Frequently Asked Questions

Professional cost analysis for construction projects, covering material takeoffs, labor, equipment, overhead, and contingency. Licensed construction estimators review drawings, perform accurate takeoffs, and calculate complete project costs so contractors can submit accurate, competitive bids.

We maintain a 100% accuracy rate tracked across 5000+ completed projects. Our accuracy is verified against final closed-out costs, not just against what we hoped the numbers would be.

Standard turnaround is 24-48 hours for most projects. Residential and light commercial work is typically back within two business days. Larger commercial or industrial scopes run 3-5 business days. Rush 24-hour options available.

Email your project plans and specs to [email protected]. PDF works best. We accept full construction plans, project drawings, and partial drawing sets.

Flat-fee pricing starting at $65. A single construction trade typically runs $65-$400. Residential/light commercial runs $400-$1,000. Full GC packages run $1,000-$5,000.

Every estimate includes Excel with line-item detail organized by CSI division, a PDF summary, and color-coded marked-up plans showing exactly what was counted and where.

Yes, we deliver construction estimating services in every US state, with construction cost data calibrated to local markets.

Yes, we provide complete bid packages with CSI division breakdowns in Excel or PDF, formatted the way owners and GCs expect to see them.

We use PlanSwift, Bluebeam, RS Means, Quest Estimating, Trimble Accubid, FastPIPE/FastDUCT, On-Screen Takeoff, Xactimate, and Stack/ProEst.

Yes, we flag opportunities to reduce costs without compromising the design. Useful on tight-margin jobs where every dollar of savings matters.