Detailed Takeoffs and Estimates for Your Exact Trade Scope
BRAND BOA helps subcontractors, suppliers and general contractors price individual construction trades with clear quantities, cost breakdowns, marked-up drawings and stated scope assumptions.
- Single-trade or multi-trade packages
- Quantities and costs where required
- Residential to infrastructure projects
- USA-focused, worldwide service
Specialist Estimating Across Major Construction Work Packages
Select one trade, several related packages or an agreed combination. Final coverage depends on the information shown in the drawings, schedules and specifications.
Sitework & Earthwork
Clearing, excavation, cut and fill, backfill, grading, aggregates, paving, drainage, utilities and external works.
Concrete & Reinforcement
Footings, foundations, slabs, beams, columns, walls, stairs, formwork and reinforcement where adequately detailed.
Masonry
Brickwork, CMU and blockwork, mortar, reinforcement, lintels, ties, control joints and associated accessories.
Structural Steel & Metals
Structural members, metal decking, stairs, railings, miscellaneous metals and connections where sufficient details are available.
Framing & Carpentry
Timber or light-gauge framing, joists, rafters, trusses, plates, headers, sheathing and relevant carpentry components.
Roofing & Waterproofing
Roof coverings, membranes, insulation, underlays, flashings, copings, gutters, downspouts and waterproofing systems.
Building Envelope & Openings
Cladding, siding, insulation, weather barriers, curtain wall, windows, doors, louvers and associated envelope components.
Drywall & Ceilings
Partitions, drywall boards, metal studs, insulation, suspended ceilings, acoustic systems and related accessories.
Finishes
Flooring, tile, painting, wall finishes, trim and other interior finishes organized by room, type or specified system.
Electrical
Lighting, power devices, distribution equipment, cable, conduit and related electrical work where drawings provide adequate detail.
Plumbing
Fixtures, pipework, fittings, valves, drainage, equipment and associated systems identified in the project documents.
HVAC & Mechanical
Mechanical equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, diffusers, grilles, controls and other documented HVAC components.
Estimating Support That Matches the Way Trade Contractors Work
Trade contractors need detail relevant to their own scope—not a general estimate filled with unrelated information. We focus the measurement, pricing and output structure around the specific work package you are bidding, purchasing or checking.
This approach can also help general contractors obtain an independent trade quantity check or add estimating capacity during busy bidding periods.
- Subcontractors pricing their own work packages
- Specialist trade contractors increasing bid capacity
- Suppliers preparing project-specific quotations
- General contractors checking subcontractor scopes
- Estimating teams needing overflow support
- Owners requiring selected package cost information
A Practical Estimate Organized Around Your Trade
The exact package is defined during quotation and adapted to the available information and your required commercial purpose.
- Itemized trade quantities
- Material, labor and equipment costs when requested
- Marked-up drawings where included
- Scope inclusions, exclusions and assumptions
- Area, level, system or bid-item breakdowns
- PDF, Excel or another agreed format
Measure the Required Scope Without Losing Time to Unrelated Trades
A focused estimate gives subcontractors and suppliers the detail they need while keeping the report aligned with their responsibilities, pricing structure and procurement needs.
- Bid more projects: add estimating capacity when deadlines overlap.
- Reduce missed items: organize the documented components of your trade scope.
- Plan purchasing: use detailed quantities to support supplier enquiries.
- Review productivity: connect measured work with labor allowances.
- Clarify responsibility: record scope notes and assumptions for internal review.
From Drawings to a Focused Trade Estimate
We identify the requested work package first, then define the measurement and pricing scope before estimating begins.
Send the Documents
Provide the latest drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, project location and required trade scope.
We Define & Quote
We confirm the included trade items, deliverables, service fee, pricing basis and expected delivery date.
We Measure & Price
Our estimator develops the agreed quantities and costs, organized around your selected work package.
You Receive the Files
Receive the trade estimate, schedules and any agreed markups in PDF, Excel or your specified format.
Your Price Is Confirmed After We Review the Drawings and Trade Scope
Every work package is different. The service fee depends on the selected trade, project size, document quality, drawing complexity, required quantities, pricing level, output format and requested turnaround. We review the documents so the quotation reflects the actual work required.
Serving US Trade Contractors and Suitable Clients Worldwide
Our digital workflow allows specialist contractors and suppliers to send project files and receive completed estimates wherever they are located.
United States Trade Estimates
BRAND BOA primarily supports US subcontractors, general contractors, builders and suppliers. For cost estimates, we request the project location and agree the pricing basis because material, labor, tax and other market conditions can vary between states and cities.
UK & Worldwide Projects
We also accept suitable projects from the United Kingdom and other countries. Currency, measurement units, terminology and regional pricing requirements are agreed before work begins.
Choose the Right Estimating Service for Your Project
Trade-Specific Estimating FAQs
What is trade-specific construction estimating?
Trade-specific estimating limits the quantity takeoff and cost estimate to one defined work package or a selected group of trades. It gives contractors and suppliers information focused on the scope they are responsible for pricing.
Which construction trades can you estimate?
Depending on the available documents, we can support sitework, concrete, masonry, structural steel, framing, roofing, building envelope, drywall, ceilings, finishes, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other clearly defined construction packages.
How much does a trade estimate cost?
The service fee is determined after we review the drawings and trade requirements. Price depends on the work package, project size, complexity, drawing quality, required quantities, pricing detail, output format and turnaround.
Can I request quantities without cost pricing?
Yes. You may request a quantity takeoff only, a cost estimate, or an agreed combination. We confirm the included deliverables before work begins.
What documents should I send?
Please send the latest drawings, specifications, schedules and addenda relevant to your trade. Also identify the exact work package, project location, required deliverables and deadline.
Can you estimate several related trades together?
Yes. We can combine related work packages when requested and when the drawings contain sufficient information. The quotation will identify each included trade and output.
Can you follow my pricing or bid template?
We can review your preferred breakdown or template during quotation. If it is suitable for the project and agreed in advance, the estimate can be organized around that format.
How long does a trade estimate take?
A typical delivery period is approximately seven working days, but timing depends on trade scope, project size, complexity, document quality and current workload. We confirm the expected delivery date after reviewing the documents.
Will the estimate include every component of my trade?
The estimate covers the documented items included in the agreed scope. Drawing gaps, unclear responsibilities and necessary assumptions are identified where possible, but the client remains responsible for reviewing the deliverables against the complete contract and bid requirements.
Do you accept trade-estimating projects outside the United States?
Yes. The United States is our primary market, but we also accept suitable projects from the UK and other countries. Units, currency, terminology and regional pricing requirements are agreed before starting.
Send Us the Drawings and Request a Tailored Trade Estimate Quote
Tell us which trade or work package you need, where the project is located and when the estimate is required. We will review the documents and confirm the scope, fee and delivery timeframe.