Residential Estimating Services

Smart Financial Planning with Our Residential Estimating Services!

Every year, thousands of contractors lose courage due to consistent failure in completing residential projects under budget. The major reason is the inaccurate evaluation of project expenses and the wrong approach. Whether you’re a homeowner, a busy contractor stressed about multiple bids, or a developer. The stakes couldn’t be higher! A minor mistake can lead to a financial disaster. That is why Universe Estimating offers smart financial planning by offering accurate residential estimating services for all project scopes.

Our residential cost estimator is trained and has 13+ years of experience, and provides flawless data-driven cost projections that account for every nail, every hour of labor, and every risk associated.

We use our expertise and advanced takeoff technology, and real-time material pricing databases to deliver Financial success assurance. From single-family homes and renovations to multi-unit developments and specialty projects, we transform uncertainty into confidence! However, our portfolio covers all scopes:

Residential Project Types List

New Construction Projects

• Single-family homes
• Multi-family homes (duplexes, triplexes)
• Townhouses and row homes
• Custom luxury homes
• Spec homes and developments
• Modular and prefab homes
• Log homes and timber frame construction
• Manufactured home installations

Renovations & Remodeling

• Whole house renovations
• Kitchen remodeling
• Bathroom renovations
• Basement finishing and conversions
• Attic conversions and finishing
• Living room and family room updates
• Bedroom renovations
• Laundry room upgrades

Specialized Housing Types

• Condominiums and co-ops
• Mobile home improvements
• Vacation homes and cabins
• Retirement community homes
• Student housing projects
• Short-term rental property upgrades
• Multi-generational homes
• Net-zero energy homes

Why do contractors need Residential Building Estimating?

Residential contractors deliberately need professional estimation assistance because they face several challenges, and every project comes with unique issues. However, Universe Estimating is connected with several clients all over the USA to cater to simple to complex residential building estimating under their conditions. Our qualified experts offer personalized residential construction cost estimating services despite any challenges by implementing smart methods. However, contractors must outsource their needs to us for:

• Adjusting material price fluctuations, especially for lumber, steel, and concrete.
• To include correct labor hours estimations.
• Covers project design changes during construction that weren’t anticipated in the original estimates.
• Including Unexpected conditions discovered during construction to prevent cost overruns.
• Planning 10-20% contingencies to secure profitable bids.
• Helping clients to grow their businesses by submitting competitive bids.
• By accounting for weather delays and seasonal cost variations.

Comprehensive Residential Estimating Services for Every Project Phase

Preliminary Residential Estimates

Our cost consultants are fully aware of addressing technical and non-technical information about the project. To provide residential preliminary estimating services, thorough feasibility studies are conducted that consider site-specific challenges, local building codes, and current market conditions. In short, our clients get prepared with the financial clarity they need to make the right investment decisions.

However, the preliminary estimate process includes:

• Preliminaries 
• Substructures
• Superstructures
• Finishes
• Fittings
• Services
• External Services
• Contingency

Final Pre-Construction Residential Estimates

You can get our final pre-construction estimates to check whether your estimates align with the budget or not. It is like a validation process that guarantees quality control of contractor bids to ensure they comply with current market rates and include all necessary work components.

While checking the estimates, we confirm the contractor pricing against the local market rates for materials and labor. Plus, all hidden risks are also checked to see whether the contractor has added them or not. Not only that, but to prevent delays, we evaluate proposed schedules.

Multi-Family & Apartment Residential Estimates

Our portfolio also includes multi-family developments and apartment complexes that need special attention to every detail. Mostly, AEC experts lose projects due to minor mistakes because they lead to budget overruns and delays. However, our client-focused estimators understand the unique challenges of multi-unit construction and include economies of scale, repetitive unit layouts, shared systems, and the critical importance of accurate per-unit costs.

Residential Value Engineering Services

Are you facing constant failure due to tight budgets? We are here to support you by providing residential value engineering services and completing your projects under tight budgets and timelines. 

Universe Estimating has employed experienced residential cost evaluators who identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the quality of the project!

Renovation and Remodeling Estimation

The process of Residential renovation and remodeling estimation is quite different from new residential estimates. But our specialized renovation estimating services address all the complexities of working within existing structures while managing the unknown issues in older construction.

We provide a detailed description of current structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Complete the CSI Divisions evaluation in Residential construction estimating services!

To prevent rework in the future, our experts carefully review your project blueprints. With the help of advanced BIM technology and other 3D tools, all the CSI divisions are covered. This way, the clients are stress-free because they know there will be no surprises in the construction phase. From concrete, masonry, lumber, to finishes, all the trades are covered in our residential bidding estimates.

Every item is quantified based on size, volume, length, area, and number. After that, we make adjustments according to our client’s desires. Several busy contractor fails to achieve precise takeoffs because they lack coverage of all required project materials and other details. So, stop leaving your project to guesswork; now it’s time to get advanced services that provide flawless project feasibility assessments.

Do we use software for offering residential estimating services?

Universe Estimating uses paid and trendy estimating software to provide residential estimating services with real-time material pricing. We have access to a vast database of past successful projects, which helps our cost engineers to predict instant, accurate quotes!

We employ BIM tools, Quest Estimating, On Screen Takeoff, Stack, RS Means, Xactimate, FastDuct, FastPIPE, Trimble, RFMS, and PlanSwift with all paid plugins to cover trades.

Our Deliverables

• Digital Takeoff EXCEL files
• Material Types & Quantities
• Material & Labor Costs
• Colored Marked-up Plans
• Complete Takeoff Summary containing labor hours, permits, taxes, contingencies, overheads, profit percentages, and various other costs.

WIN MORE BIDS IN LESS TIME AND GET PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES IN 24 HOURS WHILE YOUR COMPETITORS ARE STILL CALCULATING!

Why is Universe Estimating better than others?

• Guaranteed accuracy aligned with building codes and regulations to prevent rework in the future!
• 24-48 hour turnaround on all projects without compromising the project quality!
• Our advanced software saves your money and overall expenses before even a single brick is laid.
• Get access to our Certified estimating company with 13+ years of experience and complete knowledge of all market conditions.
• We assist our clients by using the Value Engineering method, which cuts overall costs by 15-25%!
• Our engineers provide consultation, supplier negotiations, and technical support throughout your entire construction process.

Top-Rated Residential Estimating Services in Your Area

We provide comprehensive and affordable residential estimating services across all U.S. states. Our service areas include major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Columbus, Fort Worth, Charlotte, Seattle, Denver, Washington D.C., Boston, Detroit, Nashville, Memphis, Portland, Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Baltimore, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Orlando, Raleigh, Cleveland, Kansas City, Oakland, Albuquerque, Milwaukee, Omaha, Tulsa, Wichita, Bakersfield, and Honolulu — and many more.