15 Years of Construction
Cost Intelligence.
We built the estimate your contractor charges $400 for — and made it available for $19.99. Same methodology. Same data. Instant.
Why Choose Us
We beat every competitor.
On price, speed, and depth.
Most platforms charge $1,500+ for a house plan and make you wait days for a vague cost report. We changed that.
What We Do
The estimate your contractor charges $400 for.
Now $19.99.
Most homebuilders go into the process blind — relying on vague contractor quotes or calculators built on 5-year-old national averages. We change that with the same methodology used by professional estimators on nine-figure projects.
How It Works
Our methodology. Fully transparent.
Unlike black-box calculators, we show you exactly how we arrive at every number.
ZIP-Code Cost Index
We apply RSMeans regional cost multipliers for your specific market — not a state average. A home in Austin costs differently than one in El Paso.
14 CSI Categories
We follow Construction Specifications Institute divisions — the same framework used on commercial projects. Foundation, framing, roofing, MEP, finishes — every dollar accounted for.
Labor vs Material Split
Every line item shows both labor and material costs separately. This is what lets you negotiate with contractors — you know what the labor should cost, not just the total.
2026 Tariff Adjustments
Lumber and material costs have shifted significantly in 2026. Our data reflects current market conditions, not pre-tariff baselines that most calculators still use.
GC Overhead & Contingency
15% contractor overhead and 5% contingency are already included in your report — the way a real professional estimate works. No surprises.
Mortgage Projection
Your report includes a monthly payment estimate at current rates, down payment scenarios, and loan amount — everything you need to approach a lender.
Verified Reviews
What homebuilders are saying.
"My contractor confirmed every number was accurate. Same quality as the $300 estimate I was quoted — for a fraction of the price."
"The labor vs material split saved me from being lowballed on framing. I walked into every contractor meeting knowing exactly what things should cost."
"Uploaded my floor plan, it read the rooms and pre-filled everything. Got my full estimate in 4 minutes. Numbers matched my architect exactly."
"I've used Houseplans and their cost report took 3 days and was vague. This was instant, detailed, and I could actually use it to negotiate."
Our Story
From Billion-Dollar
Projects to Yours
Our team has consulted on commercial and residential construction projects totaling over $2.1 billion in combined value — working alongside globally recognized firms on everything from large-scale hospitality developments and mixed-use urban complexes, to high-end custom residential builds across the U.S.
That experience taught us one thing clearly: accurate cost estimation is the single most important step in any build. Yet most homebuilders go into the process blind.
We built CostToBuildHouse.com to change that. Our methodology is the same one used by professional estimators on nine-figure projects — now available to you for under $20.
Residential framing — the kind of project our data covers in every U.S. state.
Data Source
RSMeans 2026
The construction industry's most trusted cost database, used by architects, engineers, and general contractors on projects of every scale. Updated annually.
What's Included
- ZIP-code level cost indexing
- 14-category CSI breakdown
- State-specific labor & material rates
- 2026 tariff & lumber adjustments
- 16,400+ comparable builds analyzed
Our methodology mirrors how real site teams work.
Our Journey
How We Got Here
Founded in Construction Intelligence
Equin Global LLC was established to bridge the gap between professional-grade construction cost data and everyday homebuilders. Our founders came from large-scale commercial project management, having worked alongside firms responsible for stadium complexes, hospital campuses, and multi-state residential developments.
RSMeans Data Partnership
We integrated RSMeans — the industry gold standard for construction cost data — into our analysis framework. The same dataset used by architects, engineers, and Fortune 500 contractors now powers every estimate on CostToBuildHouse.com.
Expanding Across All 50 States
After years of regional consulting on projects ranging from luxury custom builds in California to large-scale suburban developments in Texas and Florida, we systematized our regional cost multipliers to cover every U.S. state with precision.
Digital Platform Launch
We took our proprietary methodology online — making professional-grade cost estimation accessible to individual homebuilders for the first time, without the $500+ consulting fee.
CostToBuildHouse.com — Most Refined Yet
14-category cost breakdown, zip-code level accuracy, AI floor plan reading, and mortgage projections — all for $19.99. Because every family deserves to know what building their home will actually cost.
What We Stand For
Our Principles
Data Integrity
Every figure in our reports is grounded in RSMeans 2026 data and real comparable builds — not guesswork or broad national averages.
Radical Transparency
We break costs into 14 specific categories so you know exactly where every dollar goes — from foundation to finishing.
Accessible Expertise
Professional contractors pay thousands for this level of analysis. We built a system that delivers the same accuracy for $19.99.
Built for Builders
Whether you're a first-time homebuilder or a seasoned developer, our reports give you the numbers you need to negotiate, plan, and build with confidence.
The Company
Equin Global LLC
Equin Global LLC is a U.S.-registered company headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. We operate CostToBuildHouse.com as a specialized construction cost intelligence platform, combining institutional-grade data with a consumer-friendly experience.
We are not a contractor, lender, or real estate agent. We are an independent data and analytics company — our only product is accuracy.
Registered Address
Equin Global LLC
30 N Gould St, Suite R
Sheridan, WY 82801
United States
Contact
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Before You Break Ground.
Contractors charge $300–$500 for this report. We built a better one for $19.99.