All CSI Divisions · Public & Private

Commercial Estimating Services That Scale With Your Bids

From tenant improvements to multi-story new construction, Western Estimating produces division-by-division commercial estimates that let GCs bid more work and subcontractors verify their numbers — serving public and private projects across the USA and Canada.

Why Outsource Commercial Estimating

More Bids Out the Door — Same Overhead

Commercial bidding is a numbers game: win rates hover around one in four even for good estimators, which means the contractors who win the most are simply the ones who bid the most — accurately. But every serious bid consumes estimator-days most companies don't have on the bench.

We function as your on-demand estimating department. Send the bid set; we return a complete division-by-division workbook — quantities referenced to sheets, pricing verified against RSMeans and the project's local market — in one to five days depending on size. Addendums during the bid period are handled free.

What We Quantify

Built for Commercial Complexity

Offices, Retail & Medical

Ground-up and fit-out estimates for office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants and medical facilities — where finishes, MEP density and specialty systems drive cost and where our division-by-division format keeps every scope visible.

Core & ShellTenant ImprovementsMedical / Dental Fit-outsRestaurantsStorefrontsSpecialty Systems

Multifamily & Mixed-Use

Apartment buildings, condos and mixed-use developments estimated with the repetition handled intelligently — unit-type takeoffs multiplied correctly, podium and amenity levels separated, so per-unit costs are real numbers you can defend.

Unit-Type TakeoffsPodium ConstructionAmenity SpacesCorridors & Common AreasSite Packages

Industrial & Public Work

Warehouses, light industrial and publicly funded projects — including the documentation discipline public bids demand: quantities traceable to sheets, addenda incorporated and logged, and formats compatible with your bid forms.

WarehousesTilt-upPublic / Government BidsAddenda ManagementBid Form Support

What Your Commercial Estimate Includes

  • Excel + PDF workbook organized division by division per CSI MasterFormat
  • Drawing references — every quantity traced to the sheet it was measured from
  • Material and labor pricing verified against RSMeans and local market rates
  • Markup & bid guidance so your final number is competitive and profitable
  • Free revisions and addendums — plan changes handled at no extra cost

How It Works — 3 Steps

  • Submit your plans. Upload PDFs through our quote form or email them to Info@westernestimating.com with your scope of work.
  • Approve the quote. You receive a fixed written price and delivery date the same business day. Pay by card or PayPal to start.
  • Receive your estimate. A complete Commercial breakdown in 24–48 hours, in our template or yours.
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Commercial Estimating FAQs

Common Questions About Commercial Estimates

What types of commercial projects do you estimate? +
Offices, retail, restaurants, medical, multifamily, mixed-use, warehouses, industrial and publicly funded projects — both ground-up construction and tenant improvements, across all CSI divisions.
How much does a commercial estimate cost? +
Commercial estimates are quoted per project based on size and scope, typically ranging from a few hundred dollars up to $5,000 for large multi-story buildings. You receive a fixed written quote before work begins.
How long does a commercial estimate take? +
Between 1 and 5 working days depending on project size and complexity. Bid-period addendums are incorporated free of charge, and urgent deadlines are accommodated at no extra cost.
Do you work with both GCs and subcontractors? +
Yes — general contractors use us for full multi-division estimates, while subcontractors use us for deep single-trade takeoffs or to verify their own numbers before submission.
What do I need to send for a quote? +
Send your project plans or drawings in PDF format together with the scope of work through our quote form or to Info@westernestimating.com. We reply with a free fixed quote including price and turnaround time; work begins once you approve.

Get Your Commercial Estimate in 24–48 Hours

Send your bid set today for a free fixed-price quote the same business day — public or private, anywhere in the USA and Canada.

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