VG Estimating · Capture Form · Form 08
Owner selections drive the largest cost multipliers in P2 systems and P3 finishes. Captured incrementally as decisions firm up — but all must lock before final budget. Procurement, vendor SOWs, and the pre-approved budget all depend on these values being final.
Status
in progress
locked
§ 01 · Exterior shell
Exterior shell
roof · windows · doors · siding · gutters
roofing_materialRoofing material multiplier
shingleflat-TPOmetal
window_gradestandard=1.0 · premium=1.5 · custom=2.0+
standardpremiumcustom
front_door_gradeFront door grade
standardcustomoversized
tread_materialStair tread wood species
oakmaplepaintedother hardwood
siding_typeSiding multiplier
vinyl (1.0)fiber-cement (1.4)wood (1.8)
gutter_materialGutter material
aluminumcoppervinyl
§ 02 · Systems grades
Systems grades
HVAC · plumbing · electrical · low-voltage · insulation
fixture_gradestandard=1.0 · premium=1.4
standardpremium
steam_showerSteam shower (specialty rough-in)
yesno
hvac_system_typecentral=1.0 · mini-split=1.2 · dual=1.4
centralmini-splitdual
radiant_heatRadiant floor heat
yesno
ev_chargerEV charger 240V circuit
yesno
generator_hookupGenerator transfer switch
yesno
smart_home_systemAutomation level
nonebasic (hub)integrated
doorbell_cameraVideo doorbell / door camera
yesno
access_controlSmart locks / keypads
yesno
fireplace_typegas-insert=1.0 · wood=1.2 · electric=0.6
gas-insertwoodelectric
insulation_typebatt=1.0 · blown=1.1 · spray-foam=2.5
battblownspray-foam
soundproof_roomsCount of rooms receiving sound treatment
§ 03 · Exterior finishes
Decks & grounds
materials & fencing
deck_materialpressure-treated=1.0 · composite=1.6 · stone=2.0
pressure-treatedcompositestone
fence_typeFence material
woodvinylaluminumchain-link
driveway_materialgravel=1.0 · asphalt=1.5 · concrete=2.2 · pavers=3.0
gravelasphaltconcretepavers
§ 04 · Tile, flooring & paint
Tile, flooring & paint
finishes by surface
tile_sizePrimary tile size (labor multiplier)
standard ≤12 inlarge-format >12 in
tile_orientationstraight=1.0 · diagonal=1.15
straightdiagonal
floor_patternFloor tile pattern complexity
field tile onlyaccent bordermosaic inset
flooring_gradestandard=1.0 · premium=1.4
standardpremium
subfloor_conditionAffects prep cost
goodneeds levelingfull replacement
flooring_speciesHardwood species selection
oakmaplewhite oakengineered
paint_coats1 coat=1.0 · 2 coats=1.4
12
wallpaper_sqftWallpaper area (sq ft, if applicable)
accent_wall_countRooms with accent color or wallpaper
bs_tile_sizeBacksplash tile size / type
standardmosaiclarge-format
§ 05 · Cabinetry, doors, closets, accessories
Kitchen, bath & trim
highest cost-multiplier choices
cabinet_gradeCabinet grade
stocksemi-customcustom
door_styleInterior door style
flatshakerpanelcustom
barn_door_countSliding barn doors (specialty cost)
custom_closet_countBuilt-in closet organizer system count
closet_materialCloset system material
painted MDFwoodwire
countertop_materiallaminate=1.0 · granite=2.0 · quartz=2.5
laminategranitequartz
edge_profileCountertop edge profile
easedbeveledogeewaterfall
waterfall_edgeWaterfall edge on island sides
yesno
accessories_gradeInterior accessories grade multiplier
standardpremium
hardware_finishBath / door hardware finish
brushed nickelmatte blackpolished chromebrass
shower_encl_countNumber of frameless shower enclosures
glass_typeShower enclosure glass type
framelesssemi-framelessframed
vanity_mirror_countNumber of vanity mirrors by bath
appliance_countTotal number of appliances
appliance_gradebuilder=1.0 · mid=1.5 · premium=2.5
buildermidpremium
range_typeRange / cooktop type
gaselectricinduction
refrigerator_typeRefrigerator style
standardcounter-depthbuilt-in panel-ready
washer_dryerWasher / dryer configuration
stackedside-by-sideno
wine_fridgeWine refrigerator included
yesno
§ 06 · Specialty trim (P3WO7)
Specialty trim toggles
each item estimated individually
trim_mudrooma — Mudroom
yesno
trim_coffered_ceilb — Coffered Ceilings
yesno
trim_specialty_wallsc — Specialty Walls (1×3 / board & batten)
yesno
trim_fp_surroundd — Fireplace Surround
yesno
trim_spec_beamse — Specialty Beams
yesno
trim_wainscotingf — Wainscoting
yesno
trim_bookshelvesg — Built-In Bookshelves
yesno
trim_bench_builtinsh — Bench Built-Ins
yesno
trim_spec_ceilingsi — Specialty Ceilings (herringbone etc.)
yesno
trim_shiplapj — Shiplap
yesno
Lock before
All owner selections must lock before procurement begins and before the pre-approved budget is finalized. A grade decision changed mid-finish phase is the single most common driver of P3 cost overruns — tile is already ordered, cabinetry is in production, paint is on the wall. Confirm every row above before signing the budget.
Notes — selections not captured above