Contractors Trust Across Canada
Construction Estimating Inc is a registered Alberta firm delivering accurate, bid-ready estimates and takeoffs in as little as 10 to 38 hours for contractors coast to coast.
A Canadian Estimating Firm Built Around Accuracy and Speed
Construction Estimating Inc serves contractors, developers, and builders in every Canadian province. We've always focused on one thing: turning your drawings and specs into precise, bid-ready numbers you can submit with confidence.
We work project by project, no contracts and no retainers, so you bring us in when you need an estimate and pay only for what's in front of you. That flexibility, paired with a 96% accuracy rate and turnaround in as little as 10 to 38 hours, is why so many contractors keep coming back.
Cost & Estimating Services
Detailed cost estimates, budget and preliminary estimating, BIM estimating, and blueprint estimating prepared to the level of detail your bid requires.
Construction & Quantity Takeoffs
Accurate material and quantity takeoffs with marked-up drawings, so every line item is traceable back to the plans it came from.
All CSI Trades
From sitework and concrete to MEP, metals, finishes, and thermal protection, we cover every CSI MasterFormat trade under one roof.
Every Project Type
Residential, commercial, industrial, renovation, and civil work. Whatever you build, we have estimated projects like it before.
Coast-to-Coast Coverage
We support contractors across all Canadian provinces, from British Columbia to the Maritimes, with estimates that reflect local conditions.
Project-by-Project Pricing
Transparent pricing that starts from $100 per project. No retainers, no contracts, and no per-square-foot or percentage fees.
The Standard Behind Every Estimate
Contractors pick an estimating partner on four things: are the numbers right, are they on time, are they built with proper tools, and can the firm be trusted with the project. Here's how we hold up on each.
Accuracy & Quality Control
- check_circle96% accuracy rate across completed projects
- check_circleMulti-level senior estimator review
- check_circleCertified professional estimators
- check_circleEstimate arrives ready to submit
- check_circleMarked-up drawings and supporting documentation
Speed You Can Plan Around
- check_circleTurnaround of 10 to 38 hours
- check_circleQuote response within 15 to 20 minutes
- check_circleBusiness hours Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM MST
- check_circleSame-day rush service available
- check_circleClear timelines confirmed up front
Professional Software Stack
- check_circlePlanSwift
- check_circleBluebeam Revu
- check_circleOn-Screen Takeoff
- check_circleRSMeans and Trimble
- check_circleFastPIPE and FastDUCT for MEP
Standards & Coverage
- check_circleFollows Canadian building codes
- check_circleAccounts for provincial variations
- check_circleOrganised by CSI MasterFormat
- check_circleProfessional liability insurance
- check_circle100% confidential service
What you get: a clear, itemised cost breakdown, marked-up drawings, and the documentation your team needs to review, check, and submit a competitive bid.
From Plans to Bid-Ready in Five Steps
No paperwork, no commitments. Send your plans and we'll handle everything from there.
Send Your Plans
Email your drawings and specs and tell us which trades you need priced.
Scope & Quote
We're back within 15 to 20 minutes with pricing from $100. No waiting around.
Takeoff & Pricing
Our estimators run your takeoff in PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, or On-Screen Takeoff, depending on the trade.
QC Review
A senior estimator checks every number. Two sets of eyes on everything before it leaves our desk.
Delivered
Your estimate arrives in 10 to 38 hours, marked-up drawings and all. Ready to submit.
An Estimating Partner That Earns Repeat Work
The numbers matter. So does what happens around them.
Built for Repeat Work
Most of our work comes from contractors who come back project after project. They know what they're getting: the same accuracy, the same turnaround, the same team.
Clients Win More Bids
Clients report a 10 to 15% increase in their bid win rate. Accurate, well-documented numbers give you a real edge when margins are tight.
You Stay in Control
No contracts, no retainers. You bring us a project when you need one, pay for that project, and that's it. No commitment beyond the work you order.
Confidential and Insured
Your plans stay private. Always. We carry professional liability insurance and your project details are never shared with anyone.
Common Questions About Working With Us
Quick answers to what contractors most often ask before sending us their first set of plans.
We do construction cost estimating and quantity takeoffs for contractors, developers, and builders across Canada. Send us your drawings and we'll turn them into accurate, bid-ready numbers covering all CSI trades, from residential to industrial.
All 10 Canadian provinces, coast to coast. British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes... we've priced projects across all of them. Estimates reflect local building codes and provincial variations for wherever you're building.
Most estimates come back in 10 to 38 hours. Same-day rush is available within 8 hours for most projects. Send your plans during business hours and you'll hear back with scope and pricing in 15 to 20 minutes.
Our accuracy rate is 96% across completed projects. Every estimate goes through a multi-level review by a senior estimator before it reaches you. Two sets of eyes on everything, every time.
Project by project, starting from $100. No contracts, no retainers. You get a quote based on your specific scope and pay for that project alone. Nothing more.
PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans, Trimble, and FastPIPE and FastDUCT for MEP. All estimates follow Canadian building codes and provincial variations, organised to CSI MasterFormat.
100%. Your plans and project details are never shared. We're also covered by professional liability insurance, so you're protected on that front too.
Where to Go Next
Cost Estimating Services
Detailed, bid-ready cost estimates
Construction Takeoff Services
Accurate material and quantity takeoffs
Commercial Estimating
For commercial builds of all sizes
Residential Estimating
Homes, multi-unit, and renovations
Industrial Estimating
Complex industrial cost estimating
Get in Touch
Request your free quote today
Ready to Estimate Your Next Project?
Send us your plans. We'll get you accurate, bid-ready numbers from a team that's done this 4,200+ times.