Professional Estimating
The number you submit is only as good as the takeoff behind it. We build the takeoff.
About professional estimating
A professional estimate is more than a total at the bottom of a page. It is a defensible breakdown a project manager can walk into a bid review and stand behind. We build every line so you can see exactly where the number comes from and adjust it before you submit.
This service suits contractors bidding competitive work where a two percent error decides the job. Quantities are counted from the drawings, not scaled from a rule of thumb. Pricing is current. Assumptions are written down, not buried.
What's included
- Itemized quantity takeoff by CSI division or trade
- Labor hours with productivity assumptions stated
- Current material pricing with supplier notes
- Equipment, freight and consumables accounted for
- A clear assumptions and exclusions list
- Editable Excel workbook with formulas intact
Our process
- 01
Drawing review
We read every sheet, cross-check details against the schedule, and note gaps.
- 02
Quantify
Counts and measurements captured line by line, tied back to the sheets.
- 03
Price and load labor
Materials priced live, labor loaded at your rates with stated productivity.
- 04
Review and hand off
A second estimator checks the totals before the workbook reaches you.
Common questions
We organize by CSI MasterFormat divisions or your internal trade breakdown, whichever you prefer, and note every assumption so the estimate holds up in review.
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Get a complete, bid-ready estimate back in 24 to 48 hours. No retainer, no minimum.