Builders Project Estimator Project Estimator For BuildersDigital Media Innovations Project EstimatorDMI developed this helpful tool to assist builders and designers, plan and budget for cutting-edge home technology projects. Whether you’re envisioning a state-of-the-art home theater, whole-home audio, smart lighting, or a complete home automation system, our calculator provides objective guidance to ensure your project is tailored to your needs and budget.Project Location Denver, Englewood, Cherry Hills, Hilltop, Parker, Golden Evergreen, Boulder, Golden, Colorado Springs, Monument, Elizabeth, Fort Collins Breckridge, Keystone, Vail, Avon Aspen, Telluride , Grand Junction OtherAddressCityStateZip CodeSquare Footage of the House< 3000 Sq ft3k - 5k Sq ft5k - 7k Sq ft7k - 8k Sq ft> 8kProject Type?- Select -Minor remodel - No drywall damages expectedMajor remodel - Some Drywall damages expectedFull remodel - Open wallsNew homeHome Use- Select -Primary ResidenceSeasonal HomeFull Time RentalShort Term RentalPreviousNextLow Voltage WiringLow voltage wiring refers to the cabling that is used for networks, security cameras and surveillance, speakers, television data, phone, lighting control, access control, thermostats, home theater, outdoor entertainment, and motorized shades.Let’s address your low voltage wiring needs My house is already wired I am building a house and need all new wiring I need some new wiring installed My house has old wiring, need all newLow Voltage Wiring Options Use Industry Standards Let Me Give You Those DetailsTotal Min Estimate for Industry Standard$Total Max Estimate for Industry Standard$Low Voltage Systems Wireless Access Points Speaker Wiring Televisions Security System Cameras Water Safety Fire Safety Motorized Shades Home Theater Landscape Speakers Patio Speakers Lighting ControlLow - Wireless Access Points$Low - Speaker Wiring$Low - Television$Low - Security System$Low - Cameras$Low - Water Safety$Low - Fire Safety$Low - Motorized Shades$Low - Home Theater$Low - Landscape Speakers$Low - Patio Speakers$Low - Lighting Control$High - Wireless Access Points$High - Speaker Wiring$High - Television$High - Security System$High - Cameras$High - Water Safety$High - Fire Safety$High - Motorized Shades$High - Home Theater$High - Landscape Speakers$High - Patio Speakers$High - Lighting Control$Total Min Estimate$Total Max Estimate$PreviousNextWIFIIn today’s connected world, a strong network and Wi-Fi system are essential for supporting our modern lifestyle and home technology. Think of the network as the backbone of your home’s entire tech ecosystem. While equipment from Internet providers or big-box retailers may suffice for basic needs, they often fall short in terms of reliability, security, and performance. For homeowners who prioritize seamless streaming, dependable performance, and robust security, Professional and Enterprise-grade network solutions are the superior choice. These systems deliver unmatched reliability, enhanced security, and optimal performance to meet the demands of a modern smart home.How about Wi-Fi? Already Installed Consumer Grade Professional Grade Enterprise GradeLow - Consumer Grade$Low - Professional Grade$Low - Enterprise Grade$High - Consumer Grade$High - Professional GradeHigh - Enterprise Grade$Total Min Estimate$PDF-WIFI Min Page Two$Total Max Estimate$PDF-WIFI Max Page Two$PreviousNextLighting ControlLighting control systems streamline your home’s aesthetics by reducing wall clutter, offer customizable preset lighting scenes with a single touch, enhance security, and provide unmatched convenience.Lighting Control Yes, For the Whole Home Yes, For Main Areas of the Home Yes, For a Couple Rooms No, I'll Use Wall SwitchesLow - Whole Home$Low - Main Area of the Home$Low - Couple Rooms$Low - Wall Switches$High - Whole Home$High - Main Area of the Home$High - Couple Rooms$High - Wall Switches$Total Min Estimate$PDF Light Control Min Page Three$Total Max Estimate$PDF Light Control Max Page Three$PreviousNextArchitectural LightingHigh-quality lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing safety, comfort, aesthetics, and overall wellness within your home. Premium interior finishes truly shine when paired with high-quality lighting, whereas economy lighting can diminish their appeal. Many technology integrators, including us, offer superior architectural lighting fixtures that far outperform basic “contractor-grade” options. Architectural lighting encompasses recessed and linear (or “tape”) lighting but does not include decorative fixtures like chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces, or pendant lights. While a comprehensive professional lighting design may surpass the budget estimates provided by this tool, the calculator focuses exclusively on architectural indoor lighting. However, the same tiers of lighting are also available for exterior and landscape applications.Directions: There are four tiers of lighting fixture quality. In the box next to each tier, enter the percentage of the home you’d like for that tier (ie – enter “50” if the box next to ‘Tier 3’ if you want 50% of your lighting to be of Tier 3 quality).Top Tier0Mid Tier0Lower Tier0Low - Top TierHigh - Top TierLow - Mid TierHigh - Mid TierLow - Lower TierHigh - Lower TierTop Tier - The best category of lighting, which includes digitally controlled ‘tunable white’ or ‘full color’ lighting fixtures for absolute control over lighting intensity, color, hue and dimming. This category also includes premium finishes, small aperture fixtures, and the most flexible lighting control options Mid Tier - This category can include features such as “warm dim” lighting, which has a gradual transition from a cooler “daylight white” color at higher brightness levels to a warmer, amber color at lower light levels. Also in this category are “flangeless” fixtures for the cleanest aesthetic. Lower Tier - These higher-quality lighting fixtures have a noticeably better light quality and show truer colors, such as the difference between black and dark blues and dark grays. There will be better fixture-to-fixture consistency for a more “even” quality of lighting. These fixtures have better dimming capability with less flicker and the ability to dim to a lower light level. The lighting ‘trims’ are also upgraded for better aesthetics.Total Min Estimate$PDF Architectural Lighting Min Page Four$Total Max Estimate$PDF Architectural Lighting Max Page Four$PreviousNextMotorized ShadesMotorized shades enhance your home’s beauty and convenience, address privacy needs, and contribute to energy efficiency. Estimate the number of windows or shades you’d like to motorize to get a tailored budget. The higher end of the budget range accounts for premium fabrics, larger window sizes, and dual-roller shades, which offer both sheer and privacy options for the same window.Number of Windows0Low - Motorized Shades$High - Motorized Shades$Total Min Estimate$Total Max Estimate$PreviousNextAudioHow many rooms would you like music in the two categories described below?High Quality Audio0Low - High Quality Audio$High - High Quality Audio$Background Audio0Low - Background Audio$High - Background Audio$Total Min Estimate$PDF Audio Min Page Six$Total Max Estimate$PDF Audio Max Page Six$PreviousNextTelevisionsRange includes video sources such as AppleTV, a Blu-ray player, satellite receiver, and remotely-locating them for best aesthetics. Number of TVs between 65" - 85"0Number of TVs between 32" - 55"0Low - TVs between 65" - 85"$Low - TVs between 32" - 55"$High - TVs between 65" - 85"$High - TVs between 32" - 55"$Total Min Estimate$PDF Television Min Page SevenTotal Max Estimate$PDF Television Max Page Seven$Video DistributionDo you want to centralize your video sources (Cable TV, Apple TV, Roku, Blu-ray player, etc.) in one location and have them viewable on all TV's?Video Distribution Yes NoLow - Video Distribution$High - Video Distribution$Total Min Estimate$Total Max Estimate$PreviousNextHome TheaterPricing listed below does not include seating or room build-out costs.Do you have a dedicated home cinema room? No Entry Level Enhanced Performance High-Performance Ultra-High PerformanceLow-Dedicated Home Cinema Entry Level$High-Dedicated Home Cinema Entry Level$Low - Dedicated Home Cinema Enhanced$High - Dedicated Home Cinema Enhanced$Low- Dedicated Home Cinema Performance$High- Dedicated Home Cinema Performance$Low-Dedicated Home Cinema High Performance$High-Dedicated Home Cinema High Performance$Dedicated Home Cinema Ultra-High Performance$Entry Level - This budget is typically for a 4-6 seat cinema room with a 100" - 120" diagonal screen, a sub $10K video projector, and a receiver-based audio system with in-wall speakers. Enhanced - This budget is typically for a 6-8 seat room with a 120" - 140" diagonal screen, a brighter, higher performance projector, and a higher quality sound system. Performance - This budget is typically for an 8-16 seat cinema with a 12' - 15' wide screen, high performance projector, and cinema-quality sound system. High-Performance - This budget is typically for an 8-20 seat cinema with a 12' - 20' wide screen, reference-grade video projector, reference-quality sound system, and acoustic design. Ultra-High Performance -This budget is typically a spare no expense cinema with the very best equipment available and acoustic design. Equipment cost may well exceed $1M depending on room size and level of performance desired.Total Min Estimate$PDF Media Room Min Page Nine$Total Max Estimate$PDF Media Room Max Page Nine$PreviousNextMedia RoomA surround sound system creates an immersive sound experience, much like a dedicated home cinema room, though in a dual-purpose room such as a Family Room, Master Bedroom, etc. They are often called 'Media Rooms'.Do you plan on outfitting a room in your house with a surround sound system? No Entry Level Enhanced Performance High-PerformanceEnter the Number of Rooms0Low-Surround System Entry Level$High-Surround System Entry Level$Low-Surround System Enhanced$High-Surround System Enhanced$Low-Surround System Performance$High-Surround System Performance$Low-Surround System High-Performance$High-Surround System High-Performance$Entry Level - This budget is typically for a 65-75" TV with a "receiver-based" 5.1 audio system with in-wall or in-ceiling speakers and a subwoofer. Enhanced - This budget is typically for a 75-85" TV, a "separates-based" 7.1 audio system with higher performance in-wall or in-ceiling speakers and a subwoofer (or two). Performance - This budget is typically for a 85"-100" TV, a "separates-based" 11 speaker Dolby Atmos® audio system with higher performance speakers and a subwoofer (or two). High-Performance - This budget is typically for a 75" TV for daytime use plus a 135" motorized projection screen for movie viewing and a cinema-quality 11 speaker Dolby Atmos® audio system.Total Min Estimate$PDF Home Theater Room Min Page Ten$Total Max Estimate$PDF Home Theater Room Max Page Ten$PreviousNextSecurity CamerasHomeowners often prioritize camera coverage for key areas such as the front of the house, front door, driveway or gate, sides of the house, and pool. For enhanced security, consider adding cameras to cover the entire perimeter of your property. High-quality cameras typically provide clear visibility up to 75 feet. The higher end of the budget estimate includes advanced features like higher resolution, superior night vision, and extended surveillance recording capabilities.How many security cameras do you need to cover your home?0Low - Security Cameras$High - Security Cameras$Total Min Estimate$Total Max Estimate$PreviousNextAccess ControlThis system lets you see and communicate with visitors at your front door or gate. A basic option includes a doorbell camera, such as a Ring device. More advanced solutions feature premium finishes and offer enhanced functionality, such as granting access to guests or staff based on customized conditions, as well as options like biometric and keycard access for added security and convenience.Entry Level (Video Doorbell Only)0Advanced Access Control0Low - Entry Level Door Bell$Low - Advanced Access Control$High - Entry Level Door Bell$High - Advanced Access Control$Total Min Estimate$PDF Access Control Min Page Twelve$Total Max Estimate$PDF Access Control Max Page Twelve$PreviousNextApp IntegrationFor instance, you might have separate apps for music, TV operation, lighting, locks, cameras, and controlling garage doors or gates. Alternatively, would you prefer a single, unified app that seamlessly manages all your home systems in one place?Do you want to control your house through a single app or multiple apps? Single app Multiple app No house controlLet us know what home systems you want to control on a single app Music TV Lights Climate Alarm Motorized Shades Security Cameras Pool / Spa Locks Gates / Intercom Garage DoorsTotal Min Estimate$Total Max Estimate$PreviousNextSuccess! You've completed your project estimate!The calculated price includes design and engineering but excludes taxes and labor. The budget reflects a range of quality and performance, from solid and reliable options to top-of-the-line solutions. To use a car analogy, this spans from an entry-level luxury car to the very best on the market. Costs can be reduced by incorporating some DIY-level products into the mix. Low High Low Voltage Wiring Low Voltage Wiring Industry Standards $ $ Low Voltage Systems $ $ WIFI How about Wi-Fi? $ $ Lighting Control Lighting Control $ $ Architectural Lighting Architectural Lighting $ $ Motorized Shades Motorized Shades $ $ Audio Audio $ $ Televisions Televisions $ $ Video Distribution Video Distribution $ $ Home Theater Home Theater $ $ Media Room Media Room $ $ Security Cameras Security Cameras $ $ Access Control Access Control $ $ App Integration Home Systems $0 $0 Total Range $ $ Contact InformationFirst NameCompany NamePhone/MobileLast NameEmailSubmit Previous
