Gain clarity and control over your construction project costs from the very beginning. We provide accurate and reliable insights that help contractors, builders, and developers plan and budget.
A preliminary estimate is an early calculation of a project’s cost, done during the initial planning stage when detailed project designs and requirements are not yet available. This estimate helps determine the overall budget for a specific construction project.
Our preliminary estimating services are valuable when dealing with existing structures that may need demolition or repair. The accuracy of the estimated cost can vary depending on the information available for the project. Nevertheless, it assists clients and contractors in establishing an initial budget and cost-control strategy.
Our takeoff and estimating services are designed to provide you with a comprehensive material lists and cost estimates for all CSI construction divisions of construction projects.
Our estimates for all CSI divisions are tailored to specific requirements of commercial contractors.
We provide detailed and precise material, labor, and site takeoffs to help you make informed decisions early in the project.
Our team of experienced estimators ensures reliable and realistic cost projections for projects of any size or complexity.
Every project is unique, so we tailor our estimates to fit your specific design, scope, and budget requirements.
We understand the importance of timely information. Our team delivers preliminary estimates efficiently without compromising accuracy.
Send us the via email or upload the plan/drawing by filling out our website contact form or by upload the plan on Dropbox.
We will review the plan and provide you a quotation for our service. Since each project is different, we review each project on a case-by-case basis, taking into account factors such as scope of work, complexity, trades involved and other relevant considerations before provide you a detailed quote.
Our estimators will perform a project assessment and prepare detailed quantity takeoff and cost estimate. Once bid is ready, you will receive takeoff sheet in PDF and Excel formats in email.
A preliminary construction estimate is an early-stage calculation of the potential cost of a construction project. It helps clients understand the approximate budget before detailed design or construction documents are prepared.
Contractors and builders need a preliminary estimate to get an early understanding of a project’s potential costs. It helps them:
Determine if the project fits within budget.
Plan materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
Make informed design or construction decisions.
Avoid unexpected cost overruns later.
Present accurate estimates to clients, investors, or lenders.
Essentially, it provides a financial roadmap so the project can move forward with confidence before detailed designs are completed.
Preliminary estimates are meant for planning and budget purposes only. They are not final bid documents and should be updated when detailed plans are available.
Once the design is finalized, we can prepare a detailed construction estimate with higher accuracy, suitable for bidding and contractor selection.
Typically, a site plan, conceptual drawings, scope of work, and any available survey or geotechnical data are required. Even minimal information can allow for a reliable preliminary estimate.