Trade-specific estimators
Who understand wind, flood and coastal scope items.
FL
Estimating Buddies is a construction cost estimating and quantity takeoff company serving contractors, builders, developers and restoration firms across the United States. Our estimators read your plans, measure every scope and return clear, bid-ready numbers.
For Florida projects, that means estimates shaped by hurricane-rated construction, coastal conditions and strict product requirements, with pricing for work from Miami condo towers to Gulf Coast homes, delivered remotely and built around your bid date.
Estimate log - FL
Florida
Florida construction
Florida uses one statewide Florida Building Code, but the cost of meeting it varies sharply by location. Miami-Dade and Broward counties are designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zones with their own product-approval rules, while flood zones, coastal construction lines and local reviews affect pricing across the rest of the state.
Wind-rated roofs, impact glazing, humidity control and condominium repair requirements all change what a project costs. Estimating Buddies prepares takeoffs and estimates for the Florida mix: multifamily and condo towers, hospitality, healthcare, schools, coastal custom homes and storm recovery.
Send us plans in PDF, CAD or BIM format. We return organized, bid-ready numbers your team can check, price and submit.
Trade-specific estimators
Who understand wind, flood and coastal scope items.
Clear, organized output
With quantities and scope notes you can check line by line.
Flexible capacity
For one bid or a steady stream of weekly packages.
What we offer
Eleven estimating services for Florida projects, from the Panhandle to the Keys. Open any service to see how it works.
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Full-project estimates for Florida general contractors, priced for hurricane-rated construction, coastal logistics and a fast-growing, labor-tight market.
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Measured quantities from Florida plan sets with no pricing attached, so your estimators can apply their own unit costs and supplier quotes.
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Plumbing estimates for Florida buildings, from slab-on-grade rough-in to high-rise condo risers, with backflow, water heating and storm-drainage scopes.
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Electrical estimates for Florida contractors, including standby generators, surge protection, EV charging and service gear built for storm resilience.
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HVAC estimates sized for Florida's heat and humidity, with dehumidification, corrosion-resistant coastal equipment and rooftop tie-down requirements priced in.
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One combined mechanical, electrical and plumbing estimate for Florida hotels, hospitals, resorts and multifamily towers.
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Finish and envelope costing from Florida architectural drawings, including impact glazing, stucco, roofing and coastal-rated exterior systems.
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Model-based estimates for Florida projects, extracting quantities directly from Revit and IFC models so pricing stays tied to the design.
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Estimates from scanned drawings and older plan sets, useful for Florida renovations, condo repairs and reroofing work on existing buildings.
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Claim-ready Xactimate estimates for Florida restoration contractors and adjusters, covering hurricane wind, wind-driven rain, flood and roof damage.
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Cost estimates for Florida custom homes, spec builds and coastal rebuilds, including block construction, elevated foundations and impact-rated openings.
Service areas
From the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic, we support contractors in these cities.
Software
PDF, scanned blueprints, CAD and Revit models are all accepted. These are the tools we use to measure and price them.
PS
Quick digital takeoffs with reusable assemblies.
BB
Plan markup and revision comparison.
XA
Hurricane, flood and wind-damage estimates.
TR
Model and construction data workflows.
OS
Precise measurement on big plan sets.
RS
Cost data for labor, material and equipment.
AC
Direct measurement from DWG files.
RV
Quantities extracted from BIM models.
How it works
Our estimating process is simple, organized, and built around your project needs.
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Customer sends PDF drawings, specs, or ZIP files through one clear form.
02
Estimator checks trade, project size, timeline, and required deliverable.
03
Quantities, labor, material pricing, and scope notes are prepared.
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Client receives a clean estimate they can use for bidding & planning.
Next step
Share your plans and due date. We will confirm the scope and get your estimate moving.
Why choose us
Impact openings, roof attachment and tie-downs are counted, HVHZ product-approval items are included, and the work is handled remotely around your bid date.
Impact openings, roof attachment and tie-downs are counted, not guessed.
Miami-Dade and Broward product-approval items are included.
Concrete, waterproofing and envelope scopes on existing buildings.
PDF, scans, CAD and Revit models are all accepted.
One bid or a weekly stream, handled remotely.
Florida projects
Share your plans and due date. We will confirm the scope and get your estimate moving.
Questions we hear from Florida contractors
We provide construction estimating, quantity takeoff, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and MEP estimating, architectural cost estimating, BIM and blueprint estimating, Xactimate estimates and single-family residential estimating for projects across Florida.
Yes. We price impact-rated openings, roof attachment, tie-downs and other wind-related items shown on your plans, and flag scope that depends on local product-approval requirements.