Construction estimating & quantity takeoff services
Construction estimates that win bids and protect your margin
Trade-specific estimators measure every quantity from your drawings, price it for your zip code and deliver a bid-ready workbook in 24–48 hours. No software to learn, no estimator to hire.
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- 4.9 Clutch
5,000+
Projects estimated
≤48h
Typical turnaround
98%
Takeoff accuracy
What we estimate
One upload, any scope
42 estimating services across commercial, residential, civil and specialty work, each priced by an estimator who knows that scope.
Find your trade
Takeoffs written for the trade you bid
Search by trade, material or CSI division. Every page is priced by an estimator who works that scope every week.
How it works
From upload to bid-ready in four steps
Watch the estimate build itself: every step adds measured quantities, verified pricing and a senior sign-off.
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Step 1
Upload plans and scope
Send your drawings, specifications and bid invitation through the secure upload form. We confirm scope, deadline and a fixed price within two business hours.
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Step 2
Digital quantity takeoff
Estimators measure every item from calibrated plans in Bluebeam and PlanSwift, color-coding each layer so quantities can be traced back to the drawing.
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Step 3
Pricing and labor
Quantities are priced with location-adjusted material costs, crew productivity rates and equipment, then marked up to your overhead and profit targets.
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Step 4
Senior review and delivery
A second estimator audits quantities and pricing, documents assumptions and exclusions, and delivers your Excel workbook, PDF summary and marked-up plans.
Quick budget range
What should this project cost?
Dial in the project and get an order-of-magnitude range in seconds. Then let a LEEDS estimator replace the range with measured quantities.
Project type
Size
12,000 SF
Quality tier
Mid-range commercial or residential spec
Trades to estimate
6
Estimated construction budget
$2,322,000–$3,942,000
$194–$329 per SF · Standard · Texas cost index 0.90
- Structure & shell26%
- Interiors & finishes24%
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing30%
- Sitework10%
- General conditions10%
LEEDS estimate fee
from $505
Turnaround
48 hours
Ranges are order-of-magnitude budgets built from national cost data, adjusted for quality tier and state cost index. They exclude land, soft costs, FF&E and financing. A measured LEEDS estimate replaces the range with line-item quantities and localized pricing.
Why LEEDS
Why contractors switch to LEEDS
An estimating desk that behaves like an extension of your team, with the accountability of a fixed quote.
Trade-specific estimators who have priced
Your scope hundreds of times, not generalists working from a template.
Live, zip-code-adjusted pricing from RSMeans
Data and current supplier quotes, so numbers reflect your market this month.
24–48 hour turnaround on most projects
with rush delivery available for bid-day emergencies.
Every quantity is measured twice and signed
Off by a senior estimator before it leaves our desk.
Deliverables formatted to your template: Excel workbook
PDF summary and color-coded marked-up plans.
Unlimited revisions until bid day at no additional
Cost.
Sample estimates
See exactly what lands in your inbox
Real deliverable formats for general contractors and trade subs. Hover to zoom, click to preview.
Portfolio
Projects we have priced recently
Swipe, scroll or use the arrows to explore. Each case study shows the scope, the estimating challenge and the outcome.
Reviews
What contractors say after their first bid with us
What general contractors, subcontractors and developers say after bidding with our numbers.
“We were turning down bids because our two in-house estimators were buried. LEEDS gave us division-by-division numbers in 48 hours that leveled cleanly against our sub quotes. We bid 40% more work last quarter and our hit rate went up, not down.”
Marcus Whitfield
Chief Estimator, Whitfield Commercial Builders · Charlotte, NC
“The conduit and wire takeoff matched what my foreman pulled from the drawings almost to the foot. Labor hours were realistic for our crews. It is the first outsourced estimate I did not have to redo.”
Dana Okafor
Owner, Okafor Electric · Houston, TX
“Lumber lists, finish schedules and allowances in a format our clients actually understand. The assumptions log alone has saved us from two scope disputes.”
Luis Herrera
Project Manager, Sierra Ridge Homes · Phoenix, AZ
“We use LEEDS for independent bid reviews on every multifamily deal. Their preliminary numbers have landed within 6% of final GMP on three projects in a row.”
Priya Raman
Development Manager, Northgate Partners · Denver, CO
“Duct takeoff by gauge and size, equipment schedules, hangers, insulation. They understand sheet metal. Turnaround was 36 hours on a 90,000 square foot clinic.”
Tom Beaulieu
President, Beaulieu Mechanical · Minneapolis, MN
“Having a design-development estimate before we finished CDs let us value-engineer the envelope while it still mattered. Clear, fast, and the estimators speak our language.”
Aisha Bello
Principal, Bello Architecture Studio · Atlanta, GA
“Squares, underlayment, flashing lengths, fastener counts, even the ridge vent. The waste factors were right for the roof pitch. Bid-ready out of the box.”
Greg Lindqvist
Estimator, Summit Roofing Co. · Kansas City, MO
“I used to lose a whole weekend to takeoffs. Now I upload on Friday and have board counts, mud and tape, and paint gallons by Monday morning.”
Elena Vasquez
Owner, Vasquez Drywall & Paint · San Antonio, TX
“Change-order pricing came back the same day with quantities tied to the original contract set. The owner approved without a single question.”
Rob Castellano
Senior PM, Castellano Construction Management · Newark, NJ
“Washington energy code and seismic detailing were reflected in the pricing without us having to explain anything. That is rare for an out-of-state estimator.”
Kim Nakamura
Co-founder, Pacific Build Collective · Seattle, WA
“Cubic yards, rebar tonnage, formwork contact area and block counts by size. Exactly how I think about a job. We have won four of the last five bids they priced.”
Jamal Reed
Owner, Reed Concrete & Masonry · Birmingham, AL
“We feed every lender package through LEEDS. The documentation standard is high enough that underwriting has never asked for a second opinion.”
Sarah McAllister
Director of Preconstruction, Harborline Developments · Tampa, FL
Pricing
Flat fees, quoted before we start
No subscriptions required. Every project is quoted as a fixed fee before work begins, and revisions are always included.
Per Project
A flat fee quoted up front for a single trade takeoff or a full project estimate. Pay only for the bids you chase.
starting price per estimate
- Fixed price confirmed before work starts
- Quantity takeoff organized by CSI division
- Zip-code-adjusted material and labor pricing
- Excel workbook plus color-coded marked-up plans
- Assumptions and exclusions log
Monthly Plan
For contractors who bid every week. A dedicated estimator, priority turnaround and a lower effective price per estimate.
per month, cancel anytime
- Up to 8 estimates or takeoffs per month
- Priority 24-hour turnaround on standard sets
- Dedicated senior estimator who learns your templates
- Bid calendar and addenda tracking
- Subcontractor quote leveling sheets
Custom Scope
Large, phased or multi-building programs, owner-side bid reviews and ongoing preconstruction support.
quoted per engagement
- Milestone estimates from concept through GMP
- Independent bid reviews and value engineering
- Change-order pricing on active projects
- Integration with your cost codes and software
- Scheduled estimate review meetings
See the full comparison, payment methods and pricing FAQs on the pricing page.
Nationwide coverage
Local pricing in every US market
We adjust labor, material and equipment to the project zip code and account for the code, climate and logistics that drive cost in each region.
Union labor markets, dense urban logistics and strict code review priced in.
CTMEMANHNJNYPA+2Weather-dependent schedules and regional material supply reflected in every line.
ILINIAKSMIMNMO+5Fast-growth metros where subcontractor capacity, not material, drives price.
ALARDEFLGAKYLA+9Seismic detailing, energy codes and the highest labor rates in the country.
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Latest from the estimating desk
Practical guidance on bidding, takeoffs and protecting margin.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, turnaround, pricing and deliverables.
What does a construction estimating service actually deliver?
You receive a complete cost estimate built from measured quantities: an Excel workbook organized by CSI division with material, labor and equipment costs, color-coded marked-up plans showing where each quantity came from, a material procurement list, and an assumptions and exclusions log. Everything is formatted so you can drop it straight into your proposal.
How fast will I get my estimate?
Most single-trade takeoffs are delivered within 24 hours and full multi-trade estimates within 48 hours of receiving complete drawings. Large or complex sets are quoted individually, and rush delivery is available.
How much does an estimate cost?
Pricing is a flat fee per project based on size, trade count and drawing completeness, starting at $150 for a single-trade takeoff. You receive a fixed quote before any work begins, and monthly plans are available for contractors who bid every week.
How accurate are your estimates?
Detailed estimates from complete construction documents are typically within ±5% of awarded value; preliminary estimates from schematic drawings carry a ±15–20% band. Every quantity is measured twice and reviewed by a senior estimator before delivery.
What file formats do you deliver?
Excel workbooks for quantities and pricing, PDF for marked-up plans and summaries, and CSV on request for import into your own estimating software. We can also work inside your Excel template.
How do I send large plan sets?
Upload through the website form for files up to the posted limit, or share a Dropbox, Google Drive, Procore or Building Connected link in the message field and we will download them directly.
Ready to bid with confidence?
Upload your plans and get a fixed quote within 2 business hours. Most estimates are delivered in 24–48 hours.