A well-prepared residential estimate is the backbone of efficient project planning. It enables you to forecast project costs, determine markups, allocate budgets, secure financing, quote accurate pricing, and negotiate confidently with contractors and subcontractors. Our team provides a complete solution—from quantity takeoffs to budget analysis—crafted specifically for your project’s goals.
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We start with a comprehensive review of your plans. Using the latest tools like PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Xactimate, we perform detailed digital takeoffs. We cross-reference national databases such as RSMeans to ensure labor and material pricing is accurate and adjusted to your local zip code. Labor costs are broken down into union and prevailing wage categories, including standard and overtime rates.
If you’re a busy contractor managing fieldwork, our estimating team can take care of your bid preparation. We ensure your quotes are accurate and ready before the deadline so you can focus on execution. Our services include:
We offer specialized takeoff and estimating services for all residential trades:
Whether you’re working on small builds or large residential complexes, we’ll help you stay competitive by producing professional, well-structured estimates that lead to higher profit margins and increased bid success.
We understand how complex and demanding renovation estimates can be. Our seasoned estimators prepare precise material and labor takeoffs to help you present confident figures to your clients—whether it’s a minor home upgrade or a complete remodel.
We offer both preliminary and final pre-construction estimates that provide developers and investors with a clear financial picture. These estimates include full breakdowns of:
Our team also verifies contractor bids to ensure they align with current market conditions and provide maximum value for your investment.
We assist throughout all design phases—schematic, conceptual, design development, and final construction documents. Our estimates help ensure your designs remain aligned with your client’s budget, reducing the need for redesigns and change orders.
Send us your drawings in any standard format including PDF, DWG, TIFF, DXF, JPG, etc.
We’ll quickly send a quote including cost, delivery timeline, and invoice. Payment can be made via Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal.
You’ll receive a complete, organized estimate in Excel format, categorized by CSI division or your preferred structure—ready for use with vendors, clients, and project teams.
Lester Estimating serves residential construction professionals across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Australia. In the U.S., our primary markets include:
New York, Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Oregon, New Jersey, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
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