Step 01
Let's Start With You
We'll use this to follow up with your estimate.
01Your Name
02Phone Number
03Email Address
04Project Location / Address
Step 02
Foundation & Site
Be as specific as you can — this affects the quote significantly.
05Septic System Needed?
Yes — needs to be installed
No — already installed
Not sure
06How Far Are Utilities From the House?Rough estimate in feet if you know it
07Slab or Crawlspace?Flat lots work well for slab. Sloped lots typically need crawlspace.
Slab
Crawlspace
Let the Land Decide
08Crawlspace FinishIf crawlspace — select all that apply
Encapsulated
Pea Stone
Vapor Barrier
Concrete Over Plastic
Gravel + Plastic Only
N/A (Slab)
09Foundation Skirt?Split-face block, regular block, stone, brick, painted, or none
Split-Face Block
Block + Scratch Coat
Block + Paint
Stone
Brick
No Skirt
10Termite Pre-Treatment for Foundation?
Yes
No
Step 03
Structure & Frame
These choices affect cost more than most people realize — be intentional.
11Ceiling Height?9 ft is standard. 10 ft adds meaningful cost.
9 ft — Standard
10 ft — Premium
Mixed (varies by room)
12Stud Size?2×4 is standard. 2×6 costs more but improves insulation capacity.
2×4 — Standard
2×6 — Better Insulation
13Special Lumber?
Standard OSB
ZIP Board
Other
14Ceiling Style?Select all that apply — note which rooms below
Flat (Standard)
Vaulted
Tray
Coffered
Step 04
Exterior & Envelope
Roofing, siding, porch, and insulation.
15Porch Floor Material
Concrete
Wood
Composite
16Porch Post Material
Treated Core
Wrapped / Decorative
Column
Metal
17Porch Ceiling Material
Vinyl — Standard
Tongue & Groove Wood
Other
18Roof Material
Shingles
Metal
Standing Seam Metal
Other
19Siding Material & ColorPhotos of inspiration are always helpful
Vertical Board & Batten
Lap / Horizontal
Brick
Stone
HardiePlank
Mixed Materials
20Insulation TypeSpray foam seals better but costs more
Fiberglass Batt — Standard
Spray Foam
Combination / Mixed
Step 05
Mechanical Systems
Plumbing, electrical, appliances, and utilities.
21Special Plumbing?Anything beyond the standard plan
Dog Bath
Pot Filler
Garage Drain
Nothing Extra
22Water HeaterTankless must be gas
50-Gallon Tank
Gas Tankless
Go With Best Price
23What Will Run Off Gas?Select all that apply
Range / Burners
Oven
Dryer
Water Heater
Heat / HVAC
Nothing — All Electric
24AppliancesList exactly what you want — the more specific, the better the quote
25Special Electrical?Select all that apply
Generator Hookup (Wired)
Step Lighting
Under Cabinet Lighting
Nothing Special
26Can Lights or Wafer Lights?
Wafer Lights
Actual Can Lights
Mixed
Discuss Later
27Fixture Budget AllowanceThink through faucets and light fixtures — what's your ballpark?
Step 06
Interior Finishes
Last step — the details that make it feel like home.
28Trim WorkCrown, baseboard, shadow boxes, wainscoting, door/window casing?
29Interior Door Height & Material9 ft walls = 7 ft doors standard. 10 ft walls should have 8 ft doors.
7 ft Doors
8 ft Doors
Hollow Core — Standard
Solid Core (Select Rooms)
30Stairs / Railing MaterialIf applicable — photos help a lot
31Exterior DoorsFinding exact doors or close examples helps with accurate quoting
32WindowsVinyl is standard & most affordable. White is the cheapest color.
Vinyl — Standard
Aluminum
Wood
Black Exterior
White Interior
No Grid
With Grid
Double Pane
Tilt-In (Cleanable)
Casement / Awning
33FlooringWhere do you want what?
LVP Throughout
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
No Carpet
34CabinetsWhere, color, style, height — all the way to ceiling?
Shaker Style
All the Way to Ceiling
Taller Than Standard
Standard Height
White Perimeter
Black Island
35Countertops
Granite
Quartz
Butcher Block
Marble
Formica
36Kitchen Backsplash
Subway Tile
Simple Tile
Solid Surface
None
37Shower & Bath Details
Tile Shower — Master
Glass Door
Tub / Shower Insert (Other Bath)
Tile Walls + Floor
One Wall Tile Only
Standalone Tub
38Fireplace
Wood Burning + Blower
Gas Fireplace
Electric
No Fireplace
39Closet Shelving
Standard Wire
Built-In Wood
Premade / Assembly
Discuss Later
40Driveway Material
Concrete
Gravel
Blacktop
Stamped Concrete
Gravel + Concrete Apron at Garage
41Anything Else We Should Know?
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