Request a focused division or coordinated multi-trade estimate.
Estimating support for U.S. project teams
Clear takeoffs.
Clear takeoffs.
Confident bid decisions.
Fast Estimating LLC prepares construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from project drawings for contractors, builders, subcontractors, developers, and public-sector teams. We provide estimating services—not physical construction work.
- Single-trade through multi-trade scopes
- Scope, fee, and timing confirmed before work
Deliverables depend on the scope confirmed for your project.
Final timing follows review of the drawings and requested scope.
What we do
Estimating services, clearly scoped
Choose the level of estimating support that fits your bid. Included trades, assumptions, deliverables, fee, and delivery date are confirmed before work begins.
Quantity Takeoffs
Measured quantities organized by trade, unit, and drawing reference for review and bid planning.
Material & Labor Detail
Material quantities and labor assumptions or cost detail when included in the agreed estimating scope.
Construction Cost Estimates
Requested material, labor, equipment, and trade costs presented with the estimate basis and assumptions.
MEP & Trade Estimating
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other selected trade scopes, subject to drawing and scope review.
Multi-Trade & Full Project
Coordinate several requested divisions or a broader project estimate from the provided plan set.
Bid Package Support
Bid preparation and value-review support when requested and included in the confirmed scope.
Common trade scopes
Organize your estimate around the work
Tell us which trades or divisions matter in your message. Final coverage is confirmed after the project documents and requested scope are reviewed.
Site & Civil
Site preparation and exterior work packages.
- General requirements
- Sitework & earthwork
- Civil & utilities
- Exterior improvements
- Demolition
Structure & Envelope
Structural elements and weather protection.
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Metals
- Wood & framing
- Thermal protection
- Roofing
- Doors & windows
Interiors & Systems
Interior finishes and building systems.
- Drywall & framing
- Flooring
- Painting & finishes
- Millwork
- Plumbing
- HVAC / mechanical
- Electrical
Renovation, remodeling, and complete-project estimates can be discussed in the project inquiry.
How it works
A simple path from inquiry to estimate
No plan upload is required to start. Send the project basics, then confirm the estimate scope before any paid work begins.
Send the project brief
Share your name, company, email, phone, and a short message about the project, trades, location, or bid timing.
Confirm scope & timing
The requested work, assumptions, fee, deliverables, and expected turnaround are confirmed after review.
Coordinate plan sharing
Drawing uploads and Dropbox links are paused. The next step for sharing plans is coordinated after the inquiry is reviewed.
Project types
Estimating support for the work you’re bidding
Fast Estimating provides plan-based estimating for U.S. residential, commercial, renovation, and public-sector project teams.
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ResidentialNew construction and remodeling
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CommercialNew construction and tenant improvements
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Additions & repairsProject-specific drawing sets
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Public sectorGovernment and public bid packages
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Multi-tradeCoordinated selected divisions
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Other project scopesReviewed individually after inquiry
Common questions
Before you request an estimate
What can I include in an estimate request?
Use the message field to describe the project type, trades or divisions, location, and bid deadline. The request form only asks for your contact details and message.
Can I upload plans or share a Dropbox link?
Not at this time. Public plan uploads and Dropbox links are temporarily paused. Start with a brief inquiry; plan-sharing next steps are coordinated after review.
How long does an estimate take?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours after the drawings and scope are confirmed. Larger or highly detailed projects may take longer; final timing is confirmed after review.
Does submitting the form start paid work?
No. The form sends an inquiry and does not collect payment. Fast Estimating confirms the scope, fee, deliverables, and timing before estimating work begins.
Start with the project basics
Make the next bid easier to scope
Send a concise project inquiry. No drawings, file uploads, or Dropbox link are needed to begin.