Estimate

Note to Team: The Refine Builders estimate process is a competitive offer made to the client to complete a certain project at a specific price. This includes how to price a job, create the estimate, make the contract and send the invoices. This will ensure we price jobs competitively, communicate the price and expectations clearly, have a signed contract and send all invoices on time. Its our policy that we have a signed contract for every job.

Products and Services

  1. Log into Quickbooks Products and Services.

  2. Select New > Service

  3. Add the Name (i.e. Bi-fold Door) and select the Category.

  4. Add a Description - Installation of solid core bi-fold doors, jams and 2 1/2” casing. Allowance is $100/door. (Priced per Square Foot (SF), Linear Foot (LF) or Unit (EA)).

  5. Add the Price/Rate, [((Material + Labor)1.1) x 1.2]/Units

    1. Material Costs - Add all the materials, the units, the screws, the glue, the shims, etc that meet the description.

    2. Labor Costs - Add up the pick ups, drive time, preparation, installation and clean up and multiply by $35/hour.

    3. Buffer Cost - Add Material + Labor and multiply by 1.10.

    4. Profit Margin - Multiply Buffer Cost by 1.20.

  6. Save and Close

Estimate

  1. Log into Quickbooks Estimate.

  2. Select Create Estimate.

  3. Add the client’s name, address, phone number, and email address and any other additional information available.

  4. Add the Expiration Date (30 days out)

  5. Add items, descriptions and quantities.

    1. Demo and site prep

    2. Foundation & utilities

    3. Framing

    4. Roofing

    5. Doors

    6. Windows

    7. Siding

    8. Decks

    9. Fencing

    10. Landscaping

    11. Plumbing Rough-in

    12. Mechanical Rough-in

    13. Electrical Rough-in

    14. Insulation

    15. Drywall

    16. Paint

    17. Cabinets & Countertops

    18. Tile

    19. Flooring

    20. Trim

    21. Plumbing Finishes

    22. Mechanical Finishes

    23. Electrical Finishes

    24. Fixtures

    25. Appliances

    26. Clean up & Tear Down

  6. Click Review and Send > Send Estimate.