Construction Estimation Services & Material Takeoffs, Delivered in 24-48 Hours
A Trusted Cost Estimation Company for Commercial & Residential Bids
24/7 Availability
Round-the-clock support for urgent bids and tight contractor deadlines.
Affordable Pricing
Up to 60% savings compared to hiring full-time, in-house estimators.
Fast Turnaround
Line-item material takeoffs delivered in 24–48 hours for timely bidding.
100% Guarantee
Zip-code accurate estimates backed by certified precision, or we redo it at no charge.
Your Trusted Construction Estimating & Takeoff Partner
Legit Estimation is a premier construction takeoff and cost estimation firm serving general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and builders nationwide. Our team of certified cost engineers brings deep, real-world industry experience across residential, commercial, and civil projects.
We don’t rely on automated software guesswork. Every takeoff we produce reflects rigorous manual auditing, accurate blueprint scaling, and localized material pricing. Utilizing advanced, industry-standard tools like Bluebeam and PlanSwift, we ensure your bid packages are pinpoint accurate, highly competitive, and completely ready to submit.
From simple residential framing and drywall counts to complex commercial multi-story structural estimates, our cost engineers deliver forensic-level detail that eliminates bidding risks and completely protects your profit margins.
- QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM, 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE.
- ZIP-CODE BASED PRICING WITH RSMEANS DATA
- ESTIMATES DELIVERED IN 24-48 HOURS
Spend More Time Managing Projects and Preparing Bids
Outsourcing selected takeoff work can help construction teams manage estimating workload when internal time or resources are limited. The right scope depends on your project, deadlines, and the information available.
Support for Busy Bid Periods
Use additional takeoff support when several projects or bid deadlines overlap, subject to availability and confirmed scheduling.
Trade-Focused Quantities
Request a defined trade or package so the resulting quantities align with the scope you need to price.
Structured Documentation
Review itemized quantities and scope notes in an agreed format instead of relying on scattered, informal notes.
Our Core Services
Trade-focused estimating and technical drafting support to help you quantify materials, prepare bids, and move projects forward with greater clarity.
Flooring Estimating
Material takeoffs for carpet, hardwood, tile, LVT, VCT, and other flooring systems to support accurate bids and ordering.
Roofing Estimating
Roofing quantity takeoffs for roof areas, system components, and related materials to help contractors define scope and pricing.
MEP Estimating
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing quantity takeoffs and cost estimating support for coordinated construction bids.
Metal Estimating
Structural steel, metal framing, and related quantity takeoffs to help clarify material requirements for your project.
Lumber Estimating
Takeoffs for wood framing, studs, joists, trusses, and other lumber components based on project drawings.
Concrete Estimating
Quantity estimates for slabs, foundations, footings, and related concrete components for bid preparation and planning.
Drywall Estimating
Drywall, framing, track, and related material takeoffs that help clarify quantities and prepare a complete bid.
Masonry Estimating
Brick, block, mortar, and masonry-related quantity estimates for residential and commercial construction projects.
Sitework & Earthwork
Takeoffs for excavation, grading, cut and fill, trenching, and site-related quantities for civil projects.
2D Visual Drawings
CAD drawings and clear, color-coded takeoff markups to support project communication and plan review.
3D Visual Drawings
3D visual drawing and modeling support to communicate building components and spatial relationships.
Fire Sprinkler Drafting
Sprinkler shop drawings, layout drafting, piping and fabrication detailing, Revit modeling, and coordination support.
HVAC Drafting & Detailing
HVAC shop drawings, sheet metal ductwork detailing, fabrication drawings, Revit modeling, coordination, and takeoffs.
Looking for support on a specific trade?
Share your drawings and project requirements. We’ll help you identify the right service for your scope.
Estimating Support for Different Construction Projects
Each project has its own drawings, specifications, and quantity requirements. We review the available project information and confirm the trade coverage and deliverables needed for your bid.
Residential Construction
Estimating support for eligible single-family, multifamily, and residential renovation projects, based on the trades and documentation provided.
Commercial Buildings
Quantity takeoff support for office, retail, hospitality, and other commercial construction projects where the required trade scope is available.
Industrial & Warehouse
Organized takeoffs for applicable industrial, storage, and warehouse work based on supplied plans and project specifications.
Renovation & Remodeling
Takeoff support for remodels and alterations when existing conditions, scope boundaries, and available drawings are clearly identified.
Sitework & Civil Scope
Estimating support for eligible grading, excavation, and sitework quantities when adequate civil plans and project data are supplied.
Trade-Specific Packages
Focused quantities for individual construction trades so contractors can review the relevant scope without sorting through unrelated information.
See What a Construction Takeoff Can Include
Clear quantity documentation helps contractors review measured items, compare quantities with their project scope, and prepare their own pricing. The final deliverable depends on the service requested, the source documents, and the agreed measurement rules.
- Itemized quantity takeoff organized by trade or drawing scope.
- Color-coded drawing markups, when included in the agreed package.
- Spreadsheet quantities with clear item descriptions and units.
- Assumptions, exclusions, and scope notes where applicable.
- Cost breakdowns only when cost estimating is included in the confirmed scope.
Example Quantity Takeoff Summary
How quantities can be organized in a takeoff. Values are placeholders, not project data; actual deliverables vary by trade and agreed scope.
| Item / Description | Unit | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet Flooring | SF | 1,200 |
| Hardwood Flooring | SF | 850 |
| Flooring Underlayment | SF | 4,500 |
| Assumptions / exclusions | Documented per project | |
From Project Plans to Organized Quantities
Our process begins with the documents you provide and a clear agreement on the scope, outputs, and timeline. This helps set expectations before estimating work starts.
Submit Your Plans
Share available drawings, specifications, project details, and the trade or trades you need covered.
Scope Review
We review the inputs and confirm scope, deliverables, assumptions, file formats, pricing, and timeline.
Quantity Takeoff
The agreed quantities are measured and organized using the project information and confirmed measurement basis.
Review & Finalize
The deliverable is checked against the agreed scope and any confirmed review requirements.
Receive Your Files
Files are delivered in the agreed format, with relevant scope notes or assumptions included where applicable.
A Clear, Consistent Approach to Quantity Takeoffs
Useful estimating documentation starts with understanding the drawing set and the scope being measured. Our project workflow makes it clear which documents were used, what is included, and which assumptions need your attention.
For each project, the scope identifies relevant drawings and revisions, measurement units, requested trades, deliverable format, and known exclusions. Where information is incomplete or conflicting, we raise questions or record assumptions rather than silently inventing missing details.
What a well-organized deliverable should clarify
- Which drawings, revisions, and specifications were used.
- Which trades, areas, and items are included in the takeoff.
- Which units and measurement conventions are applied.
- What assumptions, exclusions, or unresolved questions remain.
- Whether pricing, labor, waste factors, or material costs are included.
- Which revision or review steps are included in the agreed scope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Construction Estimating FAQs
A quantity takeoff identifies and organizes the quantities of specified construction materials or work items from the project documents. The exact items, units, markup drawings, and spreadsheet details depend on the trade and agreed scope.
Submit the latest available drawings, relevant specifications, schedules, addenda, and project notes for the trade you want estimated. If documents are incomplete or conflicting, the team can identify questions or assumptions during scope review.
Service availability depends on the requested trade and scope. A quantity takeoff focuses on measured quantities; cost estimating may also include material pricing, labor, equipment, or other cost components if those are explicitly included in the agreed deliverable.
Pricing depends on factors such as project size, trade complexity, drawing completeness, required deliverables, and turnaround needs. Submit the project information so the scope and quote can be confirmed.
Turnaround depends on the size and complexity of the project, the completeness of the drawings, current workload, and the agreed deliverables. The team confirms a project-specific schedule before work starts.
Yes, if the required trades are supported by the team. List each trade and provide the relevant drawings so the scope, deliverables, and schedule can be confirmed for the full request.
Revision arrangements depend on the agreed scope and the nature of the requested change. Confirm how drawing updates, new addenda, and changes to the original scope will be handled before the project begins.
Software We Use
We work with industry-standard takeoff and estimating software so your quantities are measured carefully and organized for bid review.
Industry-standard estimating software for building detailed, line-item cost estimates.
PDF-based plan review, markup, and measurement for precise, color-coded quantity takeoffs.
Digital takeoff software for measuring plans and building organized, itemized quantities.
Depending on the agreed scope, deliverables can include color-coded drawing markups and spreadsheet quantities with clear item descriptions and units.
Have Plans Ready for a Takeoff?
Send your drawings and tell us which trade or estimating service you need. We’ll review the available information and confirm the proposed scope, deliverables, pricing, and schedule.
- Scope, deliverables, and timeline confirmed before work begins
- Itemized quantities organized for easy bid review
- Trade-specific support across estimating and drafting services
Get Your Project Quote
Upload your drawings, tell us the trade, and we’ll come back with scope, pricing, and schedule.