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Construction estimating done right, delivered in days.

Fast, accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers across the US and Canada — so you can bid more jobs and win more of them.

  • 24–72 hour turnaround
  • Flat $10/hour, all trades
  • US & Canada coverage
Architectural blueprints laid out with drafting pencils, a metal ruler and a plan tube, ready for a construction quantity takeoff

24–72h

Typical turnaround

How a bid gets built

We quantify every stage, before it is built

01

Foundation Prep

Site is stripped and set out, footings poured and the slab formed. We take off excavation volumes, formwork contact area, rebar and concrete yardage straight from the structural drawings.

  • Excavation & backfill
  • Footings and slab yardage
  • Formwork contact area
  • Rebar and mesh weight

02

Framing & Structure

Columns go up and the floor framing follows, level by level. Every column, beam and connector is counted against the framing plans and grouped by size and gauge.

  • Column and beam lengths
  • Connections and base plates
  • Floor decking area
  • Fireproofing coverage

03

Enclosure & Finish

Roof framing lands and the envelope closes in. Curtain wall, cladding and roofing are quantified by elevation, with openings deducted automatically.

  • Curtain wall and glazing area
  • Cladding by elevation
  • Roof area and membrane
  • Openings and deductions

What We Estimate

Material takeoff services for every trade

From a single-trade takeoff to a full bid package, we quantify your scope straight from the drawings.

$10/hr

Flat rate, every trade

24h

Fastest turnaround

2,000+

Projects estimated

98%

Bid accuracy rate

Why Choose Us

An estimating department you switch on when you need it

No salaries, no software licences, no idle overhead between bids. Send the plans, approve the quote, get the numbers back.

  • One flat rate — $10 per hour

    No tiered pricing, no trade surcharges, no minimum retainer. Every takeoff and estimate is billed at the same hourly rate, quoted up front before we start.

  • Turnaround in 24–72 hours

    Most residential packages come back in two to three days, and we routinely turn urgent scopes around in 24 hours so you never miss a bid deadline.

  • Estimates that hold on bid day

    Every quantity is checked against the drawings by a second estimator. Catching a missed deduction in review costs nothing; catching it after award costs the job.

  • Capacity for any workload

    A large in-house engineering team means bid season does not become a bottleneck. Send five packages the same week and they all land on time.

  • Pay only when you need us

    Work with us as an overflow estimating department. No salaries, no software licences, no idle overhead between bids — engage us per project.

  • Industry-standard software

    Takeoffs are produced in PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, RFMS Measure and Excel, and delivered with marked-up plans so you can audit every number.

Bid more. Win more.

Stop turning down invitations to bid because the takeoff will not get done in time. Send us the plans and get your numbers back in 24–72 hours.

The Team

Estimators who have read the drawings before

Your takeoff is produced by people who work in construction documents every day — not by a queue of generalists rotating between industries.

  • Portrait of Fida H., CEO & Lead Estimator at Rapid Estimating

    Fida H.

    CEO & Lead Estimator

    Reads construction drawings the way most people read a sentence. Sets the standard for quantity accuracy on every package that leaves the office.

  • Portrait of Asad H., Head of Technology at Rapid Estimating

    Asad H.

    Head of Technology

    Builds and runs the takeoff tooling, the deliverable templates and the systems that keep turnaround times measured in hours rather than days.

  • Portrait of Meera Krishnan, Senior Takeoff Engineer at Rapid Estimating

    Meera Krishnan

    Senior Takeoff Engineer

    Handles MEP and metal framing scopes, and runs the second-estimator review that catches deductions before they reach a bid.

  • Portrait of Gowtham Srinivasan, Concrete & Structural Estimator at Rapid Estimating

    Gowtham Srinivasan

    Concrete & Structural Estimator

    Quantifies footings, slabs and formwork contact area, and keeps rebar schedules reconciled against the structural drawings.

Client Feedback

Recommended by the contractors who bid with our numbers

Verbatim recommendations left on LinkedIn by clients and managers we have delivered takeoffs for.

  • LinkedIn

    Mr. Fida Hussain and his team are exceptional collaborators. They demonstrate honesty and communicate effectively and promptly, even while operating in a different time zone than my company. I could not have selected a better partner for my takeoff projects. The team he has assembled and leads is unparalleled in its expertise and professionalism. Their contributions have been invaluable.

    Judah Miltz

    Director of Operations, Paragon Flooring LLC

  • LinkedIn

    I highly recommend Fida Hussain for takeoff work.

    Accurate, fast, and easy to work with. Always delivers clean, reliable results that make bidding easier.

    Efraim Desser

    Windows, Aluminum & uPVC

  • LinkedIn

    Fida possesses a deep understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and materials, allowing him to deliver precise quantity takeoffs across a variety of project scopes, including commercial buildings or residential developments. His attention to detail, efficiency in using industry-standard software and ability to meet tight deadlines have made him an invaluable member of our team.

    Beyond technical expertise, Fida is a collaborative and dependable professional who communicates effectively.

    Linor Ben-Naim

    Senior Project Manager, Estimator, Bathana Bath & Decor

  • LinkedIn

    I have had the pleasure of working closely with Fida for the past few years, and I can confidently say that he is an invaluable asset to any team. Fida possesses a rare combination of technical expertise, creativity, and exceptional problem-solving skills.

    His dedication to his work is evident in the quality of her deliverables, which consistently exceed expectations.

    Fida's collaborative nature and strong communication skills make him great team player, and his positive attitude is contagious, fostering a motivating work environment.

    I highly recommend Fida to any organization looking for a talented and driven professional who can tackle challenges with enthusiasm and precision.

    Isaac Fisch

    Rubber flooring solutions for fitness centers, sports courts and multipurpose spaces

  • LinkedIn

    Fida is fast and efficient. Love working with him!

    Raezy Goldberg

    Sales to the Construction Trades

How It Works

From plan set to priced bid in five steps

A process built around your bid date, not ours. You will know the cost and the delivery day before any work starts.

  1. 01

    Send us your plans

    Day 0

    Upload your drawing set — PDF, DWG or a plan-room link — along with the trades you need covered and your bid date. No account or software required on your side.

  2. 02

    Get a fixed quote

    Within 2 hours

    We review the set, scope the work and come back with the estimated hours and total cost. Nothing starts until you approve it in writing.

  3. 03

    We run the takeoff

    1–3 days

    Our estimators quantify your scope in PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff or RFMS Measure, colour-coding the drawings as they go so every quantity is traceable.

  4. 04

    Second-estimator review

    Quality gate

    A senior estimator re-checks quantities against the drawings, confirms deductions and waste factors, and validates the pricing structure before anything ships.

  5. 05

    Delivery and bid support

    Revisions included

    You receive an Excel workbook, a summary PDF and the marked-up plan set. Revisions during the bid window are included — we stay available through bid day.

Get Started

Send us your plans, get a quote today

Tell us what you need estimated and when you need it. We will confirm scope, hours and cost before starting any work.

  • A fixed quote back within two business hours
  • Takeoffs delivered in 24–72 hours
  • Marked-up plans included so every number is traceable
  • Revisions during your bid window at no extra cost
Hours
Mon–Sat, 9:00am – 8:00pm EST
Office
E-2, Block D, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024

No obligation. We reply with scope and cost before any work begins.