Price List Update Summary - September 2022 - Actionable Insights

Price List Update Summary - September 2022

New Xactimate Line Items

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COMMONLY OVERLOOKED LINE ITEMS

September 2022 Price List Changes Report

September 2022 Price List Changes Summary

Structural price list items added for the September 2022 price lists
1. DRY5/8MR+	5/8" mold resistant - hung, taped, floated ready for paint	(+) ......................... (-)	Included: Drywall, metal corner bead, joint/texture compound (mud), drywall nails, joint tape, grabber screws, and installation labor. Quality: 5/8"" mold and mildew resistant drywall hung, taped, and floated to produce a finish that is ready for paint. This type of drywall has improved moisture resistance beyond normal greenboard. Generally used on areas where water or condensation may occur (e.g., bathtubs and showers). Notes: This item includes the following steps: tape coat, 1st coat, 2nd coat, a third step to prep for a paint finish. The third step may be a final sanding and touch-up, or a sprayed on orange peel type texture. Drywall material components are surveyed as a typical house-stocked price (as opposed to in-store shelf price). Consideration may be needed for delivery outside of a normal service area, small quantities, store pick up, or special circumstances resulting in higher delivery/transportation costs. The estimator should verify that the material allowance is sufficient for the actual material and associated delivery costs. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Included: Labor cost to remove 5/8"" drywall, including screws and/or nails, corner bead, and to discard in a job-site waste receptacle.
2. ELE110+	110 volt copper wiring run, box and outlet - High grade	(+) ......................... (-)	Included: Outlet, cover, box, 110 volt wiring, and installation labor. Quality: 20 amp, 110 spec grade outlet, up to 20 feet of wire, non-metallic box, 12/2 copper conductor wire with ground. Notes: Single gang rough-in box for a 110 volt outlet. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Included: Labor cost to remove a 110 volt outlet box, wiring, and cover, and to discard in a job-site waste receptacle.
3. ELECBUTTN-	Door bell/chime button (button only) - Standard grade	(+) ......................... (-)	Included: Door bell/chime button and installation labor. Excluded: Door bell/chime. Quality: Plastic or metal. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Included: Included: Labor cost to remove a door bell/chime button and to discard in a job-site waste receptacle.
4. ELECBUTTN+	Door bell/chime button (button only) - High grade	(+) ......................... (-)	Included: Door bell/chime button and installation labor. Excluded: Door bell/chime. Quality: May have a shaped profile. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Included: Labor cost to remove a door bell/chime button and to discard in a job-site waste receptacle.
5. ELECBUTTW-	Door bell/chime button- wireless (button only)- Std. grade	(+) ......................... (-)	Included: Wireless door bell/chime button, battery, and installation labor. Excluded: Door bell/chime. Quality: Plastic or metal. May be battery operated. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Included: Labor cost to remove a wireless door bell/chime button and to discard in a job-site waste receptacle.
6. SDGINS3/8	Fanfold foam insulation board - 3/8"	(+) ......................... (-)	Included: Fanfold insulation board, tape, nails, and installation labor. Quality: 3/8"" thick. Provides up to an R1.7 insulation. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Included: Labor cost to remove fanfold foam insulation board and to discard in a job-site waste receptacle.

Personal property items added for the September 2022 price lists
1. SPGIGOI- Game table - Standard grade
2. SPGIGOI Game table
3. SPGIGOI+ Game table - High grade
4. SPGPKTB- Poker table - Standard grade
5. SPGPKTB Poker table
6. SPGPKTB+ Poker table - High grade

Structural price list items modified for the September 2022 price lists
1. ELECBUTTON Modified Quality field of (+) definition to define material quality.
2. ELECBUTTW Modified Quality field of (+) definition to define material quality.
3. ELECHIME* Modified Excluded field of (+) definition to reference selectors of available button line items.
4. ELECHIMEW* Modified Note field of (+) definition to reference selectors of available button line items.
5. ELEREWIRC Modified (+) assembly to represent material assumptions for 3-way switches.
6. ELEREWIRE Modified (+) assembly and Included field of (+) definition to represent material assumptions for 3-way switches.
7. ELEWIRE Modified (+) assembly and Included field of (+) definition to represent material assumptions for 3-way switches.
8. MSDSD* Modified labor component yield of (+) and ( R ) assemblies for shower door items.
9. MSDTUB* Modified labor component yield of (+) and ( R ) assemblies for bathtub enclosure items.
10. SDGINS1/4 Modified Phase, Labor Supporting Event, and Quality field for (+) activity and modified Labor Component Yield for (-) assembly.
11. RFGFLP60R* Modified default Life Expectancy.
12. RFGRU* Modified default Life Expectancy.

Personal property items removed for the September 2022 price lists
1. FRNGMCH- Game chair - Standard grade
2. FRNGMCH Game chair
3. FRNGMCH+ Game chair - High grade
4. FRNGTBL- Game table - Standard grade
5. FRNGTBL Game table
6. FRNGTBL+ Game table - High grade
7. TOYPKRT- Poker table - Standard grade
8. TOYPKRT Poker table
9. TOYPKRT+ Poker table - High grade

Miscellaneous changes made for the September 2022 price lists
Added four new pricelist areas for the Quebec province in Canada: Grand Nord (QCGN), Montréal – Nord (QCMN), Montréal – Sud (QCMN), Rimouski (QCRM), and associated postal codes.

Possible future changes and/or additions under review for upcoming price list publications
Item(s) / add-on item(s) for installing fencing in cold weather or difficult areas.
Item(s) for oak hollow core bifold doors.
Item(s) for microwave drawers.

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