About Us

About Us

Backus Estimating is a premier company dedicated to helping businesses in the construction industry accurately and confidently manage their project finances. We have worked for many years, so companies trust us. We help them make their bidding process easier and earn more money overall. We offer professional estimating services, including labor, material cost analysis, detailed quantity takeoffs and project budgeting.  Our team has expert estimators. They work closely with every client to fully understand what they need. This makes sure we give them solutions that are a perfect fit for their projects, which lowers their risk and makes them the most money. We promise to use the newest ways to work. We focus very hard on being correct and checking every small detail. This is why our cost estimates are dependable. Our goal is just to provide you with the correct and important information you need to succeed.

Find out how Backus Estimating can help you win more jobs

Our Services

  • Cost Estimating Services
  • Residential Estimating
  • Commercial Estimating
  • Industrial Estimating
  • Value Engineering
  • CAD Drafting Services
  • Material Takeoff Services
  • CPM Scheduling Services
  • Project Cost Management Services

All CSI Trades

We provide complete estimates that leave nothing out. These following industry-standard CSI divisions, we make sure every part of your project is measured and priced accurately. This means no surprise costs. We’ve a clear budget from start to end.

  • Site work
  • Lumber
  • Framing
  • Structural Steel
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Mill work
  • Doors and Windows
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC Systems
  • Ductwork
  • Mechanical
  • Precast
  • Cabinets and Countertops
  • Roofing
  • Flooring
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Wall Insulation
  • Piping Insulation
  • Piping take-offs

Our Goals

At Backus Estimating, our goals are simple to make you successful. Our main purpose is to be your partner you can rely on for managing construction costs. It is our goal to give you reliable cost estimates so precise that you can trust and bid on projects with total confidence and never face expensive shocks later on.

Our main  focus is on helping your business bid smarter. Using our detailed estimates help you minimize the  financial risks and confirm you can earn the maximum profit from every job. We achieve this by paying close attention to every single detail in your project plans.

We want to take your beginning ideas and help you turn them into a smooth, successful, and very profitable reality.Our goal is to save you both  time and money. By providing quick, accurate information your construction works get smoother. We want you to feel like an important part of your team.

Our Valuable Clients

We work with many different people in the construction world! Our customers are many different kinds of people. They include General Contractors who run large building sites, Subcontractors who do special work like plumbing or wiring, Home Builders who put up new houses, and even Property Owners who manage their own projects or remodels. If you need an exact cost number for a building project, no matter the size or difficulty, you are always an important client to us. We give the same attention to every project in detail, because your success and satisfaction is our main goal. We focus on providing reasonable and reliable services that help every person in the building industry do their job better. Our expert team works hard to understand exactly what you need. We then provide clear and exact estimates that you can trust for your project.

20+

Years of Experience

25+

Amazing Employees

10K+

Hours of Maintenance

12K+

Projects done

Why Backus Estimating

It is hard for the busy contractors to win bids and manage projects and getting accurate cost estimates can be more stressful.Backus Estimating makes your life easier by taking on all the complex calculations. We give you precise and budget friendly estimates.Focus on your business while our experts handle difficult calculations.You will get  clear and correct cost estimates. These estimates help you set your budget and  see your potential profit and build  trust with your clients. Our fast and complete estimates motivate you and have the detailed data needed to win more bids. We will  help you find ways to save money on materials and labor. You can trust us because we do not just give numbers, we boost you to win more bids.
Additionally you will get:

Accurate Estimates

Our estimates are backed by constantly updated cost database, our massive, customized using real data from past projects. 

Competitive Pricing

Our services cost 40% less than in-house estimating. We offer volume discounts for our repeated clients. Save money on estimating.

Fastest Turnarounds

With a 24 to 48 hour standard turnaround and we also provide emergency 12-hour service so you will never miss a bid deadline. 

Qualified Estimators

With over 20 years of industrial estimating experience Our team consists of certified estimators. Their expertise translates directly into bids that are both

24/7 Customer Support

You will get 24/7 chat and email assistance and a dedicated project manager is also available for complex information.

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