Download a free sample BOQ for house construction in Excel. See exactly how a bill of quantities for a single-family house is laid out: sections, line items, units and example quantities, with amounts, subtotals, contingency and overhead and profit calculated for you.
What’s in the sample
- Eight BOQ sections: preliminaries, site work, foundations and slab, walls and structure, roofing, openings, finishes and MEP allowances.
- About 30 line items with units (SF, CY, LF, SQ, EA, LS) and example quantities for a single-story concrete block house of about 2,000 SF.
- Automatic calculations: amount = quantity × rate, section subtotals and a summary sheet.
- Summary: contingency, overhead and profit, tax and cost per square foot under air.
Rates are left blank so you can enter current pricing. Works in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers.
Get the free sample BOQ
How to use a house construction BOQ
- Take off quantities from the plans: slab and footing concrete, block wall area, roof squares, openings, drywall, paint and flooring areas.
- Replace the sample quantities with your own, and add or delete lines to match the house.
- Enter unit rates from current supplier and subcontractor pricing.
- Set contingency, overhead and profit, and tax on the summary sheet.
- Compare bids line by line against the BOQ, or use it to track the budget during construction.
For the full walkthrough, see our sample BOQ for house construction: complete format with example. For flooring jobs, there’s a separate free flooring BOQ template.
Need every trade in detail?
The full Construction BOQ Template has more sheets and line items. Or let us prepare a priced BOQ from your plans, usually in 24 to 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the sample house BOQ free?
Yes. Enter your details and you’ll go straight to the download page.
Does it include rates or prices?
No. Rates are left blank on purpose, because material and labor costs change and vary by location. Enter current pricing for your project.
What house does the sample use?
A single-story concrete block (CBS) house of about 2,000 SF under air, typical of Florida construction. Quantities are examples only.
What’s the difference between the free sample and the full template?
The free sample shows the structure with about 30 lines. The full Construction BOQ Template covers every trade in more detail with additional sheets.
