Trade-Specific Estimating

Trade-Specific Estimating Services

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
Send Your Trade Drawings View Trade Coverage
Scope FocusedOnly the trades you require
Drawing BasedMeasured from project documents
Clear DeliverablesPDF, Excel or agreed format
Multiple MarketsUSA, UK and worldwide
Trade Coverage

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.

01

Sitework & Earthwork

Clearing, excavation, cut and fill, backfill, grading, aggregates, paving, drainage, utilities and external works.

02

Concrete & Reinforcement

Footings, foundations, slabs, beams, columns, walls, stairs, formwork and reinforcement where adequately detailed.

03

Masonry

Brickwork, CMU and blockwork, mortar, reinforcement, lintels, ties, control joints and associated accessories.

04

Structural Steel & Metals

Structural members, metal decking, stairs, railings, miscellaneous metals and connections where sufficient details are available.

05

Framing & Carpentry

Timber or light-gauge framing, joists, rafters, trusses, plates, headers, sheathing and relevant carpentry components.

06

Roofing & Waterproofing

Roof coverings, membranes, insulation, underlays, flashings, copings, gutters, downspouts and waterproofing systems.

07

Building Envelope & Openings

Cladding, siding, insulation, weather barriers, curtain wall, windows, doors, louvers and associated envelope components.

08

Drywall & Ceilings

Partitions, drywall boards, metal studs, insulation, suspended ceilings, acoustic systems and related accessories.

09

Finishes

Flooring, tile, painting, wall finishes, trim and other interior finishes organized by room, type or specified system.

10

Electrical

Lighting, power devices, distribution equipment, cable, conduit and related electrical work where drawings provide adequate detail.

11

Plumbing

Fixtures, pipework, fittings, valves, drainage, equipment and associated systems identified in the project documents.

12

HVAC & Mechanical

Mechanical equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, diffusers, grilles, controls and other documented HVAC components.

Built for Specialist Scopes

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.

Discuss Your Trade Package
Who We Support
  • 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
Your Deliverables

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
Commercial Benefits

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.
How It Works

From Drawings to a Focused Trade Estimate

We identify the requested work package first, then define the measurement and pricing scope before estimating begins.

01

Send the Documents

Provide the latest drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, project location and required trade scope.

02

We Define & Quote

We confirm the included trade items, deliverables, service fee, pricing basis and expected delivery date.

03

We Measure & Price

Our estimator develops the agreed quantities and costs, organized around your selected work package.

04

You Receive the Files

Receive the trade estimate, schedules and any agreed markups in PDF, Excel or your specified format.

Project-Based Service Fee

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.

Upload Drawings & Request a Quote Tell us which trades and deliverables you require.
Remote Estimating Service

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.

Primary Market

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.

International

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Need a Trade Package Measured or Priced?

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.

Request Your Trade Estimate