SAMPLES
Below are a few examples of the type of information we provide in our estimates. Please note, these are just samples to give you an idea of our process and the level of detail we offer. For further details, to request full sample estimates, or to discuss how we can work together, please contact us via call or email.
What We Deliver in Our Estimates
When you receive an estimate from Top Estimators, you’ll get a comprehensive package designed for clarity and accuracy:
- Breakdown of Labor and Material Costs (Per Postal Code): We provide a detailed breakdown of both labor and material costs, specifically tailored to your project's location based on its postal code. This ensures the most accurate local pricing.
- Takeoff Sheet for Accuracy and Customization: Our takeoff sheet is a testament to our commitment to 98-99% accuracy in quantities. This sheet is formula-based, meaning you can easily input your own labor and material pricing, and the total tender cost will automatically adjust. This gives you complete control and flexibility.
- Comprehensive Summary Sheet: The summary sheet consolidates all division costs, offering both a total including overhead and profit, and a separate total excluding overhead and profit. This dual presentation allows you to seamlessly copy and paste the figures into your own contract format or apply your preferred margins.
- Markup Plans for Visual Verification: We'll deliver markup plans in PDF format. These plans visually represent the areas and quantities measured during our takeoff process. You can open them and double-check the accuracy of quantities yourself, with all markups and quantities clearly mentioned for your review.
Why Choose Construction Cost Estimators?
- Super-Precise Estimates (98-99% Accuracy): We utilize real-time data and industry-leading software such as Planswift, Oncenter Takeoff, Bluebeam, PROCORE, and CloudES to deliver reliable cost breakdowns. For added transparency, we'll provide marked-up plans in PDF format, allowing you to verify quantities.
- Clear Reports: Gain a clear visual understanding of project costs with color-coded drawings in PDF format.
- Accurate Pricing: We ensure up-to-date pricing for labor and materials by leveraging online resources, direct vendor contact for specific locations, and our extensive material list database. We also utilize paid monthly subscriptions to databases like BCIS (Building Cost Information Service) and City Cost Indices to adjust for location based on postal codes, as well as resources like Spons's, Laxton's, Wessex, and Hutchins. Where details are missing, we'll include assumptions and allowances based on current market prices.
These are just a few examples of the comprehensive information we provide in our estimates. For further detail, to ask for samples of our estimates and process, or to discuss how we can assist with your specific project, please contact us via call or email.