Budget Estimating | USA Estimating Solutions

Budget Estimating Services

At USA Estimating Solutions, we specialize in delivering reliable and accurate budget estimating services to clients across the construction industry. With years of experience, our team understands the financial pressures and competitive demands of today’s market — and we’re here to help you navigate them with confidence.

Whether you're planning a residential, commercial, or industrial project, our expert budget estimators provide detailed, data-backed estimates that serve as a solid foundation for your project’s financial planning. We help contractors, developers, and owners set realistic budgets, assess project feasibility, and stay on track from the very beginning.

Why Choose Our Home Building Cost Estimating Services?

✅ Accurate and comprehensive building cost estimates with detailed marked-up plans
✅ Fast turnaround times of 24 to 36 hours for residential estimates
✅ Affordable pricing averaging around $200 per estimate
✅ Estimates compliant with international standards
✅ Monthly packages starting at $1,500, saving you up to 60% compared to in-house estimating expenses
✅ Over 85% bid-hit ratio, helping you win more projects
✅ 24/7 customer support for all your estimating needs

What Is Included in Our Home Building Cost Estimating Services?

After a thorough review of your drawing plans, our expert estimators use advanced software like Planswift to import blueprints and perform precise on-screen quantity takeoffs using a point-and-click method. We categorize all quantities — including material and labor costs — according to the CSI divisions, providing separate line items for each floor.

We deliver takeoffs in Excel format based on CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, cost codes, or customized templates to meet your specific needs.

Concrete: foundation, driveway, sidewalks, paving
Masonry: walls, piers
Lumber: structural framing, millwork, carpentry
Thermal & Moisture Protection: roof and wall insulation
Openings: doors, windows
Interior/Exterior Finishes: drywall, painting, flooring, roofing, wall finishes
Specialty Items: stairs, toilet accessories, kitchen equipment, furnishings

Plumbing: fixtures
Mechanical: exhaust fans, HVAC systems
Electrical: lighting, alarms, detectors, ceiling fans, TV cables
Sitework: site prep, earthwork, landscaping
General Conditions: permits, taxes, logistics, storage
Labor Estimates: skilled and unskilled man-hours
Contingency Funds: for unforeseen events, inflation

What Software Do We Use?

To ensure precision and efficiency, our estimators use industry-leading software, including:

Planswift
Bluebeam
Quest Estimating
RS Means
Xactimate
FastPIPE
FastDUCT
IMHS Mark Systems
Trimble

These tools allow us to deliver detailed, accurate, and easy-to-use estimates customized for your project.