Construction Estimating Services

Services

What We Offer

Estimating Services Sized to Your Project

From a single-trade takeoff to a full multi-division cost plan — every service below starts with a scope review and a written fee proposal before any work begins.

Core Estimating Residential & Commercial Trade-Specific

Construction Cost Estimating

Full project cost breakdowns covering materials, labour, plant and overheads, prepared before you commit to a bid.

Quantity Takeoff Services

Trade-by-trade measurement and quantification straight from your drawings, ready to price or send to subcontractors.

Material Takeoff Services

Detailed material schedules built for accurate purchasing, reducing on-site waste and last-minute reorders.

Residential Estimating

New builds, extensions, renovations and multi-unit residential developments, priced trade by trade.

Commercial Estimating

Offices, retail units, warehouses and mixed-use buildings, estimated to the detail funders expect.

MEP Estimating

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems quantified and priced as a coordinated package.

Concrete & Masonry Estimating

Foundations, slabs, block and brickwork quantified with mix and reinforcement detail included.

Electrical Estimating

Wiring, panels, fixtures and fittings quantified for accurate electrical trade pricing.

Plumbing & HVAC Estimating

Piping, fixtures, ductwork and equipment quantified for plumbing and HVAC trade packages.

Sitework & Earthwork Estimation

Excavation, grading, utilities and site preparation quantities for early-stage cost planning.

Painting Estimation

Interior and exterior painting quantities calculated by surface area and coating system.

General Contractor Estimating

Full-scope estimates coordinating every trade for general contractors preparing a bid.

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Simple Process

From Plans to Bid-Ready Estimate

Four steps between sending your drawings and receiving a complete, organized estimate.

Send Your Plans

Share your drawings, specifications and bid deadline through our contact page or by email.

Scope Review

We review the documents, identify the trades involved and confirm exactly what is required.

Quote & Approval

You receive a project-based fee and delivery date. Work starts only once you approve it.

Estimate Delivered

A detailed takeoff and cost breakdown arrives in editable spreadsheet and PDF format.

What You'll Receive

A Takeoff You Can Actually Work From

Every estimate comes as a clear, editable breakdown — not a black-box total. You'll be able to see exactly how each figure was reached and trace it back to the drawings.

Trade-by-trade quantities you can send straight to subcontractors
Current material & labour rates for your project location
Editable spreadsheet format you can adjust as scope changes
Assumptions stated upfront, so you know what's included

Standard Deliverables

Editable spreadsheet breakdown, by trade or division
PDF summary suitable for direct submission
Supporting markups, where agreed in scope
Confirmed delivery date, set before work starts

Common Questions

Services FAQs

Either. We take on everything from a single-trade takeoff, such as concrete or electrical, through to a full multi-division project estimate covering every trade on the job.

Yes. We estimate residential projects including new builds, extensions and renovations, as well as commercial work such as office fit-outs, retail units and warehouses.

A quantity takeoff measures and lists the materials and work items from your drawings. A full cost estimate takes that further, applying current labour and material pricing to produce a total project cost.

Fees are project-based rather than fixed, and depend on scope, size, number of trades and drawing completeness. See our Fees page for the full breakdown of how pricing works.

Yes. Many projects combine multiple services, for example a quantity takeoff alongside a full cost estimate. Mention everything you need when you send your plans and we'll quote the combined scope.

Not Sure Which Service Fits?

Send us your drawings and scope. We'll review the requirements and recommend the right level of detail for your bid — with no obligation to proceed.

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Or email us directly at sales@smart-estimation.com