Masonry Estimating
Estimation Co provides the best concrete masonry estimating service. Due to intense experience in the estimating industry, we have a proven track record of delivering timely and most accurate estimates in the North American, Australian, and Caribbean regions.
We have expert masonry cost estimators who have practical knowledge of masonry works in division 4. That’s why they quantify everything with detail and accuracy. The estimating includes all types and configurations of bricks, CMU walls, clay and glass masonry, mortar and grout, brick veneer, bond beams, lintels, facing bricks, insulation, flashing, masonry reinforcement, masonry restoration, transportation, labor costs, and man-hours involved.
Our team of construction estimators ensures quality and accuracy with the use of the right software i.e. AccuBid, Planswift, and Bluebeam, and follows the policies and guidelines of the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE), American Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE), and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
Apart from masonry takeoff services, we also offer masonry brick wall 3d designing services.
Send us plans, we will review them. You will get a quote in a few minutes. If you hire us today, then you will get a 30% discount on all estimates.
Who hires our masonry estimating services?
- Lorie Galloway Companies
- JK Construction
- Rick Hamm Construction
- GTO Masonry
- Garcia Structures Group
- E.L. Shearer Concrete & Masonry
- Knockout Masonry Corp.
- Akowski Masonry
Scope of projects
We have served many contractors across the globe by providing highly precise and comprehensive estimates for home facades, flooring, chimneys, fireplaces, combustion chamber, patios, driveways, sidewalks, walls, and columns, etc. for the following projects:
- Public
- Commercial
- Residential
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Education
- Landscaping
- Restoration/Repair
Software that we use
- Planswift
- Bluebeam
- IMHS Mark Systems
- RS Means
Estimation Co’ considerations for masonry estimates
For the preparation of masonry estimate, drawing plans and specifications provided by the client are thoroughly reviewed with respect to the plan, elevation, and section views to define the dimensions. We follow CSI codes for items mentioned in the drawings. Our masonry estimating spreadsheet comprises of the breakdown of the following quantities:
- Estimation of the number of masonry units used for the construction of the foundation, wall. It includes concrete masonry units, bricks, CMU blocks, acoustic blocks, glass units, clay bricks, clay tiles, brick tiles, stones, marble, limestone, terra cotta, precast masonry panels rubble, and their different forms e.g., corner units, pilaster units, bond beams, lintel blocks, knockouts, stirrups, sill block, angle block, square pilasters, headers, halves, half high, etc.
- Deductions for openings i.e. doors, windows, ventilation are considered.
- Estimation of the number of facing bricks and masonry veneer, stone veneer, brick veneer if required.
- Masonry units involved in different categories i.e facings, backings to facings, walls and partitions, furring to walls, fire protection are mentioned distinctly.
- Estimation of the amount of mortar required, which depends on whether it is pre-bagged or site batching, mortar proportions, site conditions, etc. it also depends on the type of mortar, i.e., masonry cement mortar, pre-blended mortar, or Portland cement lime mortar.
- Estimation of the amount of grout required, which depends on the density of the concrete block used. Wastages are also covered.
- Estimation of costs for restoration & cleaning if required.
- Estimation of masonry reinforcement if required.
- Estimation of the scaffolding if required.
- Estimation of other miscellaneous items i.e. anchor bolts, sleeves, brackets, brick ties, etc.
- Estimation of the costs for masonry insulation, masonry flashing, and weep holes if required.
- Estimation of the man-hours and labor costs involved in various tasks. We employ location-based labor pricing or that provided by the client.
- Estimation of various other costs like transportation, taxes, permits, etc.
- Contingency funds are also taken into account which includes unforeseen costs, inflation, etc.
- The project schedule is also considered.
Our Takeoff in Division 4 masonry trade
- CMU Masonry
- Glass unit masonry
- Clay unit masonry
- Architectural and glazed masonry
- Stone masonry walls
- Granite
- Limestone
- Marble
- Sandstone
- Soapstone
- Slate
- Cast stone
- Mortar and grout
- Masonry Flashing
- Masonry Anchorage
- Masonry Insulation
- Chimney brick
- Brick tuck pointing
- brick wall tiles
- Brick Veneer
- Stucco work
- Terra Cotta Masonry
Why should you outsource masonry estimates?
Nowadays, you have to face fierce completion in the construction industry. That’s why precision and accuracy is everything in bidding.
Accuracy is the main challenge in preparing a masonry estimate on your own, making it complicated and time-consuming. For the accurate masonry works estimate, detailed knowledge of masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcements, man-hours, labor costs, transportation costs, and various other quantities and proficiency in software and tools is necessary. Buying expensive software and hiring a full-time estimator takes a lot out of your budget in terms of monthly salary, bonuses, benefits, etc.
If you outsource masonry estimates to Top estimators, then you will get the following benefits.
- You save time that was earlier consumed in preparing estimates and utilize it in developing strategies for your business growth.
- It gives you the confidence of highly accurate and detailed estimates prepared by expert estimators.
- It increases your bid volume. You tend to bid more and win more.
- Your estimating efficiency improves which increases your profit margins.
- You save on the expenses of buying software and hiring estimating staff.
Why Estimation Co is the right choice?
We have proven taken record of delivering the best services to our clients in terms of:
- Highly accurate and detailed estimates along with mark-up plans.
- Quick turnaround times of 24 to 48 hours.
- Cost-effective estimates ($200 on average, depends on the scope of the project).
- The bid-hit ratio of our estimates is more than 85%.
- The monthly takeoff package saves 60% expense of an in-house estimator.
- Consultation on bid filing and handling bidding network profile of contractors.
- Estimators certified with ASPE, AACE, AIQS.
- 24/7 customer support.
Send us plans, and we will review them. You will get a quote in a few minutes. If you hire us today, then you will get a 30% discount.
FAQs
What do we estimate in masonry construction?
We quantify each and everything in the masonry trade with details and descriptions from concrete block, brick, stone, architectural precast, tile, marble. For Block masons, we provide knockouts, regular block, headers, bond beam, lintel block, mortar, sand, round column block, square pilasters, angle block, and sill block.
What is included in our masonry portfolio of projects?
From Private to public institutions we have provided our masonry estimating services for all commercial and residential projects.
How much time do we take to deliver your masonry works estimate?
We normally take 24 to 48 hours to prepare and deliver your estimate.
How much do we change for a masonry estimate?
Our prices are very affordable. We charge $200 on average but it varies depending on the scope of the work required.
What is the format of the deliverables for masonry takeoff?
We deliver masonry takeoffs in EXCEL sheets either in our format or your customized format.
Why are Concrete and masonry contractors using our masonry estimating services?
For beating your competitors in reaching the exact figures, and underbidding and tightening up your bid, many contractors reach to us accurate and timely preparations of bids in all concrete and masonry works.
Our Service areas
We provide takeoff services in North American, Australian, and Caribbean regions. In the US, we serve in the following markets: New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Connecticut.
Case study
Problem
Masons have to deal very hardly with the trade. They have to spend all their time at work. That’s why they have no time for precise masonry estimating. If they allot time for estimating, then they cannot do the job punctually. Moreover, hiring a full-time estimator is not possible for masons.
Solution
So usually for hiring an in-house estimator normally costs thousands of dollars per month which is far away than attaining our estimating services that are average $200 per estimate or subscribing to our affordable monthly construction takeoff packages.
Outcome
This helping model of Estimation Co has helped many of the subcontractors and reduced their expenses up to 60% and turnaround time to 24-48 hrs.
Estimation Co portfolio in the masonry trade
Estimation Co has a diversified portfolio of estimating thousands of masonry work projects. A few are listed below:
New construction of Atlantic Avenue Shell Building in Raleigh, North Carolina
Preparation of conceptual estimate.
Demolition and Renovations of Morgan Park High School in Chicago, Illinois
Preparation of bid estimate for a masonry contractor
Additions and Renovations for Georgia State University Library North Atlanta, Georgia
Preparation of masonry takeoff sheets including man-hours and markup plans for the subcontractor.
Remodeling of Los Angeles Pharmacy, California
Preparation of budget estimate.
Renovations for JFK Recreation Center in Newark, New Jersey
Preparation of bid estimate.
Demolition and new construction of Sgt Joseph Delancy Park in Miami, Florida
Preparation of bid estimate.
Renovations of Philadelphia Convention Center, Pennsylvania
Preparation of bid estimate.