One estimator, every trade
A single point of contact who can price the full scope or hand off a standalone trade takeoff, without you managing multiple vendors.
Cost estimating, quantity takeoff, material takeoff, and bid preparation for general contractors and subcontractors across every major trade - from a Baltimore rowhouse renovation to a multi-building commercial job.
Cost breakdown - sample
Baltimore, MD
Division
Scope
Est.
03
Concrete & foundations
$41,200
04/06
Masonry & framing
$96,800
07/09
Roofing & drywall
$58,300
22/23
Plumbing & HVAC
$74,900
26
Electrical
$52,600
24-unit rowhouse renovation
Est. no. MD-00-1129
A+ BBB
Rating
Founded 2014
In business
50 states
National estimating support
15+ trades
Standalone or full-scope
Bluebeam · PlanSwift
Digital takeoff tools
18+
Maryland cities & counties served
15+
Trades estimated, standalone or combined
24–72 hrs
Typical turnaround by project size
Why outsource
Whether it's a rowhouse gut renovation in Baltimore or a ground-up build in Frederick County, a bid is only as strong as the number behind it. We build that number so you can focus on the job, not the spreadsheet.
A single point of contact who can price the full scope or hand off a standalone trade takeoff, without you managing multiple vendors.
Labor and material costs adjusted for Maryland's regional market, not a national average that misses local conditions.
Line-item detail you can stand behind in a bid review, delivered on the timeline your project actually needs.
Deliverables formatted around CSI divisions, ready to drop into your existing bid package or estimate software.
Core estimating services
The building blocks behind every project we price, sold individually or as a full package.
I.
Full project cost estimates covering material, labor, and equipment across every trade in scope.
II.
Precise material quantities measured directly from drawings, division by division.
III.
Itemized material lists by spec and manufacturer, ready for procurement or bid pricing.
IV.
Bid-day-ready packages including summary sheets, exclusions, and clarification notes.
V.
Labor hours and crew costs applied against current Maryland labor rates and productivity units.
VI.
Early-stage budget numbers for feasibility, financing, or design-phase decision-making.
VII.
Full-project pricing that rolls every division into one clear cost summary.
VIII.
Fast, defensible pricing for scope changes discovered mid-construction.
Trade-by-trade estimating
Every trade below can be estimated on its own or bundled into a single multi-division estimate.
03
Foundations, slabs, and flatwork takeoff and pricing.
04
Brick, block, and stone takeoff - a Maryland rowhouse staple.
06
Wood and metal framing quantities for residential and light commercial.
07
Roofing material and labor takeoff across steep- and low-slope systems.
09
Board, framing, and finish takeoff for interior partition systems.
09
Flooring material takeoff across finish types and square footage.
09
Interior and exterior painting takeoff by surface area.
05
Steel tonnage, connections, and erection labor takeoff.
26
Full electrical scope, from panels to low voltage.
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Domestic water, sanitary, storm, and fixture takeoff.
23
Ductwork, equipment, and mechanical system takeoff.
MEP
Combined mechanical, electrical, and plumbing estimating.
02
Earthwork, grading, and site utility takeoff.
06
Custom and stock casework takeoff by linear foot.
08
Door, window, and storefront glazing takeoff.
07
Building envelope material takeoff for energy and moisture control.
Who we serve
General contractors, subcontractors, and the teams around them who need a number they can act on.
Project types
From a Baltimore rowhouse renovation to a multi-building commercial job.
Process
The same six-step process whether it's a single-trade takeoff or a full multi-division bid.
Step 01
Drawings, specs, and addenda are reviewed to confirm scope and flag missing information before pricing starts.
Step 02
Quantities are measured directly from the plan set using Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or On-Screen Takeoff.
Step 03
Quantities are priced against current Maryland material costs and labor units.
Step 04
Each trade's numbers are checked against the others to catch scope gaps or overlaps.
Step 05
A second estimator reviews the full package for pricing errors and code-compliance flags.
Step 06
You receive the full deliverable package, with an estimator available through bid submission.
Sample output
A simplified line-item summary from a recent Maryland scope, shown to illustrate format - not a quote.
24-unit rowhouse renovation - Baltimore, MD
Est. no. MD-00-1129
| Line item | CSI division | Quantity | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition & site prep | 02 | 24 units | $38,400 |
| Concrete & foundation repair | 03 | 24 units | $41,200 |
| Masonry repointing & repair | 04 | 9,600 SF | $62,300 |
| Framing & rough carpentry | 06 | 24 units | $34,500 |
| Roofing replacement | 07 | 18,000 SF | $58,300 |
| Drywall & interior finishes | 09 | 24 units | $71,900 |
| Plumbing rough-in & fixtures | 22 | 24 units | $74,900 |
| HVAC replacement | 23 | 24 units | $66,200 |
| Electrical rewiring | 26 | 24 units | $52,600 |
Deliverable package
Every deliverable is built so it can go straight into your bid package or be handed to your project manager on day one.
Software & pricing sources
Digital takeoff platforms backed by current material and labor pricing data.
Codes & compliance
An estimate only holds up if it's priced against the code and permitting environment the project actually sits in.
MBPS
Statewide baseline referencing the IBC, IRC, and IECC, driving structural and energy-code line items.
AHJ
Baltimore City DHCD, Montgomery County DPS, Prince George's County DPIE, and Anne Arundel County each add local permitting requirements.
MHIC
Residential renovation bids account for Maryland Home Improvement Commission licensing requirements.
PWA
Public and state-funded projects are priced against Maryland prevailing wage requirements where applicable.
ADA
Accessible routes, clearances, and fixture heights counted on applicable commercial and multifamily projects.
HIST
Rowhouse and historic-district renovations priced against CHAP and local historic preservation review requirements.
Service areas
We estimate construction projects statewide, with the heaviest volume of work in these markets.
Pricing
Estimating fees scale with the size and complexity of the takeoff, not just the size of the project.
Client notes
“We send over the full drawing set now instead of estimating rowhouse renovations in-house. The division-by-division breakdown makes it easy to spot where a bid is tight.”
Owner, general contractor - Baltimore
“Having one team price concrete, framing, and MEP together instead of chasing three separate quotes cut our bid-prep time in half.”
Estimator, commercial GC - Howard County
“The scope-gap log has caught missing site work items twice before they turned into change orders mid-job.”
Project Manager, residential builder - Montgomery County
Maryland Estimating Desk
Send drawings, specifications, and addenda. We'll scope the estimate and flag anything unclear before takeoff begins.
Common questions about construction estimating in Maryland
Construction estimating is the process of reviewing drawings and specifications to determine the material, labor, and equipment costs required to complete a construction project. Related scope on the same drawings can move through our quantity takeoff services.
A quantity takeoff measures and counts materials directly from the drawings. A cost estimate applies current pricing to those quantities to produce a total project cost. Every service line is listed from the home page.