Construction estimating services nationwide

Plan to Price helps small and midsize contractors turn plans, specifications or field measurements into an organized construction cost estimate. We provide remote estimating support across the United States, with the trades, areas and deliverables agreed before work begins.

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What your estimate can include

A construction estimate connects measured quantities with the costs of doing the work. Depending on the approved scope, your package can include material quantities, labor calculations, allowances, overhead and markup inputs, plus a clear list of assumptions and exclusions. We keep the estimate traceable so you can review how the figures were developed.

Pricing that reflects your project

Send the project location, current drawings, specifications and any supplier or subcontractor quotes you already have. Your labor rates, crew productivity and purchasing conditions help make the estimate relevant to your business. Where information is missing, we identify the assumption or allowance for your review. Preliminary figures should be confirmed against current local quotes before you commit to a bid.

Support for one bid or recurring work

Request a defined estimate for a single job, help with a particular trade, or ongoing support for your bid workload. For recurring work, we can agree on a monthly capacity and delivery process after understanding your typical projects. Each assignment still needs a clear scope and an achievable deadline.

What to send

Latest plans and revisions, or measurements with units
Project city and state, selected trades and exclusions
Available rates, supplier quotes and bid deadline

You can start with an inquiry and share available PDF, JPG or PNG files. The form accepts up to three project files totaling 15 MB. We will clarify missing information before confirming the service quote.

Frequently asked questions

Is this different from a quantity takeoff?

Yes. A takeoff measures quantities; a construction estimate adds cost calculations and pricing assumptions. If you only need quantities for purchasing or pricing yourself, request a quantity takeoff.

Can you work without drawings?

For suitable work, we can start with contractor-supplied measurements, photos and a written scope. We confirm whether the information is sufficient and identify any additional details needed.

How much does the service cost?

We quote the service after reviewing project size, trades, plan complexity and required deliverables. You approve the written scope and fee before payment or work begins.

Start with your project details.

We review the information, confirm the deliverables and send a written service quote. Your fee and delivery schedule are agreed before work begins. No payment is collected through the inquiry form.