TakeOff Estimating Services

Bid Accurate Proposals

Construction take-offs are used in the bidding process to provide accurate cost estimates. However, the takeoff estimating stage is time-consuming and is a crucial part of every successful construction project, requiring attention to detail and precision.

Material List Accuracy

Construction takeoffs estimate the raw materials or prefabricated products that need to be ordered and ensure that the material list is complete and items are accurately costed. Estimators use digital takeoff software to generate estimates and calculate prices.

Accounting for Contractors

Many projects require specialized installations. An estimator or builder uses the building material takeoff process to determine whether a general contractor or multiple subcontractors are needed and can be included in the project proposal.

Takeoff Estimating Services

International Cost Estimations offers construction takeoff, material estimation, and cost estimating services tailored for contractors. We provide detailed, well-documented, and highly accurate estimates for both residential and commercial projects. Using advanced software like PlanSwift, our expert team delivers fast and precise results. Whether you need material quantity takeoffs or full cost estimates, our services are here to support your construction project from start to finish.

Construction Takeoff Services

Many contractors miss out on over $250,000 in potential revenue each month due to limited time and resources for takeoffs and estimating. International Cost Estimations helps bridge that gap—offering expert services that reduce estimating costs and boost bidding efficiency. We support busy contractors with fast, accurate takeoff and estimation solutions, helping them win more projects and stay competitive in today’s market.

Outsource Estimating Services

Outsourcing your estimating offers valuable benefits whether you handle estimates yourself or have an in-house estimator. Accurate takeoffs require advanced software skills and meticulous attention to detail. For small contractors, managing this in-house can be time-consuming and stressful, often leading to costly errors. Letting experts handle it saves time, improves accuracy, and frees you to focus on growing your business.

Difference Between Takeoff and Estimating

A takeoff is simply the total amount of materials required for a task that’s it does not include any material costs or additional charges that an estimate would cover. An estimate, on the other hand, builds upon the takeoff by applying costs to all the listed items and including any other expenses the contractor may incur. To simplify the process, many contractors use construction cost-estimating software.

Why Construction Takeoff Estimating Services Are Needed

Estimate the Actual Cost of the Project

Outsourcing estimating is also worthwhile because it gives you a clear understanding of construction costs in advance. This helps in thorough planning and knowing exactly where to start. It prevents both financial waste and material wastage. A reliable estimating outsourcing company will always provide you with an accurate breakdown of expected expenditures.

Effectively Plan

The most important reason to hire an estimating company is that it allows you to plan effectively. It helps you develop an accurate construction plan aligned with your budget and provides access to professional outsourced estimating services. When you hire an estimator, they prepare all necessary estimating documents for you — including construction blueprints, architectural reports, and other technical documentation.

Accurate Estimating

Construction estimating requires extensive knowledge and experience, which many contractors either lack or prefer not to spend time on. An outsourced estimator or estimating company has a team of industry experts, enabling them to deliver high-quality and accurate estimates to their clients.

Fast Turnaround Time

Construction estimating take-off services make it easy for the constructor to reduce the turnaround time. And work can be done according to the estimating plan. When you hire someone to carry out the estimation services for you, they have all the necessary resources to complete it swiftly.