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I needed a preliminary estimate for my commercial landscaping project that should help me during initial planning. I didn’t have much data but the team discussed everything with me and provided accurate costs even with limited designs and helped me in finalizing my budget. Truly reliable!

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We reached out to Kelly Estimating to get the project’s detailed scope to submit the bid. Their estimates were professional and delivered a well-structured bid document that had all the risk factors and costs for easy budgeting. Highly Recommended!

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Our client requested cost evaluations for multiple design options, during the initial phase of the project. They delivered preliminary cost analyses that aligned perfectly with our conceptual designs. They also helped us to stay within the client’s budget.

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Preliminary Takeoff Services

Are you frustrated with managing a project with incomplete drawing plans and the bid deadline is near? No worries! You can get preliminary estimating services from us to get out of these challenges. No matter if you are a contractor, architect, or developer, you can trust Kelly Estimating.

Our preliminary estimates provide the concept of your project’s budget, scope, and design. Our preliminary estimates provide the concept of your project’s budget, scope, and design. We help you in boosting the bidding process and secure projects with ensured profit.

Deliverables of Preliminary Estimating Service

We offer a preliminary estimate EXCEL document in CSI MasterFormat which includes the following components:

  • Labor Costs and Man Hours.
  • Preliminaries Such as General Requirements, and Other Initial Expenses.
  • Quantities and Costs of Substructures Like Foundations, Footings, and Related Structural Elements Below Ground Level.
  • Details About Superstructures Like Walls, Roofing, Staircases, Floors, Etc.
  • Includes All CSI Divisions such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Sitework, Etc, According to Your Project Scope.
  • Bid Document that Covers Total Material, Labor Costs, Profit Percentage, Contingencies, Project Exclusions, and Inclusions.
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Are You Ready To Submit Winning Bid?

If you want to grab the project, you need to submit a bid that contains a well-documented preliminary estimate of the project. For this, submit your project plans, designs, and requirements to us.

We will share a detailed quote with you to help you understand the scope, deliverables, pricing, and timeline. If you accept the quote, send the payment through PayPal or a Credit/Debit card.

Then wait for a few hours and we will deliver an EXCEL document with your preliminary cost estimate.

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How Do We Quantify Preliminary Takeoffs?

Our preliminary estimators access and understand the given project documentation, including conceptual drawings and specifications. We use PlanSwift, and BlueBeam, to get dimensions and quantities such as square footage, linear measurements, and volumetric data for primary components like foundations, walls, roofs, and finishes.

Our estimators get help from assumptions-based data from historical projects and consider factors like project scale, location, and design intent. With this process, we ensure detailed and accurate takeoffs in your preliminary estimates.

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Why Do You Need Preliminary Estimates?

It offers the following benefits to the contractors, developers, and project owners:

  • Builds Trust Among Clients with Reliable Cost Predictions.
  • Facilitates Financing with Credible Estimates.
  • Reduces the Chances of Cost Overruns.
  • Helps Architects and Designers Stay Within Budget.
  • Helps You Win Bids for Projects that Are in The Preliminary Phase.
  • These Estimates Ensure Accurate Budgeting and Resource Allocation.

Our Commitment To Our Clients!

We believe in transparency, honesty, accuracy, and reliability. Our clients trust us and always speak positively about their experience because we are committed to:

  • Ensure a 96% Bid-Winning Ratio
  • 24/7 Customer Support Team to Assist with Your Queries and Concerns.
  • Expert Estimators Certified with American Estimator Organizations Like AACE & AIQS
  • Budget-Friendly Packages that Are Customized According to Your Needs.
  • Quick Turnaround Time of A Minimum of 12 Hours and A Maximum of 24 Hours.
  • Provide Preliminary Estimates for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Projects in All 50 Us States.
  • We Use Advanced Software for Takeoffs Such as Plan Swift, and Blue Beam, and For Cost Accuracy, We Use Rs Means and Zip Code-Based Databases.

USA #1 Preliminary Estimating Services We Offer

We are serving the 50 US states with our preliminary cost estimating services. You can choose the required preliminary estimating type from below if you want to win the bid and ensure project success:

Initial Feasibility Estimates

Our preliminary cost estimators assess the overall feasibility of a project at its initial stages. The team creates a rough cost analysis to decide whether a project is easygoing. These estimates are helpful for real estate developers, project owners, and general contractors. The data we need includes:

  • Conceptual Plans
  • Preliminary Sketches
  • Project Specifications and Descriptions

We can deliver precise feasibility estimates according to your project’s location, scope, and goals.

Preliminary Cost Analysis for Design Options

This service is important for clients considering different design options at the early stages of a project. It helps specify the most cost-effective design solution based on materials, labor, and complexity. For this, we need:

  • Conceptual designs or schematic plans
  • Project specifications and descriptions
  • Alternative material selections

Whether you are an architect, developer, or contractor, our preliminary cost estimators provide a comparative analysis of costs for different design concepts, so that you can select the best design within budget.

Definitive Planning Estimates

Do you have a well-developed plan and project specifications? You will need our definitive planning estimate. It helps you calculate budget allocation and develop financial strategies. We use the latest software, take data from past similar projects, and get real-time market rates to deliver high-quality estimates. Our team delivers the following:

  • Material takeoff with costs
  • Material takeoff with costs
  • Labor costs and man hours

Scope Development Estimates

Our scope development estimates also come under preliminary estimates where our team focuses on defining the project’s detailed scope of work. We prepare an estimate if you provide us with the given data:

  • Preliminary project layouts or sketches
  • Key material and labor considerations
  • Outline of the project concept

We evaluate costs by analyzing the given information and getting help from similar past project data that will help us set budgets and identify potential risks.

Change Order Estimates

Our preliminary cost estimating team is professional in handling change order estimates if the scope of the project changes due to client requirements or certain conditions.

We ensure to adjust the costs of materials, labor, calculations for takeoffs, and everything in between accordingly and submit the updated document in a minimum timeframe.

Benefits of Outsourcing Preliminary Estimates

There are various benefits of outsourcing preliminary estimating services to us. You can start planning early by knowing the project costs which will help you make better decisions about design options, material selection, and overall feasibility. By outsourcing, you can save the cost of spending your in-house team and buying premium software.

You can easily stay within financial limits with the help of early planning. Moreover, early cost estimates help you find out possible budget overruns or design challenges early on without spending a big amount and wasting time. It also helps you in negotiations with contractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.

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Projects Portfolio

Sector

Project Name

Location

Scope of Work

Residential

Ocean View Condominiums

etion

Stuart, Florida

Provided preliminary scope development estimate for luxury condo units. Contractors achieve a 15% reduction in preliminary budget errors.

Commercial

Grand Avenue Retail Plaza

Los Angeles, CA

Delivered cost analysis for design options, trade-specific material, and labor estimates for construction phases.

Industrial

SolarTech Company

Phoenix, Arizona

Delivered preliminary cost analysis for site prep, substructure, and roofing systems.

Public

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library Expansion

Boston, Massachusetts

Preliminary estimates for additions, exterior finishes, and MEP system enhancements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Preliminary estimates are essential when the project designs are incomplete like they are at 30%, 60%, or 90% completion stage. Our preliminary estimating service helps you assess feasibility, allocate budgets, and refine project scope before moving further for detailed planning.

Yes! If project details or scopes change within a specific time, our estimators provide updated estimates according to the new requirements, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

We ensure accuracy in preliminary estimates by getting help from similar historical data, advanced estimating software, and location-based cost databases. Our team adjusts estimates for factors such as project size, location, materials, labor rates, and timelines. Preliminary estimates have an accuracy range of -25% to +25%, which depends on the level of project details provided.

Our turnaround time is 12-24 hours which depends on the project complexity.