Hello guys.

I'm about to turn in two bids for residential work, one a remodel, one a complete new home.

My process is to create a price by itemizing the exact materials and estimated labor hours, then I like to compare it to a $ per square foot number to check myself.

I was wondering if anyone could give some input as to what they consider is a reasonable sq. ft. number they use.

My understanding is anywhere between $2.25 to $3.00 per sq. ft. was standard, but I'm feeling the $3.00 is taking a gamble at being too high and losing the work.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.