We are a team of construction cost estimators and quantity surveyors who turn drawings into dependable numbers for builders, subcontractors, developers and design firms.
Mega Estimating LLC works with one aim: to give the construction and real estate development industry cost-effective, efficient estimating and consultation services. In practice, that means fewer rushed numbers. For many builders, estimating happens late at night between site visits and client calls, and small gaps in a takeoff can turn into large gaps in a budget.
We act as an outside estimating partner so your team can focus on running jobs. Our people have spent more than 15 years in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, and we have watched methods, software and material prices change many times over. That experience shapes how we work today: careful measurement, current pricing and clear reports that a project manager can actually use.
Today our construction estimating company supports general contractors, specialty trades, real estate developers and architects from our office in Mount Vernon, New York, working on projects across the United States as well as international work for clients abroad.
Our goal is simple: numbers you can explain and defend when an owner, lender or reviewer asks how you got there.
Clear principles keep every estimate consistent, no matter which member of our team prepares it.
To deliver estimates so complete and well documented that builders and developers never feel the need to get a second opinion on their numbers.
To be the estimating department that contractors across the country rely on, combining industry knowledge with modern technology to save our clients both time and money.
We count, measure and price every line item instead of relying on rough allowances.
Deadlines matter in bidding, so we agree on a delivery date and keep it.
Quantities, assumptions and exclusions are written down so nothing is hidden.
We answer questions after delivery and can update the estimate when the scope of work changes.
We hire estimators and managers who have already worked with well-established contracting firms, then train them in our own review standards. Our staff hold degrees in construction management, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and related disciplines. Because many of them have worked on the contractor side, they understand how a bid is reviewed, how subcontractor quotes are compared and where a weak estimate usually breaks down.
Accuracy does not come from software alone. It comes from a repeatable review routine that every project goes through.
We read the drawings, specifications and addenda first and confirm what is included before any measuring starts.
Quantities are taken off by trade and organized by location, cost code or CSI MasterFormat division, as you prefer.
We add general conditions, site constraints and other hidden costs that are easy to miss but affect the final total.
Before delivery, the takeoff and totals are checked for gaps, double counts and pricing errors, and every assumption is written down.
Good judgment needs good tools. Our estimators work with digital takeoff and plan review software such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam and Trimble, which lets them measure areas, lengths and counts directly from PDF and CAD drawings and keep every quantity linked to the sheet it came from.
For pricing, we rely on RSMeans and Craftsman databases adjusted to the project’s zip code, then compare the results with current market conditions. This matters because the same scope can cost very differently in Manhattan, Houston or rural Ohio.
Reports follow the standards set by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) and CSI MasterFormat divisions, so owners, lenders and public agencies can review them without reformatting.
PlanSwift · Bluebeam · Trimble · Quest Estimating
RSMeans · Craftsman · AACE · CSI MasterFormat
Many firms can produce a number. Our clients come back because of how we work with them.
As an independent estimating firm, we base pricing on current market cost data rather than any single supplier’s price list.
Need line items by floor, by phase or by your own cost codes? We structure the report around how your team bids.
Regular clients can work with a dedicated cost estimator who already knows their standards and preferences.
We also help with Primavera scheduling and cost management, so your budget and timeline stay connected.
Our company profile is listed on The Blue Book, a directory that many builders use to find and check construction partners.
You see the cost and delivery date upfront. Our pricing page explains how projects are quoted.
Our construction cost estimators have a proven record in both public and private work, from small home renovations to large commercial and institutional builds. That range helps us understand how bid requirements differ between a homeowner, a private developer and a government agency. Public projects often need strict formatting and unit pricing, while private clients usually want a clear budget they can compare with lender requirements and design options.
Explore our residential, commercial and industrial estimating services, or see the cities we serve most often.
Quick answers about who we are and how we work with clients.
Our office is at 9 Mt Vernon Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. We work remotely with clients nationwide, so you can share plans and receive estimates online.
Estimates are prepared by experienced estimators and quantity surveyors with backgrounds in construction management and engineering, and checked for accuracy before delivery.
Yes. We prepare estimates for both public and private sector projects and format them to match the bid documents.
Yes. Our dedicated cost estimator service gives you one estimator who learns your standards and handles your projects on an ongoing basis.
Our team is available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. You can also email us at megaestimatingservices@gmail.com.
Tell us about your project and timeline. Our team will review the details and reply with a clear quote for your estimate.
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