How estimates are calculated

when skipp creates a the quick estimate tool docid\ wq4pxdkuaus wsg3y6yre , we're making several calculations based on the simple information you've given us about the project there are two parts to this calculation the materials, and the quantity of materials materials the skipp estimate is based on the msrp for all materials you select skipp ingests pricing for all materials (cabinetry, cabinet accessories, surfaces, and sinks and faucets) directly from the manufacturers' catalog when you choose materials docid\ af1mt7rly2itb8dxv8gtt , we're using the pricing we got from the manufacturer (msrp) we strive to keep this as up to date as possible quantity of materials skipp estimates the quantity of materials needed cabinetry we use the following inputs from the how to estimate using skipp docid\ uaky1exfon avfd4 ewa to estimate the number of cabinets layout the general shape you have in mind this helps us understand if you'll need corner cabinets (like in l and u shaped layouts) add island whether or not the design has an island linear footage estimated linear footage of cabinetry cabinet height short vs tall (tall means over 36") cabinet accessories we base this on the estimated number of cabinets from the calculation above we assume one accessory per cabinet surfaces we base this on the estimated linear feet of cabinetry multiplied by the standard surface dept sink & faucet we assume the quantity is one of each unless otherwise specified labor for now, we leave the labor line item blank so you can input your own labor costs we do calculate cabinetry installation this is based on the linear footage of cabinetry and using installation cost data from a third party source that collects labor costs all around the country what's next? learn how to edit price estimates and quotes docid\ l4 ar9y ordjrxew34vo8 before sharing with a homeowner