Detailed Cost Estimate
Trade-by-trade breakdown, RSMeans data, and human review. Lender-ready.
Package includes
- Trade-by-trade line item breakdown (CSI MasterFormat)
- RSMeans unit cost validation for local market rates
- Labor and material separation per trade
- Overhead, profit, and contingency line items
- Three-tier summary: base / mid / high scenario
- Lender-ready PDF with licensed estimator sign-off
- Scope assumptions and exclusions clearly stated
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Detailed Cost Estimate
1 revision round · 3–5 business days
Trade-by-trade breakdown with RSMeans validation and estimator sign-off.
- CSI MasterFormat breakdown
- RSMeans validation
- Base / mid / high scenarios
- Estimator sign-off
- Lender-ready PDF
Certified Cost Estimate
1 revision round · 5–7 business days
Notarized licensed estimator sign-off, full RSMeans source documentation, investor-grade format.
- Everything in Detailed
- Notarized licensed signature
- Full RSMeans source docs
- Investor-grade summary
- Excel + PDF deliverable
Estimate + Permit Bundle
1 revision each · 5–7 business days
Detailed cost estimate plus permit package preparation — bundled for project efficiency.
- Full Detailed Estimate
- Permit package preparation
- Submission to agency
- Bundle savings
- Single project intake
How it works
Submit your scope
Share your project scope, AI Design (if you have one), any existing drawings, and your property address.
Estimator review
A licensed estimator reviews your scope against local labor and material rates using RSMeans data.
Draft and revisions
You receive a draft estimate within 3–5 business days. One round of scope revisions is included.
Final delivery
Signed, lender-ready PDF delivered with a digital spreadsheet for contractor comparison.
About this service
A human-reviewed, trade-by-trade cost breakdown validated against current RSMeans unit cost data for your area market. Includes labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and contractor markup. Formatted for lenders, investors, and contractor negotiations.
Who this is for
Homeowners evaluating contractor bids, investors preparing pro formas, project owners applying for construction loans, and developers needing bankable cost documentation.
Common questions
Is this the same as the AI cost band in the Design Report?
No. The AI cost band is a planning range. The Detailed Cost Estimate is a line-item breakdown reviewed by a licensed estimator.
Do I need drawings first?
Not always. For scopes under $150K, a written scope description is often sufficient. For larger projects, schematic drawings are preferred.
Will contractors accept this estimate?
Contractors often use our estimates as a baseline when scoping their own bids.
What is the Certified Cost Estimate vs this one?
The Certified Cost Estimate ($1,850) adds notarized sign-off and is accepted by virtually all construction lenders.
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Starting at $595 · one-time · no subscription