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
Whether you need a full estimate package or just a clean takeoff, we plug into your workflow at the point you actually need help. No retainers, no minimums, no software for you to learn, just accurate numbers and clear deliverables on the deadline you set.
Detailed Quantity Takeoffs
Precise measurements and counts using PlanSwift and STACK, color-coded on your plan set so every line item is traceable back to a drawing.
Labor & Material Pricing
Pricing built on your project's actual location; current local labor rates, material costs, and equipment pricing. We don't use national averages.
Bid Preparation & Proposals
Clean, structured estimates and proposals aligned to your bid form. Submission-ready, not a starting point.
Scope Review & RFIs
We catch the missing details, conflicting specs, and unclear scope items, and raise RFIs so you're not absorbing risk in your bid.
Alternates & Value Engineering
Add and deduct alternates plus value engineering options to give your client real choices and your bid a competitive edge.
We partner with contractors at every level
We adapt our deliverables, format, and turnaround to the kind of work you do, not the other way around.
Subcontractors
Painting, drywall, concrete, framing, roofing, flooring, masonry — we speak your trade language and match your bid format. Fast turnaround when a GC drops plans on you with a 5-day deadline.
General Contractors
Full estimate packages, bid leveling, and sub-bid review to keep your pipeline moving through peak season. We integrate with your existing estimating team or run point on bids you don't have capacity for.
Developers & Owners
Budget-level estimates and scope reviews to guide go/no-go decisions before you commit capital. Honest numbers, not the lowball that becomes a change-order problem in month four.
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 in a clean, organized spreadsheet.
- Organized by trade and CSI division
- Full labor, material, and equipment breakdown
- Aligned to your bid form structure
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- ~$95K–$120K base salary + 25% in benefits and overhead
- Workload swings from idle in slow weeks to overloaded at bid deadlines
- Ramp-up time on unfamiliar trade scopes — months, not days
- Single point of failure when they're sick, on PTO, or quit mid-bid
- Software licenses, training, and seat costs on top of salary
Outsourcing to DEKR
On-demand, scalable support- Pay per project — no salary, no benefits, no overhead
- Scales up during peak bid season and down when work slows
- Specialized estimators by trade, not generalists learning on your dime
- Coverage when one estimator is unavailable — no missed deadline
- All software, training, and tooling on us
We work as an extension of your team
Years Experience
Specialized in commercial estimating for subcontractor scopes.
Multi-State Pricing
We know local market rates — nationwide coverage available.
Avg. Turnaround
Fast delivery aligned with your bid deadlines.
Clear Communication
Estimator-to-estimator — we speak your language.
Overhead Costs
Flexible support — per project or ongoing basis, no retainer.
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 focus exclusively on commercial construction projects including multifamily, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. We do not estimate residential or renovation work.
Yes, we provide full pricing including labor, materials, and equipment where required. Pricing is based on your project's actual location — we do not use national averages.
We use industry-standard tools such as PlanSwift and STACK for accurate quantity takeoffs. All software costs are on us — you don't need to purchase or learn any new tools.
Yes, we can align our deliverables with your bid forms and submission requirements. Share your template and we'll structure the estimate to match it exactly.
Absolutely. We treat all project documents, drawings, and scope information as strictly confidential. We are happy to sign an NDA before work begins if required.
