Low-Rise Multiple Excellent Quality

Excellent Quality Multiple Residences are usually individually designed and are characterized by the high quality of workmanship, finishes, and appointments, and the considerable attention given to detail. Although residences at this quality level are inclusive of high-quality materials and workmanship, these costs do not represent the highest cost in low-rise, multiple construction.

Note: Enter the program with number of units in each building, not total units in total buildings.

Special attention is given to both the quality and the quantity of exterior and interior ornamentation. Better quality floor and wall coverings may be found.

Many multiple residences may require more than a casual view to determine the construction class, and an inspection must be made of the interior for reliable determination of quality. However, the experienced appraiser will notice the details of workmanship, design and exterior finish materials, which often indicate the quality to be found inside.

Some items which affect the cost and which may be observed from the exterior are roof pitch and type. Costs of shed, gable, and hip roofs generally ascend in that order. Typically, a cut-up roof requires more labor and materials than a simply designed roof.

Eave soffits and gutters, or their absence, and the trim and ornamentation should be observed, as well as the quantity and quality of fenestration.

In most cases, the interior improvements will be commensurate with the exterior, but even when they are not, the exterior design and finish have a great effect on the cost.

Summary: Fenestration, roof pitch, design, materials, and workmanship are the major indicators of cost from an exterior view. Fireplaces, porches and appliances are separate items not considered in the quality of the house, although they may be indicative of the quality of other structural items. Interiors may not conform to the exterior quality. The costs included in this program are derived from construction costs of many buildings and are medians of cost ranges.

The following will further describe building components at this quality of construction.

Note: Base interior wall height is 8'. For each foot of variation, the program will add to or deduct from the base cost only, 4% for all masonry exterior walls including masonry veneers and 3% for frame exterior walls.