Estimated Budget

Bill Ruscher General Contracting LLC

View General Estimates of Our Common Projects

At Bill Ruscher General Contracting LLC, we believe homeowners deserve clarity and confidence when planning their next improvement project. With over 20 years of experience, a commitment to clear communication, and a team of highly professional craftsmen, we’ve built a reputation for delivering quality work with no surprises. Below, you’ll find general budget ranges for our most common projects—from bathroom remodels to full home additions—designed to help you start planning with realistic expectations before we tailor a detailed estimate to your specific vision. Have questions or want more details? Please contact us directly.


Bathrooms

  • Simple Bathroom Upgrade ($20,000 and Up)

    Remove and replace all contents of an average-sized, three fixture bathroom, including the tub/shower, toilet, sink, faucet, vanity, and pre-manufactured solid surface top, installing new flooring and paint, new exhaust fan, vanity light, and mirror. Everything to connect to existing plumbing in existing locations. Most of the wall and ceiling finishes would stay intact.

  • Complete Bathroom Remodel ($25,000 and Up)

    Gut an entire, average-sized, three fixture bathroom and replace all the contents, including new mold-resistant sheetrock, tub/shower, toilet, sink, faucet, vanity, and pre-manufactured solid surface top, installing new tile flooring, tile on shower walls, and paint, new exhaust fan, vanity light, and mirror. Everything to connect to existing plumbing in existing locations.

  • High-End Complete Bathroom Remodel (28,000 and Up)

    Same criteria as above, but with nicer finishes like ceramic tile surrounding the tub or shower, a custom-built shower area, glass shower enclosure, tile flooring, radiant heat in the floor, some new plumbing, a completely new electrical and lighting system, and possibly some tile on the walls outside the shower.

  • Master Bathroom Remodel ($40,000 and Up)

    Typically, master bathrooms may have two sinks and a separate shower. Oftentimes, they are larger and have nicer finishes. This type of remodel would be similar in scope to a complete bathroom remodel with high-end finishes and fixtures.

  • Simple Bathroom Addition ($40,000 and Up)

    Simple 6′ x 8′ bathroom addition, crawl space foundation, cedar or fiber cement siding, one small window, electric and plumbing to connect near the addition on the basement with easy access, easy tie-in to existing home, basic bathroom finishes and fixtures.

  • Upgraded Bathroom Addition ($60,000 and Up)

    Same criteria as above, but larger at 10′ x 12′ with separate shower, whirlpool tub, two sinks, separate room for toilet, linen closet, custom vanity and tops, high-end finishes and fixtures.

Kitchens

  • Basic Kitchen Upgrade ($25,000 and Up)

    If the layout of your kitchen is essentially okay, you may only want to replace your cabinets, countertops, sink, and flooring. Add a fresh coat of paint to the walls and ceiling. Basically, everything would stay in its current location. This would include semi-custom cabinets and countertops. Based on a 12’x12′ kitchen.

  • Minor Kitchen Remodel ($40,000 and Up)

    Maybe you are in need of a more extensive renovation.  Relocation of some of the appliances and the sink. Included in this would be a new layout design, updated electrical and lighting on existing circuitry, semi-custom to fully-custom cabinets, existing wall and ceiling plaster or drywall would remain, custom countertops, new flooring, and paint. Based on a 12’x14′ kitchen.

  • Major Kitchen Remodel ($60,000 and Up)

    Extensive renovation involving complete “gutting” where we would remove everything, including the wall and ceiling finishes, exposing the framing. In addition to a new design, also included would be new electrical, lighting, and plumbing within the kitchen, new wall and ceiling finishes, tile or hardwood flooring, custom cabinets, and solid surface or stone tops, one or two new windows. High-end appliances will likely add to the cost. Based on a 200 square-foot kitchen.

Basements

  • Basement Finishing ($50 to $100 per Square Foot)

    This price can vary greatly depending on the amenities you choose for your basement. Adding features like a full bathroom, kitchen, egress windows, or a walkout door will place the cost on the higher end. A simpler basement with framing, drywall, flooring, doors, and trim — designed as one large open space — will typically fall on the lower end of the range. 

Additions

  • Basic Room Addition ($150 to $250 per Square Foot and Up)

    Single-room addition, crawl space foundation, minimal electrical, minimum structural work, no plumbing, average finishes, average number of windows, easy tie-in to existing structure, tie into existing heating system (Generally- the larger and more open the space is, the less per square foot).

  • Multi-Room Addition- ($150 to $325 per Square Foot and Up)

    Multiple rooms, full concrete foundation, new mechanical systems, average to very nice finishes, bathroom, closets, tile, hardwood, cedar or fiber cement siding, average to somewhat difficult tie-in to existing structure.

  • Two-Story Addition- ($175 per Square Foot and Up)

    Same criteria as above. Generally, adding another floor above the other is more cost-effective because the space shares the same roof and foundation. This is not the same as adding a second story to an existing space.

Doors

  • Entry Door Replacements ($800 to $3,000 and Up)

    Replace your front door. Single units are less than units with sidelights and ornate glazing options. We install doors by high-quality manufacturers.

  • Patio Doors ($1,500 to $4,000 and Up)

    New patio doors operate incredibly smoothly compared to the older ones. Our doors can have stain grade or painted interior with aluminum clad exterior, or complete vinyl units. We install high-quality manufacturers' products. We typically install our doors using a custom flashing pan to ensure they will not leak at the sill.

Roofing

  • Roofing ($400 to $500 per 100 Square Feet)

    The overall cost of your roof project will be determined by the height, the shape, and the pitch of the roof. Your roof is what protects your family and the interior of your home from the outside elements. It is very important to have a quality, sound roof on your home. We use high-quality materials such as GAF Timberline (lifetime warranty) shingles. Most roofs can be done in just a day or two. Having a new roof on your home will add value, give you a great look, and give you a sense of security knowing that you're protected.

Porches and Decks

  • Porches ($100 to $350 per Square Foot)

     Costs are based on constructing a new “Classic Style” porch with footings below the frost line, posts and/or columns, floor framing and flooring/decking, spindled railings, lattice work, steps, beaded ceilings, lighting, roof framing, roofing, and tie-in to the existing house.

  • Decks ($20 per Square Foot and Up for Simple Pressure-Treated Decking to $55 per Square Foot and Up for Composite Decking)

    There are many materials to choose from. Most decks are constructed using pressure-treated yellow pine, which holds up well against the moisture. For reduced maintenance, you may want to consider choosing composite materials. Also, you should consider changing the existing grade if it doesn’t drain properly. Cost figures mentioned are based on adding a deck with footings and posts to 36″ below grade, PT framing, single to two levels, spindled or cable railings all around, decking pre-drilled and screwed, properly flashed where attached to the house, lattice, and stairs.

A renovated kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a black range hood, a dark island, and stainless steel appliances.