Sample Estimates: See What You Will Receive

Review the format, detail and deliverables of our construction estimates and takeoffs before you order.

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What Does a Professional Construction Estimate Look Like?

A professional construction estimate includes a cost summary by CSI division, detailed line items with quantity, unit, unit cost and total, separate material, labor and equipment columns, markups, and a list of clarifications and exclusions, supported by marked-up drawings. The samples below show how we present each type of estimate.

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SAMPLES

Sample Estimates by Project Type

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Residential Estimate Sample

Brownstone renovation estimate organized by trade, with allowances and exclusions.

Related service: Residential Estimating Services

Commercial Estimate Sample

Office fit-out estimate in CSI format with general conditions and markups.

Related service: Commercial Estimating Services

Industrial Estimate Sample

Warehouse estimate with sitework, slab, pre-engineered building and ESFR.

Related service: Industrial Estimating Services

Quantity Takeoff Sample

Single-trade takeoff with quantities by area and marked-up plans.

Related service: Quantity Takeoff Services

MEP Estimate Sample

Combined mechanical, electrical and plumbing estimate with labor hours.

Related service: MEP Estimating Services

Xactimate Sample

Water damage mitigation and rebuild estimate with room sketches.

Related service: Xactimate Estimating Services

ANATOMY OF AN ESTIMATE

What Each Section of Our Estimate Contains

1. Cover & Summary

Project information, estimate date, basis and total cost by division.

2. Detailed Estimate

Line items with quantity, unit, material, labor, equipment and total.

3. Markups

General conditions, overhead, profit, bonds, insurance and contingency.

4. Clarifications

Assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and allowances.

5. Marked-Up Drawings

Color-coded plans showing every measured item.

6. Excel Workbook

Editable file so you can adjust pricing and markups.

FAQS

Sample Questions

More answers on our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact our estimators.

Are samples based on real projects?

Samples are based on real estimate formats with client and project details removed to protect confidentiality.

Can I get a sample for my trade?

Yes. Contact us with your trade and we will share a relevant sample.

Can you match my company's format?

Yes. Send your preferred format and we will use it.

Do samples show pricing?

Samples show how pricing is presented. Your estimate will be priced for your project’s location and date.

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Send your plans today and receive a detailed, trade-by-trade estimate priced for New York labor, materials and site conditions — ready for bidding, budgeting or financing.

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New York Cost Estimating works from Brooklyn and serves contractors, developers, owners and design teams across all five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island and Upstate New York. Plans are reviewed digitally, so you can send drawings from anywhere in the state.