January 2026

House Renovation

Budget overview and project options for our review

Decision needed by Feb 11, 2026

If we want Oe (interior designer) involved, she needs a yes/no by this date.

Project Menu

Mix and match as desired
Project Construction We Buy Total
A Two beds + two baths (2nd floor) $217,200 $21,000 $238,200
B Four Seasons room $99,000 $2,000 $101,000
C Laundry + master bath Requires Project B $126,300 $16,000 $142,300
D Patio $51,000 $51,000
E Gym extension $69,780 $500 $70,280
All 5 Projects $563,280 $39,500 $602,780

Construction = Brian's labor + materials + 20% GC fee

We Buy = Fixtures we purchase directly (no markup)

Where the Money Goes

Brian's Work $563,280

Base construction: $469,400

GC fee (20%): $93,880

We Buy Directly $39,500

Plumbing fixtures: $20,000

Tile: $9,000

Lighting: $7,500

Appliances: $3,000

These are placeholders — actual cost depends on selections.

Savings from Combining

Doing all 5 together saves on shared costs and trade mobilization.

Shared general conditions $16k – $20k
Trade mobilization $5k – $15k
Est. total savings $21k – $35k

Natural groupings:

A+C share plumbing/electrical · D+E share sitework · B shares exterior trades with A/C

Interior Design (Optional)

Oe is optional. We can use her for all projects, part of them, or not at all. Decision needed by Feb 11.

Pricing

Hourly rate $170/hr
Estimated hours 650 – 800
Total estimate $110,500 – $136,000
Deposit to start $2,550

What's Included

  • Space planning for all areas
  • Fixture & furniture selection
  • Procurement coordination
  • Drawings with architect
  • Bi-weekly progress check-ins

No markup on products — billed at vendor cost. Travel at $170/hr; expenses at cost.

Grand Total

Construction (Brian) $563,280
Owner-provided items $39,500
Interior design (Oe) — optional $110,500 – $136,000
Total (with Oe) $713,280 – $738,780
Without Oe $602,780

Contacts

BH

Brian Hopkins

Architect / GC — Hopkins Arch+

917-584-2020

OI

Oe Innis

Interior Designer — Innis Interiors

610-348-5810 · oe@innisinteriors.com