Bids Perfect
& Material Takeoff Services
Bolt Estimating offers specialized construction estimating services and material takeoffs with the help of construction managers and quantity surveyors. Most contractors are so busy running their jobsites that they NEGLECT the estimating. We create accurate cost estimates for contractors so they can win more bids and grow their business. Our mission is to be the leader in evaluating and managing potential construction estimates. Bolt Estimating has maintained a track record of delivering the right construction and material estimates to our valuable clients within the fastest turnaround time.
We will be glad to discuss your project goals and Bolt Estimating is the right place to achieving them.
We are proficient with Plan swift and Bluebeam for on-screen Material Takeoffs. Also, for zip-code based pricing out the takeoffs, we use RSmeans, Craftsmen, and our own developed databases.
Without any doubt, Bolt Estimating is the place where you get quality construction estimates and affordability under one roof.
General Contractor
We provide highly accurate construction estimates to General Contractors incorporating location-specific material and labor pricing data using our developed construction cost databases based on zip code. we have successfully served many of our clients with complete estimates for both residential and commercial projects.
Home Builders
We provide material takeoff services to home builders which they use to order materials from their suppliers. We also offer them cost estimation services to prepare bid proposals which they submit to their clients. Our perfect takeoffs and estimates have been helping our clients save lots of time and money. grow their business to a new level.
Sub Contractor
We provide highly accurate construction estimates to subcontractors for trades. We specialize in all trades estimation like Concrete, Drywall, electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Framing, Flooring, Masonry, painting, Sitework, earthwork, Roofing, Siding, Flooring, Carpentry, Metals, Misc. Steel, Demolition etc.
Material Supplier
By subscribing to our takeoff packages, material suppliers avail our material takeoff services and outsource to us and get more accurate and efficient takeoffs for different materials at less price that saves in-house estimator’s expenses for up to 60%. We provide them a detailed excel spreadsheet that contains detailed material list.
Flooring Estimating
We have a team of qualified flooring estimators who are capable to quickly and accurately estimate floor finishes. This includes VCT tiles, LVT tiles, carpets, rubber tiling, wood flooring, etc. Our flooring estimators can easily handle big commercial jobs using softwares like Planswift and Bluebeam. Our expertise is in preparing flooring estimates for apartments, hotels, hospitals, arenas, schools, etc.
MEP Estimating
We offer MEP takeoff and estimation services to contractors involved in MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, and PLUMBING services. We have a separate department of expert MEP estimators. In MEP estimates we cover everything including HVAC, Sheet Metal, Ductwork, Process Piping, pipe insulation, and instrumentation & Controls, etc. We use specialized software for trade-specific cost estimates.
Metal Estimating
We render accurate and affordable metal estimating and takeoffs with detailing and steel contractors, framers, distributors, and fabricators. Structural & Miscellaneous steel takeoff of all the quantities including Beams, Columns, trusses, castings, railings, gratings, fasteners, joints, anchors & bolts, etc. For steel estimating, we deal with all decks, trusses, fences, stud framing, gratings, joists etc.
Lumber Estimating
We help Framing contractors, Millwork contractors, Commercial Contractors, and Builders by providing precise millwork estimates or lumber takeoffs. Our takeoffs include Rough & Finish Carpentry, wood trusses, drywall framing, cabinetry, millwork, lumber and timber, etc. We save the expense of estimating software through our expert team of estimators performing accurate and timely takeoffs.
Concrete Estimating
We offer thorough and reliable estimates and quantity takeoffs to contractors in all concrete work. We provide construction takeoff and estimates for all concrete work including foundation, footing, slabs, blocks, pavers, driveways, garage, basement takeoffs, and parking lots takeoffs, etc. We use Bluebeam and Planswift softwares for concrete estimating services.
Masonry Estimating
We provide masonry takeoffs services to all the contractors involved in residential and commercial projects. We quantify each and everything in the masonry trade with details and description from concrete block, brick, stone, glazed tiles, facing bricks, architectural precast, marble, precast lentils, precast sills, steel, itemize rebar, wire mesh, anchors, dowels, sill block, lintels, bond beams etc.
Paint Estimating
For Painting Contractors, we prepare detailed and accurate estimates or material takeoffs, man-hours, and labor costs to avoid potential wastages. we takeoff all the quantities coatings, finishes, DTM, glazed and specialized coatings by mentioning the Walls and partitions details and description in proper line items. we use Bluebeam and Planswift for painting estimates.
Drywall Estimating
Drywall contractors being our regular clients need accurate estimates to quote prices to general contractors and takeoffs to order materials from suppliers. We quantify drywall sheets, Gypsum wall Boards, tape, joint compound, drywall screws. corner beads, labor costs, transportation costs, etc. We usually quantify drywall mud, drywall sheets, acoustic insulations, beads, studs etc.
Sitework & Earthwork Estimating
Our experienced estimators deliver sitework takeoffs as well as earthwork takeoffs and site improvement takeoffs to excavators and contractors. We do takeoffs for cut & fill , swimming pool, bicycle rack, bollards, patio, LANDSCAPING, fencing, piers, foundations and walls, pavement seal coats, brick pavers, concrete pavers, stone pavers, utilities, etc.
Thermal & Moisture Protection Estimating
Our residential and commercial building cost estimators are very much hands-on with thermal and moisture protection trade of work. Waterproofing, ROOFING, Fire Stopping, caulking, SIDING, sealants, roof consultants, flashing and trim contractors have been served by Bolt Estimating for number of years with estimates ranging from sealants and vapor barriers to insulation.
Fastest Turnaround Time
We provide construction estimating services and quantity takeoffs within the fast turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours.
Affordable Prices
Our construction estimates and quantity takeoffs are at competitive market rates of 200$ on average. (It can be less or more depending on the scope of project)
Accurate And Detailed Estimates
With the use of the latest Software and our developed construction cost database based on zip code, we can ensure accuracy in our estimates. We also offer on-demand vendor pricing.
Certified Estimators
We are proficient in using various construction estimating software like Plan swift, Bluebeam, Trimble, RS Means, Cost Works, Xactimate, and Quest Estimating.
92% Bid-Hit Ratio
The bid winning ratio of our estimates is more than 92% as per our past contractor’s bids data.
Highly Skilled Professional Team
Our team comprises of Construction Estimators, Engineers, field experts, and construction managers.
Fastest Turnaround Time
We provide construction estimating services and quantity takeoffs within the fast turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours.
24/7 Customer Support
Our customer support is available 24/7 to help you.
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