Our commercial estimating team delivers exceptional value by providing precision and expertise based on years of experience across the North American, Caribbean, and Australian construction markets.
We understand that commercial estimating demands in-depth technical knowledge and a meticulous approach. At Lester Estimating, every estimate is reviewed by senior project managers who have decades of hands-on experience with a diverse portfolio that includes renovations, restorations, additions, and new commercial constructions.
We’ve got you covered. Our expert team of quantity surveyors, consultants, and engineers is equipped to support your unique needs—whether that’s developing estimates, setting profit margins, or preparing winning bid proposals.
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Accurate & Detailed Commercial Estimates
We provide highly detailed commercial estimates with line-item breakdowns and color-coded markup plans. Our estimates include:
Our takeoffs include complete material descriptions with vendor, model, and pricing data. Labor man-hours are estimated based on current wage rates and project complexity.
We support your bidding process with: Smart bid filing strategies. Customized bid estimates with clear inclusions/exclusions, notes, and clarifications. High bid-hit success (over 85%)
Before plans are finalized, we help developers assess project feasibility through reliable conceptual estimates backed by historical data and costing experience across multimillion-dollar portfolios.
Our detailed final estimates help developers verify bids from GCs and subcontractors, secure financing, allocate budgets, and negotiate more effectively.
Design-Phase Estimates
We work closely with architects throughout the design process, offering:
Budget Creation Support
We help ensure your designs stay within your client’s budget, preventing late-stage redesigns and cost overruns.
We deliver tailored estimates for design-build firms who require cost control across all phases of design and construction. Our early-stage estimates—often at just 50% design completion—cover:
Our team has delivered estimates ranging from $10M projects to large-scale commercial builds, including:
Acceptable formats: .PDF, .TIFF, .DWG, .DWF, .PLN, .JPG, .DXF, etc. Drawings can be schematic, design development, or construction-ready.
Includes invoice, delivery time, and payment options (Credit/Debit Card, PayPal).
Delivered in Excel with complete material & labor breakdowns in your preferred format.
We proudly serve the U.S., Caribbean, and Australian markets. In the U.S., we have extensive experience in: Florida, New York, Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, and Minnesota.
Lester Estimating – Your Reliable Partner in Commercial Construction Estimating.
📧 Email: info@lesterestimatings.com
📞 Call: 540-600-4470
