Estimate your payback period in about a minute
This is a simplified version of the cost-avoidance model we build during Phase 1 — enter your numbers below to see roughly how a modification compares to the cost of assisted living or a separate household.
Your estimate
This is a simplified planning estimate, not a quote. It doesn't include financing costs, property tax changes, or the equity a modification adds to your home — which a monthly rent or care payment never does. Your Phase 1 Feasibility & ROI Assessment accounts for all of that against your actual property.
What this calculator doesn't cover
This tool is meant to give you a rough sense of the math in under a minute. The real Feasibility & ROI Assessment we build in Phase 1 goes further:
Your actual property
Lot size, existing structure condition, and utility access specific to your address — not a generic estimate.
Local zoning & permitting
Setback rules and accessory dwelling permissions vary by city and county across the Charlotte metro.
A real contractor quote
Firm numbers based on your chosen finishes, mechanicals, and site conditions — not a national average.
Equity & property value
How the modification is likely to affect your home's resale value, which this quick tool leaves out entirely.
Turn this estimate into a real plan
A Feasibility & ROI Assessment gives you documented numbers for your specific property — the real Phase 1 of our process.