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What Does a Professional Construction Estimate Look Like?
A professional construction estimate includes a summary sheet, a detailed breakdown by CSI division or trade, measured quantities with units, unit costs for labor, material and equipment, labor hours, markups, and a written list of inclusions, exclusions and assumptions. It usually comes with marked-up drawings so every quantity can be traced back to the plans.
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Sample Estimates and Takeoffs
Residential Estimate Sample
Single-family home with full trade breakdown, labor and material.
Commercial Estimate Sample
Office or retail building organized by CSI division.
Industrial Estimate Sample
Warehouse with sitework, slab, structure and MEP.
Quantity Takeoff Sample
Quantities with marked-up drawings.
Electrical Estimate Sample
Devices, conduit, wire and gear with labor hours.
Concrete Estimate Sample
Footings, walls, slabs, rebar and formwork.
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Report Anatomy
What's Inside Every Estimate
| Section | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Summary Sheet | Total cost, cost per square foot, and totals by division or trade |
| Detailed Breakdown | Every line item with quantity, unit, unit cost and extension |
| Labor Analysis | Labor hours and crew assumptions by activity |
| Markups | General conditions, overhead, profit, contingency and escalation |
| Qualifications | Inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and estimate class |
| Marked-Up Drawings | Color-coded takeoff sheets matching each quantity |
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