About Us
About Service Squad Estimating
At Service Squad Estimating, we believe that every construction project deserves precise planning and accurate cost estimates. Our team of experts provides top-tier construction estimating services, including cost estimation, quantity takeoffs, and bidding support, all designed to help contractors, developers, and project managers succeed in their ventures.
Designed For
- General Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Developers & Real Estate Investors
- Developers & Real Estate Investors
- Architects & Designers (pre-construction budgeting)
- Estimating Departments at Construction Firms
- Owner-Builders needing third-party estimate validation
Case study
Drywall & Framing
Comprehensive Drywall Takeoffs & Estimating
Our drywall services cover everything from material quantities to labor costs, ensuring your estimates are precise and actionable. Here’s how we handle drywall:
Exact Material Quantities: We carefully measure gypsum board panels, corner beads, joint compound, fasteners, and accessories—covering partitions, ceilings, soffits, bulkheads, and more.
Labor Scope & Hours: Drawing on field-experienced crews, we accurately estimate time for sheet installation, taping, finishing (up to Level 5), sanding, corner treatment, and cleanup.
Waste & Contingency Planning: Standard scrap percentages are built into estimates, with added buffers for tricky areas to prevent overruns.
Premium Finish Specs: From basic textures to smooth, paint-ready finishes, we adjust estimates based on your requirements—fully prepared for ceilings or feature walls.
Local Code & Material Costs: Our team stays updated on regional cost variations, including advanced materials like mold- and moisture-resistant boards for wet areas.
Full Projects
End-to-End Estimating for Complete Construction Packages
At Service Squad Estimating, we go beyond individual trades. Our Full Project Estimating service is built for contractors, developers, and builders who need accurate, fast, and dependable full-scope construction estimates—without juggling multiple estimators or wasting time on spreadsheets.
What’s Included:
CSI Division Format or Custom Templates
Whether you need estimates broken down by CSI division or custom formats (residential, commercial, renovation), we tailor it to your needs.All Trades Covered
From sitework to finishesValue Engineering Options
We identify cost-saving alternatives and give you clear visibility into where adjustments can be made—without compromising quality.Accurate Labor + Material Costs
Built using real-time market pricing and region-specific labor rates, whether you’re in the US, Canada, or abroad.
Paint & Wallcovering
Paint & Wallcovering Estimating
Our Paint & Wallcovering estimating service delivers fast, accurate takeoffs for interior and exterior surfaces—perfect for painting contractors, general contractors, and developers looking to submit competitive bids with confidence.
We quantify all relevant components, including square footage of walls, ceilings, trims, doors, and specialty surfaces. Estimates include primer, finish coats, labor hours, materials, and equipment—customized to your specified paint types, sheen levels, and coverage rates.
Whether it’s high-end residential, commercial, or institutional work, we factor in prep work, masking, patching, and touch-up cycles. For wallcoverings, we include rolls, adhesive, labor, and waste factors based on pattern matching and cut complexity.
Every estimate is regionally adjusted and built using industry-standard productivity rates to ensure it reflects real-world costs.
Concrete & Sitework
Concrete & Sitework Estimating
Our Concrete & Sitework estimating service provides detailed, accurate takeoffs for all foundational and exterior scopes—designed to support contractors bidding on residential, commercial, and civil projects.
We quantify all materials and labor involved in forming, placing, and finishing concrete for slabs, footings, grade beams, foundations, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and paving. Rebar, wire mesh, vapor barriers, formwork, and control joints are all included in our comprehensive breakdown.
For sitework, we estimate excavation, backfilling, grading, compaction, haul-off, and soil treatment. We also account for trenching, utilities prep, concrete pads, and structural site features like retaining walls or ramps.
All estimates are regionally adjusted with accurate material pricing, labor production rates, and waste factors based on project type and soil conditions.
California Work Contractor Estimates
Navigating construction in California requires precision, compliance, and cost awareness. Our estimating service is tailored for California-based contractors who need accurate, up-to-date pricing that reflects the state’s strict building codes, labor rates, and environmental regulations.
We deliver estimates that account for California’s regional material costs, prevailing wage laws, seismic requirements, Title 24 energy codes, and CALGreen standards. Whether you’re working on residential remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, or ground-up builds, we ensure your numbers are bid-ready and compliant.
What you get:
Localized pricing for labor and materials
Code-compliant quantity takeoffs
Estimates aligned with California construction standards
With Service Squad Estimating, California contractors gain the clarity and confidence to bid faster, smarter, and more competitively—project after project.
Why Choose Us ?
With over 10 years of combined experience in the construction estimating field, we bring expert knowledge and industry best practices to every project we handle. Our team has worked with a wide variety of construction sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring that we have the expertise to meet your specific needs.
We specialize in:
Accurate Cost Estimation: We provide detailed cost breakdowns for all aspects of your construction project, from materials to labor costs, so you can plan and budget effectively.
Comprehensive Quantity Takeoffs: Our detailed quantity takeoffs ensure that you know exactly how much material and labor you’ll need for each phase of the project, helping to prevent overruns and delays.
Competitive Project Bidding: We offer expert guidance in preparing accurate bids that help you stay competitive in the marketplace while ensuring profitability.
Project Budgeting and Cost Control: We help you track and control project expenses with our budgeting services, ensuring you stay within financial constraints and deliver projects successfully.
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