Construction Estimating and Design Engineering Services

We deliver precise and hassle-free construction estimating services, enabling busy contractors to focus on their clients and project execution while we manage the complexities of estimation.

We help contractors save time, reduce costs, and win more bids with expert estimating and takeoff services.

Affordable Prices

We provide accurate construction estimates and quantity takeoffs at competitive market rates, with an average cost of $200. (Pricing may vary depending on the project's scope and complexity.)

Customer Satisfaction

Our construction estimating services in the USA are tailored to understand and meet our customers' specific needs and expectations. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, and civil construction projects.

Verified Professionals

With over 15 years of professional experience, our team delivers accurate and reliable estimates, tailored to meet all your construction needs.

600+

Projects Completed

Your Vision, Our Precision – Accurate Estimates for Your Success!

Our construction estimators specialize in material takeoff services across all CSI divisions, ensuring precision and expertise for every project.

Construction Estimating

Lester Estimating has over 10 years of experience providing construction estimating services to home builders, general contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, architects, designers, investors, owners, and developers. We specialize in delivering highly detailed and accurate estimates and material takeoffs. Our in-house team consists of skilled estimators, quantity surveyors, engineers, trade specialists, and field superintendents, all committed to providing fast and reliable estimates with a quick turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours.

Residential Estimating

An accurate residential estimate forms the foundation for managing the entire construction cash flow. When planning residential building projects, a reliable cost estimate provides valuable insights into potential expenses, helping to calculate markups, allocate budgets, secure financing, set client prices, and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors through our Residential Estimating Services. Lester Estimating stands out as a leader in the industry, offering expert estimators for your residential construction needs. After thoroughly analyzing your plans, we use the latest software for digital quantity takeoffs and consult our comprehensive construction cost database and RSMeans for zip-code-specific pricing, ensuring precise and reliable residential estimates.

Construction Takeoff

Our construction takeoff services provide precise and detailed material and labor estimates for your projects. Using the latest software and technology, we ensure accuracy in quantity takeoffs, helping to avoid costly errors. Our team of expert estimators analyzes your project plans thoroughly to provide a comprehensive breakdown. Whether it's for residential, commercial, or industrial projects, we deliver fast and reliable takeoffs tailored to your needs. We support your budget planning, procurement, and contractor negotiations with clear, actionable data. With years of experience in the industry, we understand the importance of timely and accurate estimates. Trust us to provide a seamless process that enhances your project's efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Let our expert team handle your takeoffs, so you can focus on delivering your project on time and within budget.

Commercial Estimating

In today’s competitive construction market, precision and efficiency in estimating are no longer optional—they are essential. At Lester Estimating, we deliver top-tier commercial construction estimating services designed to help contractors, developers, and stakeholders make informed decisions. Our services empower you to secure profitable projects and stay ahead in a challenging industry.

Industrial Estimating

In today’s industrial landscape, precise estimation is essential. At Lester Estimating, we deliver expert industrial estimating services, equipping contractors, engineers, and project managers with accurate insights for informed decision-making. Our expertise ensures reliability, helping you manage industrial projects with confidence.

Preliminary Estimate

As a contractor, you understand that time is money, and waiting for finalized drawings can cost you big. That’s where our Preliminary Estimate Services step in to save the day—and your bottom line! We provide accurate, detailed estimates based on incomplete plans, enabling you to confidently bid on projects without delay. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back—our expertise ensures you stay ahead of the competition while protecting your profits.

CPM Scheduling

At Lester Estimating, we specialize in CPM scheduling for construction, ensuring your projects stay on track while minimizing risks. Our comprehensive scheduling services turn complex construction processes into streamlined and profitable endeavors. Leveraging advanced CPM scheduling software, our team of expert schedulers delivers tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of projects of any size or complexity. Our CPM construction schedules serve as a comprehensive roadmap for your project, highlighting critical tasks and optimizing resource utilization. With our CPM approach, we proactively anticipate potential delays and bottlenecks, allowing you to address challenges before they impact your timeline.

Pre-Construction

Our pre-construction services entail thorough planning and preparation that takes place prior to the start of construction. Over the years, this stage has changed significantly and is now a crucial component of contemporary building projects. It covers everything, as long as the building moves forward smoothly and efficiently after it begins, from preliminary design and feasibility studies to scheduling and budgeting.

Design Build Services

Our estimating team fully complies with the Design Build Services framework, covering all stages of a project from pre-feasibility and procurement to funding and grant applications. Our services include construction project and program management, project advisory, open communications, commercial management and control, planning, environmental and design management, estimation with quality assurance, and reliable construction services. We ensure a comprehensive approach that supports efficient project delivery and aligns with your specific needs.

Inspiration for your next project

Our estimators excel in accurate takeoff services across all CSI divisions.

MEP Estimating Services

Contractors often seek reliable MEP estimating services, and Lester Estimating is proud to offer affordable, accurate, and cost-effective estimates with quick turnaround times of 24-48 hours. Our takeoffs have consistently helped general contractors win bids. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in construction cost estimating and material takeoff services. Our team of skilled cost estimators excels in mechanical estimating, particularly HVAC services, and we deliver highly reliable and accurate estimates across all trades. We provide comprehensive MEP estimating services, including fire stopping, fireproofing, moisture protection, sprinklers, spray insulation, pipe insulation, heating, HVAC, sheet metal, ductwork, and more.

Concrete Estimating Services

With the rapid advancement of technology, staying up-to-date with evolving services is essential to elevate your business. In the construction industry, developing a comprehensive plan is crucial for success. Concrete estimating services play a vital role in this process, providing accurate quantification and cost calculations for general contractors, concrete contractors, home builders, real estate developers, and architects. These services are instrumental in preventing cost and time overruns, ultimately contributing to the success and growth of your business.

Painting Estimating Services

Things always go well when you exactly know how to tackle and mold a situation for your benefit and comfort. That’s what our main job is. We give expert painting estimating and takeoff services for different painting projects with a grateful smile. Our estimators can deftly take on board the unique project details for you so that we can bid for the right project without any delay. Paint is an art and our professional Painting Takeoff Estimators are the real artists that present a realistic view of your project’s present and future look. We take ‘the pain’ out of your painting projects with our professional touch. Therefore, we have got you covered for multiple painting estimating services.

Lumber Takeoff

If you are a lumber contractor, framer, or vendor seeking for reliable lumber takeoff services, we are here to help! Lumber Takeoff Constructem is the culmination of many years of experience in the construction estimation industry while featuring expertise in thorough and precise estimates and material takeoffs for all CSI divisions for residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and civil projects. We offer our clients a time saving and cost-saving model by blending our knowledge gained from experience and the latest technology to serve them in the best way possible. Our company provides all wood & plastic composites estimating services including lumber takeoff.

Sitework and Earthwork Takeoffs

Our sitework takeoffs and estimation services include precise and thorough sitework estimates, cut and fill takeoffs, and 3D maps that are supplied to site contractors, landscape contractors, land developers, site contractors, and general contractors within 24 to 48 hours. They increase bid wins and decrease overhead expenses when their numbers are correct.

Steel Estimating/ Detailing

Many of the steel fabricators and manufacturers, even steel framing contractors have trouble reading the technical details from the plans and making accurate takeoffs with structural details due to less technical know-how. We specialize in providing a complete range of steel estimating and detailing services with the ability to handle complex structures. Steel Cost Estimating Takeoff Services.

Masonry Takeoff

Masonry estimating services encompass the quantification and cost calculations of various masonry components, including unit masonry, labor, CMU blocks, brick masonry, stone masonry, plaster work, marble work, and more. This meticulous process ensures cost and time overruns are avoided, ultimately contributing to the success of your construction projects.

Drywall Takeoff

Lester Estimating is the only solution you need if you frequently discover on "bid opening day" that your project bids are either over or underpriced, rendering all your hard work and effort meaningless. We specialize in all types of construction projects, including residential, multi-family, hospitality, assisted living, and various commercial projects, with a particular focus on the drywall and gypsum board sector.

How It Works?

Submit your plan for review, and receive a personalized quotation. Once accepted, you’ll receive a detailed estimate with material and labor quantities.

Submit Your Plans

Submit your drawings and specifications in PDF format, and we'll provide a detailed quote, turnaround time, and delivery date.

Step 1

Get A Quotation

After reviewing your plans, we'll send a quote within minutes. Once accepted, you can pay via credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

Step 2

Receive Estimate

Receive an estimate with material and labor quantities, delivered in Excel using our or your preferred template.

Step 3

We are trusted by thousands of clients

We are privileged to have earned the trust and confidence of our clients.

Clients love our services because nobody does it better.

With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we approach every construction estimating project with meticulous attention to detail. We value the trust our clients place in us and strive to be the go-to partner for all their estimating needs, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every estimate we provide. Our skilled team handles projects of all sizes with professionalism, aiming to exceed expectations and deliver the best results.

Our Principles

We stand for honesty, quality, and reliability. Every service we provide is rooted in transparency and a commitment to excellence.

Our Values

Trust, respect, and dedication define our work. We strive to build lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service.

Our Vision

To be the trusted construction estimating service, known for accuracy, reliability, and exceptional value.

Our clients' satisfaction is important to us.

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