ACCURATE ESTIMATING SCHEDULE

6. There are so many items to be considered in a careful estimate, that the estimator should have a list of those coming under each of the main headings already given, and in compiling a schedule he should follow this order. The following list, which is arranged to assist in making an estimate on a dwelling house, will serve as an example of the general method that should be adopted:

EXCAVATION
CellarWells
AreasPipe trenches
PiersFence trenches
Privy vaultsGrading
FootingsFilling
CesspoolLabor
Catch basins

CONCRETE WORK
CementWells
SandArea walls
Broken stoneChimneys
Form lumberFootings
Foundation wallsFloors
Partition wallsColumns
PiersPavements
Exterior wallsFences
Concrete blocksHearths
Concrete cornicesSteel reinforcement
Core wallsAnchor bolts
BackingNails and spikes
CesspoolsLabor
Tanks

STONEWORK
LimeWells
CementChimneys
SandFootings
MortarCut or dressed stonework
Foundation wallsCarved stonework
Exterior wallsPavements
Partition wallsStone fences
PiersStone hearths
Area wallsAnchors and bolts
CesspoolsLabor

BRICKWORK
LimeCesspools
CementWells
SandRange setting
MortarFurnace setting
Foundation wallsFootings
Exterior wallsChimneys
Partition wallsTrimmer arches
PiersBrick hearths
Area wallsPavements
Terra-cotta workFences
TilingLabor

CARPENTRY

Framing
Girders in cellarJoists, first story
SillsJoists, second story
Cross-sillsJoists, third story
PostsJoists, attic story
BeamsCeiling beams
GirtsHeaders
StudsTrimmers
PlatesCommon rafters
Deck platesHip rafters
Tower platesValley rafters
BracesPurlins
Joists, basementFurring
Ridge poleCarrying beams
Collar beamsIronwork
LintelsRods and bolts
Framing piersNails and spikes
OutlookersLabor

Covering
Sheathing lumberFlooring
Sheathing paperCorner boards
BaseCasings
SidingCornice
ShinglesLabor

Roofing
TinGutter linings
ShingleSolder
SlateCresting
TileFinials
Paper or feltConductor hooks and fastenings,
Hanging gutters  nails and hooks
Conductor pipesCast shoes or boots
Conductor headsLabor
Flashings

Plastering
LathThree-coat work
LimePlaster board
SandPatent plaster
HairTiling, marble, etc.
Plaster of ParisStucco cornices
Plastering mortarStucco arches
DeafeningStucco centers
Back plasteringNails
One-coat workLabor
Two-coat work

JOINERY

Inside and Outside Finish
Window framesDoors
Door framesBase
Sashes Architraves
Corner and plinth blocksPosts
Outside and inside blindsColumns
BracketsBalusters
WainscotingHand railing
MoldingsNails and screws
Planed lumberLabor

Stairs
Rough lumberHand railing
Treads and risersBalusters
StringsBrackets
Spandrels Bolts
MoldingsNails and screws
NewelsLabor

Hardware
Mortise locksSash lifts
Rim locksSash cord
PadlocksTransom lifters
Butts (various sizes)Cupboard catches
Wrought buttsHooks and eyes
Strap hingesDrawer pulls
Blind hingesMortise bolts
Sash fastenersDoor stops
Sash weightsDoor hangers
Shutter barsAxle pulleys

HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM

Hot-Air Heating
FurnaceRegisters
Cold-air ducts and slide dampersSheet-tin and asbestos fire protection
Hot-air pipes, elbows, and dampersSmoke pipe
Register boxesLabor

Steam Heating
BoilerSmoke pipe
Regulating and safetySteam pipes
appliancesReturn pipes
FittingsGalvanized sheet-iron casings
Hangersfor indirect stacks
Indirect, direct-indirect,Sheet-iron indirect flues, screens,
and direct radiatorsand dampers
ValvesIndirect registers and boxes
Air ventsJapanning and bronzing
Floor and ceiling platesPipe coverings
Labor

Hot-Water Heating
HeaterRadiators, pipes, fittings, etc.,
Automatic damper regulatorsame as for steam heating
Smoke pipeLabor
Expansion tanks

PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING

Plumbing Fixtures
Kitchen range with water-backKitchen sinks
Plunge bathsPantry sinks
Shower bathsSlop sinks
Foot bathsLaundry tubs
Sitz bathsSafes
Wash basinsHot- and cold-water faucets
Water closetsfor fixtures
UrinalsLabor

Water Supply
City SupplyPumps
PermitsSupply tanks
Corporation connectionsOutside piping
ExcavationLawn and garden hydrants
Extra-heavy lead, iron orFittings, etc.
brass service pipeWrought-iron pipe fittings
Curb cock and boxBrass pipe fittings
Stop and wasteLead pipe fittings
Well SupplySolder nipples
Storage cisternsStop-cocks
Cistern filtersPipe straps
Metal tacksWiping solder
Kitchen boiler and standLabor

House Drainage
PermitsLead soil, waste,
Sewer connectionsand vent pipes
ExcavationsLead traps
Vitrified sewer pipeBrass traps
and fittingsFixture connections (brass)
Earthenware trapsWrought-iron, galvanized, or
Portland cementasphalt-coated drain, soil,
Unglazed drain pipeand vent pipes and fittings
Cast-iron soil pipe andFresh-air inlets, vent caps
fittingsVent-pipe flashings
Lead and oakumWall hooks, straps, bands,
Cast-iron trapsand hangers
Handholes and cleanoutsWiping solder
Lead bends, brass ferrulesLabor

Gas-Fitting
PermitChandeliers
Tapping mainPendants
ExcavationWall brackets
MetersPillar lights
Stop-cocksGlobes, shades, and fireguards
Drip cupsGas stoves and ranges
PipingGas-heater connections
Straps and hangersLabor
FittingsPressure regulators

PAINTING AND PAPERING

Painting
Body of houseFloors
TrimmingsCeilings
BlindsWalls
RoofSash
PorchesShelving
Inside workMantels
OilingFences
PolishingOutbuildings
Varnishing Labor

Papering
PaperLining paper
BordersLabor

Glazing
Sheet glassRibbed glass
(single or double thick)Frosted glass
Plate glassGlaziers’ points
Leaded glassPutty
(stained or clear)Labor