Concrete Estimating And Takeoff Services

For many years, Backus Estimating has thrived in offering division 3 concrete estimating services to real estate developers, general contracting companies, and concrete contractors. Contractors that work on sidewalks, driveways, and paving typically have to come on site to do fieldwork and find it difficult to provide precise estimates for bids. We assume responsibility for relieving their pressure by offering them accurate and comprehensive concrete takeoff and estimate services to support their bid.

We have a specialized concrete cost estimator for division 3 trades, certified with the American estimators organizations like American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) for concrete takeoff services.

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Our Portfolio In Concrete Takeoff Services

  • Dams
  • Bridges
  • Residential Buildings
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Foundations For High Rise Buildings
  • Highways
  • Driveways
  • Culverts & Sewers
  • marine Structures
  • Fences

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THE RANGE OF CONCRETE ESTIMATING SERVICES

  • Value Engineering
  • Project Lead Generation
  • Concrete Contractor Marketing
  • Expert Witness
  • Litigation Assistance
  • Concrete Quantity Takeoffs
  • Budget & Bid Estimates
  • Bid Preparation
  • Design Estimates
  • Change Order Estimates

For division 3 trade, our deliverables are as follows:

  • Concrete takeoff spreadsheets
  • Material, labor & equipment costs
  • Man Hours
  • Marked up drawing plans
  • Takeoff summary including total costs for material, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, etc
  • Review of exclusions and inclusions

Why should your concrete estimates be sourced externally?

Because of their hectic schedules, contractors that work on sidewalks, driveways, and paving are unable to provide reliable estimates on their own, and as a result, they frequently overbid or underbid on jobs.

You need to have an accurate assessment of the project’s cost and man-hours before you try to bid the lowest price to get the jobs. You may feel confident when you outsource your construction takeoff services to a reputable estimating firm like ours, and you’ll also benefit from the following advantages:

  • You don’t lose out on any chances anymore.
  • You avoid the additional costs associated with employing a full-time concrete cost estimator.
  • It raises the volume of your bids. You can begin bidding on and eventually win more projects with the assistance of expert services.
  • Your estimating efficiency increases with the support of knowledgeable estimators, which may raise your potential profit.
  • You no longer pass up any chances.

ADVANTAGES OF HAVING US DO YOUR CONCRETE TAKEOFF SOURCING!

  • In order to beat out their rivals, a number of concrete contractors come to us for precise and prompt bid preparation. We provide the following advantages to you:
  •      Extremely precise material takeoffs and concrete estimates.
  •      The bid winning ratio in our estimations is higher than 92%.
  •      Estimates are provided as soon as possible (24 to 48 hours).
  •      With our monthly takeoff packages, you can avoid paying a full-time estimator’s salary by 60%.
  •      Reasonably priced estimates
  •      For the division 3 concrete trades, we offer a committed and knowledgeable concrete cost estimator.
  •      We also provide advice on managing the contractors’ bidding network profiles and submitting bids.
  •      With reputable accreditations like AACE and AIQS, we have professional construction estimators on staff.
  •         24/7 customer service is offered.

OUR ESTIMATION PROCESS

In order to determine the scope of work, the concrete estimation process begins with a careful examination of the drawing designs that the client has submitted. After that, a computer software such as Accubid, Planswift, Bluebeam, etc. is used to do an on-screen takeoff. Additionally, the amounts are imported into the specified Excel spreadsheets that provide thorough line item descriptions.

Every single one of the following quantities is broken out in our concrete takeoff spreadsheet:

  • The quantity of concrete needed for foundation walls, columns, lintels, platforms, steps, headers, piers, footings, grade beams, tie beams, and other structures. Along with the necessary equipment, such as cranes, pumps, mixers, etc., it also includes an estimate of the costs associated with transportation.
  • The price of formwork for concrete. The type of formwork, whether you buy or rent it, repairs, related equipment, labor costs, and other factors all play a part.
  • Reinforcements made of concrete, such as stirrups, dowels, anchors, wire mesh, plastic mesh, and structural rebar.

To determine labor costs for both skilled and unskilled work, man hours are computed. For current and zip code-based pricing, RSMeans and our building cost database are used to estimate material, labor, and equipment costs. Costs for grading or site preparation are also computed if necessary. It involves labor, equipment, transportation, and the excavation, leveling, and compaction of the soil. Additionally, additional expenses for storage, concrete testing, waste, spills, logistics, etc. are considered. Additionally taken into account are contingency funds for things like inflation and unforeseen expenses.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What kind of concrete work are we estimating and quantifying?

For a variety of commercial, residential, civil, public, and private projects, we estimate concrete curbs, slabs, lintels, footers, tie beams, sidewalk, driveway, pavement, basement, foundation, retaining walls, etc.

What do we actually quantify with hard estimates?

For example, we provide estimates for rebar, stirrups, dowels, anchor bolts, wire mesh, visqueen, vapor barrier, headers, sill block, round column block, bond beams, and tie beams and lintels.

How long does it usually take us to provide your detailed estimate?

You will receive a material takeoff and detailed concrete estimate within 24 to 48 hours.

How might using our concrete estimation services help builders win more bids and contracts?

Our team of skilled estimators and quantity surveyors handles your takeoffs and estimates. In order to let our clients concentrate on the fieldwork and enable their management to submit bids for more projects, which raises the likelihood of gaining more business, we work hard to deliver extremely accurate estimates.

How can we make sure our concrete estimates are accurate?


Using approved tools such as Bluebeam, Planswift, OST, and Quick Bids, our knowledgeable concrete cost estimator takes off the quantities while adhering to the correct norms and codes. Because our concrete estimator is also a field expert and specialist with firsthand fieldwork knowledge, we can ensure accurate takeoffs and concrete estimates.

What format do the deliverables for estimates and quantity surveys take?


The takeoffs and estimates are available in customizable PDF and Excel file formats. We additionally offer takeoffs in the formats specified by the client.