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CM
McDowell Construction
San Francisco, CA · Lic #B-123456
Original Estimate
April 10, 2026 · Johnson Kitchen Remodel
$ Pricing Summary
Total: $68,450
Demolition $8,200
Demo Work $8,200
In House Labor $6,000
Fees, Disposal & Permits $2,200
Interior Finish $32,800
Cabinetry $18,500
Subcontractor Labor or Materials $18,500
Countertop $8,000
Allowances Provided by GC or Sub $8,000
Flooring $6,300
Subcontractor Labor or Materials $6,300
Total Without Markup $54,760
Total With Markup $68,450
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Schedule of Values — Contract Pricing Breakdown
Project
282 Chattanooga SF
Project No.
—
Location
Project Address
Client
Client Name
Contract Date
04/10/26
ITEM DESCRIPTION EST. AMT
1.2 Exterior Painting $8,400
1.2.1 ↳ Rental Equipment $0
1.2.2 ↳ In House Labor $5,200
1.2.3 ↳ Materials Provided By GC $3,200
1.2.4 ↳ Subcontractor Labor or Materials $0
S1 Interior Finish $38,200
11.1 Flooring $8,200
11.1.1 ↳ Allowances Provided by GC or Sub Contractor $3,200
11.1.2 ↳ In House Labor $2,400
11.1.3 ↳ Subcontractor Labor or Materials $2,600
11.2 Tile $4,800
11.2.1 ↳ Subcontractor Labor or Materials $4,800
11.3 Interior Trim & Moulding $3,600
11.3.1 ↳ Allowances Provided by GC or Sub Contractor $2,000
11.3.2 ↳ In House Labor $1,600
11.4 Cabinetry $18,500
11.4.1 ↳ Allowances Provided by GC or Sub Contractor $18,500
11.5 Countertop $8,000
11.5.1 ↳ Subcontractor Labor or Materials $8,000
11.6 Interior Doors $3,100
11.6.1 ↳ Allowances Provided by GC or Sub Contractor $3,100
S2 Hardscape $12,400
12.1 Walkways $12,400
12.1.1 ↳ Materials Provided By GC $7,200
12.1.2 ↳ Rental Equipment $1,800
12.1.3 ↳ In House Labor $3,400
S3 Pre Con / Paid Estimating $3,200
13.1 Project Planning Costs $3,200
13.1.1 ↳ In House Labor $3,200
Total Materials Not
Provided By GC or Sub
$0.00
Total Allowances
Provided By GC
$26,800
Total Project Budget
$105,472.05
YC
Your Company Name
123 Main St #10
Your City, ST 00000
(555) 000-0000
License #000000
Project Title
282 chattanooga SF
Project Address
Project Address
Client
Client Name
VER LOCK DESC
v3 ● Final
v2 ● Rev
v1 ● Draft
Contractor Seal
SEAL
Date
04/10/26
Scale
N/A
Drawing No.
SOV-003
Charley McDowell
Founder & GC, CraftBuild

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