verb (used with object), estimated, estimating.
1.
to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately:
to estimate the cost of a college education.
2.
to form an opinion of; judge.
verb (used without object), estimated, estimating.
3.
to make an estimate.
noun
4.
an approximate judgment or calculation, as of the value, amount, time, size, or weight of something.
5.
a judgment or opinion, as of the qualities of a person or thing.
6.
a statement of the approximate charge for work to be done, submitted by a person or business firm ready to undertake the work.
Origin of estimate Expand
Latin
1525-1535
1525-35;

1. If demo-ing an entire room - agree on hours
2. If demo-ing a wall don't need to demo the drywall and wallpaper
3. If demo - refrigerator with supply lines - no need to add the water line
If painting ceiling do the fans need to be detached and reset or just bagged?

Example sink detach and reset includes the faucet

1. Always photo document and write down if the countertop is block cut or mitered
2. Also ask the insured about the type of surface - granite quality has a wide range of values

3. Always document the edge on the coutertops