Bid Faster & Win More
with Texas Construction Estimating Services

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Most contractors lose bids because they can’t estimate fast enough. Since 2008, we’ve helped contractors beat these odds. Our estimators are Texas-based experts who deliver material takeoffs and estimates in 5-12 hours. This way you stay ahead, you win more.

98% Bid-Hit Ratio

2164+ Projects Delivered

97% Accurate Numbers

Get a Quote With 5-10 Minutes

    Get Complete Construction Takeoff & Estimating Services to Maximize Your Profits 

    Are you spending hours bidding, but still not closing projects? Texas Estimation team provides Construction Takeoffs Services which are accurate and up to industry standards. This way, we have a proven track record of delivering accurate material estimates to our valuable clients across Dallas, Austin & All of Texas. Thus, our extensive portfolio includes services for every construction trade. With us, builders save up to 60% of their time by outsourcing their estimation services.

    Our team of construction managers, expert estimators, takeoff specialists and quantity surveyors can also predict potential risk factors, propose alternative solutions, and make ways so you can earn more profit in every project.

    Get Your Estimates Ready From Texas Licensed Estimators

    If you are concerned about the accuracy, as many contractors feel they must double-check every outsourced estimate, reducing time savings. This wastes the same time they could have spent while writing that estimate. 

    Our reliable firm addresses this by hiring only licensed estimators with credentials such as PE (Professional Engineer) and AACE Certified Estimator. Our contractors also rely on local data, positive reviews, and proven project examples to build trust.

    We Deliver You Right Numbers On Time

    Color-Coded Markup Drawings

    Labor Pricing

    Material Lists and Prices

    Quantity Takeoffs (QTO)

    Digital Takeoff

    Bid Summary

    Project Overhead Costs

    A List of Inclusions and Exclusions

    Your Next Project Is One Click Away!!

    Out of every 5 contractors, only 1 actually get work in Texas, due to high competition.
    Partner with someone who knows how to win. We’ve been doing Texas construction takeoffs for 17+ years. Every bid we touch has 99%+ accuracy. More accuracy means more wins. Simple as that.

    Double Down on Your Projects With End-to-End Construction Estimating Services in Texas

    Texas Estimation is a renowned construction estimating firm that provides estimates to contractors, subcontractors, architects & designers so that they can bid more. Win 98% more bids while doubling down on your projects.

    Quantity Surveyor Services

    We do valuations and cost tracking of quantities from start to finish. This helps in controlling budgets, manage change orders.

    Cost Estimating Services

    We turn plans into clear trustworthy numbers. So you can bid accurate estimates that help you bid confidently.

    Commercial Estimating Services

    Our team does trade-by-trade pricing for shops, offices, and flats. Includes prelims, phasing, and risk notes for accurate bids.

    Residential Estimating Services

    Get single or multi family residential estimates with complete material breakdowns including all  contingencies on homes.

    Industrial Estimating Services

    Detailed takeoffs, MEP rules followed according to Texas code 53, and value engineering for plants and civils.

    Freelance Estimating Services

    Do you want to hire in order to expand your team? We provide On-demand freelance estimators to keep bids moving without full-time payroll costs.

    Material Takeoff Services

    Get complete line by line breakup of takeoffs with markup plans and PDFs. Which leads to less waste, and tidy BOQs ready for pricing.

    Xactimate Estimating Services

    Want to claim your insurance money fast? Get accurate property damage estimates & built in Xactimate for insurers, adjusters, and contractors.

    Offering You The Best Turnaround Time of 5-12 Hours

    90% of our customers come from referrals, and the backbone of such success is our turnaround time. Small projects take 5-12 hours. Large commercial projects take 16-26 hours. Moreover, estimates for industrial construction in Texas depend on complexity, but we’re still faster than your in-house team.

    5-12 Hrs

    Small Projects

    16-26 Hrs

    Large Commercial

    90%

    Referral Customers

    Why Outsource Your Estimates?

    Pay 60% Less Than a Full-Time Estimator

    More bids mean more wins. But, in reality, many contractors lose their money on an average of more than $250,000 per month because they don’t bid due to a lack of construction estimation resources and time.

    Traditional Approach

    In House Estimator

    High Annual Cost

    A full-time estimator in Texas costs $74,000 a year, plus benefits.

    Additional Overhead

    For hired employees you need space, time, software expenses and also in order to keep them retained you must provide benefits.

    Smart Solution

    Texas Estimation

    Unlimited Capacity

    Through timely outsource estimating services, you can push 30-60+ estimates monthly. Double or triple your bid opportunities.

    Cost Effective

    Outsourcing gives you an advantage of $200-$600 per estimate.

    Major Savings

    If you’re bidding 10-15 projects monthly, outsourcing cuts your estimating costs by 30-50%.

    $1.5B

    Projects Worth

    260+

    Certified Estimators

    Best

    Turnaround Time

    3x

    More Contracts

    Texas Estimation is your Gateway to Winning Faster Bids

    • Completed projects worth $1.5 billion
    • Hired 260+ Certified Estimators from Texas
    • Best Turnaround Time in the industry
    • Win 3X more contracts

    Whatever You Build, We Do Takeoffs for All 50 CSI Divisions

    Are you a subcontractor looking for takeoff services in Texas for your trade? We cover all of the counties while keeping the Zip Code based labour and every condition in mind. For every trade our team ensures that quantities are broken down in a very detailed manner while factoring in material quantities, labour costs and area units.

    Painting

    • Surface Preparation
    • Primers & Sealers
    • Paint & Coatings

    Structural Steel

    • Beams
    • Columns
    • Bolts
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    Concrete

    • Footings
    • Slabs
    • Flooring

    Wood & Lumber

    • Framing
    • Trusses
    • Millwork

    Masonry

    • Blocks
    • Bricks
    • Stonework

    Sitework

    • Cut-and-Fill
    • Utilities
    • Pavements

    HVAC

    • Ductwork
    • Insulation
    • Equipment Loads

    Electrical

    • Breakers
    • Panels
    • Light Fixtures

    Sample Work

    Certifications

    CSI MasterFormat

    Industry Standard Classification

    American Estimators Organization

    Certified Members

    AACE International

    Cost Engineering Association

    CSI Standards Applied to Every Takeoff

    Our estimates follow CSI MasterFormat, so every line item makes sense to you and your client. We account for and mention Texas lien laws and retainage rules, protecting your payment rights within the estimate for any issues.

    We are also a Certified American Estimators Organization and the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE).

    Types of Contractors We Serve

    LIMITED TIME OFFER

    First-Time Client Offer

    30% OFF

    Your First Estimate

    Try us risk-free. See why Texas contractors trust Texas Estimation.

    Scale Your Business Without Limits

    Up to 3× Project Volume

    You can jump from bidding 10 projects a month to 30+ within a span of days.

    Save Up to 60% on Costs

    Outsourcing cuts payroll, office and software expenses in half.

    99% Accuracy on Local Numbers

    Our estimates factor in county based pricing so bids are always the right.

    Scale Without Hiring More Staff

    We help contractors take on more work without adding payroll.

    How To Get Started With Us

    Submit Your Plans & Drawings

    Submit the project details, drawings, and blueprints via email to your drive or upload plans. You can share the details in PDF, PLN, TIFF, DXF, DJVU, CAL, CPC, JPEG, DWG, or JPG format.

    Receive Your Custom Quote

    In just 5-10 minutes, we will send you a quote that covers the scope of work and the timeline for the project. If you accept the quote, you can move further to payment. We accept credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal transfers.

    We Start Working

    Once you pay, our online construction takeoff estimating professionals start working. They use software, updated cost databases, and apply strategies to deliver accurate cost analyses. We also submit the document with markup rates.

    Obtain Your Estimates

    In just 5 to 12 hours, we will share the final document in PDF or Excel files, XML, and XLSX with the breakdown of your project costs. We also provide post-estimating support to ensure everything meets your expectations.

    Using the Most Advanced Estimating Software

    BlueBeam-Revu

    Blue Beam

    Quest-Estimating

    Quest

    FastPIPE

    Fast Pipe

    Xactimate

    Xactimate

    RSMeans

    RsMeans

    FastDUCT

    FastDuct

    Planswift

    Planswift

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    CEO Message

    In my 22 years of contractor experience, I have worked with many talented contractors from Texas who lost bids they should’ve won. Not because they weren’t good enough. Because they didn’t have time for accurate estimates. I founded Texas Estimation in Austin in 2008 to fix that. Since then, we’ve helped contractors win projects across Texas, from Dallas commercial builds to Austin tech developments.

    I learned this early:

    “Precise Estimates Win Jobs but Fast Estimates Win More Jobs.”

    At Texas Estimation, We Help Contractors Win More, Protect Their Margins, and Grow, without The Cost of Hiring In-House Estimators.

    James Carter
    Ceo, Texas Estimation

    CEO Message of Texas Estimation

    Looking for “Estimating Services Near Me”? You Found Us

    Building in Texas? Our Estimates Are Made for You.

    17+

    Years of Local Experience

    Would You Trust 17+ Years of Local Texas Experience, or Generic Numbers from Across the U.S.?

    Real-Time Local Data

    Local Expertise Does Matter. Our Construction Estimates Reflect Real-Time County Based Pricing, Actual West and Eastern Texas Weather Conditions and Current Labor Rates. We Avoid the Broad Usa Averages that Miss the Mark.

    Accurate & Reliable Numbers

    When You Work with Regional Experts, Your Bids Are Accurate. Your Risk Drops. Your Win Rate Climbs. Our Estimators Maintain Their Own Texas Databases, Backed by Rs Means Data.

    Coverage: We Work with Over 1,200 Incorporated Cities and Towns Across the State.

    Sectors We Served Successfully in Texas

    Texas Estimation work for All, but Our Most Successful Projects We Handover Are Shown Below.

    Apartments

    We Prepare Clear Estimates for Apartment Projects, Making Sure Every Unit Uses the Same Materials. We Also Include Elevations and The Full Building Layout so Costs Stay Accurate.

    Retail Stores

    Providing Estimates for Retail Projects, Covering Floor Layouts, Fixtures, and Finishes. Our Team Ensures Accurate Costs for Lighting, Partitions, and Display Areas.

    Factories

    Estimating Every Type of Industrial Plant with Attention to Machinery Spaces, Utilities, and Safety Codes. All Material and Labor Costs Are Broken Down for Accuracy.

    Roads

    We Prepare Road Estimates Including Earthwork, Paving, and Drainage. Line-By-Line Details Help Reduce Waste and Keep Projects Within Budget.

    Plants

    Covering Power and Process Plants with Detailed Takeoffs for Equipment, Piping, and Structures. Every System Is Included to Prevent Missed Costs.

    Renovations

    Our Team Creates Estimates for Renovations, Noting Demolitions, Upgrades, and Finishes. Clear Breakdowns Help Contractors Avoid Surprises During Work.

    Hospitals

    We Prepare Hospital Estimates that Account for Complex Layouts, Medical Rooms, and Safety Systems. Specialized Materials and Codes Are Carefully Included.

    Schools

    Crafting Correct School Estimates Covering Classrooms, Halls, and Sports Areas. Our Team Ensures Accuracy in Finishes, Furniture and Safety Compliance.

    Town Houses

    We Prepare Town House Estimates with Consistent Materials Across All Units. Elevations and Layouts Are Detailed to Keep Costs Reliable.

    Office Complex

    If You Want Detailed Estimates for Office Complexes, Including Partitions, Finishes, and Service Areas, We Are Here for It.

    Some Projects We Estimated:

    Our Portfolio Includes Detailed Construction Estimates for Commercial, Residential, Industrial, and Civil Projects Across Texas, Covering All Csi Trades and Scopes.

    Brick Veneer Siding

    The Saint George: Austin, Tx

    Apartment Complex at 7113 Burnet Rd, Austin, Tx 78757
    Scope of Work:
    Our Team Did Complete Construction Estimates for Residential Units, Including Structural, Mep, for Saint George Over 500/sq Feat.

    Brunworth and Alumni Gyms: Dallas, Tx

    8494 Stults Rd, Dallas, Tx 75243
    Scope of Work:
    Texas Estimation team Did Construction Estimates for The Gym in Dallas, Covering Structural Fabrication for Mechanical Systems and Specialized Gym Installations.

    Brunworth and Alumni Gyms
    Dwyer Commercial Real Estate Office

    Dwyer Commercial Real Estate Offices: Houston, Tx

    2928 Colerain Ave, Suite 100, Houston, Tx 77002
    Scope of Work:
    We Did Dependable Construction Estimates for Office Fit-Outs, Including Structural, Mep Systems and Lien’s Compliance and Code 53 with Local Building Codes.

    See Why Our Clients Believe in Us!

    Don’t Just Take Our Word for It. Here’s What Contractors, Builders, and Project Managers Across Texas Say About Working with Texas Estimation.

    I Was Able to Save Lots of Costs by Paying per Project for Estimates. I Did Not Have to Buy Software Subscriptions. It Also Saved Me Time and Reduced Overhead Costs of Up to 50% in The Long Term.

    MJ

    Mark Johnson

    General Contractor, El Paso

    Since I Have Partnered with Texas Estimation, I Am Able to Focus on Dealing with New Bids with My Staff and On Core Tasks While Their Experts Handle Bids. I Have Referred Them to My Subcontractors as Well, as They Were Impressed to See Detailed Estimates.C

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    David Martinez

    Commercial Builder, Houston

    Outsourcing Has Enabled Me to Access Specialized Expertise without Maintaining It In-House. They Keep up With Current Material Prices, Labor Rates, and Dallas Codes This Type of Knowledge About County, General Estimators Might Lack.

    NB

    Niagel Baldwini

    Residential Contractor, Austin

    The Best Thing About Texas Estimation, You Can Take My Word for It, Is You Don’t Need to Review Their Bids and Spend Lots of Time. I Never Check Their Estimate Since They Have Earned My Trust. but I Have Been Constantly Winning.

    RA

    Robert Allen

    Project Manager, San Antonio

    Before, I Was Wearing All the Hats, Which Hits Hard when You’re Trying to Grow. I Was Thinking of Hiring a Team but The Budget Was Too Tight. with Texas Estimation, You Don’t Need to Commit Full-Time. Try Outsourcing Accurate Takeoffs and Free You Up, It Might Be Your Ticket to Scaling without Hiring In-House.

    MT

    Michael T.

    Homeowner, Fort Worth

    Faq’s


    A Construction Estimating Service Includes a Detailed Breakdown of Projected Project Costs, Encompassing Direct Costs (materials, Labor, Equipment) and Indirect Costs (overheads, Permits, Insurance), Alongside a Profit Margin and Contingencies.


    While the Best Names You See Serve Everywhere Around the Usa, Their Scope Is Mostly Generic. Texas Estimation Is Serving Texas Contractors Only. We Know the Labor Rates in Dallas, the Material Fluctuations in Houston. That’s Why Texas Builders Trust Us with Their Bids.


    You Can Expect Accurate Material Takeoffs, Clear Communication, and Detailed, Easy-To-Read Estimates. It Saves Time and Provides Reliable Numbers so Contractors Can Bid Confidently, Focus on Core Tasks.


    At Texas Estimation, Reliability Means Precise Takeoffs, Texas-Specific Pricing, and Expert Oversight. by Combining Advanced Tools Like Plan Swift and Bluebeam with Experienced Estimators, We Deliver Accurate Results that Increase Their Chances of Winning Profitable Projects.


    Contractors in Texas Need Estimates that Align with Chapter 53 of The Texas Property Code, Regional Conditions and Prices. Texas Estimation Specializes in Texas Projects, Delivering Precise Trade-Specific Takeoffs with Local Pricing..


    Start by Knowing What Your Project Needs, Then Check if The Company Has the Right Experience. Look at Client Reviews, Ask for References, and See if They Use Trusted Software. Make Sure They Provide Clear Reports, Fair Pricing, Good Communication, and Quick Turnaround.


    Yes. Outsourcing Converts Fixed Estimator Costs Into Variable Fees, Meaning You only Pay per Bid. Many Contractors Report Saving up To 60% in Overhead, as Estimating Services Typically Charge a Few Hundred Dollars per Project Instead of Full-Time Salaries.


    We Utilize Advanced Software, Our Texas-Based Experts and Local Data to Analyze Your Project Plans, Ensuring that Every Estimate Reflects Current Market Conditions. Our Meticulous Approach Minimizes Errors and Provides You with Reliable Figures to Guide Your Decisions. 


    Yes, if You Choose the Right Firm Like Texas Estimation. Good Providers Use Licensed Estimators, Local Data, and Share Project Examples. for Texas Projects, Make Sure They Understand Codes, Labor Rates, and Weather Impacts. Outsourcing Firms with Texas Expertise Help Avoid Costly Misses Compared to Those Relying only On Standardized Data.


    Absolutely. We Understand that Time Is Money. Our Team Is Equipped to Handle Urgent Requests, Delivering Accurate Estimates Promptly to Help You Meet Tight Deadlines without Compromising Quality.

    Start Bidding in Bulk Today!!

    Noting that Residential & Commercial Jobs Often Require 10–15 Bids per Landed Job. when Bid Volume Is High, Outsourcing Can “be a Game-Changer”. Win Your Next Job Faster. Texas Estimation has Delivered Accurate Estimates for Texas Contractors for The Past 17 Years. Take the First Step Now!