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Planning calculators

Cost, feasibility, and decision tools — without the design rabbit hole

7 focused calculators for North Jersey homeowners and landowners. For visual design experiences, visit Studios. Here: honest ranges, tradeoffs, and next steps.

Who these are for

Homeowners and landowners who want directional ranges and tradeoffs before a formal bid — not a substitute for site-specific pricing.

What you get

Clear inputs, honest assumptions, and next steps into Cost Studio, land evaluation, Studios, or a conversation with the team.

What they are not

Appraisals, bank quotes, or guaranteed contracts. Every tool includes disclaimers so expectations stay clean.

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Conceptual planning aids — not formal bids or appraisals. Each tool carries clear disclaimers and a path to a real conversation.

Custom home construction — Cost Studio planning tool
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Cost Studio

Live North Jersey construction ranges with an interactive house model — size, style, and finishes that move the number.

Open Cost Studio
Home addition gathering space — Move or Improve calculator
DecisionDecision

Move or Improve Calculator

Compare true NJ selling costs against the addition or renovation that solves the same problem — before you list or expand.

Open calculator
Guest suite ADU — payback calculator
Investment

ADU Payback Calculator

Model build cost, rent presets, break-even, and illustrative cash flow for an accessory dwelling on your property.

Open ADU calculator
Knockdown rebuild assessment for North Jersey homes
DecisionDecision

Renovate vs Rebuild Assessment

A guided quiz for homeowners on a good street with a tired house — renovate, rebuild, or walk-away clarity.

Take the assessment
Aerial lot — land evaluation feasibility tool
LandFeasibility

Lot Feasibility & Setback Tool

See how setbacks shrink the buildable envelope and flag hidden site costs before you over-commit to a lot.

Open feasibility tool
Multi-lot community potential — highest and best use tool
LandNew

Multi-Lot Highest & Best Use

Conceptual acreage → lot yield and value band for landowners exploring subdivision or partnership paths.

Open HBU tool
Pool house accessory building cost estimator
CostNew

Accessory Building Estimator

Pool house, collector garage, guest suite, or workshop — purpose, scale, finish, and a live conceptual range.

Open estimator

Studios vs calculators

Two ways to explore

  • Studios — visual design and configurators (kitchens, basements, garages, outdoor living, Design Studio).
  • Calculators — cost ranges, payback math, feasibility, and stay-vs-move decisions.
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Ready for a real number?

Tools educate. Consultations decide.

When the model is close enough, schedule a complimentary conversation — site, zoning, and program get real.

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Local context behind the numbers

Ranges mean more when you know the town. Pair calculators with our Warren, Watchung, Basking Ridge, and Short Hills guides.

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