Construction Estimating Services
Accurate and timely cost estimates tailored to your project’s scope and complexity.
Helping contractors, builders, and developers budget with confidence.
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Construction Estimation Services
Planning a construction project? A reliable estimate is the foundation of success. From materials to labor, our detailed estimates help you stay on budget, on schedule, and free of last-minute surprises.
- Fast Turnaround Receive accurate, ready-to-use estimates within 24–48 hours, so your project never slows down.
- Built by Experts Our estimators understand local codes, market rates, and industry best practices, ensuring precision and compliance.
- Save Time & Money Reduce bid rejections, avoid costly errors, and cut unnecessary spending with our detailed takeoffs.
- Collaborative Approach We work closely with contractors, developers, architects, and engineers to streamline pre-construction and ensure smoother planning from day one.
Benefits of Our Cost Estimating Service
Our detailed cost estimates help clients gain a complete understanding of project expenses from materials and labor to equipment rental and unexpected costs. Here’s what you can expect
- Transparent Budget Breakdown
- Precise Material & Quantity Lists
- Realistic Timelines & Milestones
Our cost estimating service provides clients with a clear financial roadmap before construction begins. By delivering precise material lists, accurate quantities, realistic timelines, and well-defined scopes of work, we help minimize risks and avoid costly surprises. Every estimate includes detailed cost breakdowns and contingency planning, ensuring you stay on budget and on schedule. With SEADs, you gain clarity, confidence, and control over your project from day one.
We provide construction estimating services in all CSI divisions.
We provide construction estimating services across all CSI divisions, including
- Division 01 — General Requirements
- Division 02 — Existing Conditions
- Division 03 — Concrete
- Division 04 — Masonry
- Division 05 — Metals
- Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, and Composites
- Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Division 08 — Openings
- Division 09 — Specialties
- Division 10 — Finishes
- Division 11 — Equipment
- Division 12 — Furnishings
- Division 13 — Special Construction
- Division 14 — Conveying Equipme
- Division 15 — Plumbing + HVAC
- Division 16 — Electrical + Lighting
- Division 17 — Earthwork
- Division 18— Exterior Improvements
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a quick turnaround time of 24-48 hours for delivering estimates.
Our estimates are highly accurate and comprehensive, ensuring precise cost evaluations for your construction projects.
Our construction estimates have a bid-winning ratio of over 85%, demonstrating the effectiveness of our services.
We use certified estimating software, including BlueBeam, PlanSwift, Trimble, IMHS Mark Systems, ProEst, RS Means, Bid Point XL, and Quest Estimating. For MEP estimates, we use FastPIPE and FastDUCT. Our construction estimating templates are customizable and compatible with industry standards, ensuring accurate and efficient takeoffs and estimates.
Our Process
Drawing Review:
Our process begins with a thorough review of the plans and drawings provided by the client. Our expert estimators and material takeoff specialists meet to discuss the key features of the items and trades that need to be quantified and taken off.
Estimation:
We utilize certified software such as PlanSwift, BlueBeam, and OST (OnScreenTakeoff) for precise estimation. After carefully preparing the takeoff and pricing for the trades and significant line items, we deliver the estimate and takeoff sheet in either the client's template or our own template, typically in EXCEL format.
Pricing:
We organize the estimate using codes from the drawings or CSI codes. After determining the value for each relevant trade and code, we provide pricing based on zip code, and we can also incorporate local vendor pricing. We consider factors such as political impacts, labor wages, material logistics, inflation, and site constraints when determining the final pricing.