Transparent Estimating Pricing for Contractors
You pay for the estimate you order. Nothing more. Project-by-project, starting from $100 CAD, no contracts, no retainers, no per-square-foot fees.
Pick the Turnaround That Fits Your Bid Deadline
Every project's quoted individually based on scope, trade count, and complexity. Send us your plans and we'll confirm pricing within 15 to 20 minutes.
Pricing from $100 CAD
Bid deadline today? We can usually turn it around within 8 hours. Call us first to confirm capacity.
- check_circleAvailable Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM MST
- check_circleConfirm availability when you send your plans
- check_circleAll CSI trades eligible
- check_circleFull package included, same as standard
Pricing from $100 CAD
What most contractors go with. Enough time to run a solid takeoff, QC review it, and get it to you ready to submit.
- check_circleDetailed quantity takeoff and cost estimate
- check_circleMarked-up drawings included
- check_circleSenior estimator quality-control review
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- check_circle96% accuracy rate
Pricing from $500 CAD
Multi-trade industrial, commercial, or civil work that needs a deeper level of analysis. We'll scope it properly, not rush it.
- check_circleFull multi-division CSI breakdown
- check_circleDetailed material and labour itemisation
- check_circleMulti-level review by senior estimators
- check_circleBid-ready package with all supporting docs
All prices are in CAD and quoted per project. Final pricing depends on trade count, scope, and how complete your drawings are. Same-day rush depends on current capacity, so reach out early if you're up against a deadline.
Single trade or full multi-division? We quote both. Send us your plans and we'll get back to you in 15 to 20 minutes.
Every Estimate Arrives Ready to Submit
Doesn't matter which turnaround you pick. Every estimate we send includes the same complete package, prepared by certified estimators and checked by a senior before it leaves our desk.
Cost Estimate
- check_circleItemised material quantities
- check_circleLabour cost breakdown
- check_circleCurrent Canadian market pricing
- check_circleCSI MasterFormat structure
- check_circleTrade-by-trade summary
Takeoff Documentation
- check_circleDigital quantity takeoff sheets
- check_circleMarked-up drawing set
- check_circleMeasurement references traceable to plans
- check_circleArea and volume calculations
- check_circleUnit count schedules
Quality Assurance
- check_circleMulti-level senior estimator review
- check_circle96% accuracy rate maintained
- check_circleScope-checked against your plans
- check_circlePrepared by certified estimators
- check_circleCovered by professional liability insurance
Full Project Package
- check_circleScope clarification notes
- check_circleAssumptions and exclusions logged
- check_circleFormat ready to attach to your bid
- check_circle100% confidential, never shared
- check_circleRevision support available
What Goes Into Your Quote
No flat rates. No per-square-foot fees. Your quote is based on what's actually in front of us.
Number of Trades
A roofing-only estimate takes less time than a full package covering MEP, concrete, metals, and finishes. Point is, the more trades in scope, the more estimating hours it takes. Plain and simple.
Drawing Completeness
Full construction documents with dimensions and details are faster to work with than prelim drawings. We handle both. Any gaps in scope get flagged in the notes so nothing slips through.
Project Size & Complexity
A residential addition and a large industrial facility aren't the same amount of work. Unusual structural systems, specialised MEP, or multi-building sites all add to the scope. We'll account for it in your quote.
Turnaround Required
Standard delivery runs 10 to 38 hours. Same-day rush is within 8 hours for most projects. Rush jobs get moved to the front of the queue and may carry a small premium depending on what's on our desk that day.
How We Price vs. How Most Others Do
Two things trip contractors up with other services: locked-in retainers and per-square-foot fees that don't reflect the actual scope. Here's how we're different.
| Feature | Construction Estimating Inc | Retainer-Based Services | Per-Square-Foot Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | From $100 (standard) / $500 (large) | Monthly retainer required | Per sq. ft. regardless of complexity |
| Contracts required | close None | Long-term contract often required | Often tied to ongoing agreement |
| Quote response time | 15 to 20 minutes | Varies; often next day | Varies |
| Turnaround | 10 to 38 hours | Typically 3 to 7 days | Varies by provider |
| Same-day rush | check_circle Available | remove_circle Rarely | remove_circle Rarely |
| Marked-up drawings | check_circle Included | Varies | Varies |
| Multi-level QC review | check_circle Every project | Varies | Varies |
| Canadian province coverage | All 10 provinces | Often region-limited | Often region-limited |
| Confidentiality | check_circle 100% confidential | Varies | Varies |
Pricing Questions We Get Asked a Lot
If something's not covered here, send your plans and we'll answer with a real quote in 15 to 20 minutes.
Pricing starts from $100 CAD per project and goes up based on trade count, size, and complexity. We don't charge a flat rate. Send us your plans and we'll have a number back to you within 15 to 20 minutes during business hours.
No. We don't charge per square foot or as a percentage of your project cost. Ever. Pricing is scoped to the actual work in front of us, quoted individually every time. You pay for what you order.
No contracts, no retainers. Bring us a project when you need one and pay for that project alone. That's it. No ongoing commitment.
Send your plans during business hours (Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM MST) and you'll hear back within 15 to 20 minutes with scope and pricing confirmed. The quote will also lock in your turnaround timeline.
Four things: how many trades are in scope, how large and complex the project is, how complete your drawings are, and which turnaround you need. A single-trade residential job costs less than a full multi-division commercial package. Sound familiar? Most contractors figure this out after the first quote.
Usually, yes. Same-day rush is within 8 hours for most projects. Reach out early in the day to confirm capacity. Rush jobs may carry a small premium depending on what's already on our desk.
A detailed quantity takeoff, an itemised cost breakdown, marked-up drawings, an assumptions and exclusions log, and all the supporting documentation you need to submit a proper bid. Prepared by certified estimators and reviewed by a senior before it comes to you.
Yes. Concrete only, roofing only, MEP only... whatever you need. No minimum trade count. Pricing covers the scope you order, nothing you don't.
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Send Us Your Plans and Get a Quote in 15 Minutes
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