FREE Single-Family Repair Calculator
Go wild guys its all yours just make sure you select what region your in and everything will be location accurate!
Vineyard Vista — Repair Calculator
Conservative, defensible repair estimates — region-aware, size-aware, DIY/Pro differences, and clear breakdowns for homeowners.
Reference only — doesn't change math.
Tip: choose region and enter sq.ft / beds / baths first — several item costs auto-scale to size.
Repairs Added (delete to remove)
Items: 0
| Item | Cost | Priority | Mode | Days | Breakdown | Value | Action |
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Summary
Clear, defensible numbers you can show family/contractors/investors.
Total Repair Cost
$0
Urgent: $0 • Optional: $0
Estimated Time to Complete
0 days
Longest single job: 0 days
Home Value (current)
$0
What I want to get: $0 (reference only)
Value-adding Repairs Total
$0
These repairs typically increase sale value or marketability.
After-Repair Value (ARV)
$0
ARV = Present value + Repairs (value-add repairs increase ARV by 25%).
Detailed breakdown
Each repair lists Labor / Materials / Hidden — they are computed from the final adjusted cost and always sum exactly to the item total.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sum of Labor | $0 |
| Sum of Materials | $0 |
| Sum of Hidden / Other Costs | $0 |
Why I made this calculator — 30 problems solved (click to expand)
- Not knowing how much repairs will cost. Solved by: region-aware, itemized cost estimates so homeowners see likely totals ($5k → $75k ranges visible).
- Being afraid contractors will overcharge them. Solved by: Pro vs DIY comparisons and labor/material breakdowns to spot outlier bids.
- Not knowing which repairs are urgent vs optional. Solved by: Priority tagging and subtotals (Urgent vs Optional).
- Feeling overwhelmed by multiple issues at once. Solved by: One-dashboard summary and timeline to reduce overwhelm.
- Not being able to compare quotes evenly. Solved by: Standardized item names and full breakdowns so quotes are apples-to-apples.
- Not knowing if selling as-is is smarter than fixing. Solved by: Add both totals and compare — plus an as-is offer option in the PDF.
- Not understanding what repairs actually increase value. Solved by: Value-adding tag and ARV boost logic to show which repairs move the needle.
- Not knowing the real ARV after repairs. Solved by: ARV = present value + repairs (value-add repairs get extra ARV uplift) shown clearly.
- Fear that repairs will exceed what they can afford. Solved by: Worst-case totals, hidden-cost allowance, and clear subtotals.
- Insurance claims confusion. Solved by: Exportable estimates to compare against adjuster numbers.
- Not knowing how much time repairs will take. Solved by: Days estimates per item and total timeline projection.
- Not knowing which repairs block a traditional sale. Solved by: Code/inspection-critical tagging for foundation, electrical, etc.
- Pressure from agents/contractors giving conflicting advice. Solved by: Neutral, data-driven numbers you can share with others.
- Not knowing the minimum repairs needed to pass inspection. Solved by: Mark items as inspection-critical so you can create a pass/no-pass set.
- Procrastination due to uncertainty. Solved by: Clear numbered totals that reduce decision paralysis.
- Being embarrassed to ask contractors for bids. Solved by: A print-ready PDF to present to contractors confidently.
- Not knowing how much prices vary by region. Solved by: Region-based base costs (Colorado & Little Rock, AR) and size scaling.
- Not knowing if a DIY repair is cheaper or more expensive. Solved by: DIY vs Pro toggle with different labor/material splits.
- Getting overwhelmed tracking receipts, materials, quotes. Solved by: Centralized rows per repair (future: attach receipts / notes).
- Not knowing the repair category names. Solved by: Plain-language item list and tooltips in the item selector.
- Not knowing if repairs are cosmetic or structural. Solved by: Value/critical tags and clear labels to separate cosmetic vs structural.
- Not knowing their true equity after repairs. Solved by: Clear ARV and repair totals so equity math is transparent.
- Being stuck between renting it out vs selling. Solved by: Easy exportable totals to run rent-vs-sell scenarios (future calc).
- Having no idea how investors calculate offers. Solved by: Show same numbers investors use and include an offer-simulation path.
- Getting ghosted by contractors. Solved by: With numbers ready you can move forward without waiting on quotes.
- Not knowing if they should fix now or wait. Solved by: Timeline + cost projection to compare urgency vs delay.
- Being unsure which repairs must meet code. Solved by: Labels for code-required items and a focused urgent list.
- Stress from not knowing if repairs will trigger more repairs. Solved by: Hidden-cost allowance and clear "hidden other" line items.
- Not understanding how repairs impact appraisal value. Solved by: Value-adding repairs shown separately and ARV uplift calculation.
- Not having a simple, digestible summary they can show family. Solved by: Exportable PDF summary with concise totals and contact info.