Commercial Estimating Services
The USA is witnessing exceptional challenges in construction, like the skilled labor shortage, which is expected to require 454,000 new workers by 2025, and there is a prediction that material costs rise by up to 6%. Under the circumstances, what’s your plan to stay competitive and profitable in your commercial projects? That must be getting accurate commercial estimating services that are not just a formality but a strategic necessity.
With our data-driven estimates, you can identify possible challenges beforehand, get accurate material bills, labor takeoffs, and cost optimizer resource allocation, quickly file bid proposals, improve project planning, analyze financial feasibility, and whatnot.
Why Outsource Commercial Estimating Services to Us?
We are not an ordinary commercial estimating firm, rather we are a part of major projects such as Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Expansion which is an $8.5 billion expansion project. We provided detailed cost assessments for materials, labor, and overheads to maintain project profitability.
Plus we have been a part of LAX Modernization and provided cost estimates for various phases of this $14 billion project. Our experienced team members are certified by the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). They deliver data-driven estimates with the best use of tech.
Our commercial estimators deal with all sorts of projects no matter a single retail space, or a complex multi-story development. Our 96% bid-winning ratio and 12 to 24-hour turnaround time are definitely intriguing for all busy contractors, developers, architects, and firms. Isn’t that so?
You can secure your millions of dollars from spending on managing teams, and software registrations, by outsourcing your commercial project estimates to us. Our agility boosts your bid-winning possibility, and lowers down financial risks.
Commercial Cost Estimating Services for Developers
Commercial construction developers need financial safety in their projects, and we offer estimates for all phases of construction so that every developer can make suitable decisions and avoid being over budget.
Preliminary Estimates
Every construction project developer can contact us to get an estimate of all possible costs with their partial designs or without detailed planning. You can measure the project feasibility and secure your financial position with preliminary estimates.
- Give us initial design concepts or data related to similar projects, and we deliver you the estimate.
- It is based on square footage or simple cost-per-unit analysis.
- You can easily find out whether the project aligns with the expected budget.
Pre-Construction Estimates
These estimates come after preliminary estimates and in this phase, our commercial estimating team provides detailed cost estimates and keeps an eye on site preparation, materials, and labor costs-related factors.
- Get a detailed cost breakdown of labor, materials, site preparation, and equipment.
- Included factors like inflation, potential delays, weather conditions, and any other risks that affect the timeline or costs.
- It can refine the project budgets and validate financial planning for lenders or investors.
Commercial Construction Estimates for Busy Contractors
Contractors rely on accurate and detailed estimates to manage budgets, labor resources, and timelines efficiently. These estimates ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality standards.
Material & Labor Takeoffs
In commercial quantity takeoffs, we measure and calculate the material quantities in terms of units of volume, length, area, and number. We follow a detailed process to submit accurate estimates.
- Get a thorough list of materials, quantities, and labor hours with complete costing and surety of the right amount of resource allocation.
Commercial Bid Estimates
In the USA, contractors use bid estimates to submit proposals for various projects. These are detailed, competitive, and cost-based estimates that ensure a 96% bid-winning ratio.
- Our bid estimates depend on the complete blueprints, project specifications, and scope of work.
- They include costs for materials, labor, overhead, and profit margins.
- Contractors need them to win projects, ensure competitive pricing and maintain profitability.
Detailed Commercial Cost Estimates
It is the most comprehensive document that covers and breaks all aspects of the project into listed costs. This includes materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies analysis of various phases of the project.
- We use original project specifications, plans, and blueprints.
- Breaks down costs for every material, labor type, and contingencies for unexpected costs.
- We provide it after getting the complete design and planning document and blueprints.
Change Order Estimates
If we deliver you the final commercial estimate document, and after that, the scope of work changes during the project, we offer addendums or change order estimates delivered in Excel files.
- Adjusts original estimates based on modifications to the project scope, materials, or timeline.
- They are important to keep the project on track financially despite changes.
Proven Method for Providing Commercial Estimates
We begin by getting your requirements, blueprints, designs, drawings, and everything according to your chosen service package. Then, we analyze the scope of the project and assign tasks to specialized commercial trade estimators. They review everything and digitally perform calculations for quantity takeoffs, material, and labor costs, inclusions, exclusions, overhead and profit, etc.
After getting the required data we export the estimate to the Excel spreadsheet according to the category of CSI MasterFormat. In the end, we check for quality assurance and deliver it to the client within 24 hours. Isn’t it so simple? Yes, but it needs technical expertise, accuracy, experience, and connections with local vendors, and contractors.
How We Ensure Accuracy in Commercial Construction Estimates?
We combine advanced software technology, the expertise of our commercial estimators, and current pricing from various sources to deliver you competitive and exact commercial bid estimates:
- We use software such as Xactimate, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Trimble, and a few more to perform quantity takeoffs, calculate costs, speed up the process, and perfect project management.
- We take help from Building Information Modeling BIM to get a digital representation of various phases of projects, from design to construction, and to improve cost accuracy.
- Our professional commercial estimating team gets a cost guide from Craftsman National Construction Estimator Costbook that offers assistance in estimates to make them align with industry standards.
- We maintain and update our Zip Code Database according to different regions of the USA and polish estimates based on local labor rates, material costs, and market fluctuations.
Covering All CSI Divisions in Commercial Cost Estimates
The best part of our commercial cost estimating service is we deliver category-specific estimates for every CSI division in construction. We cover:
- Division 15- Mechanical Systems
- Division 16- Electrical Systems
- Division 22- Plumbing Systems
- Division 03- Concrete Works
- Division 07- Roofing Systems
- Division 23- HVAC Components
- Division 09- Flooring Solutions
- Division 32: Landscaping Elements
- Division 09- Drywall and Ceilings
- Division 06- Lumber and Carpentry
#1 Commercial Estimator For Dealing with Diverse Projects
You can get precise commercial estimation services for small to heavy construction projects from us. Here is our portfolio:
1: Servcorp - Coworking, Office Suites & Virtual Offices | Office Buildings
Address:One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St 85th floor suite 8500, New York, NY 10007, United States Scope Of Work: We delivered detailed cost estimates for office build-outs, including HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and required office interiors.
2: Andrews Square | Retailing Centers
Address: 56 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, United States Scope Of Work:Our commercial estimators provided cost breakdowns for retail units, common areas, and parking facilities. We provided labor requirements, material takeoff for structural work, and electrical and plumbing systems.
3: The Mehra Clinic, PLLC | Healthcare Facilities
Address: 2039 W 4000 S, Roy, UT 84067, United States Scope Of Work: This commercial estimate covers material takeoffs including countertops, tile flooring, and ventilation systems. Labor estimates covered HVAC, kitchen, plumbing, and installation of custom furniture and fixtures.
4:Prego Cafe | Restaurants
Address: Miami, FL 33131, United States Scope Of Work: Detailed material takeoffs for landscaping like hardscape and softscape elements, and structural elements.
5 : Bergen Community College | Educational Institutions
Address:1280 Wall St W, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, United States Scope Of Work: Complete cost estimate for classroom interiors, structural improvements, and common areas. Provided required material costs and labor with man hours required for installation of lighting, HVAC, and technology integration.
3-Step Process - Trustworthy Commercial Estimating Services
You need to follow a simple process, and then you’ll get the benefit of winning a project:
Click on our Contact Us or free quote form, submit the details of the commercial project, and share a link that contains blueprints, drawings, or development plan in PDF, PLN, TIFF, DXF, DJVU, CAL, CPC, JPEG, DWG, or JPG format.
Soon, you will receive a quotation that includes the project timeline and pricing details according to the package and scope of work. If you accept the quote, transfer the payment using your credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
In just 24 hours, you will get the final commercial estimation document in Excel files (XML, or XLSX). It includes the project costs categorized by required labor, material costs, quantities, contingencies, etc. We are also up to offer post-construction support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Do You Provide Commercial Cost Estimation Services?
We serve all developers, contractors, and architects in all 50 states of America. You can hire us as your freelance commercial estimator.
How Do Your Estimators Handle Changes in Project Scope?
We offer change order estimating services for commercial projects. We review your new requirements and offer updated takeoffs, and cost recalculations for all modifications.
What Documents Should I Share for A Commercial Construction Estimate?
We need project drawings or blueprints, design charts, material details according to your project scope, and any specifications. Even if you don’t have a design plan, you can still get a conceptual estimate.
How Can Your Commercial Estimates Benefit My Business?
The professional and accurate estimates always provide the following benefits:
- Ensure bid success and grab the project.
- Our commercial estimates assist in budget planning and insights help in analyzing project feasibility.
- We save your time, and money and ensure error-free estimates.
- You can make fruitful decisions by getting material and labor costs.
Clients Testimonials
Kelly Estimating helped us win the bid for a $10 million retail complex in Chicago. The costs were accurate, and we handled the budget well. Highly recommended!
John P
I trusted the team, and they exceeded my expectations by providing accurate mechanical estimates for my project in no time. They save us 8% on projected costs.
Melissa T
We had a tight deadline for submitting a bid on a complex commercial project. The team delivered accurate estimates quickly, and their takeoff accuracy was marvelous. Soon coming back again!
Emily S
