Soft Cost

Soft cost definition for construction. Learn why architecture, legal fees, and permits must be tracked separately from bricks and mortar.

Calculation Formula

Total Project Cost = Hard Costs + Soft Costs + Finance Costs

Real Contractor Example

Before breaking ground on a $500,000 addition, you spend $15,000 on architectural drawings, $2,500 on permits, and $1,200 on legal review.

Put This Into Practice

Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.