Tables 12: Estimate Checklist
This is the checklist I used when estimating a new or renovated building before giving a client a price quote. I found it useful to prevent me from forgetting to charge for a certain material or stage of the construction. I hope it is useful to you, as well.
Name Of Project: ________________________
Legal
Permits _________
Plans _________
Surveying
Surveyors _________
Excavation and Backfill
Batter boards _________
Rentals
- Transit/Level _________
- Compactor _________
Excavator _________
Forms
Footings
- Sides and ends _________
- Stakes _________
- Cleats _________
- Braces _________
Walls
- Plywood _________
- 1x8 Resawn _________
- Bulkheads _________
- Studs _________
- Walers _________
- Braces _________
- Snapties - 8 3/4" ends _________
- Wedges _________
- Easy strip ties _________
- Rental of tie bars, forms, etc. _________
- Nails
- 2" _________
- 3" _________
- Anchor bolts (embedded items) _________
- Beam and post saddles _________
Slab
- Poly _________
- Mesh (rebar) _________
- Screeds _________
Columns
- Sonotube _________
Beam pads _________
Rentals
- Scaffolding _________
- Concrete vibrators _________
- Concrete trowels _________
- Concrete pumps _________
- Mixers (truck stand-by) _________
- Tank sprayers (oil) _________
Concrete
Footings _________
Walls _________
Slab _________
Sealcoat _________
Columns, beam pads _________
Re-Bar
Footings _________
Walls _________
Slab _________
Columns _________
Beam pads _________
Tie Wire _________
Perimeter Drains and Rain Water Leaders
4" Solid Pipe _________
4" Perf Pipe _________
3" Solid pipe _________
Fittings
- 45's _________
- Tees _________
- Clean outs _________
- Glue _________
Basement Framing
Walls _________
Braces _________
Crawl Space
Polyethylene _________
Vents _________
Built up beams _________
Posts or pony walls _________
Sub-Floors
Sill plate _________
Sill gasket (4" or 6") - 80 foot roll each _________
Joists
- Single and double _________
- Box _________
- Headers, trimmers, tail _________
- Joist hangers _________
Bridging
- Solid _________
- Herring bone _________
Plywood 5/8" T & G _________
Sub-floor adhesive - 325 ml tubes _________
Nails
- 1 3/4" to 2" ring _________
- 2 1/4" _________
- 3 1/4" _________
- 3 1/2" (header joists) _________
Stairs
Posts _________
Beams _________
Decking _________
Stringers _________
Landings _________
Temporary - treads and risers _________
Finish - treads and risers _________
Handrail
- Newel posts
- Top and bottom rails _________
- Spindles or pales _________
Walls
Plates (lin. ft. x 3 + 10% waste) _________
Studs - pre-cut to 92 1/4" or 104 1/4" _________
Lintels
- Doors _________
- Windows (include 2x6 under lintel) _________
Gable framing _________
Sheathing
- Walls _________
- Gable ends _________
- Box joists _________
Nails
- 2 1/4" (6" edge 12" intermediate) _________
- 3 1/4" _________
Wall bracing _________
Ceiling
Joists
- Single and double _________
- Box, headers, trimmers, tail _________
Hangers _________
Backing _________
Beams and engineered beams _________
Nails - 3 1/4" _________
Poly for over partitions (top floor) _________
Roof Framing
Rafters/trusses _________
Trimmers and headers _________
Lookouts _________
Ridge board _________
Hip and valleys - flat framing for trusses _________
Collar ties _________
Pony walls _________
Continuous bridging (1 X 4) _________
Sheathing (7/16" - 16"; 1/2" - 24" c.c.) _________
H-clips _________
Fascia and barge boards _________
Soffit frame _________
Nails - 3 1/4" _________
Roofing
Shinges/shakes _________
Eave protection 25# non-perf felt 215.3 sq ft per roll _________
Deck coverage 15# non-perf felt 430.5 sq ft per roll _________
Ridge, hip caps 21 singles in a bundle of butts covers 29 ft _________
Valley flashing or 2 layers of 25# felt _________
Lap cement _________
Roof vents _________
Plumbing boots - 5 in 1 flex from 1 1/4" to 4" _________
Nails - 1" or 1 1/4" galvanized roofing _________
Roof top delivery _________
Flashings
- Step _________
- Wall _________
- Front apron _________
- Back pan _________
Gutters and Downspouts
4" and 5" gutters _________
5" fascia gutters _________
Downspouts _________
Aluminum soffits _________
Windows and Exterior Doors
Windows and screens _________
Skylights _________
Garage doors and openers _________
Doors _________
Locksets, hinges _________
Jambs _________
Threshold, weatherstrip _________
Closer (garage) _________
Tar paper _________
Staples _________
Nails
- 2 1/4" galvanized common _________
- 3" galvanized common _________
Plumbing and fixtures _________
Heating _________
Venting
- Bathroom fans _________
- Kitchen fans _________
Electrical and fixtures _________
Insulation
Floors - 8"X15" R-28 42.6 sq ft/bundle _________
Walls
- 5 1/2"X15" R-20 49 sq ft/bundle _________
- 5 1/2"X23" R-20 75.1 sq ft/bundle _________
Ceiling
- 8"X15" R-28 42.6 sq ft/bundle _________
- 8"X23" R-28 64 sq ft/bundle _________
Attic - blown in R-40 _________
Vapour barrier - 6 mil 500/850/1000 sq ft/roll _________
Exterior Finishing
Walls and soffits _________
Handrails
- Posts _________
- Rails _________
- Pales _________
Stairs _________
Gable end _________
Tar paper _________
Stucco _________
Siding
- Wood _________
- Hardi plank _________
- Vinyl _________
- J-molding _________
Flashing _________
Drip caps _________
Interior Finishing
Strapping _________
Walls _________
Ceiling _________
Drywall
- Walls _________
- Ceiling - textured/smooth _________
- Window returns _________
- Corner beads _________
- Tape _________
- Mud _________
Moldings
- Casing _________
- Base _________
- Cove _________
- Other _________
Window liner of wood _________
Interior Doors
Bifolds _________
Sliding or by pass _________
Pocket _________
Slabs _________
Cabinets _________
Painting _________
Flooring
Hardwood _________
Carpet _________
Lino _________
Fireplace and chimney _________
Appliances _________
Labour _________
Landscaping and driveways _________
Construction and liability insurance _________
Worker's compensation insurance _________
Bank interest _________
Real estate commissions _________
Estimate time _________
Purchase time _________
Clean up time and dump charges _________
Contingency - 10% _________
