Estimating and Takeoff Services
Our estimating and takeoff services cover everything from a single trade takeoff to a full project estimate, delivered in 24–48 hours and priced at regional rates across the USA, Australia, Canada and the UK.
Choose the estimating support you need.
Every service is delivered by experienced estimators, organized by CSI division and checked before delivery. Pick a single service for one project, or bring us on for every bid you chase.
Construction Estimating
Complete estimates for every trade and project type, organized by CSI division and priced at regional rates.
Learn more →Construction Cost Estimating
Labor, material, equipment, general conditions and overhead, line by line, for bids and budgets.
Learn more →Construction Takeoff
Measured quantities for every trade with color-coded plans, ready for your own pricing.
Learn more →Material Takeoff
Supplier-ready material lists in order units, with waste included, for purchasing and quotes.
Learn more →Commercial Estimating
Ground-up, tenant improvement and renovation estimates for retail, office, healthcare and industrial.
Learn more →Residential Estimating
Custom homes, production plans, additions, remodels and multifamily, from foundation to finishes.
Learn more →Preliminary & Budget Estimating
Conceptual, schematic and design development budgets with clear assumptions.
Learn more →Outsource Estimating
Remote estimators for single projects or ongoing support, with no hiring or software costs.
Learn more →Dedicated Estimator
One senior estimator on your account who learns your pricing, vendors and templates.
Learn more →Bid Preparation
Scope sheets, alternates, bid forms, addenda checks and subcontractor leveling.
Learn more →Which estimating service is right for you?
If you need a complete number to bid or budget, start with construction estimating or construction cost estimating. If your team already has strong pricing and only needs measuring capacity, a construction takeoff gives you quantities and marked-up plans. If you are buying material, a material takeoff converts quantities into order units your supplier can price.
For projects still in design, preliminary and budget estimating sets a realistic budget with clear assumptions. For steady bid volume, a dedicated estimator or outsourced estimating gives you ongoing capacity without hiring. And when bid day arrives, bid preparation makes sure the package is complete.
Need a single trade? We estimate more than twenty trades, from concrete and steel to electrical and landscaping. See all trades.
Three steps from plans to a priced bid.
Send your plans
Upload drawings, specs and addenda with your bid date. We confirm scope, price and turnaround before work begins.
We take off and price
Detailed takeoffs by CSI division in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, priced at current regional rates.
Receive a bid-ready estimate
An organized estimate with marked-up plans. Plan change? We revise the affected numbers.
Estimating done right, every time.
Fast turnaround
Most estimates in 24–48 hours, with rush turnaround for tight bid windows.
Transparent pricing
Flat per-project pricing agreed up front, with no hourly surprises.
Senior estimators
Real construction experience, not just software training.
Local market rates
Pricing benchmarked to each region in the USA, Australia, Canada and the UK.
Estimating and takeoff services: common questions.
Quotes are always free. Send your plans and we will reply with a firm price and turnaround.
What construction estimating services do you offer?
We offer construction estimating, cost estimating, quantity and material takeoffs, commercial and residential estimating, preliminary and budget estimates, outsourced estimating, dedicated estimators and bid preparation, plus estimates for more than twenty individual trades.
How fast can you deliver an estimate?
Most estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of receiving complete plans. Larger projects may take longer, and we confirm the timeline before work begins.
Which regions do you serve?
We serve contractors, builders and developers in the USA, Australia, Canada and the UK, with pricing benchmarked to each region.
How is pricing calculated?
Each estimate is priced per project based on size, complexity, trades and turnaround, and you receive a flat quote before work starts. See our pricing page.
What format will I receive?
Estimates are delivered in Excel, organized by CSI division, with marked-up PDF plans. We can also use your own template.
Have a project to estimate?
Tell us about the project and we will reply within one business day with a flat price and turnaround. You can also email your plans to [email protected].