Bid more. Win more.
Accurate construction estimates in 24 to 48 hours.
Buildexa Estimate delivers detailed cost estimates and material takeoffs for general contractors, subcontractors, home builders and developers across the United States. CSI MasterFormat, with every quantity traceable to your drawings.
48 hrs
Standard turnaround
1,500+
Estimates delivered
15+
Trades covered
98%
Bid day accuracy
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What we offer
Estimating support for every side of the table
GC and Subcontractor Estimates
Full multi trade estimates and single trade takeoffs, priced with current local costs and ready for bid day.
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Estimates for Architects and Developers
Concept budgets, design stage checks and bid validation, so the design and the budget stay in the same room.
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Monthly Takeoff Plans
10 to 15 estimates a month at a fixed price, with priority turnaround and the same estimator on every job.
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Bid Filing and Consultation
Scope reviews, bid calendars and honest advice on which jobs are worth your estimating hours.
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Why Buildexa
Six reasons contractors stay
01
Fastest turnaround
Standard delivery in 24 to 48 hours, agreed in writing on every quote. Rush bids are quoted honestly.
02
Fixed, fair prices
Single estimates from 200 dollars, quoted before work starts. No hourly billing and no surprises.
03
Confidential handling
Your drawings and numbers are never shared. We sign NDAs without fuss.
04
Accurate and detailed
Every quantity references a drawing sheet or schedule tag, with waste factors visible on each line.
05
Bid winning track record
98 percent accuracy measured against bid day results across 1,500 plus delivered estimates.
06
Real support
Phone, email and WhatsApp answered by estimators, not a call center. Free revision within the first week.
What we estimate
Every trade. One format.
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Concrete Estimating
Footings, slabs, foundations, rebar and formwork quantified to the cubic yard.
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Drywall Estimating
Board counts, framing, taping and finishing levels for commercial and residential jobs.
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HVAC Estimating
Ductwork, equipment, piping and controls from mechanical sheets and schedules.
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Plumbing Estimating
Waste, vent, water and gas piping with fixtures counted from riser diagrams.
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Electrical Estimating
Gear, feeders, branch wiring, devices and fixtures from power and lighting plans.
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Earthwork & Sitework Estimating
Cut and fill from grading plans, excavation, utilities and pad prep.
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Landscaping Estimating
Planting, sod, mulch, irrigation and hardscape from landscape plans.
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Paving Estimating
Asphalt, striping, curbs and site concrete for lots, roads and plazas.
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Flooring & Finishes Estimating
Carpet, LVT, tile, paint and wall finishes room by room from finish schedules.
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Masonry Estimating
CMU, brick, stone, mortar, grout and reinforcing counted from wall sections.
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Roofing Estimating
Membrane, shingle and metal systems with insulation, flashing and accessories.
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Framing & Lumber Takeoffs
Full lumber lists, engineered wood and hardware for builders.
Residential to federal
From the first pour to the final finish, we price it all
Custom homes, hotel towers, hospitals, car washes, police headquarters and military facilities. Our sample library shows real delivered work across six states, and the same careful format scales from a single trade to a full CSI estimate.
- Residential, commercial, industrial, civil and public sector
- New construction, renovation and tenant improvement
- Plan and spec, design build, and budget stage checks
How it works
Plans in. Estimate out.
01
Upload your plans
Send PDF drawings through the quote form, by email, or as a Dropbox or Drive link. Any format, any trade, any state.
02
Get a fixed quote
Within one business hour you get the price and delivery time for your estimate. No surprises and no hourly billing.
03
Receive your estimate
In 24 to 48 hours you get an Excel workbook in CSI format, with quantities, waste, material costs, manhours and labor on every line.
Pricing
Fixed prices, agreed before work starts
Single Estimate
From $200
per project
For contractors who need one accurate estimate for an upcoming bid. Final price depends on project size and the number of trades.
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Monthly Plan
Popular$1,999
per month
For contractors bidding steadily every month. Covers 10 to 15 estimates with priority scheduling and one point of contact.
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Dedicated Estimator
Custom
tailored to your volume
A named estimator working as part of your team. For GCs and high volume subcontractors who want an estimating desk without the hire.
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Proof, not promises
Download real estimates
Flooring & FinishesHospitality · 309,000 SF
Hotel Tower Finishes Package
Flooring & Finishes · Las Vegas, NV
Division 09 finishes for a full hotel renovation. Carpet, LVT and tile by finish tag, with a division summary carrying overhead, profit and contingency.
Download the Excel file →Full GC EstimateHealthcare · New build
Community Hospital
Full GC Estimate · Bethany, MO
Complete general contractor estimate across all CSI divisions, with general conditions and a division wise summary.
Download the Excel file →EarthworkFederal · Base bid and option
Military Support Facility
Earthwork · San Tan Valley, AZ
Earthwork estimate with separate base bid and bid option sheets. Cut and fill, excavation, milling and grading.
Download the Excel file →Takeoffs and pricing built with industry standard tools
Customer reviews
98 percent of clients rate us five stars
Contractors across the country trust Buildexa numbers on bid day. Here is what a few of them say.
“The takeoff matched our field numbers almost exactly. We bid three more jobs a month now without hiring anyone.”
“Sent plans Friday afternoon and had a full CSI estimate Monday morning before the bid meeting. That speed wins work.”
“Every line references the drawing sheet, so checking their quantities takes minutes instead of a weekend.”
“We moved to the monthly plan after two projects. Our estimating cost dropped by more than half and the numbers got tighter.”
“They flagged two scope gaps in the drawings before we bid. That one catch paid for the estimate ten times over.”
“Clean workbooks our suppliers can quote from directly. No rework, no decoding, just numbers we can trust.”
FAQs
Questions contractors ask first
Straight answers on turnaround, pricing and the deliverable. The full list lives on the FAQ page.
All FAQsHow fast will I get my estimate?
Standard turnaround is 24 to 48 hours from confirmed quote. Large multi trade projects may take longer, and the exact delivery time is agreed in writing before we start.
How much does an estimate cost?
Single estimates start around 200 dollars depending on project size and trades. You get a fixed price in the quote before any work starts. See the Pricing page for plans.
What do I need to send you?
PDF drawings are enough. Send them through the quote form, by email, or as a Dropbox or Drive link for large sets.
What format is the estimate delivered in?
An Excel workbook in CSI MasterFormat with materials, manhours and labor split on every line. Download real examples on the Samples page.
Can I see samples before I commit?
Yes. Eleven real delivered estimates are free to download on the Samples page, covering concrete, drywall, HVAC, plumbing, earthwork, finishes and more.
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Got your plans ready? Let us talk
Upload the drawings and get a fixed quote within one business hour. Your estimate is back in 24 to 48 hours.