See how your space, room count, imaging and ramp-up change the cost of opening a practice. The example is a 2,200 sq ft former medical suite with four equipped rooms; replace it with your plan.
| Line | Range |
|---|---|
| Build-out, after landlord allowanceFormer medical or office suite, $110 to $180 per sq ft before allowance | $198,000 – $352,000 |
| Construction contingency10% of net build-out | $20,000 – $35,000 |
| Dental equipment$30,000 to $60,000 per equipped room, plus utility room, sterilization and small equipment | $200,000 – $425,000 |
| Imaging and ITSensors and panoramic unit, plus network and workstations | $80,000 – $160,000 |
| Design, permits and professional feesArchitect, engineering, permits, legal, accounting | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Furniture, signage and first suppliesReception, offices, exterior sign, opening inventory | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| Launch marketingWebsite, search listings, launch campaign | $15,000 – $50,000 |
| Working capital reserveYour monthly shortfall times months to break even, before your own draw | $200,000 |
These are illustrative planning ranges, not survey data or a quote. Local bids can fall outside them. Nothing you enter is stored or sent to Cisor.
It is a planning range, not a quote. It helps you see which decisions move the total before you ask for real bids. Replace each line with actual quotes for your space as soon as you have them.
The low figure puts every line at its low end, and the high figure puts every line at its high end. Few projects land at either extreme. Choosing the space and getting a contractor estimate narrows the range faster than anything else.
Estimate your fixed monthly costs, such as rent, core staff, the loan payment, software and insurance. Subtract the collections you expect each month during the ramp, then average the gap. Add your own living expenses separately if the practice needs to fund them.
No. It shows a level payment on the full budget at the rate and term you enter. Many startup loans begin with reduced payments, so ask each lender for their actual schedule.
No. The calculator runs in your browser and nothing you type is stored or sent to Cisor.