Construction Estimating Services Lumber, Framing, Roofing & More | USA
At Lumber Estimating Services, we provide accurate, fast, and reliable construction cost estimating and material takeoff services for contractors, builders, and developers worldwide. Our goal is to help you save time, reduce waste, and win more bids with confidence.
We proudly serve clients across the United States America of delivering precise estimates tailored to your project needs.
Services
Lumber Takeoff & Estimating Services We Offer
Construction Estimate & Quantity Takeoff
How to Start Working With Us
Submit Your Drawing Plans
Upload architectural, structural, or permit drawings through our secure portal. We accept PDF, DWG, DXF, and RVT (Revit). Scanned paper drawings also accepted. Partial plans are fine submit what you have.
Get a Quote in 5 Minutes
Upload your plans and get a free, no-obligation quote within 2–4 hours. No hidden charges. No commitment required.
Get a Lumber Estimating Quote
Within 2–4 hours of plan submission, your dedicated project manager sends a transparent quote scope, deliverables, turnaround, and fee. No hidden charges. Rush delivery available for tight deadlines.
Receive Your Lumber Estimate
One of our 50+ certified estimators performs a full digital takeoff using PlanSwift or Bluebeam Revu. All quantities cross-checked against NAHB waste factor standards. Delivered in Excel, PDF, or CSV. Free revisions included within 48 hours
Cost Estimating Services
Material Takeoff
Project CPM Scheduling
Upload your plans and we'll send a detailed quote within 5 minutes. No commitment required.
- Trusted by 500+ contractors across all 50 states
- Your plans are confidential NDA available on request
- Accepted formats: PDF, DWG, Revit, CAD, TIFF
- View a sample estimate” link reduces first-timer risk
- File security note (plans are not shared or resold)
Outsource Estimation
Hire a Dedicated Cost Estimator
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard takeoffs are delivered in 24–48 hours. Large commercial or multi-phase projects may take 3–5 business days. Rush delivery is available contact us for details.
We accept PDF, DWG, CAD, Revit (.rvt), TIFF, and most other plan formats. If you’re unsure, just upload what you have and we’ll confirm.
Pricing depends on project size and scope. Upload your plans for a free quote — we’ll respond within 5 minutes with a firm price before you commit.
Yes. We regularly work with design-development drawings, permit sets, and preliminary plans. Note any open items and we’ll flag them in the estimate.
Our estimates are typically within 3% of actual material cost — verified by clients like GWE Contractors who were within 3% on a 47-unit townhome project. We stand behind our work.
Testimonials
We used Lumber Estimating Services on a 47-unit townhome project in New Jersey. Their framing takeoff was delivered in 36 hours and was within 3% of our actual material purchase the tightest number we've ever had from an outside estimator. We've used them on six projects since.
Dillo Brown GWE contractors NY