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    Your Partner in Profitable Minnesota Construction Takeoffs

    In Minnesota, every project starts with a single critical factor that is an accurate and reliable estimate. We specialize in construction estimating services in Minnesota, giving contractors and developers the data needed to submit competitive bids with confidence. By combining detailed material and labor takeoffs, advanced digital estimating software, we help you remove uncertainty. 

    Our focus is on precision transforming blueprints into actionable numbers that guide your bidding strategy, ensure profitability, and keep projects on track from planning. With Kelly Estimating, your bids are not just numbers, they are a strategic advantage crafted to win contracts and optimize every opportunity in the Minnesota construction market.

    Bid-Focused Minnesota Construction Estimating Services

    Minnesota Construction Takeoff Services for All CSI Trades

    Our trade-specific estimating services are designed to support accurate, competitive bidding across all phases of construction in Minnesota. We break down plans into quantities, labor hours, and cost data so contractors can price every trade with confidence and consistency. By eliminating gaps and scope errors before bid submission, we help you submit complete bids that protect margins and improve win rates.

    Easy-to-Review Minnesota Construction Deliverables

    • Detailed construction takeoffs delivered in editable Excel format
    • Trade-wise cost estimates prepared for competitive bidding
    • Labor and Man-Hour Breakdown for time and cost calculations.
    • Digitally marked-up project drawings with takeoff highlights
    • Material quantity lists priced to current Minnesota market rates
    • Labor man-hour calculations based on local standards
    • Review and incorporation of all issued addendums
    • Overhead and profit percentages applied per your bidding strategy

    Plans to Bid Submission: Our Minnesota Estimating Workflow

    Our workflow starts with a thorough review of your construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and bid instructions. This ensures our estimating team understands how the project is meant to be bid.

    Once scope is confirmed, our estimators perform detailed digital takeoffs, quantifying all required materials across applicable trades with multiple internal checks.

    Next, we calculate labor hours and material costs using up-to-date Minnesota market data, ensuring your bid is competitive helping you avoid surprises.

    Each estimate goes through a structured quality review by a senior estimator to verify quantities and alignment with bid requirements. This review process helps ensure your numbers are accurate and ready for submission.

    Final estimates are delivered in bid-ready formats such as Excel or PDF, with breakdowns for materials, labor, overhead, and notes. Everything is structured to make last-minute bid adjustments and proposal preparation straightforward.

    Why Minnesota Contractors Outsource to Kelly Estimating


    A consistently 96% high bid win ratio reflects our focus on complete scope coverage, accurate quantities, and smart pricing support for Minnesota bids.


    With thousands of estimates delivered across multiple project types, our team understands bid requirements, deadlines, and the level of detail needed to succeed in Minnesota’s construction market.


    Outsourcing eliminates the cost of maintaining in-house estimators. Contractors typically reduce estimating expenses by 30–50% while still receiving detailed, bid-ready deliverables.


    Our structured takeoffs and cost reviews help prevent underpricing and scope gaps, contributing to stronger margins and improved profitability on awarded projects.


    Bid deadlines don’t wait. Our team operates 24/7, allowing Minnesota contractors to request revisions, updates, or support whenever bid schedules demand it.


    Most contractors continue working with us long-term because our consistent estimates support. Repeat clients trust our accuracy, turnaround time, and bid-focused approach.

    Serving All MN Construction Professionals

    • MN General Contractors
    • Subcontractors across all trades
    • Minnesota Architectural Firms
    • Engineering and Consulting Firms
    • Real Estate Developers 
    • Minnesota Investors
    • MN Homebuilders
    • Property Management Companies
    • Renovation and Remodeling Contractors
    • Restoration and Insurance Contractors
    • MN Construction Project Managers
    Clients who Trust Kelly Estimating

    Work With Minnesota Construction Estimators

    Minnesota estimators provide the local expertise contractors need to produce accurate, competitive bids that reflect true regional costs. Our team understands Minnesota labor rates, material pricing, and construction challenges, ensuring every estimate is precise and actionable.

    At Kelly Estimating, our estimators deliver bid-ready cost breakdowns and takeoffs designed to help contractors win more projects. Certified in CPE, ACE, RICS, , LEED Green Associate, PMP and AACE International Certified Estimator, our Minnesota experts bring trusted, industry-standard knowledge to every project.

    Get Started With Minnesota Construction Estimating Services

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    Step 1

    Send Us Your Plans for Review

    Share your drawings, specifications, and bid requirements at plans.kellyestimating@gmail.com, and our Minnesota construction estimators will review the scope for takeoffs, pricing, and bidding needs.

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    Step 2

    Receive a Fast, Transparent Quote

    Within 5 minutes, you’ll receive a quote. Once you approve the quote, we issue an invoice to move forward without delays.

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    Step 3

    Get Your Bid-Ready Estimate

    After payment confirmation, our team prepares and delivers a complete, bid-ready construction estimate with detailed quantities, labor hours, and cost breakdowns.

    Construction Estimating Services Near me in Minnesota

    At Kelly Estimating, we provide construction estimating services across all regions of Minnesota, covering every county and city in the state. Our coverage includes Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Olmsted, Scott, Washington, Carver, Wright, Sherburne, Chisago, and many more.


    We serve contractors and developers in major cities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Eagan, Edina, Woodbury, Maple Grove, and across suburban and rural communities statewide. No matter where your project is located in Minnesota, our local estimators deliver accurate, bid-ready estimates to help you submit competitive construction bids.

    Work With Minnesota Construction Estimators

    Minnesota Client Remarks

    “Working with Kelly Estimating dramatically improved our bid competitiveness and local cost accuracy. I was able to submit Minnesota bids confidently and win jobs that had previously slipped through the cracks.”

    Mark Richardson, Minneapolis GC

    Their team delivered an estimate with fast turnaround, complete scope coverage and Minnesota‑specific pricing estimates helping me meet a tight bid deadline with numbers I could trust in negotiations.”

    Angela Tran, St. Paul Subcontractor

    “I was impressed by their transparent breakdowns and responsive communication, especially when I needed a quick revision before a final bid submission.

     Olivia Martinez, Bloomington Remodel Specialist

    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions


    Kelly Estimating is one of the trusted firms in Minnesota offering professional construction cost estimating and takeoff services to help contractors submit competitive bids.


    Check the firm’s experience with similar projects, accuracy track record, and knowledge of local labor and material costs. Ensure they use reliable software and provide clear, actionable estimates.


    Provide complete project plans, specifications, and any relevant details. A professional estimator will combine these with local pricing and proven takeoff methods to deliver accurate numbers.


    Yes, by providing detailed takeoffs and accurate cost projections, they help avoid overpricing, reduce waste, and identify potential savings. Accurate estimates also prevent costly surprises during construction.


    Outsourcing gives access to expert estimators, saves time, and reduces staffing costs. It ensures professional, unbiased estimates while letting your team focus on project execution.


    Yes, you can easily request an online quote from KellyEstimating for detailed construction estimates and takeoff services tailored to your project.