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Who is The International Estimating?

The International Estimating is an International company providing professional cost estimating, project management, and drafting services for the estimating industry, helping small and large businesses tender on projects.

Why Should my Business Use The International Estimating Services?

Having full-time electrical and civil estimators can cost $60,000 – $150,000 per annum in the region. We acknowledge that business needs to run smarter and more efficiently to ensure a profit is gained in this competitive market. Using  The International Estimating, you are not locked into any contracts, and our service is based on an as-needed basis only, eliminating the need to employ a full-time estimator.

WHO CAN HIRE OUR SERVICES?

We provide our services to General contractors, Construction Companies, Home Owners, Commercial owners, residential owners, Consultants, Lawyers, Technical Representatives, etc.

As You are Based in NYC, Can You Help Companies in other American Cities?

Yes, of course! We help companies across the country and have clients all around America.

Why T.I.E - The International estimating LLC Different from other Estimating Services?

T.I.E – The International estimating LLC offers a unique service for estimating a project, and we achieve this through our strong working relationships with local suppliers and tradesmen. It means that the estimate you receive will have used local material and labor rates rather than relying upon national averages, giving you a more accurate estimate.

What do You Need to do a takeoff or Electrical Estimate?

Would you please email us the project drawings/plans and your takeoff / electrical estimate requirements for a free quote, including charges and turnaround time? After approval of the proposal, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

Which trades are we dealing in?

We deal with all CSI divisions and trades of construction. We provide Civil, Structural, Drywall, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Flooring, Structural & Misc. Steel, Thermal and moisture protection, Fire suppression, Sitework and Lumber takeoffs, and detailed estimates.

How do we price out the projects?

We use different Databases for pricing like RS means, National Cost estimator by Craftsmen (Zip-code based pricing-which is updated multiple times in the year) so the bid will competitive and accurate as well.

Would you ever provide the same estimate to other clients?

NO and Never! As President & Owner of T.I.E – The International Estimating LLC, I ensure high standards and good business ethics. We strongly believe it’s unethical and prohibited to breach your information and disrupt long term business relationships. This is something we never engage in.

We provide consultancy to our clients about how they can be competitive, win bids but also increase their bid-hit ratio.

What if you don’t have plans for the project?

That’s not a problem either. We will provide an estimate based on the details and specifications you will give us. Our estimators will assume as per their previous data and provide a preliminary estimate for the project.

How much accurate we are in our estimation?

Our estimators are experts literally, they are engineers, Trade specialists, Field Superintendents, and project managers and for pricing, we use zip-code based pricing that brings into account even inflation, shortages in material, import/export tariffs and natural disaster as well.

How to start with our construction estimating services?

First of all, send us plans and project details & specifications at max@theinternationalestimating.com After that, our estimators will review and revert back with a quote and proposed turnaround time.

After acceptance of a quote by the client, we will send an invoice for payment, once the payment is made. We will start working on your project and deliver it within the proposed time.

Are there any hourly rates for our services?

Usually, we charge on a per-project basis. We can design an hourly rate that will be suitable for you once you share the details of your project with us. Our estimating services are perfect for busy contractors in that regard and saves 60% of estimation expenses as hiring an in-house estimator.

How can you pay for us?

We will send you a QuickBooks invoice and PayPal invoice, the one you will feel comfortable with. Yes! We accept credit cards and you can also pay through our link that will send on your email.

Do we charge separately for amendments, changes in drawings, and filing bids?

We usually do not charge for any small revisions and changes in drawings. While for a considerable addendum we normally charge insignificantly. And also our bid filing charges are separate.

Do we offer any monthly packages and long-term relationships?

We believe in long term relationships and offer monthly estimation packages that would save your 60% of estimation expenses as compared to in-house estimators.

Are there any binding agreements for monthly packages?

There are no binding agreements for our clients. No, binding agreements or credit card deductions on a monthly basis automatically.

Q. Which trades are we dealing in?

Ans. We deal with all CSI divisions and trades of construction. We provide Civil, Structural, Drywall, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Flooring, Structural & Misc. Steel, Thermal and moisture protection, Fire suppression, Sitework and Lumber takeoffs, and detailed estimates.

Q. How do we price out the projects?

Ans. We use different Databases for pricing like RS means, National Cost estimator by Craftsmen (Zip-code based pricing-which is updated multiple times in the year) so the bid will competitive and accurate as well.

Q. Would you ever provide the same estimate to other clients?

Ans. NO and Never! As President & Owner of T.I.E The International Estimating LLC, I ensure high standards and good business ethics. We strongly believe it’s unethical and prohibited to breach your information and disrupt long term business relationships. This is something we never engage in.
We provide consultancy to our clients about how they can be competitive, win bids but also increase their bid-hit ratio.

Q. What if you don’t have plans for the project?

Ans. That’s not a problem either. We will provide an estimate based on the details and specifications you will give us. Our estimators will assume as per their previous data and provide a preliminary estimate for the project.

Q. How much accurate we are in our estimation?

Ans. Our estimators are experts literally, they are engineers, Trade specialists, Field Superintendents, and project managers and for pricing, we use zip-code based pricing that brings into account even inflation, shortages in material, import/export tariffs and natural disaster as well.

Q. How to start with our construction estimating services?

Ans. First of all, send us plans and project details & specifications at max@theinternationalestimating.com After that, our estimators will review and revert back with a quote and proposed turnaround time.
After acceptance of a quote by the client, we will send an invoice for payment, once the payment is made. We will start working on your project and deliver it within the proposed time.

Q. Are there any hourly rates for our services?

Ans. FUsually, we charge on a per-project basis. We can design an hourly rate that will be suitable for you once you share the details of your project with us. Our estimating services are perfect for busy contractors in that regard and saves 60% of estimation expenses as hiring an in-house estimator.

Q. How can you pay for us?

Ans. We will send you a QuickBooks invoice and PayPal invoice, the one you will feel comfortable with. Yes! We accept credit cards and you can also pay through our link that will send on your email.

Q. Do we charge separately for amendments, changes in drawings, and filing bids?

Ans. We usually do not charge for any small revisions and changes in drawings. While for a considerable addendum we normally charge insignificantly. And also our bid filing charges are separate.

Q. Do we offer any monthly packages and long-term relationships?

Ans. We believe in long term relationships and offer monthly estimation packages that would save your 60% of estimation expenses as compared to in-house estimators.

Q. Are there any binding agreements for monthly packages?

Ans. There are no binding agreements for our clients. No, binding agreements or credit card deductions on a monthly basis automatically.

Q. Who is The International Estimating?

Ans. The International Estimating is an International company providing professional cost estimating, project management, and drafting services for the estimating industry, helping small and large businesses tender on projects.

Q. Why Should my Business Use The International Estimating Services?

Ans. Having full-time electrical and civil estimators can cost $60,000 – $150,000 per annum in the region. We acknowledge that business needs to run smarter and more efficiently to ensure a profit is gained in this competitive market. Using  The International Estimating, you are not locked into any contracts, and our service is based on an as-needed basis only, eliminating the need to employ a full-time estimator. 

Q. WHO CAN HIRE OUR SERVICES?

Ans. We provide our services to General contractors, Construction Companies, Home Owners, Commercial owners, residential owners, Consultants, Lawyers, Technical Representatives, etc. 

Q. As You are Based in NYC, Can You Help Companies in other American Cities?

Ans. Yes, of course! We help companies across the country and have clients all around America.

Q. Why is The International Estimator Different from other Estimating Services?

Ans. The International estimator offers a unique service for estimating a project, and we achieve this through our strong working relationships with local suppliers and tradesmen. It means that the estimate you receive will have used local material and labor rates rather than relying upon national averages, giving you a more accurate estimate.

Q. What do You Need to do a Takeoff or Electrical Estimate?

Ans. Would you please email us the project drawings/plans and your takeoff / electrical estimate requirements for a free quote, including charges and turnaround time? After approval of the proposal, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

Who is The International Estimating?

The International Estimating is an International company providing professional cost estimating, project management, and drafting services for the estimating industry, helping small and large businesses tender on projects.

Why Should my Business Use The International Estimating Services?

Having full-time electrical and civil estimators can cost $60,000 – $150,000 per annum in the region. We acknowledge that business needs to run smarter and more efficiently to ensure a profit is gained in this competitive market. Using  The International Estimating, you are not locked into any contracts, and our service is based on an as-needed basis only, eliminating the need to employ a full-time estimator.

WHO CAN HIRE OUR SERVICES?

We provide our services to General contractors, Construction Companies, Home Owners, Commercial owners, residential owners, Consultants, Lawyers, Technical Representatives, etc.

As You are Based in NYC, Can You Help Companies in other American Cities?

Yes, of course! We help companies across the country and have clients all around America.

Why is The International Estimator Different from other Estimating Services?

The International estimator offers a unique service for estimating a project, and we achieve this through our strong working relationships with local suppliers and tradesmen. It means that the estimate you receive will have used local material and labor rates rather than relying upon national averages, giving you a more accurate estimate.

What do You Need to do a Takeoff or Electrical Estimate?

Would you please email us the project drawings/plans and your takeoff / electrical estimate requirements for a free quote, including charges and turnaround time? After approval of the proposal, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

Who is The International Estimating?

The International Estimating is an International company providing professional cost estimating, project management, and drafting services for the estimating industry, helping small and large businesses tender on projects.

Why Should my Business Use The International Estimating Services?

Having full-time electrical and civil estimators can cost $60,000 – $150,000 per annum in the region. We acknowledge that business needs to run smarter and more efficiently to ensure a profit is gained in this competitive market. Using  The International Estimating, you are not locked into any contracts, and our service is based on an as-needed basis only, eliminating the need to employ a full-time estimator.

WHO CAN HIRE OUR SERVICES?

We provide our services to General contractors, Construction Companies, Home Owners, Commercial owners, residential owners, Consultants, Lawyers, Technical Representatives, etc.

As You are Based in NYC, Can You Help Companies in other American Cities?

Yes, of course! We help companies across the country and have clients all around America.

Why is The International Estimator Different from other Estimating Services?

The International estimator offers a unique service for estimating a project, and we achieve this through our strong working relationships with local suppliers and tradesmen. It means that the estimate you receive will have used local material and labor rates rather than relying upon national averages, giving you a more accurate estimate.

What do You Need to do a Takeoff or Electrical Estimate?

Would you please email us the project drawings/plans and your takeoff / electrical estimate requirements for a free quote, including charges and turnaround time? After approval of the proposal, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

Who uses our estimating services?

Anyone that needs a construction estimate or a material takeoff. This includes contractors that perform private or public work. Residential builders, commercial and civil contractors that are small or large, whether they need one estimate or multiple estimates benefit from our estimating service. Contractors that do not have the volume of construction to support a full-time estimator hire us. Contractors that have cut their estimating staff due to the drop in the construction market have hired us.

What type of document are the estimates and quantity surveys prepared in?

We primarily prepare the quantity surveys and estimates in Microsoft Excel. We are also proficient with PlanSwift and Quest Residential Estimator. You can also email us one of your Excel spreadsheets that have your cost codes and material codes. We will input the quantities that we estimate into your spreadsheet. Then you can send out this material list to your vendors for pricing then you can import the spreadsheet into your estimating system for budgets.

Why should my company outsource it’s estimating work with USA TOP ESTIMATORS,inc?

we are experts in building cost estimating. Most importantly, we can save you money because you do not need a full-time estimator and you do not need to invest in expensive estimating software. Many contractors purchase expensive software based on the recommendation of their estimator. Suddenly, that estimator is no longer employed with the company and you are stuck with a piece of estimating software that you do not know how to use. And now with the slow down in construction industry and the current state of the economy, why have another employee on your payroll! Outsourcing your estimating work is probably the easiest and most cost effective job your company can outsource. All we need from you is a set of plans!

What is our fee schedule?

You will know the fee for our service upfront because we will provide you a FREE QUOTE!

How do I request a takeoff or estimate?

To receive a FREE QUOTE send your construction drawings.click here to send you to the “Request an Estimate” form.

What areas of the country do we service?

ANYWHERE in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean can utilize our construction estimating services.