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Accurate, Fast & Reliable Cost Estimates for Every Project
Start your project with confidence. At Mega Estimating, we also deliver the world’s best Preliminary Estimate Services that help you plan smarter, budget better, and make informed decisions from day one. If you’re working on a residential build, commercial property, or large industrial project, our experienced team provides cost clarity that supports your vision and goals.
Start Your Project the Smart Way
All our successful construction projects begin with a solid plan—and that starts with knowing your costs early.
Our Preliminary Estimating Services also give you a clear picture of project expenses before detailed designs are even finalized.
Our world’s best platform also helps builders, contractors, and developers understand potential costs, evaluate project feasibility, and align budgets with realistic goals. With the support of Mega Estimating, you’ll definitely save both time and money while reducing costly surprises down the line.
What Is Preliminary Estimating?
An early estimate (also called a conceptual estimate or preliminary estimate) is an approximate cost of a project that can be made using limited project design details. It is the initial and the highest priority step of knowing the project’s viability, budget, and strategic choices before the commencement of construction.
Key Features of Our Preliminary Estimating Services
Detailed Cost Breakdown: We provide material, labour, equipment, and overhead to be fully transparent.
Site Assessment
Determine the current site and conditions, which can affect your costs.
Budget Planning
Make a Plan for your project budget according to your monetary intentions.
Value Engineering
Find clever methods to save and not lose quality.
Benefits of Our Preliminary Estimate Services
Early Cost Consciousness
Learn the costs of the project without including a lot of plans.
Informed Decision-Making
Make decisions smarter; be alert with the decision-making on the design, materials, and budgeting.
Realistic Budgeting:
Stick to your project and within the financial constraints.
Feasibility Studies:
Evaluate your project’s financial and practical viability.
Resource Planning
Efficiently allocate labor, materials, and equipment.
Our Approach
Our process at Mega Estimating is an integration of a combination of construction experience and the newest estimating technology.
We also collaborate hand in hand with you to analyze your project needs and stage of design with your objectives, and each of your estimates will be viable, precise, and realistic.
Regardless of the magnitude or nature of the project, you will have a roadmap that is clear and will therefore proceed with confidence.
Tools & Technology
Accurate estimates start with the right tools. At Mega Estimating, we use a mix of advanced software and real-world cost data to make sure your numbers are spot on every time.
PlanSwift
We turn project drawings into clean, digital takeoffs with PlanSwift. Every wall, slab, and beam is measured with precision, so your estimates are organized and ready for pricing.
Bluebeam
With Bluebeam, we handle markups, drawing comparisons, and measurement checks. Even if your plans go through multiple revisions, your takeoffs stay consistent and accurate.
Trimble
For complex projects involving civil engineering and MEP takeoffs, we rely on Quest Estimating. Trimble gives us detailed breakdowns that help contractors avoid costly errors in large projects.
Custom Cost Databases
We don’t just count building materials, we back them with real market pricing. Using RS Means, Craftsman, vendor quotes, and zip-code-based data, we make sure your estimates reflect true costs in your project’s location. With these tools, you get more than numbers, you get confidence that your bids are competitive and your budgets are reliable.
Our Services at Mega Estimating
As a trusted construction takeoff services company, we offer a full range of services designed to make your projects easier to plan, more cost-efficient, and more successful. Whether you’re a homebuilder, construction manager, developer, or architect, our goal is simple: save you time, reduce waste, and help you win more bids.
Cost Estimating Services
We provide detailed cost estimating services that give you a clear view of your project from start to finish. From residential homes to large industrial projects, our accurate estimates help you plan smarter and spend wisely.
Outsourced Estimating
Don’t want the overhead of hiring a full-time estimator? Our outsourced cost estimating services give you on-demand access to a team of certified estimators, so you stay competitive without stretching your budget.
BIM Estimating
Our BIM estimating services connect 3D models with actual material cost data, making sure designs stay practical and aligned with budgets. This helps teams collaborate better and avoid costly design oversights.
Preliminary and Budget Estimating
For owners and developers, we provide preliminary and budget estimating services that highlight real costs in early stages. This way, you can test ideas, secure financing, and reduce risks before the first brick is laid.
CPM Scheduling Services
We go beyond estimating with CPM scheduling using tools like Primavera and MS Project. Our schedules keep resources organized, timelines realistic, and builds moving smoothly.
Construction Takeoff Services
Takeoffs are at the core of what we do. Our digital takeoff services break down every material and labor requirement so your bids are clear, accurate, and competitive. This helps contractors, subcontractors, and developers avoid surprises and move forward with confidence.
Here are the specialized construction takeoff services we provide:
Material Takeoff Services
Our accurate material takeoffs services provide the construction manager with a clear and detailed construction material lists that help you purchase the right quantities at the right time. This reduces excess ordering, saves costs, and ensures smooth project flow.
Quantity Takeoff Services
Our quantity takeoffs give you precise counts for both materials and labor. With our support, your bids reflect true project needs, making them competitive and reliable.
Blueprint Takeoff Services
We convert your blueprints into organized digital takeoffs. This means no guesswork, no missed details, just clean data you can use for bidding and planning.
Concrete Takeoff Services
From foundations and slabs to walls and structural elements, we deliver accurate concrete takeoffs that help you manage costs and timelines effectively.
Flooring Takeoff Services
Our flooring takeoffs cover tile, hardwood, carpet, and vinyl flooring with precise material and labor quantities. From square footage to adhesive and finishing details, our estimates help contractors avoid over-purchasing and stay within budget.
MEP Takeoff Services
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing takeoffs are complex, but our team simplifies them with precision and accuracy. You get dependable numbers that keep your systems on budget.
Steel Estimating Services
We prepare detailed steel estimates that cover tonnage, fabrication, and installation requirements. With us, you can plan confidently and avoid costly surprises.
Drywall Takeoff Services
Our drywall takeoffs cover walls, ceilings, and partitions along with labor requirements. This helps contractors keep bids sharp and projects efficient.
Painting Takeoff Services
We calculate interior and exterior paint quantities with surface-level detail. That way, you avoid over-ordering and keep finishing work cost-effectively.
Masonry Takeoff Services
Our masonry takeoffs include brick, block, and stone requirements. With precise data in hand, you can streamline procurement and strengthen your bids.
Dedicated Freelance Estimators
For contractors looking for flexibility, we offer dedicated freelance construction estimators who work as part of your team. They provide accurate takeoffs, cost planning, and construction budgeting without the burden of a full-time hire.
Lumber Takeoff Services
Our lumber takeoff services provide precise counts for framing lumber, sheathing, panels, and finish carpentry materials. Delivered in clear board feet, linear feet, or piece counts, our estimates help contractors order the right quantities, reduce waste, and keep framing work on schedule.
Why Choose Mega Estimating
- Over 15 years of industry experience
- Trusted by builders, contractors, and developers across the USA
- Proven record of accuracy and reliability
- Personalized service from a dedicated, professional team
We don’t just provide numbers—we provide insight that helps you build smarter and faster.
Nationwide Service with Local Expertise
In Mega Estimating, we have a national scope and local knowledge. Regardless of the location of your project, be it an urban city center or an expanding suburb, our team is conversant with building codes in the area, market rates, and construction patterns.
We have assisted thousands of contractors, builders, and developers throughout the U.S. in acquiring more bids, planning, and staying within their budgets. You will find us in any location to provide you with fast, precise, and reliable cost estimating services.