or well) | $8,000 | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| Water | AWG summer water module (standard on every home) | $3,500 | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Septic | Private sewage (septic field or biofilter) | $12,000 | $18,000 | $28,000 |
| Extras | Wood-fired hot tub + deck | $8,000 | $14,000 | $22,000 |
| Soft costs | Permits, design, engineering, insurance | $8,000 | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| Contingency | Contingency (10-15%) | $18,100 | $32,280 | $57,900 |
| Total (excl. land) | $199,100 | $301,280 | $443,900 | |