About us
About us
We are a construction estimating and quantity takeoff desk based at Houston, TX, serving contractors across the United States and Canada. Our estimators measure every drawing digitally, price the work with current regional labor and material.
24–48 hrs
Typical turnaround
CSI 01–33
Divisions covered
USA & Canada
Full coverage
Fixed fee
Quoted up front
Our approach
Construction Cost Estimating Company
Most construction bids in the USA and Canada fail for one of two reasons. The estimate is priced too high because uncertainty gets padded in, or too low because something on the drawings gets missed. Both problems come from the same issue, a cost estimate that nobody can check.
That is why every construction cost estimate and quantity takeoff we deliver at Estimator Expert is built to be verified. Every quantity comes with a marked-up drawing. Every price comes with the rate it was based on. Every assumption and exclusion is written down clearly instead of hidden in the numbers. If an addendum changes the scope, our estimators re-measure the affected items instead of guessing new numbers.
- Fixed fee agreed before any work begins
- Confirmed delivery date, not a rough estimate
- Deliverables in your own template on request
- Scope gaps flagged, never silently assumed
Capabilities
How the work is organized
Estimators Assigned by Trade
Every project is assigned by division, not pooled together. A concrete package is measured by an estimator who specializes in concrete, not a generalist, so every number reflects real trade experience.
Digital Takeoff With Marked-Up Drawings
Every quantity is measured on-screen with a saved markup layer. This means every line in your construction cost estimate can be traced directly back to the drawing it came from.
Current pricing sources
Labor is priced to the project's regional rates, including prevailing-wage and union scales where applicable, with material costs checked against live supplier pricing.
Bid-day support
The engagement does not end at delivery, sub number comparison, scope clarification and change order pricing continue through the job.
Who we are
Cost Estimating Built for How Contractors Bid
Estimator Expert delivers cost-effective and accurate construction cost estimating and consultation services to the real estate development and construction industry.
Our estimators work closely with each client's specific project scope so the numbers you receive are reliable enough to bid with directly. We have served developers architectural firms and contracting companies across the United States and Canada. Our fast turnaround and affordable pricing work equally well for small renovations and multi-million dollar programs.
With years of experience in the AEC industry we understand how construction costs change and guide our clients accordingly. We save you time and money by combining field knowledge current market pricing and modern takeoff technology across your estimating scheduling and cost management needs. Need a construction cost estimate or a dedicated independent estimator? Call us today at +1 (346) 358-6424.
Our clients
Who we work with
From small renovations to multi-million dollar developments, our reliable delivery and ongoing support have earned us long-term clients who rely on us as their own estimating desk.
We help design firms by pricing every major design milestone, offering value engineering guidance and catching costly errors before they become a problem. We also support contractors with accurate bid estimates, bidding strategy and price negotiation support.
- General Contracting Corporations
- Subcontractors
- Architectural Firms
- Engineering Firms
- Developers
- Investors
- Vendors
- Owners
Our services
A wide range of services built around the particular needs of each client:
- Cost estimating: budget, preliminary, conceptual and bid estimates
- Material and quantity takeoff services
- CPM scheduling services
- Project cost management services
- Value engineering
- Cold eye review
- Bidding assistance
- Subcontractor marketing support
- Project lead generation
- CAD drafting services
All CSI trades
With in-house trade specialist estimators and engineers, we cover every CSI division under one roof.
- General Conditions
- Sitework
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Metals
- Finishes
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Wood & Plastic Composites
- Thermal & Moisture Protection
- Openings
Portfolio
Our Diversified Project Experience
Years of experience with technically complex construction projects have allowed us to provide estimating and consulting services across every type of project, including major public sector work.
- Mixed & Multi-use Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Retail
- Institutional
- Civil & Public Works
- Airports & Highways
- Parks & Recreation
- Mining & Marine
Why us
Why Estimator Expert
A detail-oriented team trained in-house, supported by current cost databases and a commitment to deliver on time every single project.
We hire estimators and managers who have real experience at well-known contracting firms and then train them to our own standards. Our quantity surveyors, estimators and project managers hold degrees in construction management, civil, mechanical, electrical and related engineering fields.
Every estimate accounts for the hidden costs that affect your bottom line, including zip-code based labor and material pricing, site constraints, general conditions and current market conditions. Takeoffs are organized by location, cost code or CSI Master Format division, or in any format you prefer.
- Accurate cost databases including RSMeans
- Delivery in 24 – 48 hours
- Affordable, fixed-fee estimates
- Estimators certified with American estimating organizations
- Live chat and email support
- Marked-up drawings with every takeoff
Ready to price your next project?
Send your drawings and get a fixed quote back before any work starts. Estimates typically delivered in 24 – 48 hours.