Estimating for subcontractors in every trade
Trade-specific takeoffs and pricing for specialty contractors.
Subcontractors win work by pricing quickly and accurately on tight bid schedules. We prepare trade-specific takeoffs and estimates so you can respond to more invitations to bid, priced the way your trade works.
Whether you install drywall, pour concrete, run conduit or hang doors, we take off only your scope, read the specifications for your sections, and price material and labor at the level of detail your trade needs.
Who it's for
Project types we support
What's included
- Takeoff of your scope only, following your spec sections
- Material lists you can send to suppliers for quotes
- Labor hours and crew costs by task
- Alternates, add-alternates and unit prices broken out
- Clarifications and exclusions for your proposal
- Pricing with your own labor rates if you prefer
What you receive
- Excel estimate organized by CSI division
- Quantities with waste factors
- Unit material, labor and equipment costs
- Summary sheet with cost per square foot
- Colour-coded marked-up plans (PDF)
- Written assumptions, clarifications and exclusions
Our process
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.
Subcontractor Estimating: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call (850) 343-4090 or email info@premiumestimatings.com.
Which trades do you estimate?
All of them, from concrete, masonry and steel through drywall, flooring, painting, roofing, doors and hardware, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and sitework. See our CSI trades page for the full list.
Can you give me a material list for my supplier?
Yes. Along with the estimate you get a material list with sizes and quantities that you can send straight to suppliers for pricing.
How fast can you turn around a trade estimate?
Most single-trade estimates are delivered within a few business days. Tell us your bid date when you send the plans and we'll confirm the delivery date in the quote.
What file formats do you accept?
PDF drawings are best. We also work from DWG/DXF files and from plan links on bid portals, Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive. Include specifications and addenda if you have them.
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