Frequently Asked Questions

Standard turnaround for single-scope trade takeoffs and typical commercial projects is 24 to 48 hours. For critical addenda or rush bids closing in under 24 hours, our dedicated Canadian rush desk operates around the clock to meet your tender deadline without compromising dual-estimator QA.

Our pricing starts at CA$65 for single-scope trade takeoffs. Complete multi-trade commercial estimates are priced as transparent, guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count, specification complexity, and required turnaround. You receive an exact price quote within 15 minutes of uploading your plan set.

All proposals and deliverable spreadsheets on this platform are priced exclusively in Canadian Dollars (CAD / CA$). Material line items, crew labour rates, and equipment rentals reflect local Canadian currency.

We utilize location-calibrated labour productivity factors and crew wage schedules specific to each Canadian province, territory, and Forward Sortation Area (FSA). Whether your project is in high-rise Toronto, CCQ-regulated Montreal, or industrial Alberta, labour rates are adjusted for local union, prevailing, or open-shop conditions.

Every estimate package includes: (1) An unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with all formulas intact; (2) High-resolution color-coded marked-up drawings (PDF); (3) An unpriced Vendor Request Bill of Materials for rapid distributor pricing; and (4) A Scope Clarifications, Inclusions, and Exclusions sheet.

Our senior estimators run industry-standard platforms including Trimble Accubid Anywhere, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, McCormick Systems, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and 3D earthwork modeling tools. We deliver universal Excel and PDF formats so your team never needs specialized software licenses to review or modify our work.

Yes, 100%. We operate under strict corporate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA). Your plan files, bid strategies, vendor quotes, and client identities are kept strictly confidential and are never shared with third parties or competing bidders.

Yes. Our Canadian team works natively with the National Building Code (NBC), Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), National Plumbing Code (NPC), and provincial standards (such as the Ontario Building Code and CCQ in Quebec). We take off plans in either metric (m, m², m³, mm) or imperial (ft, SF, CY, inches) to match your tender forms.

We review incoming addenda immediately. Minor sheet updates, relocated devices, or single-specification notes are incorporated promptly at no extra charge. For major structural or MEP re-designs, we provide an expedited flat fee to update your takeoff before bid closing.

Simply upload your PDF drawings or CAD plans through our secure quote request form, or email your plan link to info@professionalestimatingllc.com. You will receive a confirmed flat-fee quote and delivery schedule within 15 minutes.