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EXACT ESTIMATE
Construction Cost Estimating
Trusted Construction Cost Estimating Company — US · Canada · UK · Australia

WIN MORE BIDS WITH EXACT ESTIMATE

Exact Estimate is one of the leading construction cost estimating companies in North America. We are a full team of trade-specialized estimators who have collectively spent over 20,000 hours delivering precise bid-ready estimates to General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Developers and Homeowners across four global markets. Every number we produce goes through our proprietary ExactAudit™ quality process before it reaches your hands.

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Trade-Specialized Teams
Every estimate is handled by a specialist in that specific trade. Not a generalist doing everything.
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ExactAudit™ Process
Our 3-stage quality review independently verifies every quantity and price before delivery.
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RSMeans Zip Code Pricing
Every line item priced to your specific zip code using live RSMeans 2025 data and local supplier quotes.
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48 to 72 Hour Delivery
Fast turnaround without cutting corners. Most estimates delivered within 48 to 72 hours.
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3,000+ verified client reviews across all platforms
20000+
Hours Exp
655+
Projects Done
99%
Accuracy Rate
93%
Bid-Win Ratio
3000+
Happy Clients
8+
Years Active
4
Global Markets
42+
Industry Awards
Who We Are

ONE OF THE LEADING ESTIMATING COMPANIES IN NORTH AMERICA

Exact Estimate is not a one-man operation — we are a full team of experienced, trade-specialized estimators committed to delivering the most accurate, reliable, and timely construction cost estimates in the industry. Founded by Abdullah M., a Civil Engineer and Certified Cost Estimator with over 20,000 hours of hands-on estimating experience, our company has grown into a trusted partner for General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Developers, and Homeowners across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.

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Team of trade-specialized estimators — each expert in their specific CSI division
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RSMeans zip code–based pricing updated with current 2025 cost data
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PlanSwift Pro digital takeoffs eliminating all manual measurement errors
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Proprietary ExactAudit™ 3-stage quality assurance process on every estimate
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OSHA, CCOHS, HSE, and WHS compliance across all four global markets
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48–72 hour turnaround with free revisions for 7 days after delivery
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Clients served include Fortune 500 developers, large GCs, and homeowners
DemolitionSite WorkConcrete MasonryFramingRoofing DrywallHVACPlumbing ElectricalFlooringPainting MEPFire ProtectionInsulation
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Our Approach

HOW EXACT ESTIMATE WORKS

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Project Intake & Scope Review

Our team reviews all submitted construction documents, architectural drawings, specifications, and project scope. We identify all trades, divisions, and potential scope gaps before a single measurement is taken.

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Trade-Assigned Estimator

Each estimate is assigned to the estimator on our team who specializes in the primary trade. This means your HVAC estimate is handled by an HVAC specialist, not a generalist.

Specialist Teams
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PlanSwift Digital Takeoff

All quantities — linear feet, square footage, cubic yards, and unit counts — are measured digitally using PlanSwift Pro. Precision is built into every number from the first step.

PlanSwift Pro
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RSMeans Zip Code Pricing

Every line item is priced against RSMeans 2025 cost data for the project's specific zip code. We also consult local vendors and suppliers to validate pricing against real market conditions.

RSMeans 2025
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ExactAudit™ QA Review

Our proprietary 3-stage quality assurance process reviews quantities, pricing, and completeness before any estimate leaves our office. No exceptions. No shortcuts.

ExactAudit™ Certified
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Delivery & Free Revisions

Estimates are delivered in Excel, PDF, or your preferred format. All estimates include free revisions for 7 days after delivery — your satisfaction is guaranteed.

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Proprietary Process
EXACTAUDIT™
3-Stage Quality Assurance

THE PROCESS THAT GUARANTEES 99% ACCURACY

ExactAudit™ is Exact Estimate's proprietary quality assurance framework. Every single estimate — regardless of size or trade — is processed through all three stages before it is delivered to the client. This is not optional. It is our standard.

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Accuracy Rate After ExactAudit™
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Error Reduction vs Single-Review Estimates
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Independent Review Stages Per Estimate
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Estimates Delivered Without Full QA
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Quantity Verification Stage

All PlanSwift takeoff quantities are independently reviewed by a second senior estimator. Every measurement is cross-checked against the original construction drawings. Any discrepancy greater than 2% triggers a full re-measure before the estimate advances.

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RSMeans Pricing Validation Stage

Every labor unit cost, material unit cost, and equipment rate is validated against RSMeans 2025 data for the project's specific zip code. Our team also cross-references local vendor pricing to ensure the estimate reflects true market conditions — not theoretical averages. Any line item variance above 5% is flagged, reviewed, and justified before proceeding.

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Senior Estimator Final Sign-Off

The complete estimate is reviewed by a senior certified estimator for scope completeness, missing items, trade coordination, and overall cost reasonableness against similar project benchmarks. Only after this stage is the estimate approved for delivery. The senior estimator's name and signature are included in the final deliverable — full accountability, always.

Our Services

YOUR PARTNER IN EXCELLENCE

From preliminary budgets to final bid estimates — every deliverable is ExactAudit™ certified.

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Cost Estimating
We produce comprehensive, line-by-line construction cost estimates for projects of any scale — from single-family renovations to multi-million dollar commercial developments. Every estimate is RSMeans-verified and ExactAudit™ certified.
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Residential Estimating
Our residential team specializes in custom homes, multi-family housing, apartment complexes, and renovation projects. We understand the nuances of residential construction and deliver estimates that protect your budget and help you win bids.
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Preliminary Estimate
Early-stage budget estimates for feasibility studies, design decisions, funding applications, and owner presentations — produced before full construction documents are available. Perfect for developers and investors who need reliable numbers fast.
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Commercial Estimating
Full CSI division estimates for office buildings, retail centers, healthcare facilities, hospitality projects, and mixed-use developments. Our commercial team has experience with projects ranging from tenant improvements to ground-up developments.
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Estimating Consultant
Our senior estimators provide expert consulting on bid review, value engineering, estimate auditing, and scope gap analysis. If you have an existing estimate and want it validated against RSMeans benchmarks before submission — we are your team.
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Digital Quantity Takeoff
PlanSwift-powered digital takeoffs for all 16 CSI divisions. We measure every linear foot, square foot, cubic yard, and unit count from your drawings with precision that eliminates the costly errors of manual measurement.
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Industrial Estimating
Warehouse, manufacturing plant, distribution center, and industrial facility estimates covering all MEP systems, structural steel, process piping, and equipment installation costs.
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CPM Scheduling
Critical Path Method project scheduling from pre-construction through substantial completion. We create construction schedules that identify critical path activities, resource conflicts, and sequencing requirements — keeping your project on time and on budget.
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Bid Preparation & Review
We review your existing estimates against current RSMeans benchmarks, flag over-priced or under-priced line items, identify scope gaps, and help you submit a competitive bid with confidence.
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Complete Trade Coverage

EVERY TRADE. EVERY DIVISION.

Our estimating teams are organized by trade specialty. Select your project type below to see how we approach each trade for General Contractors versus Sub-Contractors.

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Site Work & Earthwork
CSI Division 02 — GC Scope
Mobilization & temporary facilities
Including site trailers, fencing, security, and temporary utilities cost allocation
Excavation & mass grading
Cut/fill calculations, haul distances, soil disposal, and import fill costs by the cubic yard
Site clearing & demolition
Tree removal, stump grinding, existing structure demo, and debris hauling
Utility rough-in coordination
Water, sewer, gas, and electrical service trenching and backfill with compaction testing
Paving & site concrete
Asphalt paving, concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and parking lots with base preparation
Landscaping & final grading
Topsoil placement, seeding, sod, irrigation rough-in, and site restoration costs
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Concrete — Structural
CSI Division 03 — GC Scope
Spread footings & grade beams
Forming, rebar, concrete placement, and waterproofing per structural drawings
Foundation walls & slab on grade
Wall forming systems, rebar mats, vapor barrier, wire mesh, and flatwork finishing
Elevated structural slabs
Pan deck, post-tensioned, or conventionally reinforced elevated slabs with shoring systems
Tilt-up concrete panels
Panel layout, embeds, rigging, erection, and joint sealing for industrial buildings
Concrete pumping & placement
Pump truck mobilization, boom reach requirements, and placement crew labor costs
Concrete finishing & curing
Power troweling, broom finishing, curing compounds, and floor flatness specifications
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Structural Steel & Metals
CSI Division 05 — GC Scope
Structural steel framing package
Wide flange columns, beams, girders, and connections per AISC specifications and project drawings
Steel joist & deck systems
Open web steel joists, joist girders, and composite or non-composite metal deck takeoff
Erection & bolt-up labor
Iron worker labor, crane requirements, bolting, and field welding based on structural connection details
Miscellaneous metals
Steel ladders, platforms, handrails, embed plates, anchor bolts, and specialty fabrications
Light gauge metal stud framing
Exterior and interior load-bearing and non-load-bearing metal stud walls per structural drawings
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Lumber Framing & Carpentry
CSI Division 06 — GC Scope
Wood stud wall framing — 2×4 & 2×6
Plate layout, stud spacing, headers, cripples, and wall sheathing including board-foot lumber counts
Floor framing systems
Floor joists, rim joists, blocking, bridging, and sub-floor sheathing with adhesive
Roof framing — stick or truss
Rafters, ceiling joists, ridge boards, hip/valley members, and pre-engineered truss package pricing
Exterior sheathing & WRB
Structural sheathing panels, house wrap, tape, and flashing at all penetrations and transitions
Pressure-treated lumber
Sill plates, ledgers, decking framing, and all code-required PT applications at grade and concrete contact
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Roofing & Waterproofing
CSI Division 07 — GC Scope
Low-slope membrane roofing
TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems with insulation and tapered crickets — area-based takeoff
Steep-slope asphalt shingles
Shingle squares, felt underlayment, ice & water shield, ridge cap, and starter strip quantities
Metal roofing systems
Standing seam, exposed fastener, and structural metal panel systems with trim and flashings
Roof insulation
Rigid polyiso, tapered EPS, and cover board systems with R-value compliance verification
Gutters, downspouts & flashing
Linear feet of gutter and downspout, roof drain leaders, counter flashing, and expansion joints
Foundation waterproofing
Below-grade membrane systems, drainage mat, protection board, and footer drain pipe
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Openings — Doors, Windows & Glazing
CSI Division 08 — GC Scope
Hollow metal door frames & doors
Interior HM frames and doors with hardware prep, fire ratings, and frame anchoring to drywall or masonry
Aluminum storefront & curtain wall
Storefront framing, insulated glass units, curtain wall system, sill pans, and perimeter caulking
Overhead & roll-up doors
Sectional steel, coiling, and fire-rated overhead doors with operators, controls, and header clearances
Windows — vinyl, aluminum & wood
Window unit pricing, rough opening sizing, installation labor, trim, and flashing details
Door hardware & access control
Locksets, closers, hinges, exit devices, ADA hardware, and electronic access control rough-in
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Fire Protection & Life Safety
CSI Division 21 — GC Coordination
Wet pipe sprinkler systems
Head counts by coverage area, branch line sizing, main riser, and fire pump requirements per NFPA 13
Dry pipe & pre-action systems
For cold storage, parking structures, and IT room applications with air compressor and detector costs
Intumescent firestopping
Fire-rated penetration seals, head-of-wall assemblies, and through-penetration firestop systems
Fire-rated caulking & sprays
All UL-listed assembly requirements for fire-rated wall and floor penetrations by trade
Fire alarm system (FAS)
Smoke detectors, pull stations, strobes, speakers, and FACP wiring — per-device takeoff
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Specialties & General Conditions
CSI Division 01 & 10 — GC Scope
General conditions & supervision
Project superintendent, PM, scheduler, and job site overhead costs as a percentage or lump sum
Temporary facilities
Portable restrooms, dumpsters, barricading, dust walls, and construction elevator costs
Toilet partitions & accessories
Stainless, phenolic, and powder-coated toilet partitions, grab bars, mirrors, and dispensers
Signage & wayfinding
Interior code-required signage, ADA signs, and custom building identification system
Elevators & vertical transport
Hydraulic and traction elevator packages with hoistway pit, machine room, and cab finish costs
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Masonry
CSI Division 04 — GC Scope
CMU block walls — structural & partition
Block count by size and configuration, mortar, grout cores, and reinforcement per structural drawings
Brick masonry — veneer & structural
Brick count by bond pattern, mortar joints, ties, flashing, weeps, and control joints
Stone — natural & manufactured
Stone veneer panel or coursed ashlar, mortar, setting materials, and sealers
Masonry lintels, sills & copings
Precast, CMU, and steel lintel sizing and quantities per opening schedule
Tuck-pointing & restoration
Existing joint removal, new mortar matching, and surface cleaning for renovation projects
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Drywall & Metal Framing
CSI Division 09 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Light gauge metal stud framing — 20GA & 25GA
Interior non-bearing walls, shaft walls, and corridor framing — stud count, track, and accessories
5/8" Type X gypsum board — fire-rated assemblies
One-hour and two-hour UL fire-rated wall assemblies with layer counts and boarding sequence
1/2" standard gypsum board — interiors
Standard interior partition walls with single or double layer per architectural finish schedule
Drywall ceilings — flat & bulkhead
Suspended drywall ceilings, hard lid systems, and architectural bulkhead detailing
Deflection track & relief angles
Top track deflection head conditions at concrete structure for seismic and drift requirements
Acoustic wall assemblies
Sound-rated wall types with resilient channel, acoustic insulation batt, and multiple drywall layers
Taping, mudding & level 5 finish
All drywall finishing levels from Level 3 to Level 5 with skim coat for high-gloss painted surfaces
Cementitious & fiber cement board
Wet area cement board behind tile in bathrooms, kitchens, and exterior applications
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HVAC — Mechanical
CSI Division 23 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Sheet metal ductwork — supply & return
Rectangular and round duct in pounds of sheet metal, fittings, turning vanes, and hangers per SMACNA standard
Flexible ductwork — connections & runouts
Insulated flex duct in linear feet from main to diffuser, including collars and clamps
Air handling units (AHU) & rooftop units (RTU)
Equipment unit cost, rigging, curb mounting, structural coordination, and startup costs
VAV boxes, fan coil units & terminal devices
Per-unit costs including controls wiring allowance and balancing requirements
Refrigerant piping — copper suction & liquid lines
Linear feet of refrigerant piping by diameter, insulation, pressure testing, and nitrogen charge
Duct insulation — internal & external
External duct wrap insulation by the square foot, duct liner, and thermal performance compliance
Diffusers, grilles & registers
Supply, return, and exhaust air devices by type and CFM — per-unit pricing from schedule
Boiler & chiller plant systems
Hydronic piping, pumps, expansion tanks, and central plant equipment for large commercial projects
Building automation system (BAS) rough-in
Pneumatic or DDC controls wiring allowance, sensor locations, and thermostat coordination
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Plumbing
CSI Division 22 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Domestic water supply — copper & PEX
Hot and cold water distribution piping by diameter and linear foot, insulation, hangers, and valves
Drain-waste-vent — PVC, ABS & cast iron
Sanitary DWV system from fixture rough-in to building drain — pipe sizing and vent stack counts
Fixture rough-in & final set
Per-fixture costs for toilets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, showers — rough and final labor separate
Floor drains, cleanouts & roof drains
Per-unit pricing by type, size, and body material with associated piping connection labor
Water heater — tank & tankless
Equipment cost, gas or electric connection, venting, T&P valve, and expansion tank installation
Grease interceptors & oil separators
Hydromechanical or gravity grease interceptor sizing, installation, and venting for commercial kitchens
Natural gas distribution piping
Black steel or corrugated stainless (CSST) gas piping from meter to all appliance connections
Backflow preventers & pressure reducing valves
RPZ assemblies, PRVs, ball valves, and isolation valve locations with test port requirements
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Electrical
CSI Division 26 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Service entrance & main distribution panel
Utility coordination, metering, main breaker sizing, and service entrance conductors by ampacity
Sub-panels & distribution boards
Panel schedule review, breaker counts, feeder conductor sizing, and panel location coordination
Conduit systems — EMT, rigid & PVC
Linear feet of conduit by type and trade size, fittings, supports, and seismic bracing requirements
Branch circuit wiring — NM, MC & in conduit
Outlet and circuit counts from panel schedule, wire sizing, and device rough-in labor per circuit
Lighting — interior & exterior fixtures
Fixture count from lighting schedule, mounting heights, switching, and dimming control systems
Emergency & exit lighting systems
Emergency battery units, exit signs, egress path illumination per NFPA 101 requirements
Low voltage — data, AV & security
Cat6 cable runs, access control wiring, camera conduit, and AV rough-in allowances
EV charging stations & solar rough-in
Level 2 EVSE circuits, conduit sizing, load center capacity analysis, and solar panel homerun conduit
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Painting & Coatings
CSI Division 09 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Interior wall painting — 2 coat latex system
SF of wall area by paint system, sheen level, and substrate — drywall, CMU, or plaster
Ceiling paint — flat white standard & specialty
Flat ceiling area plus coffers, soffits, and exposed structure painting with access requirements
Exterior painting — wood, stucco & masonry
Substrate preparation, prime coats, and finish coats with staging and weather day allowances
Railing, door & metal painting
Linear feet of railing, LF of door frames, and SF of metal panel painting with primer systems
Epoxy floor coatings & industrial finishes
SF of floor area, surface preparation (shot blast or grind), epoxy system by mil thickness
Waterproof deck coatings
Pedestrian and vehicular traffic membrane systems with detail flashings and drain treatment
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Flooring
CSI Division 09 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Ceramic & porcelain tile — floors & walls
SF of tile by format and pattern, setting material, grout color, and waterproof membrane in wet areas
Natural stone — marble, granite & limestone
Stone slab or tile layout, material waste factor, mortar bed vs thin-set, and sealer application
LVP & LVT luxury vinyl plank
SF with waste, underlayment, transitions, and stair nosing — floating or glue-down installation
Carpet & carpet tile
SY of broadloom or SF of modular carpet tile, pad, tackless strip, and transition accessories
Hardwood & engineered wood flooring
BF or SF with waste, adhesive or nail-down installation, sanding, staining, and finish coats
Epoxy & polished concrete flooring
SF of substrate prep, system layers, aggregate broadcast, and top coat sealer by gloss level
Floor leveling & underlayment
Self-leveling compound volumes based on floor survey data and finished floor height requirements
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Insulation
CSI Division 07 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Batt insulation — fiberglass & mineral wool
SF coverage by R-value, wall cavity depth, and vapor retarder facing requirements per energy code
Spray polyurethane foam — open & closed cell
BF of SPF by thickness, yield per drum set, substrate requirements, and thermal barrier coating
Rigid board insulation — XPS, EPS & polyiso
SF with waste, board thickness by R-value, adhesive or mechanical fastening, and taped joints
Blown-in loose fill insulation
Settled depth vs coverage depth, bags per 1000 SF at specified R-value, and installation density
Pipe & mechanical insulation
LF of pipe insulation by pipe diameter and insulation thickness — hot, cold, and condensation control
Continuous insulation (CI) wall systems
Exterior continuous insulation per IECC compliance with thermal bridging analysis at framing
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Acoustics & Specialty Ceilings
CSI Division 09 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Acoustic ceiling tile (ACT) — 2×2 & 2×4 systems
T-bar grid main runners, cross tees, wall angles, and tile SF by module size and product
Linear metal ceiling panels
Panel LF and SF, suspension system, end caps, and perimeter details for open plan offices
Wood slat & panel ceiling systems
Pre-finished wood slat assemblies with backing panel, suspension, and reveal profiles
Acoustic sealant at penetrations
LF of acoustic caulk at all wall-to-structure and wall-to-ceiling intersections in rated assemblies
Sound attenuation batts in partitions
SF of cavity fill in STC-rated wall assemblies — separate from thermal insulation scope
Specialty baffles & clouds
Hanging acoustic baffle and floating cloud unit counts, hardware, and cable suspension systems
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Demolition — Interior Selective
CSI Division 02 — Sub-Contractor Scope
Selective interior wall demo
SF of drywall, CMU, or plaster wall removal with protection of adjacent surfaces and structure
Ceiling demo — drywall & ACT
SF of ceiling removal with T-bar grid, suspension wire, and handling of plenum debris
Flooring removal — all types
SF of carpet, tile, hardwood, and vinyl removal with adhesive removal and surface preparation
MEP rough-in demo & cap-off
Existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing removal, capping, and safe-off at existing services
Hazardous material abatement
Asbestos, lead paint, and mold remediation allowances based on sampling reports and scope
Debris hauling & dumpster allowance
Estimated tonnage, dumpster rotation count, and disposal tipping fees by material type
Why Choose Exact Estimate

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE

Seven years. Twenty thousand hours. A team of trade specialists. One proprietary quality system. Here is what our track record looks like in numbers.

8+

Years of Industry Experience

Our founding team alone carries 20,000+ hours of hands-on construction estimating experience across four global markets.

99%

Estimate Accuracy Rate

Achieved through our ExactAudit™ 3-stage QA process — the most rigorous quality standard in the construction estimating industry.

93%

Bid-Winning Ratio

Our clients win nearly every bid they submit using Exact Estimate numbers — because our estimates are accurate, competitive, and market-specific.

3K+

Verified Client Reviews

Three thousand satisfied clients across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia — each one a testament to our commitment to accuracy and reliability.

Exclusive Benefits

WHAT COMES STANDARD

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Free Consultation
Every project starts with a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to understand your scope and timeline.
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ExactAudit™ Included
Our proprietary 3-stage quality review is included in every estimate — not an upgrade, not an add-on.
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Zip Code Pricing
RSMeans location cost modifiers applied to your specific zip code — real local labor and material rates.
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48–72 Hour Delivery
Most estimates delivered within 48 to 72 hours of receiving all project documents — fast without sacrificing accuracy.
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4 Global Markets
US, Canada, UK & Australia — our team knows the codes, standards, and market conditions in all four.
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Free Revisions
All estimates include free revisions for 7 days after delivery. We stand behind our numbers completely.
Quality & Pricing

EXACTAUDIT™ + ZIP CODE PRICING

Two systems working together to guarantee the most accurate construction cost estimate you have ever received.

Stage 1 — Quantity Verification

All PlanSwift digital takeoff quantities are independently verified by a second senior estimator. Every dimension, area, and count is confirmed against the original construction documents. Discrepancies above 2% trigger a full re-measurement before advancing.


PlanSwift Pro Digital Takeoff

Stage 2 — RSMeans Pricing Validation

Every labor rate, material unit cost, and equipment rate is validated against current RSMeans 2025 data for the project's zip code. We cross-reference local vendor pricing for materials and consult subcontractor networks for labor rates. Variances above 5% are flagged, reviewed, and documented.


RSMeans 2025 Data

Stage 3 — Senior Estimator Sign-Off

A senior certified estimator performs a final completeness review — checking for scope gaps, trade coordination issues, missing alternates, and overall cost reasonableness. The senior estimator's identity and review date are documented in every deliverable.


AACE / ASPE Certified

Local Vendor Verification

Beyond RSMeans data, our team contacts local material suppliers and subcontractors to verify real market pricing for the project location. This additional step is performed at no extra charge on every estimate we produce.

ZIP CODE–
BASED PRICING

Construction costs are not the same across the country — or across the world. A concrete crew in Manhattan charges five times what the same crew charges in rural Mississippi. A framing sub in Vancouver operates under different labor agreements than one in Calgary. At Exact Estimate, we apply RSMeans zip code cost modifiers and local market research to every single estimate so the number you receive reflects what it actually costs to build in your specific location.

RSMeans city cost index applied by zip code for every line item
Union vs open shop labor rate differentiation by region
Local material pricing verified through supplier networks
Metro area adjustments for high-cost markets (NYC, SF, Toronto, London)
All 50 US states, all Canadian provinces, UK regions & Australian states
Software Expertise

TOOLS OUR TEAM MASTERS

Our estimators are proficient in the industry's leading estimating and takeoff platforms — PlanSwift is our cornerstone, but our team is fluent in all of the following.

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PlanSwift Pro
Our primary digital takeoff platform — fast, accurate, and the tool our founder trusts most.
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RSMeans / Gordian
Industry-standard cost database with zip code pricing for the US, Canada, and international markets.
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Bluebeam Revu
Advanced PDF markup and digital measurement for complex multi-trade commercial drawings.
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Xactimate
Insurance and restoration estimating with Xactimate line-item pricing for claim-based projects.
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Microsoft Excel
Fully custom estimate spreadsheets with CSI division breakdowns, bid tabs, and cost summaries.
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Benchmark Estimating
Australian and New Zealand market estimating platform for our ANZ-based clients.
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PS Estimation
Specialized construction estimating platform for complex multi-trade and multi-phase projects.
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Cordell & Tejari
Construction cost data and procurement platforms for Australian and Middle Eastern commercial projects.
Abdullah M. — CEO and Founder, Exact Estimate
⭐ Top Rated Freelancer
Abdullah M.
CEO & Founder — Exact Estimate
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Years Exp
99%
Accuracy
93%
Bid Wins
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Meet Our Founder
Abdullah M.
CEO & Founder — Exact Estimate | Top Rated Construction Cost Estimator

Abdullah M. is a Civil Engineering graduate from UMT with a specialized diploma in Construction Estimation and over 20,000 hours of hands-on experience across the US, Canadian, UK and Australian markets. He built Exact Estimate from the ground up with one goal in mind — giving contractors and developers the kind of accurate reliable cost estimates that actually win bids and protect profit margins.

What separates Abdullah from other estimators is the system he built around his work. The ExactAudit™ process was born out of his obsession with accuracy. He assembled a dedicated QA team that independently rechecks every quantity takeoff and every unit price before any estimate leaves the office. The result is a 99% accuracy rate and a 93% bid-win ratio across thousands of projects delivered to clients on four continents.

He is deeply fluent in OSHA, CCOHS, HSE and WHS standards across all four markets he serves which means the estimates he delivers are not just accurate in cost but aligned with the compliance requirements of each region. His primary tools are PlanSwift Pro, Bluebeam and RSMeans and he has built Exact Estimate's entire workflow around these platforms to ensure digital precision on every single takeoff.

Abdullah specializes in cost estimates and material and labor takeoffs for every major construction trade including Demolition, Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Roofing, Openings, Flooring, Drywall, Lumber Framing, Painting and MEP. His clients range from individual homeowners to large General Contractors submitting multi-million dollar commercial bids and all of them receive the same level of detail and care.

Civil Engineer — UMT 20,000+ Hours Top Rated Freelancer OSHA Compliant PlanSwift Expert RSMeans Certified US · Canada · UK · Australia ExactAudit™ Creator
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Client Reviews

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT
EXACT ESTIMATE

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3,000+ Verified Reviews
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"Exact Estimate's work is always concise, informative, and easy to understand. Their extensive experience across every construction trade and their commitment to excellence has helped us make sound financial decisions on multiple projects. The team is clear in communication, listens to the details, and delivers precisely what we need every single time. I recommend Exact Estimate highly to anyone seeking reliable and professional estimating services."
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Muhammad A.
Marketing Executive · Construction Estimation
✓ Verified Client
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"It is with great pride that I recommend Exact Estimate for their outstanding performance as a construction cost estimating company. Their precision in cost analysis, attention to detail, and strategic foresight have consistently led to successful project bids for our team, including several high-profile commercial contracts."
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Mehroz N.
QHSE Lead Engineer
✓ Verified Client
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"I have had the pleasure of working with Exact Estimate on multiple projects and their expertise has been invaluable every single time. They consistently deliver accurate and detailed estimates that help us stay on budget and on schedule. The Exact Estimate team takes time to understand the full scope of work and provides clear, well-organized cost breakdowns that have greatly improved our decision-making process. Their professionalism and reliability make them an essential partner for our business. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of precise and trustworthy estimating."
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Steven H.
President · Cost Estimation
✓ Verified Client
5.0
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"Working with Exact Estimate was a refreshing experience. Their estimate for our masonry, drywall, and painting work showed a deep understanding of each trade involved. Every detail was thoughtful and the team took the time to explain everything clearly. What stood out most was their honesty, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to doing the job right. You do not often find an estimating company this reliable. We truly appreciated their work and will be working with them again."
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Thomas B.
General Contractor · Texas
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5.0
★★★★★
"Exact Estimate delivered a clear and detailed flooring estimate. Their focus on accuracy and professional approach made the entire process easy and completely trustworthy. Every material was itemized properly and the pricing was spot on for our market. I highly recommend Exact Estimate to any contractor or developer looking for reliable flooring takeoffs."
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Laura M.
Property Developer · California
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5.0
★★★★★
"Working with Exact Estimate was a game changer for our project. Their electrical estimate was not only precise but superbly organized. The level of care they put into the quality of their work is evident in every deliverable. We went into our bid feeling completely confident because their numbers were right. Highly, highly recommend Exact Estimate to any electrical contractor looking to win more work."
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Robert K.
Electrical Sub-Contractor · New York
✓ Verified
5.0
★★★★★
"Exact Estimate completed our full project estimate on time exactly as requested. Clean format, accurate quantities, and pricing that matched our local market. No back and forth, no corrections needed. Straight to the point and professionally done."
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David S.
Sub-Contractor · Ontario, Canada
✓ Verified
5.0
★★★★★
"We won the tender because of Exact Estimate. Their numbers were accurate, competitive, and delivered on time. Communication throughout the process was excellent. The team kept us informed at every step and made sure nothing was missed before we submitted. Cannot recommend them enough."
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James R.
General Contractor · Chicago
✓ Verified · Clear Communicator
5.0
★★★★★
"Exact Estimate is excellent at multi-family residential estimates. Their accurate and fast takeoffs have been a tremendous help to our development projects. We have used them on three apartment complexes so far and they have delivered every single time. If you are a residential developer who needs reliable numbers quickly, Exact Estimate is the firm to call."
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Alex W.
Residential Developer · Florida
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5.0
★★★★★
"We have worked with several estimating companies over the years and Exact Estimate stands out from all of them. The level of detail in their takeoffs is something we have not seen from any other firm. Every line item is explained, every quantity is traceable back to the drawings, and every price reflects what we actually pay locally. Their ExactAudit process is not just a marketing term — you can see the quality in the final deliverable."
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Brian T.
Vice President · Commercial GC · Ohio
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5.0
★★★★★
"Exact Estimate has become our go-to estimating partner for all MEP and structural scopes. We are a mid-size general contractor and we simply do not have the in-house depth to price every trade with the accuracy that winning bids require. Exact Estimate fills that gap. Their turnaround time is fast, their numbers are accurate, and they are always responsive when we have questions. Highly recommended for any contractor serious about growing their bid volume."
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Carlos M.
Director of Estimating · GC Firm · Texas
✓ Verified Company Client
5.0
★★★★★
"We used Exact Estimate for a 200-unit multifamily development budget that we needed for construction financing. The estimate was detailed enough that our lender accepted it without requesting additional backup. That kind of credibility does not come from a one-page square foot budget — it comes from a firm that actually knows construction costs. We were impressed and have used them on two projects since."
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Sarah K.
Real Estate Developer · Arizona
✓ Verified Company Client
5.0
★★★★★
"As a roofing subcontractor, I need estimates that match what I actually pay for materials and what my crews realistically produce in a day. Exact Estimate uses zip code based pricing which means the numbers reflect my local market, not some national average. I have won three commercial roofing bids using their takeoffs this year alone. The investment pays for itself many times over."
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Mike D.
Roofing Contractor · Illinois
✓ Verified Company Client
5.0
★★★★★
"The team at Exact Estimate turned around a full concrete and structural estimate for our commercial project in under 48 hours. The quality was exceptional. Every footing, every slab, every pump charge was itemized separately with clear quantities. Our project manager said it was the most organized estimate we had ever received. We will be using Exact Estimate on every future project."
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Nathan W.
Project Manager · Construction Developer · Georgia
✓ Verified Company Client
5.0
★★★★★
"I reached out to Exact Estimate for an independent review of a bid we were about to submit on a large drywall and framing package. Their review caught two scope gaps that would have cost us significantly during construction. That single consultation saved us from a loss on a contract we had already committed to. I cannot put a price on that kind of expertise."
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Patricia L.
Drywall Sub-Contractor · California
✓ Verified Company Client

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