Services
The Ideal Estimation ® , not only claim to consider our customers esteemed and respectable but in an attempt to provide excellent and superlative service to our clients, we are here for you with our services
Cost Estimation
We provide cost estimates such as conceptual cost estimates, bid estimates, project cost management, material takeoffs, material field audits, software consulting, and expert witness representation. The goal of our Estimating Department is to provide you with good services that can lead you to win the project.
Quantity Takeoffs
We specialize in quantity takeoffs for both labor and materials. We do takeoffs from digital plans. In fact, material takeoffs and quantity takeoffs comprise the majority of the estimating we do. This entails measuring, counting and figuring quantities of any given construction item contained within the plans
Commercial And Residential Estimates
The goal of our Estimating Department is to provide you with good services that can lead you to win the project. Our estimates typically include everything that goes in to construction, from framing to finishing. We also include allowances for items like fasteners, hardware, and stairs.
MEP ESTIMATING SERVICES
Contractors are always looking for MEP estimating services. The Ideal Estimation ® provides affordable, accurate and cost effective cost estimates in least turnaround time 24- 48 Hrs.In MEP estimates we cover everything including fire stopping, fire proofing, moisture protection, sprinklers, spray insulation, pipe insulation, heating, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Duct work etc.
Features
The Ideal Estimation ® , is providing professional construction estimating services and having a proven track record of preparing the right material estimates for every construction trade. With an experience of 10 years in hands
FAQ
Frequent Ask Questions
Anyone that needs a construction estimate or a material takeoff. This includes contractors that perform private or public work. Residential builders, commercial and civil contractors that are small or large, whether they need one estimate or multiple estimates benefit from our estimating service. Contractors that do not have the volume of construction to support a full-time estimator hire us. Contractors that have cut their estimating staff due to the drop in the construction market have hired.
There are five steps of our procedure of estimating
1): Provide your project
2): Reviewing the project by our estimator
3): Proposal is signed by both of us
4): Estimation is given to you
5): Rechecking if demanding then finalized
It varies depending on the project size and type. To give you an idea, we typically turnaround a lumber estimate on a single or two-story residential home within 24-36 hours from receiving the plans! On a single or two-story residential home quantifying slab through lintel, again we typically turn it around within 24-36 hours! Turnaround times for commercial projects vary from project to project due to the size, complexity, and uniqueness
We primarily prepare the quantity surveys and estimates in Microsoft Excel. We are also proficient with PlanSwift and Quest Residential Estimator. You can also email us one of your Excel spreadsheets that have your cost codes and material codes
You will know the fee for our service upfront because we will provide you a QUOTE and Contact Us