Preliminary Estimating Services
Our preliminary estimating services are designed especially for projects with incomplete drawing plans, even if they are 20%, 30% or 40% complete.
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Hire the Best Preliminary Cost Estimating Company in the USA
Managing a project with incomplete drawings and short bid deadlines can be stressful. But with Daniel Estimating’s Preliminary Estimating Services, you don’t have to handle it alone. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or developer, we provide reliable, local pre-bid cost estimates. Our AACE, CCEA, PCEA, and AIQS-certified preliminary estimators help you make informed decisions, win bids, and secure profitable projects.
Our preliminary estimates break down your project’s budget, scope, and design, giving you market-competitive estimates for the bidding process. We work with incomplete drawings, rough plans and initial ideas and use the latest software like Bluebeam, Proest, Trimble and RSmeans. Get fast, accurate conceptual cost estimates as per your project’s needs because every winning bid starts with the right numbers.
Preliminary Cost Estimate Deliverables
We deliver a fully detailed Preliminary Estimate in EXCEL format as per CSI MasterFormat divisions. Your estimate will include:
What We Cover in Our Preliminary Cost Estimating Services
At Daniel Estimating, we offer a range of Pre-Bid Estimating Services to help you plan your construction project, even when drawings are incomplete. Our services are simple, fast, and accurate. This gives you a clear idea of your project’s expected costs. Here’s what we provide:
Initial Feasibility Estimates
It is a rough cost estimate that is based on the project’s scope of work and helps you decide whether the project is within your budget or not.
Preliminary Cost Analysis for Design Options
This services covers the comparison and analysis of different materials, ideas etc to help you choose the best ones for your project.
Definitive Planning Estimates
For plans more than 40% completed, we calculate detailed costs for materials, labour, and equipment. These are 99.9% accurate and are perfect for finalizing budgets.
Scope Development Estimates
This defines your project’s scope and costs using pre-construction sketches, concepts, and key material details.
Change Order Estimates
If the project scope changes, we quickly adjust the estimates for added materials, labour, or design updates.
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Leading Preliminary Takeoff Services
Preliminary takeoffs are the base of accurate cost estimating during the early stages of a construction project. At Daniel Estimating, we break down rough sketches, conceptual plans, and initial designs to quantify materials, labour, and equipment needed, even when project details are limited.
We use advanced software to takeoff square footage, linear measurements, and volumetric data for key components like foundations, walls, roofs, and finishes. These early-stage takeoffs help clients. With our accurate takeoffs for each CSI trade, we make bidding smart and planning easier.
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Share Your Project Details
Upload your project drawings and plans, even if they’re incomplete. Include any details about materials, design ideas, or timelines.
Receive Your Custom Quote in 5 Minutes
We’ll provide a detailed quote outlining costs and expected turnaround time. Once you accept it we will provide you with the invoice. Pay using any method as per your convenience and then we will get started with your preliminary takeoff & estimate.
Get Your Completed Estimate
Once completed, your takeoffs & estimate will be delivered within 6 to 12 hours in a detailed EXCEL format, either our standard layout or one customized to your specifications.
Our Portfolio
We have worked with a range of clients and some of our projects are as follows: