VG Estimating · Capture Form · Form 01
Captures coarse drivers, condition flags, and scope multipliers — anything a PM can directly observe or estimate at a rough order of magnitude. Detailed measurements move to Form 03 (Architectural Plans); grade / material / style choices move to Form 08 (Owner Selections). Pre-contract data (legal, zoning, utilities) lives in Form 00.
Listing price / acquisition target
§ 01 · Site & demolition
Site & demolition
access, scope, condition
months_holdingEstimated project duration in months
site_accessSite access condition
standardrestrictedgated
tree_removal_countNumber of large trees to remove
stump_grindingStump grinding required
yesno
hazmat_presentAsbestos / lead suspected — triggers survey
yesnounknown
demo_scopepartial=0.6 · selective=0.8 · full=1.0
partialselectivefull
existing_conditionsStructural condition of existing construction
goodfairpoor
utility_relocationService lines need to move
yesno
sewer_scopeSewer work type
connect to municipalnew septic installseptic repairno work
well_workWell work required
yesno
oil_tankIn-ground oil tank present
yesnounknown
cu_yds_excavationEstimated cubic yards to excavate
dirt_removalHaul excavation off-site
yesno
drywellDrywell required (drainage / leader connection)
yesno
lot_slopeLot grade — affects grading cost
flatmoderatesteep
§ 02 · Foundation, framing & shell
Foundation & shell
structural envelope
foundation_typeFoundation scope
existingnewrepair
sqft_footprintBuilding footprint area / roof plan area (sq ft)
basementBasement or crawl space present
yesnocrawl space
waterproofing_neededWaterproofing required
yesnounknown
sqft_above_gradeConditioned above-grade area (sq ft)
storiesNumber of above-grade floors
11.523
additionNew addition included in scope
yesno
open_floor_planOpen floor plan (drives beam complexity)
yesno
pitchSlope multiplier (within P1WO7)
flat ≤2/12 (1.0)4:12 (1.05)6:12 (1.12)8:12 (1.19)12:12 (1.41)
materialRoof material multiplier (within P1WO7)
shingle (1.0)flat-TPO (0.9)metal (1.8)
tear_offExisting roof to remove
yesno
window_countEstimated number of windows
ext_door_countNumber of exterior doors (not garage)
garage_door_countNumber of overhead garage doors
staircase_countNumber of interior staircases
stair_typeInterior stair configuration
straightL-shapedU-shapedwinder
shutter_countEstimated shutter pairs
leader_countEstimated number of downspouts
§ 03 · Systems
Building systems
scope multipliers and counts
full_bath_countNumber of full bathrooms — confirm against Form 00
half_bath_countNumber of half baths / powder rooms
kitchen_countNumber of kitchens (typically 1)
sqft_conditionedConditioned square footage (for HVAC load)
hvac_scoperepair=0.3 · replace=1.0 · new=1.2
repairreplacenew
panel_upgradeElectrical panel upgrade required
yesno
service_sizeElectrical service size
100A200A400A
camera_countNumber of security cameras
low_voltage_scopebasic=1.0 · structured wiring=1.5
basicstructured-wiring
fireplace_countNumber of fireplace units
drywall_scopepatch=0.3 · partial=0.6 · full=1.0
patchpartialfull
§ 04 · Exterior & landscape
Exterior & landscape
quantities and scope
deck_sqftDeck and porch surface area (sq ft)
patio_sqftPatio and walkway area (sq ft)
ext_railing_lnftExterior railing linear feet (estimate)
landscape_scopecleanup=1.0 · improvements=2.0 · full renovation=3.5
cleanupimprovementsfull-renovation
Notes — observations not captured above