Straightforward pricing

Choose reserved monthly capacity or a fixed fee by project.

Monthly plans are structured by estimating hours because project size, drawing quality, number of trades, and deliverables can vary widely.

Foundation

Steady support for a smaller bid load

$2,500 / month

Up to 20 estimating hours
Typically 2–4 small bids or 1–2 mid-size estimates*
One active estimate at a time
Standard 3–5 business-day scheduling
One reasonable revision per project
Takeoff, estimate, and scope assumptions

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Consistent capacity for a growing contractor

$3,500 / month

Up to 32 estimating hours
Typically 4–6 small bids or 2–3 mid-size estimates*
Two active estimates at a time
Priority 3–5 business-day scheduling
Up to two reasonable revisions per project
Bid calendar and monthly workload planning

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Partnership

An outsourced estimating desk for heavier volume

$5,000 / month

Up to 50 estimating hours
Typically 6–10 small bids or 3–5 mid-size estimates*
Up to three active estimates at a time
Priority 2–4 business-day scheduling when scope allows
Bid leveling, alternates, and scope comparison
Monthly process and workload review

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*Project counts are planning examples, not guarantees. Actual capacity depends on page count, complexity, trade coverage, plan completeness, required pricing research, and deliverable format. Unused hours do not automatically roll over unless stated in the service agreement.

Per-project pricing

Only need one estimate?

Send the plans and receive a fixed fee, defined scope, and committed due date before work begins.

Typical starting ranges
These are planning ranges only. Every project is quoted after plan review.

Service	Typical starting fee	Best for
Small single-trade takeoff	From $450	Clear scope and limited plan set
Detailed trade estimate	From $750	Labor, material, equipment, and markup
Multi-trade / GC estimate	From $1,500	Broader scopes and coordination
Conceptual budget	From $850	Early design or option comparison
Large, complex, or rush work	Custom quote	Compressed schedules or extensive scope

Plan details

What monthly pricing includes—and what changes the fee.

Monthly capacity is reserved and scheduled with your bid calendar.
Additional hours may be approved at $125 per hour.
Rush work may carry a 25–50% premium depending on availability.
Travel, printed plans, paid databases, or unusual third-party costs require approval.
Final pricing and terms are documented in a written service agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Why price monthly plans by hours instead of number of bids?

A ten-sheet single-trade job and a hundred-sheet multi-trade job are not equivalent. Hour-based capacity keeps the relationship fair while typical project-count examples help with planning.

Can I change plans?

Yes. Capacity can be adjusted for a future month based on anticipated bid volume and availability.

Do you guarantee a winning bid?

No estimating company can responsibly guarantee award. Bradford Estimation provides careful, organized information to improve decision-making and submission quality.

Are material prices included?

Pricing depth is confirmed in the scope. Estimates can use client-provided costs, local supplier quotes, historical data, or agreed cost references depending on the project.

Send a plan set for a firm quote.

We'll confirm scope, fee, deliverables, and timing before work begins.

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