I am looking for an estimate on an ICF house in the Salem, Oregon area.  Simple design, 30x40, four walls, single story.  I know there are many variables.  Basically foundation, walls, roof.  Don't include interior or siding.  I am trying to see if this is the route I would like to go.  Thanks for any input.

Probably the best way to get a reasonably good estimate is to submit your plan to two or three general contracting firms for an estimate. Then add 3-4% to get the ICF cost estimate. If you plan to do much of the work yourself, you can deduct for the labor saved.

Another avenue is to get a hold of a copy of the Means square foot costs for residential construction. It will provide a cost factor for Salem, Oregon. Again, you'll have to adjust for going ICF. There might be some disagreement on the ICF cost factor. I'm basing the 3-4% on personal experience.

Hope this helps.

hi my name is mike with polyform&supply I would be happy to quote your project and do a break down for you my email is polyformpro@hotmail.com or 541-261-3606 look forward to hear from you soon thanks mike

$200,000 plus or minus $170,000 depending on the variables.

Posted By gregj on 10 Feb 2010 01:01 PM
$200,000 plus or minus $170,000 depending on the variables.

Thank you.  That sounds like a good price. 

Sorry, my cost estimate was based on you doing it yourself. LOL

Did you really think anyone could estimate a price based on so little information? Call a local contractor, go over the details and you'll get a real estimate. With no details given my original estimate is pretty much spot on.

Seems likeyou are looking for a general cost. On a simple home with four corners and no bump outs, you can figure between $10 and $12 per sq ft of wall. As the design becomes more complicated and corners begin to add up (bump outs etc) the price per square foot will increase.

On your home, 30 x 40 with 10 foot high walls, you would have 1400 sq ft of wall, costs would be $14,000 - 16,800. These figures are wall only.

The cost of ICF is considerably higher than convention stick.

I completed my home last summer and the cost to heat this winter has been surprisingly low. We are all electric with a total of 4200 sq ft. We kept the temp at 72 degrees through December (it was uncharacterisically cold) and our electric bill came in at $300. Comparable sized homes in this area (KC) were double and in some cases close to triple.

Posted By Dug on 17 Feb 2010 03:55 PM
Seems likeyou are looking for a general cost. On a simple home with four corners and no bump outs, you can figure between $10 and $12 per sq ft of wall. As the design becomes more complicated and corners begin to add up (bump outs etc) the price per square foot will increase.

On your home, 30 x 40 with 10 foot high walls, you would have 1400 sq ft of wall, costs would be $14,000 - 16,800. These figures are wall only.

The cost of ICF is considerably higher than convention stick.

I completed my home last summer and the cost to heat this winter has been surprisingly low. We are all electric with a total of 4200 sq ft. We kept the temp at 72 degrees through December (it was uncharacterisically cold) and our electric bill came in at $300. Comparable sized homes in this area (KC) were double and in some cases close to triple.

Your numbers seem to be right on from what I have heard so far.  Thanks.

We have built around dozen ICF homes near (or in)Salem in the past few years.If you would like to discuss specific costs, you can e-mail at winsomehomes@gmail.com, or call @503-560-1737