NEVER MISS A COST ITEM

Complete Estimating Checklist

A comprehensive, step-by-step checklist that ensures you capture every material, labor, and equipment cost on every project. Stop leaving money on the table.

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✓Instant Download

✓Lifetime Updates

✓30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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Never Forget:

✓Material quantities with waste factors

✓Labor burden calculations

✓Equipment and tool costs

✓General conditions items

✓Permits, inspections, bonds

✓Overhead and profit margins

The Cost of Missed Items

✗Forgetting just one material or labor item can cost you thousands on a project

✗Missing general condition items like scaffolding, permits, or dump fees erodes your profit margin

✗Inconsistent estimates across your team lead to unpredictable profitability

✗Clients lose trust when you discover "missed items" after the contract is signed

A Simple Checklist Solves This

✓Work through a proven checklist that captures every cost item systematically

✓Common "gotcha" items are highlighted so you never miss them again

✓Create consistency across your entire estimating team

✓Build confidence with complete, thorough estimates every time

What's Included in the Checklist

A comprehensive line-item breakdown organized by division

📋 Division 01 - General Requirements

✓Permits and plan review fees
✓Temporary facilities and utilities
✓Project signage and barricades
✓Quality control and testing
✓Project closeout documentation

🏗️ Division 02 - Site Work

✓Site access and protection
✓Debris removal and dumpsters
✓Site cleanup and final broom clean
✓Parking and staging areas
✓Dust and erosion control

🪵 Division 06 - Wood & Plastics

✓Roof decking and substrate
✓Blocking and nailers
✓Cant strips and tapered insulation
✓Fascia and trim boards
✓Fasteners and adhesives

🏠 Division 07 - Roofing & Waterproofing

✓Tear-off and disposal (existing roof)
✓Underlayment and vapor barriers
✓Insulation (all layers and types)
✓Primary roofing membrane or shingles
✓Flashing (walls, penetrations, edges)
✓Drains, scuppers, and drainage accessories
✓Edge metal and copings
✓Roof accessories (vents, hatches, walkway pads)
✓Sealants and coatings

👷 Labor & Equipment

✓Base labor hours by trade
✓Labor burden (taxes, insurance, benefits)
✓Supervision and project management
✓Equipment rental (lifts, cranes, hoists)
✓Small tools and consumables
✓Fall protection and safety equipment

💼 General Conditions & Closeout

✓Performance and payment bonds
✓Builder's risk insurance
✓Warranty and service agreements
✓As-built documentation
✓Final inspections and certifications
✓Operations and maintenance manuals

⚠️Common Missed Items - Highlighted in Checklist

►Dump fees and haul-away costs

►Scaffolding and fall protection

►Pitch and complexity multipliers

►Worker's comp and liability insurance

►Small tools and consumables allowance

►Final cleanup and punch list

►Material delivery and storage fees

►Warranty labor and callbacks

►Overhead and profit margins

File Formats Provided

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Microsoft Excel

Interactive checklist with checkboxes and notes sections

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PDF Format

Printable version for field use and offline reference

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Google Sheets Compatible

Upload to Google Sheets for cloud-based collaboration

Who Is This For?

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New Estimators

Learning the ropes and need a systematic approach to ensure nothing is forgotten

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Experienced Estimators

Want to double-check their work and avoid costly oversights

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Estimating Teams

Need consistency across multiple estimators for quality control

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Small Contractors

Wearing multiple hats and need a simple system to stay organized

How to Use the Checklist

Download and Customize

Open the checklist in Excel or Google Sheets. Customize it with items specific to your market or company standards. Remove items that don't apply to your work.

Use for Every Estimate

As you build your estimate, work through the checklist systematically. Check off each item as you account for it in your pricing. Add notes for items that require special attention.

Final Review

Before submitting your estimate, review the checklist one final time. Pay special attention to the "commonly missed items" section to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Improve Over Time

Track items you've missed on past projects and add them to your customized checklist. Build a comprehensive tool that gets better with every project.

What Contractors Are Saying

★★★★★

"This checklist paid for itself on the first project. I caught $2,800 in items I would have missed. It's now part of my standard process for every estimate."

James Peterson

Estimator, Commercial Roofing

★★★★★

"Simple but incredibly effective. I printed it out and keep it at my desk. No more wondering if I forgot something - I just work through the list."

Maria Gonzalez

Owner, Gonzalez Roofing LLC

★★★★★

"The 'commonly missed items' section alone is worth the price. I was consistently forgetting about fall protection equipment costs. Not anymore!"

Robert Kim

Project Manager

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