How we build it
Written from your own estimates and scopes of work, so a lead carpenter can see how RSC does each kind of job, step by step. It gets better with every estimate you write.
Deck / Exterior · 1 job
Usual crew: 1 general contractor, 1 helper. Example schedule: 8-10 days on site, weather permitting.. Labor averages $7,400 over about 144 crew-hours.
Jobs: 1003-BRO (open one for its printable crew brief)
1. Demolition
- Remove old decking, rail and stairs.
2. Footings and framing
- Set piers and frame the deck.
3. Decking and stairs
- Install composite boards and stairs.
4. Rail and cleanup
- Install the rail.
- Haul debris.
Bathroom · 1 job
Usual crew: 1 general contractor, 1 tile setter. Example schedule: 12-15 days on site.. Labor averages $9,800 over about 216 crew-hours.
Jobs: 1002-CHE (open one for its printable crew brief)
1. Demolition
- Remove tub, tile and vanity.
- Check the subfloor.
2. Plumbing and waterproofing
- Move the drain for the shower.
- Install the waterproof membrane.
3. Tile
- Set floor and wall tile.
- Grout and seal.
4. Fixtures
- Install vanity, faucet and shower valve trim.
- Hang the glass door.
5. Final check
- Test the fan and water.
- Walk through with the client.
Kitchen · 1 job
Usual crew: 1 general contractor, 1 carpenter, 1 helper part-time. Example schedule: 4-5 weeks on site, Monday-Friday.. Labor averages $16,800 over about 450 crew-hours.
Jobs: 1001-ALV (open one for its printable crew brief)
1. Layout and ordering
- Measure and confirm the cabinet layout.
- Order cabinets and counters.
2. Protection and demolition
- Protect floors and doorways.
- Remove old cabinets and the wall.
3. Beam and framing
- Install temporary supports.
- Set the new beam and posts.
4. Rough electrical and plumbing
- Move the sink line.
- Add under-cabinet lighting circuits.
5. Cabinets and counters
- Hang wall and base cabinets.
- Install butcher-block counters and shelves.
6. Finish and walkthrough
- Paint, trim and touch-up.
- Walk through the finished kitchen with the client.