Additions with Existing Work

How do I handle an addition that also includes some work in the existing building?

There are two different ways to enter dimensions in Goldenseal construction estimating software.

  • You can use the dimension buttons to fill in dimensions for a whole project.
  • You can use estimate locations to look at it "room by room".

When you are building an addition and also working in the exisisting building, you can use both!

Addition

To enter dimensions for the addition, follow these steps:

  1. Choose Estimates from the Income menu.
  2. Click the template button (the triangle next to the New button) and choose one of the 'new construction' templates.
  3. Click on the first dimension button (the picture of a blueprint).
  4. Enter measurements for the addition. NOTE-- Click the padlock to 'unlock' the length of exterior walls, since you'll need to reduce that quantity to account for the contact between new and old.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for each of the seven dimension buttons.

Existing Building

To enter measurements for the work in the existing building, follow these steps:

  1. Choose Estimate Locations from the Options menu, and choose Add Location from the submenu.
  2. Enter a name for the first room you're working on, then click OK.
  3. In the 'room layout' screen, fill in details for the work you are doing.
  4. When you are finished entering room details, click OK.
  5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each existing room that is part of the project.
  6. When you have finished entering all dimensions, click the Update Quantities button to fill in quantities for each line item of work.

Other Details

After you have entered the addition dimensions and "room by room" dimensions, you may need to make some adjustments to the line items in the estimate, to cover complications caused by the juncture of the addition and the existing building.

You may need to add extra costs for any of the following:

  • Temporary dust barriers
  • Demolition of existing walls at the contact area
  • Rerouting of wiring or plumbing from the junction area
  • Additional framing and roofing for a 'saddle' covering part of the existing roof
  • Costs to splice into or replace existing roofing or siding
  • Additional roof and exterior wall flashing at the junction
  • New or rerouted gutters and downspouts
  • Floor patching at the junction
  • Additional costs for matching new trim to the existing

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