Masonry Estimating Services

If you are searching for the best masonry estimating services, EstimaCore is at your service. With years of diversified experience in the estimation industry, we have excelled in delivering timely and most accurate estimates in the North American, Australian, and Caribbean regions.

Our expert masonry cost estimator, having practical knowledge of masonry works, quantify each and every detail in division 4, masonry trade including all types and configurations of bricks, CMU walls, clay and glass masonry, mortar and grout, brick veneer, bond beams, lintels, facing bricks, insulation, flashing, masonry reinforcement, masonry restoration, transportation, labor costs, and man-hours involved.

Our team of construction estimators ensures quality and accuracy with the use of the right software i.e. AccuBid, Planswift, and Bluebeam, and follows the policies and guidelines of the certified American estimators organization like American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).

Apart from masonry takeoff services, we also offer masonry brick wall 3d designing services.

THE RANGE OF MASONRY ESTIMATING SERVICES

With practical knowledge and years of experience in the AEC industry, we have aced in preparing timely and accurate estimates for masonry works to the respective clients i.e. general contractors, masonry contractors, masonry repair contractors, vendors, masons, developers, architects, designers, home builders.

Our services are designed relative to the specific needs of our clients. Our deliverables generally include:

EXCEL spreadsheet
3D wall renderings with many views
Labor and material rates
Man Hours
Color-coded plans
Detailed summary comprising material lay rate and unit costs. labor rates, crew size, equipment, overhead, profit percentage, etc.
Review of addendums

Masonry Quantity Takeoffs
Design Estimates
Budget Estimates
Bid Estimates
Bid Submittal Preparation
Proposal Preparation & Pricing
Expert Witness

Masonry Restoration Estimates
Change Order Estimates
Masonry Consulting
Masonry Contractor Marketing
Project Lead Generation
Value Engineering
Masonry Brick Wall 3D Designing Services

WHAT DO WE TAKEOFF IN THE DIVISION 4
MASONRY TRADE?

CMU Masonry
Glass unit masonry
Clay unit masonry
Architectural & glazed masonry
Stonemasonry walls
Granite
Limestone
Marble
Sandstone
Soapstone
Slate

Cast stone
Mortar and grout
Masonry Flashing
Masonry Anchorage
Masonry Insulation
Chimney brick
Brick tuckpointing
brick wall tiles
Brick Veneer
Stucco work
Terra Cotta Masonry

OUR ESTIMATION PROCESS

For the preparation of masonry estimate, drawing plans and specifications provided by the client are thoroughly reviewed with respect to the plan, elevation, and section views to define the scope of work.

Masonry takeoff software that we use for measuring the quantities by point and click method includes Planswift, Bluebeam, etc, and the quantities are imported to EXCEL spreadsheets organized by MasterFormat. We follow CSI codes for items mentioned in the drawings.

Our masonry estimating spreadsheet comprises of the breakdown of the following quantities:

All masonry units used for the construction of the foundation wall. It includes concrete masonry units, bricks, CMU blocks, acoustic blocks, glass units, clay bricks, clay tiles, brick tiles, stones, marble, limestone, terra cotta, precast masonry panels rubble, and their different forms eg, corner units, pilaster units, bond beams, lintel blocks, knockouts, stirrups, sill block, angle block, square pilasters, headers, halves, half high, etc.
Deductions for openings i.e. doors, windows, ventilation are considered.
The number of facing bricks and masonry veneer, stone veneer, brick veneer if required.
Masonry units involved in different categories i.e facings, backings to facings, walls and partitions, furring to walls, fire protection are mentioned distinctly.
The amount of mortar required, which depends on whether it is pre-bagged or site batching, mortar proportions, site conditions, etc. it also depends on the type of mortar, ie masonry cement mortar, pre-blended mortar, or portland cement lime mortar.
The amount of grout required, which depends on the density of the concrete block used. Wastages are also covered.
Masonry reinforcement if required.
Scaffolding if required.
Other miscellaneous items i.e. anchor bolts, sleeves, brackets, brick ties, etc.
Masonry insulation, masonry flashing, and weep holes if required.
Material, equipment, and labor costs are applied using RSMeans and our construction cost database for zip code based prices.
Estimation of the man-hours and labor costs involved in various tasks and various other costs like transportation, taxes, permits, and costs for restoration & cleaning if required. etc.
Contingency funds are also taken into account which includes unforeseen costs, inflation, etc.

A final audit is performed by the senior estimator to ensure the quality of the deliverables.

OUR PORTFOLIO IN MASONRY TAKEOFFS

We have served many contractors across the globe by providing highly precise and comprehensive estimates for home facades, flooring, chimneys, fireplaces, combustion chamber, patios, driveways, sidewalks, walls, and columns, etc. for the following projects:

Public
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Institutional
Educational
Landscaping
Restoration/Repair

WHY OUTSOURCING YOUR MASONRY ESTIMATE?

Today, the construction industry is highly competing and you are bidding on small profit margins, only precise and detailed estimates can give you an edge over your competition.

Accuracy is the main challenge in preparing a masonry estimate on your own, making it complicated and time-consuming. For the accurate masonry works estimate, detailed knowledge of masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcements, man-hours, labor costs, transportation costs, and various other quantities and proficiency in software and tools is necessary. Buying expensive software and hiring a full-time estimator takes a lot out of your budget in terms of monthly salary, bonuses, benefits, etc.

Therefore outsourcing your estimates to a professional estimating company like EstimaCore benefits you in the following way:

You save time that was earlier consumed in preparing estimates and utilize it in developing strategies for your business growth.
It gives you the confidence of highly accurate and detailed estimates prepared by expert estimators.
It increases your bid volume. You tend to bid more and win more.
Your estimating efficiency improves which increases your profit margins.
You save on the expenses of buying software and hiring estimating staff.

If you’re in search of the professional estimating services you can count on, we are eager to help! Call us at +1 (307) 400-7631
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WHY OUTSOURCING YOUR MASONRY ESTIMATE?

We have proven taken record of delivering the best services to our clients in terms of:

Highly accurate and detailed estimates along with marked-up plans.
Quick turnaround times of 24 to 48 hours.
Cost-effective estimates
The bid-hit ratio of our estimates is more than 92%.
The monthly takeoff package saves 60% expense of an inhouse estimator.
Consultation on bid filing and handling bidding network profile of contractors.
Estimators certified with credible accreditations AACE, AIQS.
24/7 customer support.

OUR APPROACH TO DRYWALL ESTIMATING

When preparing the drywall estimate, complete knowledge of the drywall installation process is required. Our drywall estimators start with the review of drawing plans and systematic bid documents to identify the scope of the projects. Then, using the latest takeoff software like Planswift, we measure the walls, partitions, and ceilings by the point and click methods. The use of digital software mitigates the chances of errors and the exact square footage are measured.

All the quantities are then exported to EXCEL spreadsheets and organized with floors, wall types, partitions, sections, and elevations. The exact amount of material i.e sheetrock panels, drywall mud, screws, beads, clips, etc, required to complete the installation process is estimated.

Pricing is applied using RSMeans and our construction cost database for up to date and location-based costing of material and labor. We can also use your labor rates and send you quoted material lists that you can forward to your vendors.

Local labor rates and labor hours, transportation costs, painting costs (if required), wastages, and other miscellaneous costs like permits, taxes, site repairs, cleanups, etc. are mentioned in our estimates. We also employ value engineering to increase our client’s profit potential.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do we estimate in masonry construction?

We quantify each and everything in the masonry trade with details and descriptions from concrete block, brick, stone, architectural precast, tile, marble. For Block masons, we provide knockouts, regular block, headers, bond beam, lintel block, mortar, sand, round column block, square pilasters, angle block, and sill block

What is included in our masonry portfolio of projects?

From Private to public institutions we have provided our masonry estimating services for all commercial and residential projects

How much time do we take to deliver your masonry works estimate?

We normally take 24 to 48 hours to prepare and deliver your estimate on time

How much do we change for a masonry estimate?

Our prices are very affordable. We charge $200 on average but it varies depending on the scope of the work required

What is the format of the deliverables for masonry takeoff?

We deliver masonry takeoffs in EXCEL sheets either in our format or your customized format

Why are Concrete and masonry contractors using our masonry estimating services?

For beating your competitors in reaching the exact figures, and underbidding and tightening up your bid, many contractors reach to us accurate and timely preparations of bids in all concrete and masonry works

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