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Full-project takeoffs, bid summaries, scope checks and subcontractor quote comparison.
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US Construction Estimating & Quantity Takeoff Services
Build Better Estimates.
Win More Bids.
Precise construction takeoffs and professional estimation services for US General Contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers.
Free plan reviewGet a quote before work starts
NDA & confidentialityYour plans stay private
Before your bid dateDelivery date agreed up front
Revisions includedUpdated for addenda
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Our services
Estimates for every kind of bid
Whether you're a general contractor pricing a full building or a subcontractor bidding one trade, we measure every item on the drawings and price it to current market rates.
Commercial bids
Offices, retail, hospitality and mixed-use buildings, estimated trade by trade for GCs and subcontractors.
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Residential bids
Single-family homes, additions, remodels and multi-family projects, from foundations to finishes.
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Public bids
Schools, municipal and government projects, priced to the specifications and bid forms the owner requires.
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Site work & civil
Earthwork, grading, paving and underground utilities, with cut-and-fill and material quantities.
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Material takeoffs
Material takeoffs so suppliers and manufacturers can quote accurately and plan deliveries.
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Change orders
Fast, documented pricing when drawings are revised or scope changes during construction.
Learn moreWHY OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING
More estimating capacity without adding another full-time estimator.
Use BuildBetterEstimates when bid volume spikes, deadlines overlap, or you need trade-specific support. You stay in control of the bid while we handle the measurement and estimate work.
IN-HOUSE
Fixed capacity
- One estimator's available hours
- Software and database overhead
- Harder to absorb several bids at once
- Hiring and training take time
OUTSOURCED SUPPORT
Flexible bid capacity
- Scale support project by project
- Send only the scopes you need covered
- Keep your team focused on clients and bid strategy
- Delivery date and scope agreed before work starts
WHO WE SERVE
Built around the way construction teams actually bid.
Different teams need different outputs. Choose the support that fits your role and project stage.
Subcontractors
Trade-specific quantities, labor/material breakdowns and bid-ready estimate support.
Trade estimating →Owners & Developers
Budget validation, contractor quote review and independent quantity checks before procurement.
Owner support →Material Suppliers
Measured quantities that help sales teams price packages and respond to contractor requests.
Material takeoffs →TRADE COVERAGE
Trade-specific takeoffs, organized for review.
Scope can be measured by trade, CSI division or the package you need for a particular bid.
01Earthwork & SiteworkGrading · excavation · utilities
02ConcreteFootings · slabs · foundations
03MasonryCMU · brick · stone
04Structural SteelSteel · joists · decking
05FramingWood framing · sheathing · lumber
06RoofingShingles · membrane · metal
07Drywall & FinishesGWB · ceilings · insulation
08MEPMechanical · electrical · plumbing
Need another trade or a full CSI estimate?Explore all services →
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Clear deliverables your team can actually use.
We structure the output for bid review, scope checking, vendor pricing and internal estimating workflows.
01
Quantity Takeoff
Measured quantities with units, descriptions and drawing references, organized by scope.
02
Cost Estimate
Labor and material pricing presented in a structured estimate that is easy to review.
03
Marked-Up Plans
Visual references help your team trace quantities back to the drawings.
04
Scope Notes
Assumptions, exclusions and clarification items are surfaced instead of buried in the numbers.
Common workflow:PDF drawingsBluebeamPlanSwiftExcelMarked-up plansCSI-organized quantities
How it works
Four steps to a bid-ready estimate
- Send your plans
Email or WhatsApp your drawings and specs as PDF, a Dropbox link or a portal link, along with your bid date.
- Get a fixed quote
We review the plans free and send a price, turnaround and delivery date. Work starts once you approve.
- NDA signed
We sign a non-disclosure agreement so your drawings and pricing stay confidential.
- Receive your estimate
Quantities and material and labor pricing in Excel, in our template or yours, plus marked-up drawings.
Delivered before bid day
You get the estimate with enough time to compare it against sub and supplier quotes.
Direct access to your estimator
Questions about a line item? Call, email or WhatsApp the estimator who did the work.
Current market pricing
Rates reflect today's material and labor costs for your project's location, not last year's book.
Takeoff toolsPlanSwiftBluebeam RevuMicrosoft Excel
What's included
Everything in a bid-ready estimate
Every estimate is built the same way, so you can check it, compare it against sub and supplier quotes, and submit with confidence.
01
Measured quantities
Measured quantities with units, tied back to the drawing sheet each one came from.
02
Material & labor pricing
Unit rates and costs priced to your project's location and today's market.
03
Organized by CSI division
An Excel workbook in our template or yours, easy to review and compare.
04
Marked-up drawings
PDF sheets that show exactly where every quantity was measured.
05
Scope notes & exclusions
Assumptions, exclusions and clarification items listed, not buried in the numbers.
06
Addenda revisions
Send revised drawings and we update the affected quantities and pricing.
How we keep estimates accurate
The numbers are only useful if they match the drawings and today's market.
- Quantities measured sheet by sheet and checked before delivery
- Rates reflect current material and labor costs for your project's location
- Every addendum logged, with changed scope repriced
- Direct access to the estimator who did the work
For owners and developers
Got a contractor's price? We'll check it.
Before you sign, we compare your contractor's quote against measured quantities and current market rates, and flag missing scope or items that look overpriced.
Talk to an estimator
Let's discuss your project on a call
Pick a time that suits you and talk directly with an estimator about your plans, scope and bid date. You'll get the price and delivery date before any work starts. No obligation.
- Free plan review and fixed quote
- Same estimator from quote to delivery
- NDA signed on every project
From the blog
Estimating insights
Practical guides for better takeoffs, bid review and construction estimating.
Bidding
Bid leveling checklist for GCs
How to compare subcontractor proposals without hiding scope differences.
Read article →Bidding
How addenda change a construction estimate
A practical workflow for tracking revisions before bid submission.
Read article →Estimating
15 checks before you submit a bid
Use a repeatable final review to catch scope, pricing and addenda issues.
Read article →FAQs
Common questions about our estimates
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us and talk to an estimator directly.
What do I receive with an estimate?
An Excel workbook with quantities, unit rates and material and labor costs organized by CSI division, plus marked-up PDF drawings showing where each quantity was measured. We can use our template or yours.
How much does an estimate cost?
Prices start from $150 for a project review, $250 for small projects, $600 for medium and $1,200 for large projects. Send your plans and we'll review them for free and confirm a fixed price before any work starts.
How long does it take?
Typical delivery is 1–2 business days for a project review, 2–3 for small projects, 3–5 for medium and 5–7 for large projects. We confirm your delivery date before any work starts, always ahead of your bid date, and rush delivery is available on request.
Do you charge to review plans?
No. Plan review and quoting are free, so you know exactly what you're getting before you commit.
What formats do you accept?
PDF drawings and specifications are best. You can email them, share a Dropbox or Google Drive link, or send a bid portal link.
Is my project information kept confidential?
Yes. We sign a non-disclosure agreement for every project, and drawings are only used to prepare your estimate.
Can you revise the estimate if the plans change?
Yes. Send the addendum or revised drawings and we'll update the affected quantities and pricing.
Can you review a contractor's quote before I sign?
Yes. Send us the quote and the drawings, and we'll compare it against measured quantities and current rates, and point out missing scope or line items that look high.
SAMPLE DELIVERABLES
See what the deliverable looks like.
Real-world estimating formats built for bid review, scope checks, vendor pricing and decision-making.
CSIDescriptionQtyUnitAmount
03 30 00Cast-in Place Concrete185CY$42,550
05 12 00Structural Steel24.8TON$68,940
07 21 00Thermal Insulation8,420SF$18,522
PROJECT ESTIMATE$130,012
GC ESTIMATE
Excel estimate / bid summary
Organized line items, quantities, units and pricing for bid review and vendor comparison.
View sample work →FLOOR PLAN — TAKEOFF
LIVING
1,240 SF
1,240 SF
KITCHEN
286 SF
286 SF
BEDROOM
420 SF
420 SF
GARAGE
612 SF
612 SF
← 42'-6" →
18'-4"
QTY: 2,558 SF
Measured areaDimensions
QUANTITY TAKEOFF
Marked-up plans / quantities
Measured quantities tied back to drawings so scope can be checked quickly and confidently.
View sample work →TRADE ESTIMATEDRYWALL PACKAGE
$38,760ScopeQtyUnitLaborMaterialInterior partitions8,450SF$14,210$9,820Ceilings4,180SF$6,940$4,320Finishing12,630SF$1,860$1,610
TRADE ESTIMATE
Scope-specific estimate
Trade-level pricing organized around scope, quantities, labor, material and bid requirements.
View sample work →Get your plans reviewed before you commit.
Tell us what you are bidding, where the project is located, and when your bid is due. We will review the scope and respond with the next step.
- No obligation to proceed
- Scope and deadline reviewed first
- Fixed quote before estimating begins
- Plans and project information handled confidentially
Ready to bid with confidence?
Send your plans today for a free review and a fixed quote.