Transparent Flat-Fee Estimating Pricing — From $80, Quoted in 15 Minutes
No retainers required, no software license overhead, and zero percentage-of-bid markups. Know your exact takeoff fee before we start measuring a single line.
Single-Trade Takeoff
Residential, TI, or Specialty Subcontractors
$80 – $350
24–48 hour delivery · Firm 15-min quote
- CSI trade-specific itemized Excel takeoff
- 5-digit US ZIP-code labor & material rates
- Color-coded marked-up PDF drawings
- Unpriced supplier BOM sheet included
Full GC / Multi-Trade Package
Best ValueGeneral Contractors, Developers & MEP Primes
$280 – $950
24–48 hour delivery · Dual-estimator QA
- All CSI Divisions 01–48 in unlocked Excel
- General conditions, alternates & buyout sheet
- Prevailing wage / union or merit-shop calibrated
- Post-delivery estimator walkthrough call
Dedicated Monthly Estimator
High-volume bidders (10–25 bids/month)
$1,850/mo
Save ~75% vs $110k/yr in-house hire
- Dedicated senior trade estimator on Slack/Email/Phone
- Calibrated to your historical crew production rates
- Priority overnight turnaround + addenda updates
- Cancel or pause month-to-month anytime
Typical Flat-Fee Ranges Across All 22 CSI Trade Divisions
| Trade Division | CSI Code | Starting At | Commercial Range | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Construction Estimating Services | Div 01–48 | $120 | $120 – $950 | 24–48 Hours |
| Electrical Estimating Services | Div 26–28 | $85 | $85 – $650 | 24–48 Hours |
| Mechanical Estimating Services | Div 23 & 40 | $95 | $95 – $700 | 24–48 Hours |
| HVAC Estimating Services | Div 23 | $85 | $85 – $620 | 24–48 Hours |
| Plumbing Estimating Services | Div 22 | $85 | $85 – $580 | 24–48 Hours |
| MEP Estimating Services | Div 21, 22, 23, 26–28 | $150 | $150 – $1,150 | 24–48 Hours |
| Fire Protection & Fire Suppression Estimating | Div 21 & 28 | $85 | $85 – $540 | 24–48 Hours |
| Concrete Estimating | Div 03 | $80 | $80 – $590 | 24–48 Hours |
| Masonry Estimating | Div 04 | $80 | $80 – $490 | 24–48 Hours |
| Structural Steel & Metal Estimating | Div 05 | $90 | $90 – $680 | 24–48 Hours |
| Carpentry & Wood Estimating | Div 06 | $80 | $80 – $550 | 24–48 Hours |
| Roofing Estimating | Div 07 | $80 | $80 – $520 | 24–48 Hours |
| Drywall & Insulation Estimating | Div 07 & 09 | $80 | $80 – $540 | 24–48 Hours |
| Flooring Estimating | Div 09 | $80 | $80 – $460 | 24–48 Hours |
| Painting & Coating Estimating | Div 09 & 07 | $80 | $80 – $440 | 24–48 Hours |
| Doors, Windows & Glass Estimating | Div 08 | $85 | $85 – $540 | 24–48 Hours |
| Excavation & Sitework Estimating | Div 31 | $95 | $95 – $650 | 24–48 Hours |
| Civil & Infrastructure Estimating | Div 32–33 | $110 | $110 – $850 | 24–48 Hours |
| Landscaping & Exterior Estimating | Div 32 | $80 | $80 – $480 | 24–48 Hours |
| Specialty Construction Estimating | Div 10–14, 27–28, 48 | $90 | $90 – $720 | 24–48 Hours |
| Demolition & Restoration Estimating | Div 02 | $85 | $85 – $580 | 24–48 Hours |
| Industrial & Process Construction Estimating | Div 40–46 | $140 | $140 – $1,450 | 24–72 Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Bidding Contractors
Pricing, CSI MasterFormat deliverables, ZIP-code wage calibration, and turnaround windows
Do you ever charge a percentage of the project bid value?
Never. Every estimate is quoted upfront as a firm flat fee based strictly on drawing sheet count and trade scope—starting at $80 for single-scope residential/TI takeoffs.
What if an addendum drops right before my bid deadline?
Minor addendum updates on active takeoffs are turned around rapidly, and monthly dedicated retainer clients receive unlimited priority addendum revisions included in their plan.
How does outsourcing compare to hiring a full-time in-house estimator?
An experienced US commercial estimator costs $95,000–$135,000/year in base salary plus 25% payroll burden and $4,500–$9,000/year in Accubid, PlanSwift, OST, and RSMeans software seats. Our per-bid and $1,850/month dedicated plans cut overhead by 70%+.
Ready to price your next bid without guesswork?
Send your PDF drawings, specs, and 5-digit project ZIP code. Receive a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes and your unlocked Excel takeoff in 24–48 hours.
Flat fee from $80 · Dual-estimator QA review · Unlocked Excel + marked-up PDF layers