Construction Estimating Services In North Carolina

Construction Estimating Services In North Carolina

Backus Estimating is offering fast and accurate construction estimating services in North Carolina to make your project successful. We have 20 years of experience in cost estimating so we can easily deliver high quality results that give contractors a competitive edge and also the confidence to win more projects. We cover all trades including concrete, electrical, plumbing and more.  No matter if it is a residential, commercial or industrial project, we provide detailed takeoffs and cost estimates to keep your budget on track. We use the latest software such as Planswift, Bluebeam and RS Means. 

Our experienced team delivers accurate solutions crafted to your needs. We provide the best solutions for your budget problems. We use advanced software and after that our professionals also double check the estimates manually to make sure every estimate is detailed and accurate. Because of all this double checking process we are sure that our estimates are 100% accurate. You can confidently use our estimates for bidding and planning on projects. Our certifications from ASTM International and ASPE also shows our commitment to provide accurate and professional work to our clients.

Outsourcing cost estimating to Backus Estimating reduces stress and improves results for contractors in the competitive market of  North Carolina. Our clients receive professional assistance without hiring a full time cost estimator and also no need of paid softwares. We help North Carolina construction businesses get bigger. We provide affordable pricing services that understand special needs of building in North Carolina.

We offer transparent, project based pricing. Don’t pay a full-time estimator’s salary, benefits and software licenses. Our construction estimating services are an operating expense that fits your needs. It will save you 40% on overhead as compared to an in-house team.

The reasons why outsourcing succeeds:

  • You can get free access to specialized skills and equipment.
  • You can focus on your strengths, your real skill is building. You can be more efficient when you are not worried about cost calculations.
  • You can save time and money when we handle the calculations.
  • When your bid is linked to our accurate estimates, it will be much stronger. 
  • You can win more projects because our estimates are also designed for winning bids.

Managing projects and winning bids is becoming very complex for contractors in North Carolina as the construction rate is increasing day by day. In this fast paced world of construction if contractors go busy in estimating the costs accurately they will miss the opportunity of getting more bids. Because of all this Backus Estimating helps busy contractors of North Carolina to save time and energy by handling all of the complex calculations, providing you with accurate and affordable estimates. We give you very clear cost estimates. These estimates help you plan your budget and see how much you’ll get the profit. 

We also help you find money saving opportunities on materials and labor. We do not just provide numbers, we give power to win more bids because we are giving you a competitive edge. Our comprehensive estimates ensure you have the confidence and have the detailed data needed to win more bids.

Our estimates are designed to get maximum profits. Here is how:

Stop Losing Money on Bids

If your estimated calculations are too low, you will win the project but lose money. If the calculated cost is too high, you will lose the project and will make nothing. Our accurate estimates find the perfect middle costs. You bid with the correct price to win the project and make a big profit.
If your estimated calculations are too low, you will win the project but lose money. If the calculated cost is too high, you will lose the project and will make nothing. Our accurate estimates find the perfect middle costs. You bid with the correct price to win the project and make a big profit.

Find Hidden Savings

We look carefully at your plans for the project to find any chance to save money. This could be a cheaper material that works better and is a more efficient way to build. These small savings make a bigger profit for you.

Save Time to Make More Money

Time is money. When we handle complicated estimating work so you will get your time back. You can use this time to find new projects, manage your ongoing work and also finish the projects faster. So you can do more work and make more money in less time.
Time is money. When we handle complicated estimating work so you will get your time back. You can use this time to find new projects, manage your ongoing work and also finish the projects faster. So you can do more work and make more money in less time.

Build Your Reputation for Winning

Because of using our professional estimates your bids look more trustable for your clients. Clients see that you are organized. This helps you win more.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

Wrong and small mistakes in the calculations lead to expensive problems later during the project. You may order too much or too little material which wastes money too much but our double checked estimates avoid these costly mistakes.

  • Certified Experts: Our team consists of certified estimators with over 20 years of estimating experience. Their expertise translates directly into bids that are both accurate.
  • Pinpoint Accuracy: Our estimates are backed by our massive, constantly updated cost database and customized using real data from past projects.
  • Complete Estimating Solutions: We offer expert takeoffs even from incomplete plans, master leading estimating software and provide trade specific cost breakdowns.
  • Always Available For Support: You will get 24/7 chat and email assistance and a dedicated project manager is also available for complex information.
  • Quick Results: With a 24 to 48 hour standard turnaround and we also provide emergency 12-hour service so you will never miss a bid deadline.
  • Affordable Services: Our services cost 40% less than in-house estimating. We offer volume discounts for repeat clients. Save money on estimating.

Our Clients

We help a wide range of clients by providing services that save time and eliminate expensive errors. For any project size large or small we deliver the precise, tailored solutions you’re looking for.

  • General Contractors
  • Homebuilders
  • Subcontractors
  • Developer
  • Remodeling Contractors
  • Architects
  • Vendors
  • Designers

Our experts stick to the CSI MasterFormat guidelines so that they can provide you with organized and industry standard estimates. We provide you a detailed list of quantity,measurement and unit type, this allows you to accurately plan & budget your work.

We offer comprehensive coverage across all construction trades; some examples follow:

  • Sitework
  • Earthwork
  • Masonry
  • Concrete
  • Finishes
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Lumber
  • Millwork
  • Metals
  • Rebar
  • Structural Steel
  • Door/Window
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Ductwork
  • Thermal/Moisture Protection
  • Insulation

Winning projects in North Carolina’s fast, competitive construction market is tough, but Backus Estimating provides the accurate estimates you need to win more bids and increase your revenue. When you outsource your estimating to our professional  and certified estimators, you get more than just numbers. You get a real advantage like detailed bid winning and project managing stuff. We build our estimates on our 20 years of experience, our use of technology and on our expert’s deep knowledge. We provide reliable, fast and affordable construction estimating services in North Carolina that are made for North Carolina’s market needs. We give you the confidence of winning maximum bids and detailed information you need to get any project, no matter if it is big or small.