Estimate Tip – Drilling Holes and Modifications

June 26, 2023
Danny

Estimate Tip - Drilling Holes and Modifications

Replacement panels may need to be modified by drilling or cutting out factory stamped holes.

Additional labor to modify a panel is not included.  

Audatex DBRM, page 43, Section 4-2Labor Exclusions:

  • Labor for drilling necessary to attach parts

CCC/MOTOR GTE: LABOR PROCEDURES – GENERAL INFORMATION >> ESTIMATED WORK TIME PREMISE >> “DOES NOT INCLUDE”:

  • Drilling, modification or fabrication of mounting holes

Mitchell CEG : General Estimating Information >> Labor General Information >> Additions to Labor Times >> “Rework Parts”

  • To fit a particular year or model (example: cutting holes for lamps, modifying a radiator support).