Xactimate line item cheat sheet: category codes, selectors and units like DRY 1/2, RFG 300 and WTR DRY

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Xactimate Line Item Cheat Sheet: Codes Explained

Decode any Xactimate line item. Category codes, selectors and units, with the most common codes for water, drywall, paint, roofing and flooring.

Allison Simms

5 minutes

An Xactimate line item has three parts: a category code (like DRY), a selector (like 1/2) and a unit (like SF). Together they name the exact task, material and measurement. For example, DRY 1/2 is 1/2" drywall, hung, taped and floated, priced per square foot.

How to read an Xactimate line item

Step 1. Category (CAT): a three-letter code for the trade, such as DRY for Drywall or RFG for Roofing.

Step 2. Selector (SEL): a short code for the specific item within that category, such as 1/2 or 300.

Step 3. Description: the plain-English name, which includes the work included, for example "hung, taped, floated, ready for paint".

Step 4. Unit: how the item is measured and priced, such as SF (square foot), LF (linear foot), SQ (roofing square, 100 SF), EA (each) or HR (hour).

Selector suffixes matter. A "-" or "+" at the end changes the grade or scope. For example, FCC AV- is Carpet - Standard grade and FCC AV+ is Carpet - High grade.

Common water damage line items

WTR DRY - Air mover (per 24 hour period) - EA
WTR DHM - Dehumidifier, up to 69 ppd (per 24 hour period) - EA
WTR DHM> - Dehumidifier, 70-109 ppd - EA
WTR DHM>> - Dehumidifier, 110-159 ppd - EA
WTR DHM>>> - Dehumidifier, 160+ ppd - EA
WTR GRM - Apply anti-microbial agent - SF
WTR INSS - Tear out and bag wet insulation, Category 3 water - SF
WTR DRYWS - Tear out wet drywall, cleanup, bag, Category 3 - SF
CON ROOM - Contents, move out then reset - EA

Common drywall, paint and insulation items

DRY 1/2 - 1/2" drywall, hung, taped, floated, ready for paint - SF
DRY 1/2- - 1/2" drywall, hung, taped, ready for texture - SF
DRY 1/2H - 1/2" drywall, hung only (no tape or finish) - SF
DRY 1/2MR - 1/2" mold/mildew resistant, hung, taped, ready for texture - SF
DRY PATCH - Drywall patch / small repair, ready for paint - EA
PNT B - Paint baseboard, one coat - LF
PNT B2 - Paint baseboard, two coats - LF
PNT AC - Seal and paint acoustic ceiling (popcorn) texture - SF
INS BT10 - Batt insulation, 10", R30, unfaced - SF
INS BI12 - Blown-in insulation, 12" depth, R30 - SF

Common roofing items

RFG 240 - 3 tab, 25 yr, composition shingle roofing, including felt - SQ
RFG 300 - Laminated composition shingle roofing, with felt - SQ
RFG 400 - Laminated, high grade, composition shingle, with felt - SQ
RFG 400I - Laminated, high grade, impact resistant shingle, with felt - SQ
RFG ARMV - Tear off, haul and dispose of composition shingles, 3 tab - SQ
RFG ARMV> - Tear off, haul and dispose of composition shingles, laminated - SQ
RFG STEEP - Additional charge for steep roof, 7/12 to 9/12 slope - SQ
RFG STEEP> - Additional charge for steep roof, 10/12 to 12/12 slope - SQ

Common flooring, cleaning and debris items

FCC AV - Carpet - SF
FCC PAD - Carpet pad - SF
FCV AV - Vinyl floor covering (sheet goods) - SF
FCW LAM - Laminate, simulated wood flooring - SF
CLN FINALR - Final cleaning, construction, residential - SF
DMO DUMP - Dumpster load, approx. 20 yards, 4 tons of debris - EA
DMO PU - Haul debris, per pickup truck load, including dump fees - EA

Why prices are not listed here

Xactimate prices change by region and by month, so a fixed price on a cheat sheet would be wrong for most readers. Open the line item in Xactimate with your own price list to see the current price.

Bid items and agreed prices

Every category has two special selectors: AGP (Agreed Price) and BIDITM (Bid Item). Use them when a task has no standard line item or a price was agreed outside the price list. Add a note explaining the basis, because carriers question these lines.

Need the estimate written for you?

If you would rather not pick codes yourself, see our Xactimate estimate writing services. To see a full set of line items in a real estimate, read our Xactimate estimate example. New to the software? Start with what Xactimate is and how contractors use it or our free Xactimate training. Moving an estimate between systems? Use the PDF to ESX converter or the Cotality/Symbility to ESX converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CAT mean in Xactimate?

CAT is the category code, the three-letter trade abbreviation at the start of a line item. DRY is Drywall, RFG is Roofing and WTR is Water Extraction & Remediation.

What is a selector in Xactimate?

The selector is the short code after the category that picks the exact item, for example the 1/2 in DRY 1/2. Suffixes like - and + change grade or scope.

What do the units SF, LF, SQ and EA mean?

SF is square foot, LF is linear foot, SQ is a roofing square (100 square feet), EA is each, and HR is hour. The unit decides how the quantity is measured and priced.