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PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATING SERVICE
Need a Detailed, Bid-Ready Estimate?
Upload your construction drawings and scope documents for review by our estimating team. We’ll prepare a detailed quantity takeoff and cost estimate tailored to your project and location.
What You’ll Receive
- Detailed quantity and material takeoffs
- Location-specific labor and material pricing
- Editable estimate spreadsheet
- Color-coded marked-up drawings
Clear assumptions, scope notes, and revision support through your bid date.
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Free Construction Calculators
Use focused tools for quick material, quantity and field calculations. Choose a trade to find the calculator you need.
Electrical Calculators
Check conduit capacity, residential demand and box fill.
Residential Electrical Load
Estimate dwelling demand and service load.
Open Calculator →NEC Box Fill
Calculate box-fill volume from conductors and devices.
Open Calculator →Masonry Calculator
Estimate block, mortar and wall quantities.
CMU Wall Takeoff
Calculate CMU units, mortar and related wall quantities.
Open Calculator →Carpentry Calculators
Plan stairs, decks and lumber quantities.
Stair Stringer
Calculate rise, run, steps and stringer geometry.
Open Calculator →Deck Material
Estimate decking, framing and common deck materials.
Open Calculator →Board Foot & Lumber
Convert dimensions and quantities into board feet.
Open Calculator →Asphalt & Paving Calculator
Estimate paving quantities and truckloads.
Asphalt Takeoff
Calculate asphalt tonnage, volume and truckloads.
Open Calculator →Roofing Calculator
Convert roof geometry into material quantities.
Roof Pitch & Roofing Takeoff
Calculate pitch, roof area, squares and accessories.
Open Calculator →Concrete Calculator
Calculate placement and reinforcing quantities.
Concrete Slab & Footing Takeoff
Estimate concrete volume, forms and reinforcement.
Open Calculator →Drywall Calculator
Estimate board, finishing and ceiling quantities.
Drywall & Ceiling Takeoff
Calculate sheets, joint compound, tape and ceilings.
Open Calculator →Flooring Calculator
Estimate finish flooring and waste-adjusted quantities.
Flooring Takeoff
Calculate flooring area, waste and order quantities.
Open Calculator →Painting Calculator
Estimate coated areas and paint quantities.
Paint & Coating Takeoff
Calculate surface area, coverage and gallons.
Open Calculator →HVAC Calculator
Estimate ductwork components and sheet-metal scope.
HVAC Ductwork Takeoff
Calculate duct surface, fittings and related quantities.
Open Calculator →Plumbing Calculators
Estimate piping scope and solve field offsets.
Pipe & Fittings Takeoff
Organize pipe lengths, fittings and system quantities.
Open Calculator →Rolling Offset
Calculate true offset, travel and fitting angles.
Open Calculator →Steel & Metal Calculator
Convert section dimensions into estimated weight.
Steel & Metal Weight
Calculate weight for common steel and metal shapes.
Open Calculator →Sitework / Earthwork Calculator
Compare existing and proposed grades.
Cut & Fill
Estimate excavation, fill and net earthwork volume.
Open Calculator →Need a complete drawing-based takeoff? Build IT also prepares detailed quantities and estimates for full project scopes.
TRADES WE ESTIMATE
Construction Takeoffs and Estimates Across Major Trades
From individual trade packages to complete project estimates, our team prepares detailed quantities and location-specific pricing for residential and commercial construction.
Concrete & Masonry
Concrete, reinforcing steel, masonry, foundations, slabs, and structural quantities.
Sitework & Utilities
Earthwork, grading, paving, drainage, underground utilities, and site improvements.
Structural Steel & Framing
Structural steel, miscellaneous metals, wood framing, lumber, and engineered components.
Drywall, Ceilings & Painting
Partitions, drywall, insulation, acoustic ceilings, wall finishes, and painting.
Roofing, Flooring & Openings
Roofing systems, flooring, tile, doors, frames, hardware, windows, and glazing.
Electrical & Low Voltage
Power, lighting, devices, feeders, fire alarm, communications, and low-voltage systems.
Mechanical & HVAC
HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, controls, and related accessories.
Plumbing
Fixtures, domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, gas piping, and plumbing equipment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions About Our Estimating Services?
What is the difference between the free budget estimate and a professional estimate?
The free tool provides a conceptual, location-aware budget range based on the project information you enter. A professional estimate is manually prepared by our estimating team after reviewing your drawings, specifications, scope, and bid requirements.
Do I need an account to use the free budget estimate?
You can view your estimate without creating an account. An account is only required when you want to save or download the estimate.
What documents should I provide for a professional estimate?
Upload the available drawings, specifications, addenda, scope notes, bid forms, and bid due date. If anything important is missing, our team will contact you before proceeding.
Do you use location-specific pricing?
Yes. Professional estimates use labor and material pricing appropriate to the project location rather than relying on one generic national rate.
Are revisions included?
We provide clarification support and reasonable revisions through the bid date. Major drawing changes or expanded scope may require an additional fee.
Ready to Estimate Your Next Project?
Start with a free location-aware budget range, or send us your drawings for a detailed professional estimate.