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QUICK HELP
How come I do not see the "HomeCOST"
menu inserted among the Excel menu
system?
How can I contact CPR International, Inc, the
developer of this software?
When I open HomeCOST Estimator, why does In order to make our system as easy to use as possible, we added functions
a menu called "HomeCOST" appear in Excel's to the familiar existing interface, namely the Excel menu bar. The HomeCOST
menu bar? menu item shall be there only when you are using the HomeCost.xls file.
When you leave, it will disappear from the Excel menu bar.
How do I start a new estimate?
What does City selection do?
How can I change my city's index?
What should I do if my city is not in the list?
How can I add my city to the worksheet list?
How can I add and customize data in
HomeCOST data sheets?
How can I get Help?
What are additional features?
What are upgrades?
What are Base costs?
What are Building and Basement worksheet
entries?
How do I create the estimate report?
Why did the report appear in a different Excel
file?
How do I save the estimate report?
Why are additional item quantities are
indicated as 1(one) in the report?
Can I add rows and edit the estimate report?
Check the following.
1. Click Tools > Macro > Security. Then click on "Medium" security.
2. Close the HomeCost.xls file, then open it again. At startup click on
"Enable Macros".
Now, you should see the "HomeCost" menu inserted among the Excel
menu system.
>>> For Office 2007
In order to see the HomeCost menu, click on "Add-Ins" menu of Excel.
Then click on "HomeCost" to see the menu.
To know more about CPR International, Inc. and other construction software
please visit www.cprsoft.com
Click on "Create New Estimate" from Excel's HomeCOST menu. This will
activate the HomeCOST wizard.
When you select your city from the "City" page of the wizard, HomeCOST will
apply th city index (factor) to the construction costs.
Open the "City" worksheet by clicking on the tab. Then edit the index (factor).
Use only numerics.
Select a city that you believe is close in terms of costs. Alternatively, you can
edit an existing entry or add your city to the list (See below).
Insert a blank row where your city should appear. Then, add the information.
Use a factor similar to a comparable city (See HomeCOST Help for more on
adding data to lists).
To add, insert a blank row where your data should appear. To edit, simply
change the data by overwriting it (See HomeCOST Help for more on adding
data to lists).
Click on "Show HomeCOST Help" from Excel's HomeCOST menu. You can
also email CPR International, Inc. at cpr@cprsoft.com for your questions.
These are additional items that can be incorporated in the estimate. You can
make multiple selections.
These are upgraded features from standard features that are already in the
estimate. Therefore, upgrade prices are add-on differentials (and sometimes
deductions indicating downgrades).
These are the average costs for the indicated work product. Starting from
these, HomeCOST Estimator develops total costs depending on your wizard
selections.
Construction costs vary depending on the size of a building. HomeCOST uses
factors that are applicable for different floor areas.
When you click on the "Finish" button of the wizard, HomeCOST estimator will
automatically create the estimate report.
HomeCOST creates the report in a new Excel file so that you can save the
report in a different name.
Simply use Excel's File > Save As function.
Because HomeCOST does not know your takeoff quantities. These are
highlighted green in the report. It is important to edit each additional item entry
and change the quantity to the correct amount.
Yes, you can. However, because there are built-in formulas, be careful not to
erase or overwrite them.
After creating the report, can I change the You can change areas, but not the qualitative parameters such as Quality of
parameters? Construction, etc. To do that, you have to run the HomeCOST Wizard again.

How can I print the estimate report? Simply use Excel's File > Print function.
After the estimate report is created, how can I Click on the "HomeCost.xls" button from the Taskbar.
go back to HomeCOST Estimator file?

How can I enter my Authorization Code? (For Trial edition of HomeCOST Estimator only) Click on HomeCOST menu
then click on "Enter Authorization Code" submenu. Enter the code provided.

What happens when the trial period expires?
How can I register online?
The system will cease to function. Even if you download the trial version
again, it will not function.
(For Trial version of HomeCOST Estimator only or to register additional
copies) Click on "Register Online" submenu From Excel's HomeCOST menu.
Make sure that you have an Internet connection available. Using a credit card,
make the payment and immediately download the registered edition from the
Register Now site.

How can I register by mail? (For Trial edition of HomeCOST Estimator only or to register additional
copies) Click on the OrderForm tab to open the Order worksheet. Fill out, print
and mail with a check or Money Order. When received, we will call or email
your Authorization Code.

How can I get program updates? We update the program periodically. To find out more about updates, visit our
website at http://www.cprsoft.com.
I'm using the Trial version successfully. Why The Trial edition works for 7 days after which it will be disabled. At any time,
should I pay to register HomeCOST Estimator you can purchase the Authorization Code which will remove the time
anyway? limitation.
How can I register feedback, report bugs, Email us at: cpr@cprsoft.com
suggest improvements, request quote for
multiple copies, seek affiliate relationship?
 Location Factor
Average City, USA 1.00
Anchorage, AK 1.33 Edit Notes:
Birmingham, AL 0.83 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
Mobile, AL 0.82 2. Do not insert columns
Montgomery, AL 0.79 3. You may add row(s) of data to list
Tuscaloosa, AL 0.79
Forth Smith, AR 0.81
Little Rock, AR 0.82
Pine Bluff, AR 0.81
Flagstaff, AZ 0.91
Phoenix, AZ 0.94
Tucson, AZ 0.91
Yuma, AZ 0.88
Anaheim, CA 1.12
Bakersfield, CA 1.09
Fresno, CA 1.14
Oakland, CA 1.18
Riverside, CA 1.13
Sacramento, CA 1.13
San Diego, CA 1.16
San Francisco, CA 1.32
San Jose, CA 1.34
San Luis Obispo, CA 1.16
Santa Barbara, CA 1.12
Santa Rosa, CA 1.15
Boulder, CO 0.91
Denver, CO 1.01
Durango, CO 0.91
Fort Collins, CO 0.97
Bridgeport, CT 1.04
Hartford, CT 1.02
Stamford, CT 1.05
Waterbury, CT 1.04
Washington, D.C. 0.97
Wilmington, DE 1.02
Jacksonville, FL 0.85
Miami, FL 0.87
Tampa, FL 0.83
West Palm Beach, FL 0.87
Atlanta, GA 0.86
Augusta, GA 0.78
Columbus, GA 0.78
Savannah, GA 0.81
Hilo, HI 1.31
Honolulu, HI 1.30
Council Bluffs, IA 0.94
Davenport, IA 0.97
Des Moines, IA 0.96
Sioux City, IA 0.92
Boise, ID 0.95
 Lewiston, ID 1.06
Twin Falls, ID 0.83
Chicago, IL 1.15
Peoria, IL 1.05
Springfield, IL 1.03
Evansville, IN 0.94
Fort Wayne, IN 0.91
Gary, IN 0.99
Indianapolis, IN 0.98
Terre Haute, IN 0.94
Dodge City, KS 0.82
Topeka, KS 0.84
Wichita, KS 0.88
Bowling Green, KY 0.93
Lexington, KY 0.88
Louisville, KY 0.96
Paducah, KY 0.94
Baton Rouge, LA 0.85
Lake Charles, LA 0.84
New Orleans, LA 0.88
Shreveport, LA 0.80
Boston, MA 1.17
Lowell, MA 1.03
Marblehead, MA 1.24
Springfield, MA 1.02
Worcester, MA 1.12
Annapolis, MD 0.93
Baltimore, MD 0.92
Hagerstown, MD 0.89
Augusta, ME 0.89
Lewiston, ME 0.90
Portland, ME 0.95
Detroit, MI 1.04
Grand Rapids, MI 0.91
Lansing, MI 1.00
Saginaw, MI 0.99
Minneapolis, MN 1.13
Rochester, MN 0.99
Saint Paul, MN 1.08
Joplin, MO 0.86
Kansas City, MO 0.98
Springfield, MO 0.85
St. Louis, MO 0.96
Columbus, MS 0.73
Greenwood, MS 0.74
Jackson, MS 0.82
Billings, MT 0.94
Butte, MT 0.89
Great Falls, MT 0.93
Missoula, MT 0.88
Memphis, TN 0.86
 Charlotte, NC 0.78
Greensboro, NC 0.77
Raleigh, NC 0.78
Wilmington, NC 0.76
Bismark, ND 0.85
Fargo, ND 0.86
Grand Forks, ND 0.82
Grand Island, NE 0.86
Lincoln, NE 0.92
Omaha, NE 0.93
Concord, NH 0.93
Manchester, NH 0.88
Nashua, NH 0.95
Atlantic City, NJ 1.12
Newark, NJ 1.17
Paterson, NJ 1.06
Summit, NJ 1.09
Trenton, NJ 1.10
Albuquerque, NM 0.92
Las Cruces, NM 0.83
Santa Fe, NM 0.91
Carson City, NV 0.98
Las Vegas, NV 1.03
Reno, NV 0.99
Albany, NY 0.95
Binghamton, NY 0.97
Buffalo, NY 1.06
Kingston, NY 1.09
Long Island, NY 1.33
Mount Vernon, NY 1.18
New York City, NY 1.29
Rochester, NY 1.01
Syracuse, NY 0.98
White Plains, NY 1.15
Cincinnati, OH 1.02
Cleveland, OH 1.01
Columbus, OH 0.97
Toledo, OH 0.99
Youngstown, OH 0.97
Lawton, OK 0.82
Oklahoma City, OK 0.85
Shawnee, OK 0.78
Tulsa, OK 0.83
Eugene, OR 1.03
Medford, OR 1.05
Pendleton, OR 1.02
Portland, OR 1.07
Salem, OR 1.01
Allentown, PA 0.99
Bradford, PA 1.02
Harrisburg, PA 0.96
 New Castle, PA 1.02
Philadelphia, PA 1.15
Pittsburgh, PA 1.07
Newport, RI 1.00
Pawtucket, RI 0.98
Providence, RI 1.01
Charleston, SC 0.77
Columbia, SC 0.78
Greenville, SC 0.75
Aberdeen, SD 0.86
Pierre, SD 0.83
Rapid City, SD 0.82
Sioux Falls, SD 0.86
Chattanooga, TN 0.84
Jackson, TN 0.72
Johnson City, TN 0.81
Knoxville, TN 0.83
Nashville, TN 0.88
Austin, TX 0.81
Dallas, TX 0.92
El Paso, TX 0.82
Houston, TX 0.88
Laredo, TX 0.79
San Antonio, TX 0.84
Tyler, TX 0.94
Logan, UT 0.92
Ogden, UT 0.90
Salt Lake, UT 0.92
Alexandria, VA 0.95
Lynchburg, VA 0.82
Norfolk, VA 0.84
Richmond, VA 0.86
Staunton, VA 0.78
Brattleboro, VT 0.83
Burlington, VT 0.92
Rutland, VT 0.91
Richland, WA 1.01
Seattle, WA 1.04
Spokane, WA 0.97
Tacoma, WA 1.04
Yakima, WA 1.00
Beloit, WI 1.01
Eau Claire, WI 0.99
Green Bay, WI 1.02
Madison, WI 0.99
Milwaukee, WI 1.05
Wausau, WI 0.96
Charleston, WV 0.95
Clarksburg, WV 0.99
Morgantown, WV 0.98
Parkersburg, WV 0.89
 Wheeling, WV 0.94
Casper, WY 0.88
Cheyenne, WY 0.93
Rawlins, WY 0.84
Rock Springs, WY 0.86
Class of construction Factor
Economy 0.74 Edit Notes:
Standard 1.00 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
Custom 1.25 2. Do not add or delete columns
Luxury 1.48 3. Do not add or delete rows
 Type of construction Factor
Wood frame, wood siding 1.00
Wood frame, brick veneer 1.14 Edit Notes:
Wood frame, stone veneer 1.22 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
Wood frame, stucco 1.04 2. Do not insert columns
Cement block, paint finish 1.01 3. You may add row(s) of data to list
Masonry 1.25
Brick 1.19
Stone 1.20
 Basement Basement
Factor, Factor,
Style Type Factor Finished Unfinished
One level 1.00 0.25 0.10
One and a half level 0.98 0.19 0.08 Edit Notes:
Two level 1.01 0.17 0.06 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
Two and a half level 1.04 0.14 0.05 2. Do not insert columns
Three level 1.06 0.13 0.05 3. You may add row(s) of data to list
Bi-level 0.99 0.16 0.06
Tri-level 1.00 0.18 0.08
lls highlighted in yellow

s) of data to list
Additionals (Added to Total) Qty Unit Economy Standard Custom
Attic, finished 1.00 Sf at 12.75 20.95 26.50
Balcony, metal columns, cement deck 1.00 Sf at 14.50 19.00 22.50
Balcony, wood columns, wood deck 1.00 Sf at 10.50 13.00 16.00
Bath, full 1.00 Each at 5100.00 5725.00 8175.00
Bath, half 1.00 Each at 3300.00 3800.00 4750.00
Bay window 1.00 Each at 1150.00 1300.00 1550.00
Burgler alarm 1.00 Each at 315.00 530.00 790.00
Carport 1.00 Sf at 8.00 11.75 16.00
Compactor 1.00 Each at 510.00 565.00 625.00
Concrete flatwork, reinforced 1.00 Sf at 6.75 8.25 9.75
Dishwasher 1.00 Each at 425.00 475.00 535.00
Dryer 1.00 Each at 475.00 540.00 680.00
Fencing, board & batten, 6 ft high 1.00 Lf at 17.50 19.00 20.75
Fencing, board & batten, gate, 6 ft high 1.00 Ea at 190.00 215.00 230.00
Fencing, cedar picket, 4 ft high 1.00 Lf at 11.65 12.50 13.25
Fencing, cedar picket, gate, 4 ft high 1.00 Ea at 110.00 136.00 157.50
Fencing, chain link, 4 ft high 1.00 Lf at 11.85 13.50 15.25
Fencing, chain link, gate, 4 ft high 1.00 Ea at 120.00 145.00 167.50
Fine grading & seeding 1.00 Sy at 2.15 2.30 2.70
Fireplace & Chimney 1.00 Each at 5050.00 5600.00 6030.00
Garage door opener 1.00 Each at 147.50 175.00 185.00
Garage, one car attached 1.00 Each at 11500.00 12150.00 13175.00
Garage, one car basement 1.00 Each at 1650.00 1810.00 2085.00
Garage, one car built-in 1.00 Each at -1950.00 -2035.00 -4580.00
Garage, one car detached 1.00 Each at 14250.00 15030.00 17050.00
Garage, three car attached 1.00 Each at 27250.00 28800.00 30550.00
Garage, three car basement 1.00 Each at 2400.00 2800.00 3150.00
Garage, three car built-in 1.00 Each at -5000.00 -5350.00 -5850.00
Garage, three car detached 1.00 Each at 28500.00 31200.00 33075.00
Garage, two car attached 1.00 Each at 17250.00 17500.00 22350.00
Garage, two car basement 1.00 Each at 1750.00 2050.00 2500.00
Garage, two car built-in 1.00 Each at -3575.00 -4325.00 -4880.00
Garage, two car detached 1.00 Each at 19250.00 21350.00 24500.00
Garbage disposal 1.00 Each at 152.50 200.00 245.00
Hood 1.00 Each at 175.00 365.00 665.00
Kitchen cabinets, premium 1.00 Lf at 142.50 110.00 61.00
Kitchen countertops, premium 1.00 Lf at 57.00 35.50 16.50
Microwave Oven 1.00 Each at 185.00 300.00 390.00
Picture window 1.00 Each at 790.00 865.00 900.00
Planted shrubs 1.00 Each at 41.00 49.00 56.00
Planted trees 1.00 Each at 165.00 220.00 255.00
Porch, enclosed 1.00 Sf at 24.50 26.50 30.50
Porch, open 1.00 Sf at 14.25 15.77 21.50
Range 1.00 Each at 495.00 800.00 1220.00
Refrigerator 1.00 Each at 1100.00 1875.00 2500.00
Skylight 1.00 Each at 380.00 505.00 620.00
Smoke detector 1.00 Each at 82.50 122.00 137.50
Sprinkler system 1.00 Sf at 1.00 1.12 1.37
Swimming pool heater 1.00 Ea at 3250.00 4850.00 5800.00
Swimming pool, built in ground 1.00 Sf at 20.75 36.50 46.00
Swimming pool, raised 1.00 Sf at 8.75 10.50 11.70
Walkway, concrete blocks 1.00 Sf at 7.15 7.25 8.85
Walkway, flagstone 1.00 Sf at 10.00 11.75 12.95
Walkway, slate 1.00 Sf at 11.00 11.45 13.85
Washing machine 1.00 Each at 455.00 525.00 700.00
Water heater 1.00 Each at 440.00 535.00 670.00
Wood deck, elevated 1.00 Sf at 9.75 11.40 13.75
Luxury
29.75
28.75 Edit Notes:
21.50 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
10000.00 2. Do not insert columns
6900.00 3. You may add row(s) of data to list
2000.00
1350.00
20.35
750.00
13.00
745.00
1175.00
21.50
275.00
15.25
195.00
16.50
185.00
3.20
7550.00
375.00
16280.00
3075.00
-5150.00
21600.00
37000.00
4350.00
-6400.00
40500.00
26600.00
4000.00
-5300.00
28100.00
300.00
985.00
0.00
0.00
580.00
985.00
75.00
300.00
38.00
26.50
1700.00
4525.00
700.00
180.00
1.85
7950.00
61.00
 16.00
9.85
15.50
17.00
1100.00
790.00
18.25
Upgrades (Added to unit area cost) Economy Standard Custom Luxury
Shake roof 2.80 2.20 1.37 0.00
Clay tile roof 4.95 2.00 2.00 1.32 Edit Notes:
Slate roof 1.05 8.10 5.75 3.35 1. Edits allowed in cells hig
Wall special plaster finish 1.02 0.61 0.00 0.00 2. Do not insert columns
Ceiling texture finish 0.80 0.75 0.76 0.80 3. You may add row(s) of
A/C, single ductwork 2.90 3.30 0.00 -1.65
A/C, separate ductwork 6.88 4.95 2.90 0.00
Heating, hot water 2.25 2.15 1.90 2.00
Heating, electric -1.17 -1.45 -1.90 -2.30
Edit Notes:
1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
2. Do not insert columns
3. You may add row(s) of data to list
 Base Type Base Cost Per Unit
Standard 1600 Sf, wood
siding, wood frame 99.25 per Sf Edit Notes:
Basement, finished 31.85 per Sf 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
Basement, unfinished 11.30 per Sf 2. Do not add or delete columns
3. Do not add or delete rows
Floor Area From Floor Area To Factor
0.00 700.00 1.52 Edit Notes:
701.00 900.00 1.40 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
901.00 1100.00 1.30 2. Do not add or delete columns
1101.00 1300.00 1.20 3. Do not add or delete rows
1301.00 1500.00 1.11
1501.00 1700.00 1.00
1701.00 1900.00 0.97
1901.00 2100.00 0.94
2101.00 2300.00 0.91
2301.00 2500.00 0.89
2501.00 2700.00 0.87
2701.00 2900.00 0.85
2901.00 3100.00 0.82
3101.00 3300.00 0.80
3301.00 3500.00 0.78
3501.00 3700.00 0.76
3701.00 3900.00 0.74
3901.00 4100.00 0.72
4101.00 1000000.00 0.71
Floor Area From Floor Area To Factor
0.00 700.00 1.25 Edit Notes:
700.00 900.00 1.20 1. Edits allowed in cells highlighted in yellow
900.00 1100.00 1.15 2. Do not add or delete columns
1100.00 1300.00 1.10 3. Do not add or delete rows
1300.00 1500.00 1.05
1500.00 1700.00 1.00
1700.00 1900.00 0.98
1900.00 2100.00 0.96
2100.00 2300.00 0.94
2300.00 2500.00 0.92
2500.00 2700.00 0.90
2700.00 2900.00 0.88
2900.00 3100.00 0.86
3100.00 3300.00 0.84
3300.00 3500.00 0.82
3500.00 3700.00 0.80
3700.00 3900.00 0.78
3900.00 4100.00 0.76
4100.00 1000000.00 0.75