Xactimate Line Items: Cabinet Estimation
In our video training session, you’ll dive into estimating for cabinetry. We’ve packed this lesson with essential tips and practical insights for contractors and public adjusters, perfectly suited for those specializing in cabinetry repair, installation, and insurance estimation.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Cabinetry Basics:
- Cabinet Types: Get a handle on the different cabinet types, including lower base cabinets, upper cabinets, and full-length cabinets.
- Quality Variation: Discover how to adjust cabinet quality in your estimates, from standard to deluxe custom options, using the plus and minus signs in the tool.
Measurement and Estimation:
- Accurate Measurements: Learn why it’s crucial to measure the length and width of cabinets for estimating in linear feet.
- Practical Examples: See how to craft estimates for various cabinet types based on their location and size within a kitchen.
Additional Considerations:
- Labor Hours: We’ll touch on the possibility of including carpenter labor hours, although insurance companies may not always cover this.
- Filler/Scribe Boards: Highlight the need for filler or scribe boards to bridge gaps between cabinets and walls or other cabinets due to space irregularities.
- Cabinet Accessories: Find out how to estimate for additional elements like knobs and hinges, factoring in the number of doors and design.
Costing and Insurance Factors:
- Estimating Costs: Watch how to pull together an estimate, with examples showing how costs can approach $9,000 after tax.
- Insurance Company Preferences: Understand which line items insurance companies typically emphasize for cabinetry claims.
Practical Estimation Tips:
- Guesstimates vs. On-site Measurement: Learn the difference between making estimates remotely and measurements taken during an on-site inspection.
- Completeness of Estimation: Ensure your estimate includes all necessary line items, from the cabinets themselves to the hardware, for a thorough proposal.
This lesson aims to give you a solid foundation for efficiently and accurately estimating cabinetry projects. It’s an excellent resource for anyone in property repair, renovation, or insurance. Look forward to more lessons in this series for more insights and skills in cabinetry estimation.