Construction Estimating Services for Commercial Projects
Accurate Takeoffs. Reliable Pricing. Bid-Winning Support. At DEKR Construction Consultants, we provide professional construction estimating services for subcontractors and general contractors across the United States.
End-to-end estimating support
We offer end-to-end estimating support tailored to commercial construction projects. Whether you need a full estimate or just a takeoff, we can support your workflow seamlessly.
Detailed Quantity Takeoffs
Precise measurements and counts using PlanSwift / Stack.
Labor & Material Pricing
Accurate pricing based on project location and current market rates.
Bid Preparation & Proposals
Clean, structured estimates and proposals aligned to your bid forms.
Scope Review & RFIs
Identifying missing or unclear details and raising RFIs where needed.
Alternates & Value Engineering
Add & deduct alternates plus value engineering support.
We partner with contractors at every level
Whether you're a small contractor or a large GC, we adapt to your process and requirements.
Subcontractors
Painting, Drywall, Concrete, Framing, Roofing — we speak your language and match your bid format.
General Contractors
Full estimate packages and bid leveling support to keep your pipeline moving.
Developers & Owners
Budget-level estimates and scope reviews to guide project decisions before committing.
Estimating services across multiple trades
We provide estimating services across the major commercial construction trades. Visit our Trades section for detailed breakdowns.
Painting & Wall Covering
Drywall & Framing
Concrete
Roofing Systems
Masonry & Stucco
Deliverables built for your bidding process
Excel Estimate
Quantities and pricing breakdown in a clean, organized format
- Organized by trade and scope
- Full labor, material & equipment breakdown
- Aligned to your bid form
Marked-Up Drawings
Clear takeoff references on your plan set
- Color-coded quantity takeoffs
- Transparent and reviewable
- Easy to cross-reference with estimate
Scope & Proposal Draft
GC-ready proposal and add/deduct alternates
- Professionally formatted scope letter
- Add & deduct alternates as required
- Matches your submission requirements
Six steps from plans to winning bid
A structured approach to ensure accuracy and efficiency on every project.
Plan Review
We analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents.
Scope Clarification
We identify missing or unclear details and raise RFIs where needed.
Quantity Takeoff
Detailed measurements using PlanSwift / Stack.
Pricing
Labor, material, and equipment pricing based on project location.
Proposal Preparation
We prepare a clean, structured estimate and proposal.
Bid Support
We assist with revisions, addenda updates, and scope leveling.
Outsource your estimating with confidence
Hiring Full-Time
Costly and inconsistent- High overhead — salary, benefits, software
- Inconsistent workload capacity
- Ramp-up time on new trade scopes
- Hard to scale up during bid season
- Single point of failure when they're unavailable
Outsourcing to DEKR
On-demand, scalable support- On-demand estimating — pay per project
- Scalable workload handling at bid season
- No overhead costs or benefits to manage
- Reliable turnaround aligned to your deadlines
- 4+ years of specialized commercial estimating
We work as an extension of your team
Years Experience
Specialized in commercial estimating for subcontractor scopes.
State Pricing
CA, NY, FL and nationwide — we know local market rates.
Turnaround
Fast delivery aligned with your bid deadlines.
Communication
Estimator-to-estimator — we speak your language.
Overhead Costs
Flexible support — per project or ongoing basis.
Specialized
Deep expertise in painting, drywall, and concrete scopes.
We'll handle the numbers.
Hiring a full-time estimator can be costly and inconsistent. With DEKR, you get on-demand support that scales with your workload — so you can focus on running your projects.
- On-demand estimating support, no retainer needed
- Scalable — handle more bids without hiring
- No overhead costs or software to manage
- Reliable turnaround on every deadline
Contractors who win more with DEKR
"DEKR's takeoffs are detailed and accurate. Their turnaround is fast and they always match our bid format exactly. It's like having an in-house estimator without the overhead."
"We were drowning in bids during peak season. DEKR stepped in and handled the estimating load seamlessly — accurate numbers, on time, every time."
"Clear marked-up drawings, a solid scope letter, and a proposal I could submit straight to the GC. DEKR understands what contractors actually need."
Have plans ready? Let's take a look.
Upload your drawings and specifications and we'll review your scope, then get back to you with a timeline and quote.
Everything you need to know
We primarily focus on commercial construction projects including multifamily, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
Yes, we provide full pricing including labor, materials, and equipment where required.
We use industry-standard tools such as PlanSwift and Stack for accurate quantity takeoffs.
Yes, we can align our deliverables with your bid forms and submission requirements.
