Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Quantaris construction estimating services, turnaround times, deliverables, pricing, and bidding support.
What do your Material Takeoffs include? +
Material takeoffs are provided in both PDF and itemized Excel formats. Each deliverable contains a comprehensive list of all required materials, labor hours, and equipment, structured by CSI MasterFormat division and cross-referenced with exact plan drawing page numbers.
What do you need in order to do a takeoff or estimate? +
Simply upload your project drawings (PDF, DWG, CAD) along with any available specification documents or RFP notes. We will review your plan set and send a free quote outlining exact fee pricing and guaranteed turnaround time.
How much does a takeoff or cost estimate cost? +
Pricing depends on overall project square footage, complexity, and trade scope. Single-trade residential takeoffs start around $100. Full-scope residential construction estimates average around $800, while complex multi-story commercial projects range up to $8,000.
Do you charge for reviewing plans before placing an order? +
No! Plan reviews and fee quote proposals are 100% free with zero obligation. We evaluate your drawing set free of charge to confirm we can meet your turnaround deadline and technical specifications.
What is your average turnaround time? +
Our standard turnaround time is 24 to 48 hours for trade-specific takeoffs. Larger commercial projects take between 3 and 5 business days depending on scope. Expedited delivery options are also available for urgent bid deadlines.
What regions or countries do you serve? +
Quantaris serves general contractors, trade subcontractors, developers, and architects across all 50 U.S. states. We apply zip-code localized RSMeans pricing for exact regional labor and material costs.
What estimating software do you use? +
We utilize leading construction software including PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Xactimate, ProEst, STACK, Autodesk Revit, and RIB CostX.
What is a construction cost estimate? +
A construction cost estimate evaluates drawings and project specifications to forecast total required expenditure—including raw materials, specialized trade labor, heavy equipment rentals, permits, overhead, and profit margins—before breaking ground.
Do you offer pre-bid and post-bid review meetings? +
Yes! Pre-bid and post-bid consultations are included. Our lead estimators conduct scope reviews, bid leveling, and RFI clarifications with your team to eliminate omissions and maximize bid competitiveness.
What are your client bid win rates? +
While final win rates depend on contractor markup strategies, our clients consistently report winning an average of 1 in every 4 bids submitted using Quantaris estimates—achieving their target profit margins.
Why is accuracy essential in material estimation? +
Underestimating leads to profit-draining change orders and project losses, while overestimating causes contractors to lose competitive bids. Our 99.4% accuracy ensures balanced, winning proposals.
Have a Question Not Listed Here?
Our senior estimating engineering team is available Mon–Sun to review your drawings and answer any technical questions.