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Facade Repair Budget Calculator

Cyclical facade repair (NYC Local Law 11/FISP, similar regulations in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia) requires inspection and remediation of exterior walls every 5-10 years. Costs are dominated by scaffolding, repair scope, and engineering/inspection. This calculator builds the budget with industry-standard cost ranges and a 15% contingency for hidden conditions.

Facade SF

Repair scope %

Of facade requiring repair

Repair cost / SF (scope area)

Brick repointing $40-80; masonry $80-150; curtainwall $150-300

Scaffolding cost

Engineering / inspection

Total facade repair budget

$447,350

Repair scope cost

$306,000

Scaffolding

$65,000

Engineering / inspection

$18,000

Contingency 15%

$58,350

How the math works

Facade repair (Local Law 11 in NYC, similar in many large cities) requires inspection and remediation of unsafe exterior conditions every 5-10 years. Common repairs: brick repointing ($40-80/SF), masonry replacement ($80-150/SF), curtainwall sealant and gasket replacement ($150-300/SF).

Scaffolding (sidewalk shed, swingstage) often costs as much as the repair itself, especially in tight urban sites.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Facade Repair Budget Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for facade repair budget. Cyclical facade repair (NYC Local Law 11/FISP, similar regulations in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia) requires inspection and remediation of exterior walls every 5-10 years. Costs are dominated by scaffolding, repair scope, and engineering/inspection. This calculator builds the budget with industry-standard cost ranges and a 15% contingency for hidden conditions. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Enter total facade SF and repair scope % (typically 15-30% needs work).
Enter repair cost per SF (depends on facade type).
Enter scaffolding and engineering line items.
Read total budget including 15% contingency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost per SF by facade type?

Brick repointing $40-80; masonry replacement $80-150; precast concrete $100-200; curtainwall gasket/sealant $150-300; stone $200-500.

Why is scaffolding so expensive?

Sidewalk sheds run $4-8/LF/month; swingstage $3-8K/month per drop; mast climber $8-20K/month. On a 6-month project, scaffolding can equal repair cost.

Local Law 11 timeline?

5-year inspection cycle in NYC. Buildings 6+ stories must file QEWI report. Unsafe conditions require Sidewalk Shed within days; repair within 90 days.