Suburban Calculator

How to Use the Suburban Calculator

The Suburban Calculator is designed to assist users in estimating the cost of building and landscaping a suburban property. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to effectively use the calculator for an accurate estimation.

Step 1: Enter Land and House Specifications

• Land Size (m²): Input the total size of the land in square meters. This value must be between 100 and 10,000 m².
• House Size (m²): Enter the size of the house in square meters, with a range accepted from 50 to 1,000 m².

Ensure these values meet the specified ranges to proceed without validation errors.

Step 2: Specify Garage Details

• Garage Spaces: Indicate the number of garage spaces required for the property. You can choose between 0 and 4 spaces.

The calculator will account for the cost of each garage space, standardly priced at 10,000 USD per space.

Step 3: Select Property Features

• Property Type: Choose the appropriate property type from the options: Single Story, Double Story, or Split Level. Each type has a unique multiplier affecting the overall building costs.
• Property Quality: Select the desired quality of the construction. The options of Basic, Standard, and Premium correspond to costs of 1800, 2200, and 2800 USD per m², respectively.
• Landscaping Level: Determine the level of landscaping preferred—Basic, Enhanced, or Premium—with costs of 50, 100, or 200 USD per m², respectively.

These selections will influence the overall building and landscaping costs substantially.

Step 4: Calculate Costs

Upon entering all necessary inputs, the calculator will automatically compute the following costs and metrics:

• Building Cost: Calculated as houseSize * propertyQuality * propertyType, reflecting the tailored cost to build the house based on type and quality.
• Garage Cost: Determined by garageSpaces * 10000, representing the total expense for the chosen number of garage spaces.
• Landscaping Cost: Figured using the formula (landSize - houseSize) * landscaping, showing the cost of landscaping the non-built area.
• Total Cost: Sum of all separate costs: Building, Garage, and Landscaping costs are aggregated for the total expenditure.
• Building Coverage Ratio: Expressed as a percentage with (houseSize / landSize) * 100, depicting how much of the land will be covered by the building.
• Cost per Square Meter: Calculated through totalCost / houseSize and presented in USD/m² to determine cost-efficiency regarding construction expenses.

Conclusion

The results will populate as formatted values representing currency or percentage, providing a clear picture of the anticipated project costs. Use these insights to guide your planning and budgeting processes for building a suburban property effectively.