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Utility Connection Cost Calculator
Utility hookups can run $20-100k per building depending on distance and capacity.
Total connection cost
$62,000
Base cost
$50,000
Distance premium
$12,000
How the math works
Base = water/sewer + electric + gas + telecom. Total = base + distance premium.
$25k + $18k + $4.5k + $2.5k = $50k base + $12k premium = $62k total connection cost.
How to Use
- Enter water/sewer hookup.
- Enter electric connection.
- Enter gas connection.
- Enter telecom connection.
- Enter distance to utility premium.
- Read total connection cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typical costs?
Water tap: $3k-10k residential, $15k-40k commercial. Sewer tap: $3k-12k residential, $20k-75k commercial. Electric service: $1500-4500 residential, $8k-40k commercial. Gas connection: $1200-3500. Fiber telecom: $500-3000.
Distance premium?
Each 100 ft from main: $500-3000 additional. Trenching/directional drilling: $75-300/lf. Roadway cutting/patching: $150-500/lf. Easements needed: $2-10k legal. Rural connections can hit $50-200k total.
Service capacity?
Larger buildings need upgraded service. 800A electric service costs 3-5x 200A. 4-inch water line 2x of 2-inch. Transformer costs $15-50k for commercial buildings. Plan capacity at design stage — upgrades post-construction triple the cost.
How often should I rerun this?
Rerun this calculator whenever inputs change materially — new rent roll data, rate moves, loan balance updates, or quarterly operating data. For active deals, monthly refresh is typical. For stabilized assets under monitoring, quarterly is fine. Treat the output as a decision tool, not a one-time answer — market conditions evolve and so should your analysis.
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