Cost quality ratings within Toolkit take into account the overall materials quality, design standards, and construction standards in order to accurately estimate the Replacement Cost New for a structure. The full range of cost quality ratings are considered to be built to a livable code-compliant standard. The 1-6 scale can be adjusted in 0.1 increments to dial in cost estimates even further.

Cost data and Cost Quality ratings in Toolkit are based upon the Craftsman National Building Cost Manual.

Main Dwelling - Single Family Residences

Quality 1 - Luxury

Quality 1 represents the highest quality in Toolkit, indicating a property with high-cost luxury features throughout. These properties have complex floor plans, highly detailed finishes and ornamentation, along with large amounts of custom work. Some major areas to consider for this rating are:

Potential Features:

• Stone veneers
• Marble or granite countertops (Kitchen and Bathroom)
• Natural stone, hardwood, or high quality carpet throughout
• Deluxe custom cabinetry
• Standalone spa features in the bathrooms
• Special features such as a home theater or wine cellar

Quality 2 - Semi-Luxury

Quality 2 properties have good or high quality materials throughout. These properties begin to incorporate luxury designs and materials. Some custom work is shown in areas like the kitchen, but is mixed with stock materials through the property.

Potential Features:

• Masonry veneers
• Some usage of Marble and Granite tile entry, but primarily hardwood, carpet, and vinyl
• Large tile showers
• Synthetic stone countertops and good custom cabinetry
• 12’ to 16’ ceilings throughout
• Good decorative details in exterior and interior areas

Quality 3 - Best Standard

Quality 3 properties are considered high quality, but do not incorporate luxury designs or materials. Some decorative designs are seen through the home, potentially including simulated stone flooring or high ceilings in entry areas.

Potential Features:

• Some masonry accents, short of full veneers
• Good carpet mixed with vinyl and some hardwood
• High quality stock cabinetry and tile or acrylic countertops
• Standard sized showers and baths of tile or fiberglass
• Additional space in kitchen nook or dining areas

Quality 4 - Good Standard

Quality 4 represents good quality but largely stock standard properties, incorporating reasonable quality of materials with very limited decorative design. Some amenities and higher cost features are included, but are highly limited.

Potential Features:

• Base stock cabinets and acrylic counters
• Average vinyl and carpet flooring throughout
• Some amenities such as a laundry room or one walk-in closet

Quality 5 - Average Standard

Quality 5 properties are considered to be standard or average for an area, incorporating standard materials and designs. Some low-cost materials are used, but are limited in scope.

Potential Features:

• 8’ to ‘9 foot ceilings
• Vinyl or carpet flooring with small amounts of tile or hardwood in entry areas
• Average grade plastic showers and tubs
• Small stock cabinets and acrylic or laminated countertops
• Sliding door closets in all bedrooms

Quality 6 - Minimum Standard

Quality 6 properties represent the minimum legal standards for an area. These properties use only low cost materials throughout and incorporate no decorative designs or additional amenities.

Potential Features:

• Minimum grade tile or vinyl throughout
• Small low-cost cabinetry and laminate countertops
• 7’6” to 8’ ceilings, with a drop ceiling in the kitchen

Pool

Luxury

Luxury pools have highly decorative features such as a negative edge, and are built using high cost materials. They typically have pebble or tile finishes, stonework, and heaters.

Better

Better pools have some decorative features and include amenities like heaters or built in pool covers, and are finished primarily in plaster.

Standard

Standard pools represent the minimum standards for an area, with minimal features and no heating. They are generally finished in minimal plaster, metal, or poly shell.

Spa

Luxury

Luxury spas have highly decorative features such as waterfalls, and are built using high cost materials. They typically have pebble, stone, or tile finishes alongside high-quality stonework and architectural features.

Better

Better spas have some decorative features and include a good filtration system. They are finished primarily in plaster.

Standard

Standard spas represent the minimum standards for an area, with minimal filtration systems. They are generally finished in minimal plaster, metal, or acrylic.