We are a small studio of experienced estimators, surveyors, and architects working from Kalispell, Montana. We turn drawings, sketches, and intent into quantifiable, defensible numbers — usually inside of two business days.
A small studio of experienced estimators and architects in Kalispell, Montana — producing defensible numbers inside two business days.
Each service is led by a senior estimator and dual-reviewed before delivery. We don't hand work off to overseas subcontractors. Every line item carries an initial, a source, and a date.
Detailed cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial builds, with zip-code-based pricing pulled from RS Means and Craftsman databases.
Line-item quantity surveying for concrete, masonry, steel, framing, MEP, finishes — each item measurable and ready to price.
In-house architects deliver full sets from rough concept to permit-ready construction documents for residential and commercial.
Trade-specialist estimates produced in FastPIPE, FastDUCT, ConEst, and Accubid — bid-ready for general or sub-contractors.
Competitive bid prep, scope analysis, and cost-saving alternatives. We compare against awarded numbers and tell you where to sharpen.
Early-stage budgets from program descriptions, site data, or napkin sketches — for developers, lenders, and owners deciding whether to proceed.
Across residential, commercial, industrial, multifamily and architectural sectors since 2009.
Variance between our delivered estimate and final awarded contract value, measured quarterly.
From plan upload to delivered estimate. Most projects close inside one business day.
Average win rate reported by repeat clients using our estimates on competitive bids.
Plans, sketches, even a phone photo of a napkin. We accept PDF, DWG, DXF, RVT, and images up to 500 MB.
A 15-minute call to confirm scope, exclusions, and any allowances. You get a fixed-fee quote in writing within four hours.
Senior estimator performs takeoffs in Planswift / Bluebeam. Every line item is initialed and timestamped.
Local labor and material pricing from RS Means and Craftsman, cross-checked against our regional database.
Independent senior reviewer checks quantities, pricing, and scope completeness. Any flags are reconciled before delivery.
Itemized Excel + summary PDF, ready for bid submission. One free revision included.
Their commercial estimate came back inside 36 hours— three pages, every line initialed, every assumption listed. We won the bid and finished under budget. They're now on every job we touch.
Each division has a dedicated lead estimator. Cross-trade conflicts are caught in review, not on the job site at week six.
Most quotes are issued within four working hours. No commitment, no chase emails, no overseas hand-off. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so and recommend someone who is.