American Estimating delivers precise construction cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for residential and commercial projects — helping contractors, builders, and developers bid with confidence and win more work.
American Estimating is a professional cost estimating firm with 15+ years of experience, serving contractors, builders, developers, and suppliers across the USA and Canada. We deliver precise cost estimates and detailed quantity takeoffs for both residential and commercial projects — so you can bid faster, price smarter, and win more work.
From sitework to finishes, we cover the full scope of residential and commercial construction with detailed, drawing-referenced quantities and current market pricing.
New builds, additions, and remodels — complete estimates homeowners and builders can trust.
Retail, office, hospitality, and industrial projects estimated to bid-day accuracy.
Precise material quantities measured directly from your plans, organized by division.
Cut/fill, grading, utilities, and paving quantities for accurate site development costs.
Footings, foundations, slabs, and structural concrete with rebar and formwork detail.
Wood and metal framing takeoffs with board-foot precision for suppliers and framers.
Drywall, paint, flooring, and interior finish quantities down to the last sheet.
Shingles, metal, TPO, and flat systems measured in squares with waste factors applied.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems estimated by fixture, run, and equipment.
Brick, block, and stone counts with mortar, grout, and reinforcement quantities.
Complete bid packages with scope sheets, pricing summaries, and proposal support.
Conceptual and preliminary budgets for feasibility, financing, and early planning.
General contractors rely on American Estimating for full-scope cost estimates that reduce uncertainty and strengthen bid strategy — without adding in-house overhead.
We specialize in trade-specific estimates that help subcontractors submit accurate, competitive bids without pulling your team off the job site.
Custom home builders and remodelers use American Estimating to lock in material budgets, compare supplier quotes, and protect margins on every project.
Developers and property owners get independent, defensible cost estimates that support feasibility studies, financing, and budget validation before design is final.
Send us your plans, and we handle the rest. Four simple steps from drawings to a bid-ready estimate.
Upload drawings and specs in PDF or CAD — we review scope and confirm a fixed quote.
SAME DAYOur estimators measure every quantity digitally, referenced to your drawing sheets.
DAY 1We apply zip-code based material and labor rates, then QA-check every line item.
DAY 1–2You receive a bid-ready Excel estimate with marked-up plans and full support.
24–48 HRSEstimates aligned with CSI MasterFormat and local bid formats on both sides of the border.
Most estimates delivered in 24–48 hours — every line item still QA-checked twice.
Your plans, pricing, and bid strategy stay private. NDA available on request.
Direct communication with your estimator — revisions and questions answered fast.
From Texas to Toronto, we price projects with local material and labor rates for every region we serve.
Send us your plans today — get a fixed quote within hours and your estimate in 24–48 hours.
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