Fair, Guaranteed Flat Fees in Canadian Dollars
Starting from CA$65. No hidden hourly billing, no surprise retainers. Send your drawings and receive a firm quote in 15 minutes.
Canadian Postal Code & Labour Rate Lookup
Enter your 6-character Canadian postal code (e.g., M5V 2T6, H3B 1A7, or V6B 1A1) to calibrate the starting fee for your project.
Real-time reactive calculation powered by RxJS. Validates against all Canadian provinces and territories.
Single-Trade Takeoff
Ideal for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, roofing, or concrete subcontractors bidding single divisions.
- Itemized material quantity takeoff
- Color-coded marked-up drawings (PDF)
- Editable Excel Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Canadian postal-code labour calibration
- 24–48 hour standard turnaround
Full-Scope Commercial
Comprehensive CSI Divisions 01–48 cost estimates for commercial, institutional, and multi-family builders.
- All architectural, structural, civil & MEP scopes
- Subcontractor scope leveling matrix
- General conditions & site logistics plan
- Unpriced vendor BOM tabs for fast supply pricing
- Dual-estimator QA review before release
Monthly Dedicated Desk
For active contractors submitting 5 to 20+ bids per month seeking a dedicated estimating team without payroll overhead.
- Dedicated Senior Estimator assigned to your firm
- Priority 12–24h rush turnaround queues
- Direct phone/Slack communication with estimators
- Customized Excel templates with your company logo
- Save up to 40% compared to per-bid fees
ILLUSTRATIVE STARTING VALUES — NOT RSMeans data. Labour/material factors below are internal planning estimates used to calibrate the starting fee. Replace with RSMeans Canada city cost indexes or local supplier/union rate data before presenting them as verified.
Provincial & Territorial Starting Fee Matrix
Baseline fees calibrated using our formula: round(CA$65 × Factor / 5) × 5
| Province / Territory | Abbr | Labour Factor | Calibrated Starting Fee | Governing Building Code | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ON | 1.10x | CA$70 | Ontario Building Code (OBC) | View Hub → |
| Quebec | QC | 1.05x | CA$70 | Construction Code of Québec (Code de construction du Québec), Chapter I – Building | View Hub → |
| British Columbia | BC | 1.15x | CA$75 | BC Building Code (the City of Vancouver uses its own Vancouver Building By-law) | View Hub → |
| Alberta | AB | 1.10x | CA$70 | National Building Code – Alberta Edition | View Hub → |
| Manitoba | MB | 0.90x | CA$60 | Manitoba Building Code (NBC-based) | View Hub → |
| Saskatchewan | SK | 0.95x | CA$60 | National Building Code adopted under The Construction Codes Act | View Hub → |
| Nova Scotia | NS | 0.92x | CA$60 | Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (NBC-based) | View Hub → |
| New Brunswick | NB | 0.90x | CA$60 | National Building Code adopted under the Building Code Administration Act | View Hub → |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | NL | 0.95x | CA$60 | National Building Code adopted provincially, administered by Digital Government and Service NL | View Hub → |
| Prince Edward Island | PE | 0.88x | CA$55 | National Building Code adopted under the PEI Building Codes Act | View Hub → |
| Yukon | YT | 1.30x | CA$85 | National Building Code adopted under the Yukon Building Standards Act | View Hub → |
| Northwest Territories | NT | 1.40x | CA$90 | National Building Code, administered by the Office of the Fire Marshal | View Hub → |
| Nunavut | NU | 1.55x | CA$100 | National Building Code, administered by the Office of the Fire Marshal | View Hub → |
Top 25 Canadian Metro Construction Fee Indexes
Calibrated starting fees for Canada's highest-volume urban markets.
| Metro City | Province | City Labour Factor | Calibrated Starting Fee | Sample Postal FSA | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | ON | 1.18x | CA$75 | M5V, M4W, M6K | View City → |
| Montreal | QC | 1.08x | CA$70 | H2X, H3B, H1A | View City → |
| Vancouver | BC | 1.20x | CA$80 | V6B, V5K, V6E | View City → |
| Calgary | AB | 1.12x | CA$75 | T2P, T3A, T2E | View City → |
| Edmonton | AB | 1.12x | CA$75 | T5J, T6E, T5K | View City → |
| Ottawa | ON | 1.10x | CA$70 | K1P, K2P, K1Y | View City → |
| Winnipeg | MB | 0.95x | CA$60 | R3C, R2W, R3T | View City → |
| Quebec City | QC | 1.02x | CA$65 | G1R, G1K, G1V | View City → |
| Hamilton | ON | 1.08x | CA$70 | L8P, L8N, L9A | View City → |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | ON | 1.06x | CA$70 | N2G, N2J, N2L | View City → |
| London | ON | 1.02x | CA$65 | N6A, N6B, N5V | View City → |
| Victoria | BC | 1.15x | CA$75 | V8W, V8V, V9A | View City → |
| Halifax | NS | 0.98x | CA$65 | B3H, B3J, B3K | View City → |
| Oshawa | ON | 1.08x | CA$70 | L1H, L1G, L1J | View City → |
| Windsor | ON | 1.00x | CA$65 | N9A, N8X, N9B | View City → |
| Saskatoon | SK | 1.00x | CA$65 | S7K, S7N, S7H | View City → |
| Regina | SK | 0.98x | CA$65 | S4P, S4R, S4S | View City → |
| St. John's | NL | 1.00x | CA$65 | A1C, A1B, A1E | View City → |
| Barrie | ON | 1.05x | CA$70 | L4M, L4N | View City → |
| Kelowna | BC | 1.10x | CA$70 | V1Y, V1W, V1X | View City → |
| Abbotsford | BC | 1.10x | CA$70 | V2S, V2T, V3G | View City → |
| Kingston | ON | 1.00x | CA$65 | K7L, K7K, K7M | View City → |
| Greater Sudbury | ON | 1.02x | CA$65 | P3A, P3B, P3E | View City → |
| Guelph | ON | 1.05x | CA$70 | N1H, N1E, N1G | View City → |
| Sherbrooke | QC | 0.98x | CA$65 | J1H, J1J, J1K | View City → |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pricing
How is the final flat-fee price for my project determined?
Every estimate starts from our baseline rate of CA$65 for single-scope trade takeoffs. For multi-trade or complete commercial packages, the fee is calculated based on the total drawing sheet count, project square footage, and trade complexity. We provide a firm, guaranteed quote in 15 minutes upon reviewing your plans.
What currency are your fees and deliverables in?
All pricing quoted for our Canadian service is in Canadian Dollars (CAD / CA$). Deliverable estimate spreadsheets also default to CAD currency unless specifically requested otherwise for cross-border projects.
Do you charge extra for revisions or addenda?
Minor addenda and single-sheet plan updates received during the estimating process are included at no additional charge. For major scope alterations or complete re-designs issued late in the tender period, we provide an upfront flat fee before executing any additional work.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major corporate credit cards, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), direct bank wire, and invoicing terms for established general contractors and frequent subcontracting partners.
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