Construction Cost Estimating and Quantity Takeoff
Detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from your drawings for bidding, budgeting, financing and value engineering.
Written quote before any work begins. Final pricing is confirmed in writing before work begins.
Drawings your jurisdiction will ask for
- ✓ Material quantity takeoffs by trade
- ✓ Detailed cost estimates with labor and materials
- ✓ Bid-ready spreadsheets by CSI division
- ✓ Budget estimates from early drawings
- ✓ Value engineering options
- ✓ Change order pricing support
What the plans reviewer is looking for
Accurate quantities and costs win bids, protect budgets and keep lenders confident. A detailed takeoff shows exactly what is included, so nothing is missed between the drawings and the price.
What to send us for a quote
- Drawings and specifications
- Trades or scope you need estimated
- Project location for local pricing
- Bid date or deadline
- Any preferred estimate format
Do not have everything? Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
What affects the price
- Project size and number of trades
- Level of detail
- Takeoff only or full pricing
- Turnaround time
See all starting fees. Your final price is confirmed in writing before work begins.
How it works
- 1Send your files
Upload plans, photos or a sketch. Whatever you have is enough to start.
- 2Get a written quote
We confirm the price and timeline in writing before any work begins.
- 3A licensed PE prepares and seals
Typical turnaround is 3-7 business days. Rush is available where scope allows.
- 4Submit and get approved
If the plans reviewer has comments on drawings we produced, we answer them.
Frequently asked questions about Construction Cost Estimating & Takeoff
Who uses your estimates?
Contractors bidding work, owners setting budgets, lenders and developers checking feasibility.
What format do you deliver?
Excel takeoffs and estimates organized by trade or CSI division, plus a PDF summary.
Can you estimate from early drawings?
Yes. We provide a budget-level estimate and note the assumptions.
Not sure what your jurisdiction requires?