Dear [Contractor/Builder],
I am writing with regards to your assistance with some construction work that needs to be
done at the basement of the property located at [Property Name/Address]. As you are well
aware, there are a number of areas that require attention and I would like to discuss the the
scope of work as herein below:
Scope of Work: Replacement of Basement
1. Overview This project involves the replacement of an existing basement in a [insert
the description of the property]. The project will include all necessary demolition,
excavation, foundation, waterproofing, and backfilling.
2. Demolition. The contractor will remove the existing basement, including all walls,
floors, and other structures. All debris will be disposed of off-site.
3. Excavation. The contractor will excavate the site to the required depth and width for
the new basement. The excavation will include removal of all soil and other materials
to provide a clean, stable foundation for the new basement.
4. Foundation. The new basement will be constructed of poured concrete walls and
floor with reinforced footings. The walls will be a minimum of 8 inches thick and
reinforced with steel rebar as necessary.
5. Waterproofing. The new basement will be waterproofed to prevent any water
infiltration. The contractor will apply a waterproof membrane to the exterior walls and
install a drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. The contractor will
also install a sump pump and backup battery system to ensure the basement
remains dry.
6. Backfilling. The contractor will backfill around the new basement with clean soil or
gravel, compacting it as necessary to provide a stable foundation for the surrounding
landscape.
7. Project Management. The contractor will provide all necessary project management,
including scheduling, coordination with subcontractors, and communication with the
owner.
8. Permits and Inspections. The contractor will obtain all necessary permits and arrange
for all required inspections.
9. Project Timeline. The project is expected to begin on [insert date] and be completed
by [insert date].
10. Budget. The Contractor should provide an estimated budget for this project as well as
a payment schedule as provided in the Schedule Below;
i. For the Living Room – Height 10’
603.33 SF Walls 227.50 SF Ceiling
830.83 sf Walls & ceiling 227.50 SF Floor
25.28 SY Flooring 60.33 LF Floor Perimeter
60.33 LF Ceil Perimeter
DESCRIPTION QTY REMOV
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REPLAC
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ESTIMAT
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1. Dumpster Load –
Approximately 20
yards, 4 tons of debris
1.00EA 650 0.00
2. R$R Oak Flooring –
Select grade- no finish
227.50SF 2.50 9.98
3. Sand, stain, and finish 227.50 SF 0.00 3.95
wood floor
4. Vapor barrier – 15#felt 227.50 SF 0.00 0.24
5. Add for dustless floor
sanding
227.50 SF 0.00 1.01
6. R&R Baseboard. 5 1/4" 60.33 LF 0.54 5.63
7. Seal & paint
baseboard. oversized –
two coats
60.33 LF 0.00 1.91
8. R&R Base shoe – stain
grade
60.33 LF 0.19 1.96
9. Stain & finish base
shoe or quarter round
60.33 LF 0.00 1.51
10. Seal/prime then paint
the walls and ceiling (2
coats)
830.83 SF 0.00 1.14
11. Contents – move out
then reset
1.00 EA 0.00 63.41
12. Mask and prep for paint
– plastic, paper. tape
(per LF)
60.33 LF 0.00 1.63
TOTALS FOR LIVING
ROOM
ii. Kitchen – Height 10’
512.78 SF Walls 176.00 SF Ceiling
688.78 SF Walls & Ceiling 176.00 SF Floor
19.56 SY Flooring 49.92 LF Floor Perimeter
54.00 LF Ceil. Perimeter
13. . R&R Oak flooring-
select grade – no finish
176.00 SF 2.50 9.98
14. Sand. stain. and finish
wood floor
176.00 SF 0.00 3.95
15. Add for dustless floor
sanding
176.00 SF 0.00 1.01
16. Vapor barrier- IS# felt 176.00 SF 0.00 0.24
17. R&R Baseboard-5 IW 49.92 LF 0.54 5.63
18. Seal & pain1 baseboard,
oversized – two coats
49.92 LF 0.00 1.91
19. R&R Base shoe· stain
grade
49.92 LF 0.19 1.96
20. Stain & finish base shoe
or quarter round
49.92 LF 0.00 I.SI
21. Seal/prime then paint the
walls and ceiling (2
coats)
688.78 SF 0.00 1.14
22. Contents – move out
then reset
1.00 EA 0.00 63.41
23. Mask and prep for pain!
– plastic paper, tape (per
LF)
54.00 LF 0.00 1.63
24. Range – gas – Remove &
reset
1.00 EA 0.00 184.81
25. Dishwasher – Detach & 1.00 EA 0.00 269.60
reset
26. Refrigerator – Remove &
reset
1.00 EA 0.00 46.35
27. Re-skin toe kick 15.00 LF 2.00 9.83
TOTALS – KITCHEN
iii. Office – Height 10’
796.67 SF Walls 388.65 SF Ceiling
1,185.31 SF Walls & Ceiling 388.65 SF Floor
43.18 SY Flooring 79.67 LF Floor Perimeter
79.67 LF Ceil.Perimeter
28. R&R Oak flooring
– select grade –
no finish
388.65 SF 2.50 9.98
29. Sand. stain. and
finish wood
388.65 SF 0.00 3.95
30. Add for dustless
floor sanding
388.65 SF 0.00 1.01
31. Vapor barrier- 15#
felt
388.65 SF 0.00 0.24
32. R&R Baseboard –
5 J/4
79.67 LF 0.54 5.63
33. Seal & paint
baseboard.
Oversized – two
coats
79.67 LF 0.00 1.91
34. R&R Base shoe –
stain grade
79.67 LF 0.19 1.96
35. Stain & finish
base shoe or
quarter round
79.67 LF 0.00 1.51
36. Seal/prime then
paint the walls
and ceiling (2
coats)
1.185.31 SF 0.00 1.14
37. R&R Cabinetry-
lower (base) units
– High grade
14.00 LF 8.01 301.76
38. Contents – move
out then reset
1.00 EA 0.00 63.41
39. Mask and prep for
paint – plastic
paper tape (per
LF)
79.67 LF 0.00 1.63
40. R&R 1/2" drywall –
hung, taped
Iloated. ready for
paint
165.83 SF 0.44 3.05
41. R&R 5/8" drywall-
hung, taped
floated. ready for
paint
388.65 SF 0.44 3.13
42. R&R8attinsula1io
n-4"-R13- unfaced
batt
166.00 SF 0.26 0.88
43. R&R Crown 79.67 LF 0.72 9.03
molding-6 1/8" lo
7"
44. R&R Recessed
light fixture
6.00 EA 11.88 148.74
45. R&R Light fixture –
High grade
1.00 EA 8.90 115.56
46. Seal & paint
crown molding
oversized – two
coats
79.67 LF 0.00 1.89
47. Seal & paint
casing – two coats
126.00 LF 0.00 1.80
TOTALS –
OFFICE
iv. Family Room – Height 8’
966.11 SF Walls 949.18 SF Ceiling
1.915.29 SF walls & Ceiling 949.18 SF Floor
105.46 SY Flooring 120.08 LF Floor Perimeter
124.17 LFCeil. Perimeter
48. R&R Oak flooring.
select grade – no
finish
949.18 SF 2.50 9.98
49. Sand. stain. and
finish wood floor
949.18 SF 0.00 3.95
50. Vapor barrier – I 5#
fell
949.18 SF 0.00 0.24
51. Add for dustless
floor sanding
949.18 SF 0.54 1.01
52. R&R Baseboard –
5 1/4"
120.08 LF 0.54 5.63
53. Seal & paint
baseboard,
oversized – two
coats
120.08 LF
0.00
1.91
54. R&R Base shoe –
stain grade
120.08 LF 0.19 1.96
55. Stain & finish base
shoe or quarter –
round
120.08 LF 0.00 1.51
56. Contents – move
out then reset –
Extra-large room
1.00 EA 0.00 190.25
TOTALS – FAMILY
ROOM
v. Exterior
57. Plumbing (Bid
11cm) – Pipe repair
completed by
Prescher Plumbing
1.00 EA 0.00 1,004.25
58. 2" x 6" x 10′
Redwood (material
only)
15.00 EA 0.00 46.45
Seal/prime then
paint the surface
area (2 coats)
142.00 SF 0.00 1.14
60. R&R Travertine tile
– Premium grade
142.00 SF 1.91 21.57
61. R&R Ban
insulaiion-4" – Rl3 –
unfaced batt
142.00 SF 0.26 0.88
TOTALS:
EXTERIOR
11. Warranty. The contractor will provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship and
materials.
12. Independent Contractor & Company Relationship.
The Owner and Contractor each expressly agree and understand that they are
creating an Independent Contractor relationship, and that Contractor shall not be
considered an employee of the Company for any purpose. Independent Contractor is
not entitled to receive or participate in any medical, retirement, vacation, paid or
unpaid leave, or other benefits provided by the Company to its employees.
Independent Contractor is exclusively responsible for all Social Security, self-
employment, and income taxes, disability insurance, workers’ compensation
insurance, any other statutory benefits otherwise required to be provided to
employees, and all fees and licenses, if any, required for the performance of the
services hereunder.
13. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of [insert state], without giving effect to any
choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any dispute arising out of or in connection
with this Agreement shall be resolved amicably, failure to which it shall be mediated.
I understand that the cost of the job will depend on a number of factors such as the materials
used, the time it takes to complete the work, and other considerations. However, I would
appreciate it if you could provide me with an estimate for the work so that I can plan
accordingly.
If you are available to discuss this further, please let me know and we can arrange a meeting
at your earliest convenience. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards, [Your Name]
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