Industry Trend Reports
Industry trend reports display various material and labor costs across the entire industry. These graphical, interactive reports are regularly updated with researched pricing data to give you an accurate and current outlook on trends.
The screen shots in this document are generic, and your company’s interface may vary.
Average Returned Claim Value Report
Basket of Goods Labor & Materials Report
Basket of Goods Material Only Report
Carpet Material Composite Report
Carpet Replacement – Material and Labor Report
Contents Packout & Cleaning Report
Drywall Material Composite Report
Fire Damage – Medium Size Report
Garage Door Replacement – Mat. and Labor Report
Int. Door Replacement – Material and Labor Report
Interior Trim Material Composite Report
Laminated Shingle - Labor & Materials Report
Lumber Material Composite Report
Paint Material Composite Report
Roof 25 yr Shingle – Labor & Materials Report
Roofing Material Composite Report
Small Bathroom Water Loss Report
Total Reconstruction Costs By State Report
Water Damage Mitigation Estimate Report
Wood Floor Refinish – Material and Labor Report
Year over Year Key Composite Trends by Category Report
Related: Assignment Volume Report, Management/Activity Reports
View Industry Trend Reports
Select Industry Trend Reports from the Reports menu.
This takes you to the Industry Trend Reports page. The All Trends report is displayed by default.
Click the Report menu and select the Industry Trend report that you want to view.
By default, the reports display information based on every available geographic location. To change a report so it reflects a specific location, drill down in the hierarchy tree to the left of the report and select a location.
Reports
All Trends Report
This report is the default report displayed when you first open the Industry Trend Reports page (see image above). It displays all of the other industry trend reports and their percent of price change over a specified number of years
Several features are available with this report:
Individual Report Navigation
You can navigate to any of the individual reports by clicking on either their bar in the graph or their name in the data list beneath.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel® spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Average Returned Claim Value Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for returned claims over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on estimates returned to XactAnalysis®.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the comparison check boxes become available. These boxes add additional plot lines to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel® spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Basket of Goods Labor & Materials Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of a group of common estimate repair materials and labor over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Basket of Goods Material Only Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of a group of common estimate repair materials over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
Use this menu to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Carpet Material Composite Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of common carpeting materials over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
Use this menu to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Carpet Replacement—Material and Labor Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of materials and labor associated with replacing carpet in an average room. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Contents Packout & Cleaning Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of common labor associated with moving room contents and cleaning. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Drywall Material Composite Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of a group of common drywall materials over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Fire Damage—Medium Size Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of a group of common materials and labor associated with a medium-size fire loss. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Garage Door Replacement—Mat. and Labor Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of materials and labor associated with an average garage door replacement. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Int. Door Replacement—Material and Labor Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of materials and labor associated with an average interior door replacement. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Interior Trim Material Composite Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common trim / molding materials over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Kitchen Smoke Damage Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials associated with kitchen smoke damage. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Laminated Shingle—Labor & Materials Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials and labor associated with a laminated shingle roof replacement. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click Report Contents below the report.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Lumber Material Composite Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common types of lumber over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Paint Material Composite Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials associated with painting. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy on the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Price List Changes Report
This report lists all of the price list changes over a selected number of years.
The following features are available with this report:
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Retail Labor Report
This report displays the average percent of change in labor costs for the most common trades over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on researched information published by Xactware.
For a list of line items that were tracked for this report, click here.
Several features are available with this report:
Display Report Data From
This menu allows you to change the span of time displayed in the report. You can choose from the past one to five years.
Show Hierarchy
Clear this check box to hide the location hierarchy to the left of the graph.
Show Data Table
Clear this check box to hide the data table below the graph.
Export to Excel
Click Export to Excel to export the data from the report into an Excel spreadsheet.
Back
Click Back to return to previously viewed reports.
Printable View
Click Printable View to open a new window with a printer-friendly version of the graph and data.
Report Contents
Click this link to open a new window that displays all of the Xactimate price list items that were tracked for this report.
Research and Analysis Overview
Click this link to open a new window that explains how Xactware researches and updates the prices for its price lists.
Individual Trade Reports
Click on any of the bars in the graph to see a report specific to that trade.
Individual trade reports available from the Retail Labor report
Each trade report has all of the same features as the Retail Labor report as well as:
Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Labor Trade
This menu allows you to change the report to any of the other individual trade reports.
Percent Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the monthly percent of change from the first month listed.
Dollar Value Change
Click this tab, located above the graph, to view the provided data according to the dollar amount change each month.
Retail Labor Breakdown
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Roof 25 yr Shingle—Labor & Materials Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials and labor associated with a 25-year, 3-tab shingle roof replacement. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Compare
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Roofing Material Composite Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common roofing materials over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
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Dollar Value Change
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Display Report Data From
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Project Trend Line From
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Compare
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Small Bathroom Water Loss Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials and labor associated with water loss in a small bathroom. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Dollar Value Change
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Trend Line Year
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Small Hail Loss Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials and labor associated with a small hail loss. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
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Dollar Value Change
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Display Report Data From
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Project Trend Line From
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Small Vandalism Loss Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value for a group of common materials and labor associated with a small vandalism loss. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
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Dollar Value Change
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Display Report Data From
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Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
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Show Hierarchy
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Total Reconstruction Costs By State Report
This report displays the percent of change in each state for residential structure reconstruction costs. The color of each state corresponds with the percentage range that the state has increased or decreased over the past year.
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Total Reconstruction Costs Vs. Market Value Report
This report compares the change in median (USA markets) and average (Canadian markets) selling price of single family homes to the change in median/average reconstruction cost.
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Water Damage Mitigation Estimate Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of a group of common materials and labor associated with water damage. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
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Dollar Value Change
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Display Report Data From
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Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
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Show Hierarchy
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Wood Floor Refinish—Material and Labor Report
This report displays the monthly changes in value of a group of materials and labor associated with refinishing a wood floor. These changes are shown over a specified number of years. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Several features are available with this report:
Percent Change
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Dollar Value Change
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Display Report Data From
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Project Trend Line From
Select a year from this menu to add a line on the graph that represents that year’s industry trend. After selecting a year, a second menu appears that allows you to select a month or quarter of that year from which to start the trend line.
Compare
If you drill down in the hierarchy tree to a location below the national level, one or both of the Compare check boxes become available. When selected, additional plot lines are added to the graph that represent the national or state average.
Show Hierarchy
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Year over Year Key Composite Trends by Category Report
This report displays the average national change in pricing for key composite categories. All data in this report is based on building cost data published by Xactware.
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Change from Year to Year
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Cumulative Change
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Retail Labor Definitions
Wage
Wage is defined as the prevailing amount paid in the geographic area for a skilled tradesperson with at least 8 years experience.
Labor Burden
Labor Burden includes the following factors: worker compensation (advisory rates), FICA, Federal and State Unemployment tax, general liability insurance, pollution liability insurance, and fringe benefits (vacation, sick, holiday, group medical).
Labor Overhead
Labor Overhead is determined by direct surveys with contractors and includes any additional costs, overhead, or markup not included elsewhere in the unit price or the general O&P applied to the end of the estimate. Examples of labor overhead costs which a contractor may include in the reported Labor Overhead are (but not limited to): vehicle costs, cell phones, pagers, uniforms, depreciation on hand tools, insurance, etc.
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