ICF Foundation Cost Ontario (2026): Real Numbers & Budget

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ICF Foundation Cost in Ontario (2026): real numbers, hidden line items, and how to compare quotes properly

If you’ve started gathering ICF foundation quotes for an Ontario build, you’ve probably noticed they don’t agree with each other — and the gap isn’t 5 or 10 percent. It’s 20, 40, sometimes 60. The reason usually isn’t that someone’s gouging you. It’s that one builder is pricing the wall assembly and another is pricing the full foundation package, and the column inches between those two numbers is where most homeowners overpay or undercount. Below: the real 2026 cost ranges in Ontario, the line items that quietly drop out of quotes, and a comparison method that prevents the most expensive surprise in residential construction.

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The number you came here for (with the caveat it deserves)

In Ontario in 2026, the ICF wall assembly itself — forms, rebar, bracing, concrete placement, and labour — runs roughly:

$42 – $55 per square foot of wall area (perimeter × wall height) for the ICF wall system only. Higher for tall walls, complex shapes, or difficult access.

That’s the wall. Not the foundation. This is exactly where most homeowner budgets quietly go wrong: people anchor on the wall number, then forget that a foundation also needs excavation, footings, waterproofing and drainage, a basement slab, and backfill. Once you add those, the real foundation total is significantly higher than the wall-only number. Not because anyone hid anything — because nobody bothered to define the scope properly before the quotes went out.

The fix is simple but unforgiving: always compare quotes at the full-package level, never wall-only versus full-package. The rest of this guide is how to do that without missing anything.

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Why your ICF foundation quotes look so wildly different

Most homeowners assume that when three builders quote the same foundation, the numbers should land roughly in the same neighbourhood. They don’t. One quote sounds reasonable, the next sounds like it includes a free cottage on Georgian Bay. The instinct is to assume someone’s overpriced or someone’s lowballing. Usually neither is true.

What’s actually happening: there are two completely different ways to scope an “ICF foundation quote,” and contractors will use whichever framing makes their number land more competitively.

Scope A · Wall-only

Forms, rebar, bracing, concrete pump and placement, and the labour to stack, steel, brace and pour. Excavation, footings, waterproofing, drainage, slab, and backfill are all someone else’s problem. The number looks small because most of the foundation isn’t in it.

Scope B · Full foundation package

Everything below grade and around the wall: excavation, soil disposal, footings, the ICF wall, waterproofing membrane, drain tile and stone, basement slab, and backfill to final grade. The number looks bigger because it actually is the foundation.

Both are legitimate ways to quote. Neither one is dishonest on its own. The damage happens when you compare them side-by-side without realizing they’re different scopes. The cheaper-looking quote isn’t cheaper — it’s smaller. That’s a very different thing.

Builder truth: if a quote looks suspiciously good, something expensive is usually missing from the scope — not from the builder’s profit. The cheapest quote is almost always the one missing the most.

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What’s in the wall-only number, and what isn’t

Before you accept any “ICF foundation” quote, you need to know which items live inside the number and which ones are sitting outside it waiting to surprise you later. Here’s the line-by-line.

Usually included
  • ICF forms (blocks or panels) and plastic webs
  • Rebar — vertical, horizontal, and corner detailing
  • Bracing and alignment system
  • Concrete pump, placement, and consolidation/vibration
  • Labour to stack, steel, brace, and pour the wall
Often excluded (and expensive)
  • Excavation, soil disposal, and any imported fill
  • Footings — forms, steel, and concrete
  • Waterproofing membrane and protection board
  • Drain tile, stone, geotextile, and sump discharge
  • Basement slab and final backfill to grade

“Often excluded” doesn’t mean cheap. On many sites, the excluded items together cost as much as the wall itself — sometimes more on lots with rock, water, or difficult access. If you don’t see these on your quote, that’s not a deal. That’s a missing scope.

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Wall area vs linear foot: which method to insist on

There are two ways contractors price ICF walls, and they’re not equally honest. One captures the real work. The other hides it.

Wall area (perimeter × height): the accurate method

Wall area is perimeter multiplied by wall height. This captures the actual work: more height means more forms, more concrete, more rebar, more bracing, more labour. An 8-foot wall and a 10-foot wall on the same footprint are 25% more wall — and a wall-area quote shows that clearly.

Linear foot: easier to write, easier to hide behind

Linear-foot pricing ignores wall height entirely. The same number applies whether you’re getting an 8-foot wall or a 10-foot wall, which is convenient for a contractor pricing a tall wall and inconvenient for you trying to compare quotes. If one of your quotes is in linear feet and the other is in wall area, you’re not actually comparing the same thing.

The cleaner ask: “Can you quote this on a per-square-foot-of-wall-area basis, with the wall height clearly stated?” Any experienced ICF contractor knows exactly what that means. If yours doesn’t, that’s information too.

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Worked example: a common Ontario footprint

Let’s use a footprint most Ontario builders see all the time: 30 feet by 50 feet with an 8-foot basement wall. Perimeter is 160 linear feet. Wall area is 160 × 8 = 1,280 square feet of wall.

At this rate… Wall-only total What it doesn’t include
$42/sq.ft of wall area 1,280 × $42 = $53,760 Excavation, footings, waterproofing, drainage, slab, backfill
$55/sq.ft of wall area 1,280 × $55 = $70,400 Excavation, footings, waterproofing, drainage, slab, backfill

Both numbers are real ICF wall prices in Ontario in 2026. The $13,000 spread between them reflects wall height, footprint complexity, access, scheduling, and the experience of the crew. Neither one is the foundation. To get the foundation, add the items in the third column — which on a typical site routinely runs another $40,000 to $70,000 depending on conditions, soil, waterproofing strategy, and access.

This is why quotes that look 60% apart often aren’t: one is quoting the wall, one is quoting the full job, and the comparison was rigged from the start by an incomplete scope, not by anyone’s pricing.

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The 10 things that actually move your ICF foundation price

These are ranked roughly by how often they surprise homeowners, not by absolute dollars. The first four are where almost every “but the quote was supposed to be X” conversation starts.

  1. Wall height. The fastest multiplier. Every extra foot of wall is more forms, more concrete, more steel, more bracing, more labour. The difference between 8′ and 10′ walls is bigger than people expect.
  2. Walkouts. More exposed wall, more detailed waterproofing strategy, and complex transitions where the wall meets grade. Worth the money for the finished result, but it does cost more.
  3. Complex footprint. Corners, jogs, bump-outs, and angles all increase rebar work and bracing complexity. A clean rectangle is the most efficient shape to build.
  4. Window and door openings. More openings mean more lintel work, more bracing detail, more bucking, and more labour. Large window wells add excavation scope on top.
  5. Engineering and rebar schedule. Soil conditions, high loads, or specific site requirements can push you from a standard rebar schedule to a heavier one. Steel cost and placement time both increase.
  6. Concrete strength and pour logistics. Pump time, truck access, cold-weather strategy, and concrete strength spec all affect both cost and schedule.
  7. Site access and staging. Tight lots, long pump-hose runs, limited staging areas — crew efficiency drops and equipment time rises. A “simple” drawing can turn into a “hard” site fast.
  8. Rock, water, or poor soils. Excavation and drainage costs on these sites can dwarf the wall cost difference. A geotechnical investigation before you budget is worth the money.
  9. Waterproofing level. Dampproofing, full membrane, and comprehensive drainage are three different cost tiers, not interchangeable. The right choice depends on your specific site, not on what the brochure says.
  10. Season and scheduling. Winter pours, tight schedules, and peak-season trade availability all affect price. Sometimes the cheapest foundation is the one that doesn’t push your entire build by six weeks.
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ICF vs poured concrete: the comparison most people make wrong

“Is ICF more expensive than poured concrete?” is the wrong question. It almost always produces the wrong answer, because almost nobody compares the same thing on both sides.

Compared bare wall to bare wall, yes — a plain poured concrete wall is usually a lower cost for the structural element alone. But that bare poured wall isn’t ready to live behind. To get to the same performance level as an ICF wall, you still need exterior rigid insulation, interior framing and batt insulation, vapour control, and the labour to install all of it. None of that is in the bare wall number, and all of it has to be paid for somewhere.

The fair comparison is finished, insulated, waterproofed, drained, and ready-to-build-on foundation system, versus the same. When you make that comparison properly, the ICF premium shrinks significantly, and in some configurations it disappears entirely once you factor in reduced HVAC sizing, lower operating costs, and decades of less maintenance.

If you’re still deciding between a basement foundation and slab-on-grade — a decision that completely reshapes the foundation cost picture — read slab-on-grade vs basement in Ontario before you price anything.

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The quote comparison checklist (use this before signing anything)

When you have two or more foundation quotes side by side, run them through this list before you start comparing prices. If two quotes don’t line up on every item below, you’re not comparing the same job.

  • Wall height is identical. A 9-foot wall hiding inside the “cheap” quote is the most common reason quotes look apart when they’re really not.
  • Footings are clearly included or excluded. Forms, steel, and concrete — listed by line, not assumed.
  • Waterproofing method is specified. “Standard” and “TBD” are not waterproofing systems. Ask exactly which membrane or system.
  • Drainage scope is itemized. Weeping tile, clean stone, geotextile, sump, and discharge plan — each one named.
  • Slab scope is defined. Base prep, poly, insulation, mesh or rebar, concrete strength — stated clearly.
  • Backfill method is spelled out. Materials, compaction approach, and timing — not left as “we’ll backfill it.”
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A 5-step method to budget without surprises

The point of this section isn’t to make you a contractor. It’s to make sure that when the real quotes come in, they line up with what you’ve already budgeted — not what you wished you’d budgeted.

Step 1: Lock the footprint and wall height before pricing anything

Don’t guess. Work from a concept plan with a confirmed basement ceiling height. “We’ll figure it out later” is how budgets quietly drift by $30,000 between design and dirt.

Step 2: Separate the scope into buckets

Excavation and disposal, footings, ICF walls, waterproofing and drainage, basement slab, backfill and grading. Six clean buckets. When you break the foundation into buckets, quotes become comparable and surprises become visible before you sign anything.

Step 3: Ask for exclusions in writing

A good quote is a definition, not just a number. Ask: “What’s specifically not included?” and get the answer in writing. Especially important for waterproofing system, stone quantities, and disposal assumptions — the three places excluded scope hides most often.

Step 4: Build a contingency that matches your site risk

Geotech report done and a straightforward site: 10% contingency is reasonable. Unknown soils, tight access, or a heavily treed rural lot: budget 15–20%. Contingency isn’t waste. It’s the difference between a calm project and an angry one.

Step 5: Sort permits early

Permit timing affects construction timing, and construction timing affects cost. If you’re still in planning, read how to get a building permit in Ontario and the permit timeline reality check so you don’t get blindsided.

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Related tools to run the numbers before talking to anyone

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ICF Foundation Cost FAQ (Ontario 2026)

Click any question to expand. These are the questions Ontario homeowners actually ask — not the ones a marketing department would write.

QHow much does an ICF foundation cost in Ontario in 2026?

The ICF wall system itself — forms, rebar, bracing, and pour labour — typically runs $42 to $55 per square foot of wall area in Ontario in 2026. Wall area is perimeter multiplied by wall height. That number is the wall assembly only. Your true foundation total adds excavation, footings, waterproofing and drainage, basement slab, and backfill, which can match or exceed the wall cost depending on site conditions.

QIs ICF more expensive than a poured concrete foundation?

Bare wall to bare wall, a poured concrete wall is usually a lower cost. But that’s not a fair comparison. ICF includes insulation as part of the wall assembly. A poured wall still needs exterior rigid insulation, interior insulation, and vapour control to reach comparable thermal performance — all of which add cost and labour. Finished and insulated foundation to finished and insulated foundation, the ICF premium is usually smaller than people expect, and long-term operating savings close the gap further.

QWhy are my ICF foundation quotes so far apart?

In most cases, wildly different quotes are a scope problem, not a pricing problem. Confirm both quotes use the same wall height, same perimeter, and same opening count. Then check what each one includes for footings, waterproofing, drainage, slab, and backfill. A quote that looks 25% cheaper is almost always missing one of these items. Once you normalize scope, most quotes get much closer — and the real decision becomes about experience and schedule confidence, not a misleading lump sum.

QWhat’s the best way to estimate ICF foundation cost myself?

Start with wall area — total perimeter multiplied by foundation wall height. That gives you the square footage to price forms, rebar, concrete, bracing, and labour. Then price the other foundation buckets separately: excavation, footings, waterproofing and drainage, slab, and backfill. If a quote won’t itemize these separately, it’s very hard to compare against anything else. The calculators linked above give you scope-by-scope starting points.

QWhat blows ICF foundation budgets most often?

The biggest surprises in order: wall height increases late in design, walkout walls not priced correctly, unexpected rock or groundwater during excavation, waterproofing and drainage left vague in the original quote, and site access problems that weren’t anticipated. A geotech report before finalizing the foundation design is money well spent on any rural or unknown site. Finalize wall height and footprint before getting quotes — changes after quotes are received are expensive.

QDoes an ICF foundation reduce heating costs?

It can. A well-insulated ICF foundation is part of your thermal envelope, and a warmer basement reduces whole-house heat loss meaningfully in Ontario’s climate. The magnitude depends on the rest of the building: above-grade walls, windows, air sealing, and mechanical systems all play a role. The best results come when the whole envelope is designed as a system rather than improving one wall in isolation.

QCan I build an ICF foundation in winter in Ontario?

Yes, but it adds cost and complexity. Frozen soils affect excavation and base prep. Concrete placement in cold weather requires protection, heating, and careful logistics. Mobilization takes longer and crew efficiency drops. If winter is the only option, you need a builder with genuine cold-weather concrete experience and realistic allowances built into the budget from the start. The risk isn’t the ICF blocks themselves — it’s excavation, concrete placement, and protection measures.

QWhat should I ask before signing an ICF foundation quote?

Ask for a written scope that clearly states wall height, rebar schedule, concrete strength, and exactly what waterproofing and drainage include. Ask who supplies bracing, how alignment is verified during the pour, and what’s included for slab prep and backfill. Ask how they handle surprises — rock, groundwater, and access changes. A contractor with real ICF experience will answer all of this clearly and have a defined process for each one.

QICF foundation only, or full ICF above-grade too?

ICF below grade with conventional wood frame above is the most common hybrid in Ontario. You get excellent moisture protection, structural durability, and a warmer basement at a lower total cost than full ICF throughout. Full above-grade ICF delivers the complete thermal performance benefit but at a higher upfront cost. For budget-constrained builds, ICF below-grade plus wood frame above is a sensible middle path. The pros-and-cons page linked above goes deeper.

QIs an ICF foundation worth it for resale in Ontario?

A warm, dry, comfortable basement is a real selling feature — even for buyers who’ve never heard the term ICF. The value shows up as fewer moisture concerns, better year-round comfort, and a higher-quality feel. Appraisers are catching up slowly, so you may not capture full value at resale in every market. For a home you plan to live in long-term, operating savings, comfort, and reduced maintenance are the primary return. For a build mainly targeting resale, discuss with a local realtor who knows the custom segment in your area.

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Bottom line

ICF foundation cost in Ontario isn’t mysterious — it’s just scope-sensitive. The wall assembly runs roughly $42 to $55 per square foot of wall area in 2026, and the rest of the foundation runs somewhere on top of that depending on your site. The mistake that costs people the most isn’t picking the wrong builder. It’s comparing the wrong numbers in the first place. Use the buckets above, ask for written exclusions, and the rest of the comparison becomes simple math instead of a guessing game.

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We’ve been pouring ICF foundations throughout Simcoe County and the Georgian Bay area for decades — Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountains, Stayner, Barrie, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, and Tay. If you want straight answers on scope, budget, and what’s driving the price on your specific lot — before you’ve committed to anyone — send us the plans, book a 15-minute call, or come walk through a finished ICF home in person.

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73 Comments

  1. Hi i looked over your costing on the icf forms. You’ve given a labour cost of 7.00 psf. Does that cost include the footings. And does a wall over 8 feet high make a difference in the per ft cost.

  2. Hello how are you.. I was wondering how much it would cost for 1600sq ft foundation. Just regular corners like 1 big square box.. And i will be doing it myself.. I was trying to find how much the blocks would be here in Canada?

    • Approximately $25,000. Blocks cost about $4.00 – $5.00 per sq.ft. Fully finished ICF wall starts @ $18.00 per sq.ft. including steel, concrete, and labour.

      • Do you have an update on cost , when you say square foot are you referring to floor area of a house or wall area?

        • Linear foot of wall x wall height. I don’t have any experience in this, came here to learn, but above mentions average wall length of a 2500 square foot home is 230 foot, assuming it’s an 8 foot wall that makes 1840 feet. 1840/8 is 230. Hope that helps to clear some things up.

  3. Hi We was looking for the cost of a house using ICF for the house. How much would a 1,000 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms open kitchen to living room and finished.
    Thank you
    Susie K.

  4. Hi. Home will be built in the Calabogie area. Looking for referrals for 48x48x30 (3 sided box)… Looking for 9 foot walls….I calculated just under $20,000. Thanks

    • Hi, my name is jatinder and running construction co.
      I am planning to build a house.
      Plz let me know more information abt icf.
      Thanks

  5. Struggling to find the name of any mnfctr that could have built the steel beam trusses in my ICF homes roof. Need it for solar load roof calcs.
    Any clues/names appreciated.
    Thanx,
    Steve

  7. Hello ADMIN, do you just do foundation walls, if so I would like to email plans for a home I am planning to start excavation in may 2018 in Weston village, Toronto west.

    Regards,
    Bruno

  8. Hello
    We are building a 69 x 28’ garage with an 450 sq ft loft/living space over top/centred above the garage. There will be a crawl space under a large portion of the garage. No basement required.
    Im looking for some guidance. Is ICF recommended or necessary? In any case, an approximation of cost would be much appreciated.
    Lewis

  9. Calculated the cost for install of 8′ walls for a 1500sqft home at $18.00 however I am wondering how much I should add for Flat work such as floors and porches? This is for budget purpose only at this stage.
    Thank You

  10. After drywall goes onto the exterior walls how do you hang pictures or tvs on the walls? Do you have to anchor them to the cement? What about your plumbing? Where do you run that if needed on exterior wall?

  11. we have a land the size is 164 x 24 feet, we plant to build a 3 storey ( max. 30 feet high) bachelor room for student. if we do ICF Foundation, what is the costs ?

    Thanks
    Tim

  13. Hi, so reading your article above we want to add on an a basement addition to the house. It’s about 393 sq. ft so call it 400. Doing my math at 16.00/ft/sq means $6400.00. Aside from digging the hole which would be additional what else would be required on top of the $6400.00? Weep tiles, drainage etc?

    • It is calculated by the square foot of a wall area, not floor area. So, your pricing is wrong. Also, your description of a job lacks details. If you want us to price this job for you, we need to see the complete set of plans.

  14. Hello..I am new here in canada I wonder if I found a lot and I want to build a house just foundation with the basics. My husband can do the drywalls, trims, the painting and all other interior job. How much it cost for 1000 sqf.for basement and one floor. With garage
    Thank you.

  16. I have an old cottage in Orillia, Approx 1400sq. Wanting to rebuild a new house for the same size, would it be cheaper to have it renovate 80% of the house ( like keeping 1 existing wall)than building a brand new home from scratch.

  17. want to build a 33 x 40 foundation for a new house due to water table it would be about 4′ under ground and 4’above
    just looking for an approx. cost
    in the Orillia area

  18. Hi I am looking to building a 5000 square foot house with 4 car garage. I am sure there is a lot of variables to determine pricing.

    I am not sure at this point It I want wood framing or ICF, what would you thing would be the average price to build a house this size? I also want to put wood 2X4 studs in the walls so that It will easier to put up TV’s or hearing pictures.

    Would the price also include the flooring and walls inside the house.

    Thanks

    Manny

    • Without your building permit plans, I can’t even come close. There is really no “average price for that size”. However, these days prices start at $300.00 per sq.ft. and go up.

  19. Hi , you estimate 20 $ per sq. ft concrete . For what core of ICF . I got for 6′ core . 6 x 2.54 =15.24 cm ,
    100/ 15.24=6.56 sq. m , 10.764×6.56 =70.61 sq. ft ,180 / 70.61 =2.55 $ per sq. ft . of 6″ ICF . Am I doing mistake in calculation ? Thank you.

    • Yes. Please read the article again. Also, since the time the article was written, the price per sq.ft. of finished ICF wall has risen to $20-$25 depending on the complexity of the wall.

  20. Planning on building bunker style house in side of hill. What method of construction and thickness of block would you suggest for walls,and roof. Could you recommend Canadian website ( Canadian building Codes) for research.

  21. I am building a 6 unit townhouse with dimensions 58′ X 170′. There are 2 4′ step down after 2nd and 4th units. Would ICF be an economic choice to use for a frost wall and also would ICF be beneficial for support walls where step downs are or simply poured concrete sufficient? Thanks Gerard

  22. The 18.00 psf price you are talking about is for an 8′ high 2500sf basement. Can you think of extra costs (estimates for window and door bucks etc.) if the walls were built on slab and used as the external walls of a one story?

  24. Do you come to Brantford? I am adding an addition to my home 12/30 432 sq’
    Minus door and windows. Are you interested in my project? If so please send budget quote only. And if not do you have a recommended contractor in my area?

    Thanks inadvance

  25. In your opening picture, it looks like a footing built with icf as well, which brand is that? And after all these years do you still recommend a mono pour using that style?

  27. Hi.
    Building a house in eastern Ontario area and have to build a slab on grade with radiant heating.
    24” feet below grade to rock. Want to use ICF block.
    What Is the minimum height for ICF block can I use? Footings will be 8” high.
    Or should I do traditional concrete forms?

  28. Thank you for all this information… however these pricing guides… are they the base costs or does a company have to add on their profit percentage to that?

  29. Hello. Im looking for a quote on a 24×40 garage with a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment above.
    Was thinking of going ICF from footings to top plate/trusses.
    Basically a rectangle box with 3 garage doors and about 8 windows and 2 man doors. Any helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks

  30. Given the current climate, in your opinion, would ICF be on par cost wise now with stick built due to the massive rise in the cost of lumber? (Dare I say maybe cheaper?) Or does it still remain more expensive than?

  32. I’m having a 1100sqft house ( rectangle shape) built. Curious average cost would be for a walk oit basement with ICF vs. Regular poured formed walls.

  33. We appreciate you sharing this detailed breakdown of how much ICF bases typically cost. I found your piece to be very enlightening and helpful because of the way it detailed the many variables that go into determining the final price. Continue your excellent job!

  36. The numbers don’t ad up. $180 m3 is 35 cubic feet. 6″ cavity is 70 sq feet. at $180 a meter is 2,58 a sq feet Not $20. How do you come up with $20 a sg feet . civerage only 10 sq feeet??????

  37. The numbers don’t ad up. $180 m3 is 35 cubic feet. 6″ cavity is 70 sq feet. at $180 a meter is 2,58 a sq feet Not $20. How do you come up with $20 a sg feet . civerage only 10 sq feeet??????

  39. Hi
    You said ” The total cost of ICF basement installed on concrete footings will come to around $22.00 – $26.00 per square foot”
    Could you please specify what is wall square foot is?
    Is the one face for the wall or 2 faces?

  40. Hi to all I been reading all comments from above and at the end of it is still not a clear answer that would clarify what the actual question is , and that would be:
    How much would an ICF structure ready to rough ins from the footings to the roof trusses that includes ( basement concrete slab, main & second floor with typical lumber subfloor and partition framing walls ready to drywall and flat roof with plywood sheeting no roof membrane)
    The cost per sqf floor including labour and all materials such ,ICF,Concrete,Rebar lumber required etc applied on a Gross Floor Usable Area varies from $115 to $160 per sqf as of 2024 ( Windows /Doors not included ) * Note a similar amount was required since 2020 till now meaning ICF construction costs sat a a mor steady level costs compared with traditional barem concrete foundation plus lumber plus instillation costs as per standard building code requirements that goes more and more updated to meet energy efficiency requirements .
    Whoever decides to build a typical 2400 sqf home after Desisign /planing city Fees and development fees,should expect a minimum of$ 276,000 plus Electical/Plumbing/HVAC etc
    I hope this clarifies everyone questions when it comes to building an ICF high efficiency home !

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