Common under-scoping targets
Labor
- Fewer hours on skilled trades
- Lower mobilization charges
- Standard vs. overtime rates
- Missing setup/breakdown time
Materials
- Lower-grade substitutions
- Smaller quantities than needed
- Discontinued-material patches vs. full replacement
- Missing fasteners, adhesives, transitions
Scope extent
- Smaller rooms reported as sqft
- Fewer rooms documented
- Partial-area repair vs. continuous area
- Excluded transitions and tie-ins
Supporting items
- Demolition and disposal
- Containment and dust protection
- Temporary facilities
- Permit fees
How to counter
- Full-scope Xactimate from a qualified estimator
- Line-item side-by-side comparison
- Specific citation of missing items
- Contractor quotes to support Florida-current pricing