Crew housing cost guide
Use this worksheet to build a budget for a camp of any size. Fill in the form to get current delivered unit pricing for your bed count and location.
Budget worksheet
| Line | How to estimate | Your number |
|---|---|---|
| Units | Beds ÷ rooms per unit × quoted unit price | |
| Freight | Per unit, by miles from the factory | |
| Set, level, tie-down, skirting | Per unit | |
| Pads and roads | Civil contractor estimate | |
| Water | Tap fee, well, or storage + hauling | |
| Wastewater | Sewer tap, OSSF design + install, or tanks + pumping | |
| Electrical | Utility service, transformers, pedestals | |
| Support buildings | Dining, laundry, rec, office | |
| Furnishing | Per room | |
| Permits and engineering | County, city, OSSF, TDLR/TDHCA items | |
| Operations (monthly) | Housekeeping, maintenance, security, internet, power | |
| Resale / redeploy value | Subtract at the end |