Estimating for home builders
Estimating and takeoff services for home builders: house-plan estimates, lumber and material lists, option pricing and production plan cost tracking.
Home builders need fast, repeatable numbers for every plan they sell. We prepare complete house-plan estimates, lumber and material lists, and option pricing so your sales team quotes accurately and your purchasing team orders the right materials.
For production builders we build a base estimate per plan and price options and elevations as add-ons, so you can update costs quickly when material prices move.
How we help home builders
- Base estimates for each house plan
- Elevation and option pricing
- Lumber and material lists for suppliers
- Trade budgets for bidding subs
- Cost updates as material prices change
- Custom home and remodel estimates
How it works
Send your plans
Email PDF drawings and specs, or share a Dropbox, Google Drive or bid-portal link. Bid sets, schematic, design development, construction documents and conceptual drawings all work.
Get a fixed quote
We review the set and reply with a price, turnaround time and delivery date for your scope. You approve before any work starts.
NDA and 50% deposit
We sign an NDA so your plans stay private. Work starts on a 50% deposit by card through our secure online checkout. A W-9 is available on request.
Receive your estimate
You get quantities and material and labor pricing in Excel, organized by CSI division, plus marked-up plans. The remaining 50% is due on delivery.
Home Builders: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call (850) 343-4090 or email info@premiumestimatings.com.
Can you price options and elevations separately?
Yes. Options and elevations are priced as adds or deducts against the base plan.
Can you update a plan estimate when prices change?
Yes. Because quantities stay the same, we can re-price an existing estimate quickly.
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