Construction Cost
Estimating Services

PRO Estimating Services delivers 96% accurate construction cost estimates in 24 to 48 hours. Flat-fee pricing, every CSI trade, all 50 states. Send your plans and we'll respond within 15 to 30 minutes.

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96% Accuracy Rate
8,300+ Projects Completed
15+ Years in Business
50 States Covered
● Who We Are

An Estimating Company You Can Actually Count On

We get it. You're juggling job sites, chasing bids, and trying to keep subs in line, all at once. The last thing you want is to burn 20 hours on a takeoff for a job you're not sure you'll win. That's the whole reason contractors across the country send their plans to us instead.

construction estimating services since 2011. Over 8,300 projects. 96% accuracy tracked across residential, commercial, and industrial work. Turnaround that's typically a day or two, sometimes faster. We've seen just about every scope, every trade, and every bid situation you can imagine.

Set price. No hourly billing. No hidden charges.

96% Accuracy rate tracked across 8,300+ completed projects
24–48h Typical turnaround. Single-trade scopes often same day
$200 Starting price. Flat-fee quote before any work begins
15 min Response time after receiving your plans
● Services

What We Estimate

We cover all CSI divisions. Whether you need a single trade takeoff or a complete estimate from sitework to finishes, we handle it.

Core Estimating Services

Project Types We Estimate

Commercial

Office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, warehouses, mixed-use developments. Commercial projects have tighter profit margins, stricter code compliance requirements, and more complex procurement needs than residential work. Our commercial estimates are detailed, structured, and built to hold up under owner scrutiny during bid review.

Residential

Single-family homes, multi-family builds, renovations, additions, custom builds. We work with homebuilders, remodeling contractors, and developers on everything from rough conceptual budgets to full preconstruction estimates. Most residential scopes come back fast, usually within a day or two.

Industrial

Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, process plants. These scopes run deep: structural systems, heavy MEP, equipment foundations, and process piping all need detailed takeoffs. We handle the full scope and price it correctly for your project location. Bigger scopes take a bit longer, but we'll tell you the timeline upfront.

Civil

Site development, earthwork, utilities, grading, infrastructure. We follow AACE guidelines for accuracy ranges and contingencies. Feasibility studies and bid evaluation included.

● Trade Coverage

All CSI Divisions. Every Trade.

Concrete, masonry, metals, framing, thermal protection, openings, finishes, MEP, electrical, sitework, landscaping... the works.

Structure & Enclosure

  • Concrete Estimating
  • Masonry Estimating
  • Metals and Structural Steel
  • Wood, Plastics and Composites
  • Rebar Estimating
  • Openings (Doors, Windows, Hardware)

MEP

  • HVAC Estimating
  • Mechanical Estimating
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Piping and Duct Takeoffs
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Fire Suppression
  • Electronic Safety and Security

Interior & Exterior

  • Drywall Estimating
  • Flooring Estimating
  • Painting Estimating
  • Millwork Estimating
  • Insulation Estimating
  • Roofing Estimating
  • Fireproofing Estimating
  • Thermal and Moisture Protection

Site & Civil

  • Sitework Estimating
  • Earthwork and Grading
  • Utilities Estimating
  • Landscaping Estimating

Not sure if your scope is covered? Send us your plans. It almost certainly is.

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● Why It Matters

Accurate Estimates Protect Your Margin and Budget

Here's something most contractors already know: the estimate is where jobs are either won or quietly lost. Bid too high, the owner goes elsewhere. Bid too low, you win the contract and lose money on it. Neither outcome works.

Getting the numbers right from the start covers direct costs, indirect costs, labor rates, material pricing, contingency, overhead and profit. That's what keeps projects on budget and prevents the kind of cost overruns that follow a contractor around for months after closeout. Scope creep, material price swings, underestimated labor: all of it hurts less when the baseline was solid.

Accurate cost forecasting in the preconstruction phase is what separates contractors who finish on budget from those who don't. That's exactly what we deliver.

96%

Accuracy Rate

Tracked across 8,300+ completed projects. Not a marketing number.

50–60%

Cost Savings

What most contractors save vs. maintaining an in-house estimator.

$200+

Flat-Fee Pricing

Per-project pricing from $200 to $5,000. No hourly rates. No surprises.

● Why Choose Us

Why Contractors Outsource Their Estimating to Us

So why us? Honestly, accuracy is the thing. Speed matters, price matters. But if the numbers are off, none of that helps when the job starts bleeding margin.

Accuracy you can bid from

We track 96% across 8,300+ completed projects. That's not a tagline. It comes from using PlanSwift for digital takeoffs, Bluebeam for plan review, and RS Means for zip-code-based pricing that reflects what labor and materials actually cost in your market, not some national average that doesn't account for regional conditions.

Fast turnaround

Most scopes come back within a business day or two. Smaller single-trade jobs sometimes the same day. Got a bid due Friday and it's Wednesday? Call us. Rush options are available and we'll tell you straight whether the timeline works.

Per-project flat-fee pricing

From $200 to $5,000 depending on scope. No hourly rates, no open-ended invoices. Single-trade scopes usually run $200 to $400. Residential and lighter commercial work falls roughly $400 to $1,000. Full GC packages covering multiple trades are $1,000 to $5,000. The fee is locked in before we start.

Deep field experience

Healthcare facilities, education buildings, industrial plants, multifamily housing, retail buildouts, civil infrastructure. We've priced it all, and we've done it across enough different markets to know that regional cost variation is real. What things cost in Miami is not what they cost in Denver or Seattle.

Significant cost savings vs. in-house

A full-time construction estimator costs $70,000 to $100,000 in salary alone, plus benefits, software licenses, and training. Most contractors who outsource to us save 50 to 60 percent compared to keeping estimating in-house, and they get better capacity during busy bid seasons.

Every estimate gets reviewed

Before anything goes out the door, a second estimator checks quantities, pricing, and scope completeness. Nothing slips through. That review step is part of how the accuracy numbers stay where they are.

We work in your format

If you have a preferred estimating template, internal cost codes, or specific CSI formatting your team uses, send it along with the plans. The estimate comes back structured your way, not ours. That makes handoff to subs and internal review a lot faster.

Your project data stays confidential

Drawings, scope details, pricing: none of it goes anywhere. We treat every project as proprietary. If a formal NDA is needed before you send plans, we'll sign one. Just ask.

● Our Clients

Who We Work With

Contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, and owners. Anyone who needs accurate cost numbers without the overhead of an in-house estimating team.

General Contractors
Subcontractors
Homebuilders
Custom Home Builders
Remodeling Contractors
Renovation Contractors
Real Estate Developers
Architects
Engineering Firms
Project Managers
Construction Managers
Property Owners & Investors

If you're in construction and need the numbers done right, we're probably the right call.

● Process

How It Works

Three steps. Pretty straightforward.

Step 01

Send Your Plans

Upload your drawings, specs, and any scope notes. Email them to plans@proestimatingservices.com or use the upload form on our site. More detail means a more precise estimate. Either way, we respond within 15 to 30 minutes with a quote.

Step 02

Approve the Quote

We review the scope and send you a flat price. Approve it and we start. Simple as that.

Step 03

Receive Your Estimate

Your detailed pricing breakdown arrives in a fully organized Excel spreadsheet with a color-coded, marked-up plan set. Every line item broken down by trade and CSI division: materials, labor, equipment, and applicable permit and indirect cost considerations. Ready to use directly in your bid or hand off to subs for buyout.

Most jobs are back within 48 hours. Often sooner.

● Estimate Types

Bid, Budget, Design, Change Order: We Handle All of It

Projects need different estimates at different stages. We handle all of them.

Bid Bid Estimates

The full pricing package you need to submit a competitive proposal. We prepare the complete scope with quantities, pricing, inclusions, and exclusions clearly laid out. This is the core of what we do.

Design Design Phase Estimates

Architects and engineers need cost input while the design is still evolving. We provide conceptual, schematic design, and design development estimates so the team can evaluate options against the owner's budget before construction documents are finalized.

Budget Budget and Preliminary Estimates

Developers and owners need a reliable number to secure financing, set project budgets, or verify whether a project is worth pursuing. We build these from whatever drawings are available, noting assumptions clearly.

Change Change Order Estimates

Scope changed. You need updated pricing, fast. Send us the change order drawings and we'll price it out. Since it's a partial scope, turnaround is typically quick.

Value Value Engineering

Initial numbers came in over budget? We can work through cost reduction alternatives: substitute materials, revised scope, alternative systems. The goal is to get back on budget without gutting what the owner actually wants to build.

● Deliverable

What's in Your Deliverable

  • ✓Detailed line-item cost breakdown by CSI division
  • ✓Material quantities from a full scope measurement
  • ✓Labor costs based on local wage rates for your project's zip code
  • ✓Equipment costs where applicable
  • ✓Current market-based material pricing
  • ✓Overhead and contingency considerations (noted where relevant)
  • ✓Color-coded, marked-up plan set showing exactly what was counted
  • ✓Excel spreadsheet, formatted for direct use in bid proposals
  • ✓Free revisions based on your feedback

The Excel format matters more than people give it credit for. Subs can pull from it during buyout, you can adjust line items if scope shifts, and individual cost codes feed directly into your proposal. It supports cost control through the project lifecycle, not just the bid. It's a working document, not a final number on a page.

Check Our Work Before You Commit

We have estimate samples available on request. See how we structure a takeoff, what the plan markups look like, and how the deliverable is laid out before you commit to anything. Just ask when you reach out.

SAMPLE INCLUDES

  • Quantity takeoff sheet
  • Color-coded marked-up plans
  • Excel cost breakdown by CSI division
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● FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything contractors ask before sending their first set of plans.

How much do construction cost estimating services cost?
Our pricing runs $200 to $5,000 based on project scope. A single-trade scope, say concrete or drywall only, typically runs $200 to $400. Residential and light commercial work usually lands between $400 and $1,000. Full multi-trade GC packages are $1,000 to $5,000. We quote a fixed fee upfront before we start. That's it.
How long does it take to get a construction cost estimate?
Most estimates are back within 48 hours of receiving your plans and approving the quote. Smaller single-trade scopes sometimes the same day. Larger or more complex scopes may take an extra day. We'll always tell you the timeline upfront so you can plan around your bid deadline.
What estimating software do you use?
PlanSwift for digital quantity takeoffs, Bluebeam for plan review and markup, and RS Means for cost database pricing. RS Means is zip-code-based, so labor and material rates reflect your specific market, not a national benchmark.
What file formats do you accept?
PDF plans, CAD files, and most standard digital drawing formats. Scanned PDFs from paper plans work fine as long as the resolution is readable. Send what you have and we'll flag anything we need.
Do you cover all trades or just certain ones?
All trades. All CSI divisions. Concrete, masonry, structural steel, MEP, drywall, roofing, finishes, sitework. You name it. Single trade or complete project, we cover whatever the scope requires.
How accurate are your estimates?
We track 96% accuracy across our completed projects. That comes from detailed digital takeoffs, zip-code-based market pricing, and a review process where every estimate gets checked before delivery. Construction has real-world variables no estimate fully controls: material price swings, site conditions, labor availability. Even so, 96% is close enough to bid from with confidence.
Can you work from partial plans or early design documents?
Yes. Conceptual and schematic estimates work from square footage, project type, and whatever drawings you have. We note all assumptions clearly in the deliverable so you know exactly what's included and what's not.
Is my project information kept confidential?
Everything we receive stays private: drawings, scope details, pricing. We don't share project information with third parties. Need a signed NDA before sending plans? We'll take care of it before anything changes hands.
Can you use my company's estimating template or cost codes?
Absolutely. Send your internal template, CSI cost codes, or material code structure along with the plans and we'll format the estimate accordingly. Most GCs and specialty subs have their own format. We work with it rather than making you adapt to ours.
Do you cover projects in every state?
All 50 states, coast to coast. Local pricing comes from RS Means zip-code data calibrated to your project location, so labor and material rates reflect what things actually cost in your specific market. Cost management built on national averages doesn't hold up in the field.
What's the difference between a quantity takeoff and a cost estimate?
A quantity takeoff measures the quantities: square feet of drywall, linear feet of pipe, cubic yards of concrete. A cost estimate takes those quantities and applies pricing to produce the total project cost. We typically deliver both together. The takeoff is what drives the estimate.
What happens if I need revisions after receiving my estimate?
Revisions based on scope clarification or feedback are included. Just let us know what changed and we'll update the numbers.
● Track Record

8,300+ Projects. 15 Years. Every Trade.

The projects stack up fast when you've been doing this long enough. Residential takeoffs, multi-million-dollar commercial scopes, industrial plants, civil infrastructure work. We've covered all of it for contractors, developers, architects, and owners across every state.

Contractors keep coming back because the numbers hold up. Not just on the bid sheet, but through buyout and into closeout. That's what actually affects project profitability. And bid-winning starts with an estimate you can actually stand behind.

8,300+ Projects Completed
96% Accuracy Rate
15+ Years in Business
50 States Covered
Send Your Plans. We'll Take It from Here.

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Upload your drawings. We'll review the scope and send you a fixed-fee quote. No commitment to get a number from us. Response within 15 to 30 minutes.

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Call: (786) 575-7818
Email: plans@proestimatingservices.com

Per-project flat-fee pricing · Fast turnaround · All CSI trades · Nationwide coverage