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We provide comprehensive construction cost estimating and quantity takeoff services covering 17 specialized trades, including Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Lumber, Roofing, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, Wall Coverings, Exterior Finishes, Swimming Pools, Millwork, Plumbing, Fire Suppression, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Work.
We support general contractors, subcontractors, builders, and developers with detailed, bid-ready estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
You will receive a professionally organized estimate tailored to your project requirements. Our standard deliverables include:
Detailed quantity takeoffs and material breakdowns.
Labor and material cost estimates.
Excel spreadsheets with Summary and Detailed Breakdown tabs.
Marked-up drawings showing measured quantities.
Relevant assumptions, clarifications, and scope details.
Our estimates are structured to help you review project costs, plan material procurement, and prepare competitive bids.
Our typical turnaround time is 2–5 business days, depending on project size, complexity, drawing details, and the scope of work.
Smaller single-trade estimates may be completed faster, while large commercial or multi-trade projects may require additional time. We confirm the expected delivery date before starting your project.
Our pricing is project-based and depends on the construction drawings, project size, required trades, and level of detail.
We provide a customized, fixed-fee quotation after reviewing your project documents. This ensures you know the estimating service cost before work begins, with no unexpected charges for the agreed scope.
Yes! We offer both detailed material quantity takeoffs and complete construction cost estimates.
If you only need material quantities for purchasing, bidding, or supplier quotations, we can prepare a clearly organized takeoff without labor or material pricing.
We tailor the deliverables to your specific project requirements.
We use professional estimating software, including PlanSwift, along with detailed drawing reviews and systematic quantity verification.
For cost estimating, we reference industry-standard resources such as RSMeans, National Estimator, and available supplier and local market pricing.
Our estimates are prepared using project specifications, drawings, and applicable assumptions to help minimize quantity discrepancies and improve budgeting reliability.
Yes. BidBuild Solutions supports contractors and construction professionals across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
We tailor our estimates to the project's location, measurement units, specifications, and available regional pricing information.
Whether you are bidding a local residential project or a large international commercial development, our team can assist with your estimating requirements.
Absolutely. We understand that construction drawings and specifications often change during the bidding process.
We can review updated drawings, incorporate addenda, and revise the relevant estimate quantities and costs. Updates related to the original agreed scope are generally included, while substantial redesigns or major scope additions may require a revised fee.
We communicate any additional costs before proceeding.
Yes. We provide estimating support for general contractors, trade subcontractors, builders, and construction developers.
Whether you need a complete general contractor estimate covering multiple CSI divisions or a detailed estimate for one specific trade, we can organize the quantities and costs according to your bidding requirements.
Our services are designed to help contractors save valuable time and focus on securing new projects.
Getting started is simple!
Step 1: Send us your project drawings, specifications, and required scope of work.
Step 2: Our team reviews the documents and provides a quotation with the estimated turnaround time.
Step 3: Once you approve the proposal, we begin preparing your estimate.
Step 4: You receive your detailed estimate, quantity takeoffs, and supporting documents for review.
Ready to get started? Request a free project review and quotation today!
Projects Estimated
Supporting contractors with detailed construction estimates and material takeoffs.
Years of Experience
Providing professional estimating expertise across diverse construction projects.
Specialized Trades
Comprehensive estimating solutions covering structural, architectural, MEP, and civil work.
International Markets
Estimating support for projects in the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
