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Estimating Checklist

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Plans and specifications
Plan review ON-SITE WATER/SEWAGE
Permits: Zoning, building, Soil and perc tests
environmental, other Septic system design
Survey
Septic system permits, inspections, fees
Impact fee Septic system installation, tie in to house
Administrative costs Well drilling and development
Financing costs Well Trenching, Plumbing, Pump, Wiring,
Legal fees Pressure Tank
Engineering fees Well permits and fees
Insurance Other utility expense
Other fees

SITE PREP UTILITIES

Demolition (remodel) Town Water: Tap fees and hookup
Jacking & Shoring (remodel) Town Sewer: Tap fees and hookup
Dust control, surface protection (remodel) Electrical: Permit, connection fee, service
installation
Job-site access
Gas: Permit, connection fee, and hookup
Job-site security
LPN: Tank installation and hookup
Dumpster and removal
Oil tank installation
Clear lot
Telecom hookup
Storage on site
Other utility costs
Portable toilet
Temp power
Temp heat
Scaffolding rental
Equipment/ tool rental
Other site prep

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 Sub-slab vapor barrier
Crawlspace vapor barrier
EXCAVATION & EARTHWORK Crawlspace vents
Cut and fill Foundation drainage/footing drains
Add fill Dampproofing, waterproofing
Blasting Sump pump
Removal of stone/dirt Foundation drain board
Rough grading Slab insulation: edge/below
Trenching for utility hookups Exterior insulation coating/protection
Foundation excavation Foundation windows
Backfill Walk-out door
Compaction Other foundation
Curtain drains
Swales
Retaining Walls OTHER MASONRY, PAVING
Ponds Patios

Other site drainage Exterior stairs

Retaining walls Masonry chimneys

Topsoil Fireplaces/hearths

Finish grading Driveway

Seeding/sod Walkways

Plantings, landscaping Masonry walls

Other earthwork Other masonry

FOUNDATION
Concrete Forms
Footings/Pads
Foundation walls/stem walls/
grade beams
Concrete Piers
Steel reinforcing
Anchor bolts, hold downs
Slabs: foundation, basement, garage
Bulkheads
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 EXTERIOR
ROUGH FRAMING
Exterior foam sheathing
Sill and seal
Weather barrier (Tyvek, etc.)
Steel columns
Metal flashing
Carrying beams, steel
Membrane flashing
Carrying beams, wood composite
Vinyl or composite siding
Floor framing
Wood siding
Exterior walls
Brick veneer
Interior walls, rough stairs
Stone veneer
Sheathing, subflooring
Stucco
Roof framing/trusses
Fascia, soffit, frieze,
Subfascia corner boards, water table
Steel framing connectors Soffit/gable vents
Nails, screws, fasteners Window/door trim
Prep for plaster, drywall Other exterior trim
Rough framing labor-only Exterior stairs, landing
Other rough framing Exterior paint, stain, caulk
Exterior labor-only
ROOFING Other exterior work
Tear-off
Disposal
WINDOWS & EXTERIOR DOORS
Underlayment Exterior doors, prehung
Membrane flashing Exterior doors, slabs
Metal flashing: chimney, vent pipes, Exterior door frames, sills
sidewalls, other penetrations
Sidelites, transoms
Ridge & roof vents
Patio doors, sliding/hinged
Drip edge
Locksets, door hardware
Shingles, tile
Windows A
Metal roofing
Windows B
Single-Ply, BUR
Windows C
Gutters and downspouts
Garage doors and opener
Skylights
Additional items
Other roofing

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PLUMBING HVAC
Rough-in: Drain/waste/vent Furnace/Heat Pump
Rough-in: Water supply Central AC
Gas piping Air handler
Hydronic heat piping Air filter
Water softener/filter Ductwork
Water heater Grilles, registers
Toilets Boiler
Kitchen sinks Radiators
Bath sinks Radiant heating
Bathtubs Whole-house ventilation (HRV, ERV,
exhaust only, other)
Shower units
HVAC controls, thermostats
Faucets, mixing valves, shower heads
Bathroom exhaust fans
Disposal
Solar hot water
Other plumbing
Other HVAC

ELECTRICAL
Service Panel, Sub-Panels
Rough Wiring
Phone, Cable, Internet Wiring INSULATION AND AIR SEALING
Roof/attic insulation
Lighting Fixtures
Roof/Eaves baffles
Low-Voltage fixtures/transformers
Vapor barrier/retarder
Exterior Lighting
Wall cavity insulation
Devices: outlets, switches, dimmers
Foam board insulation
Lighting control system
Spray foam insulation
Doorbell System
Basement insulation (interior)
Smoke, CO2 Alarms
Crawlspace insulation
Intercom
Air sealing
Security system
Energy diagnostics (blower door, infrared)
Home theater/entertainment
Other insulation/air sealing
Other electrical

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DRYWALL/PLASTER KITCHEN & BATH
Walls Kitchen cabinets
Ceilings, soffits Kit. Cabinet Hardware & Accessories
Decorative plaster Kitchen countertops, backsplash
Drywall labor only Bath vanity cabinets
Other drywall, plaster Bath cabinet hardware & accessories

Custom shelving, woodwork

INTERIOR FINISH
Cabinet pulls
Interior doors, prehung
Ceramic Tile, Stone (Tile Backer,
Interior door, slabs
Membrane, Thinset)
Interior door frames, thresholds
Door knobs, hardware Raised tub platform

Door/window trim Tub/shower enclosure

Baseboards Shower doors

Chair rail, crown, other trim Medicine cabinets

Wainscotting, paneling Mirrors

Built-in cabinets, shelving Towel hangers, toilet paper holders,

accessories
Closet trim, shelving, hardware
Space heater, kickspace heater
Stairs, railings, newels
Other K&B
Interior painting, staining
Flooring underlayment
PORCHES AND DECKS
Wood flooring
Open porch
Carpeting
Screened porch
Resilient/vinyl flooring
Wood or composite deck
Ceramic tile/stone (and tile backer,
membrane, thinset) Fencing

Other flooring Other outdoor structures

Acoustical, metal, decorative ceilings Additional items

Interior carpentry, labor only

Other interior finish

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APPLIANCES
Refrigerator
Range, cooktop
Wall oven
Microwave
Range hood
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Other appliances
Additional items
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