Terms of use
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Last updated September 2026
Estimates are planning tools
Our cost ranges are produced by a model, described on our methodology page. They are not contractor quotes, bids, appraisals, insurance valuations, or guarantees of price. Always get written quotes from licensed contractors before committing to a project.
No professional advice
Nothing on Home Cost USA is legal, financial, engineering, insurance, or construction advice. Permit rules, building codes, and incentive programs change and vary by jurisdiction, confirm anything that matters with the responsible authority.
Company listings and third parties
A listing is not an endorsement, recommendation, or certification of any business. We do not screen, license-check, supervise, or guarantee the work of any company shown on this site, and we are not a party to any agreement you make with a contractor. You are responsible for verifying licensing, insurance, and references before hiring.
Acceptable use
Do not scrape, bulk-copy, or resell our content or data; do not attempt to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to the site; and do not submit false information, including false claims of ownership of a business listing.
Intellectual property
The Home Cost USA name, site design, written content, and cost model are ours. You may use the site for your own personal, non-commercial home project research.
Disclaimer and liability
The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Home Cost USA is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses, or for decisions you make based on an estimate or a listing.
Changes and contact
We may update these terms; the date above shows the latest version. Questions go to our contact page.