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Construction Estimating & Takeoff Services
Stop Losing Bids.Win More Work.
Commercial and residential construction estimating services — material takeoffs, shop drawings, 3D architectural renderings, and stamped permit sets, with AACE Class 3 cost estimates in 24 to 48 hours. Bid more jobs, win more of them.
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Construction Estimating & Takeoff Services
Stop Losing Bids. Win More Work.
Commercial and residential construction estimating services — material takeoffs, shop drawings, 3D architectural renderings, and stamped permit sets, with AACE Class 3 cost estimates in 24 to 48 hours. Bid more jobs, win more of them.
✓ Trusted by 200+ Contractors
| ✓ Residential & Commercial Projects
| ✓ 24-48 Hour Turnaround
♠ 2,893+ PROJECTS DELIVERED ♠ 35 STATES SERVED ♠ 89% BID WIN RATE ♠ PLANSWIFT & BLUEBEAM INTEGRATION ♠
Core Service
As a top construction and estimation company, The ACE Services operates across four specialized divisions engineered to deliver highly reliable pricing models, architectural reviews, and full-lifecycle project support, all built to fit tight bid schedule pipelines.
Architectural
3D Renderings
Photorealistic renderings built to support permitting, coordination, and presentation.
MEP · BIM
Shop Drawings
Fabrication-ready coordination that resolves spatial conflicts before breaking ground.
Estimating · Budgeting & Bidding
Cost Estimation
The ACE Services delivers construction cost estimating for general contractors, developers, and subcontractors across the United States. Every estimate is prepared to AACE Class 3 accuracy using PlanSwift and Bluebeam, with quantity takeoffs, material lists, and CSI-organized cost breakdowns — turned around in 24-48 hours.
Documentation
Permit Sets
Renderings, shop drawings, and stamped permit sets from delivered projects.
Why Choose The ACE Services?
What makes us the top construction estimation partner? Elite mathematical modeling, multi-layered audit procedures, and a proven national track record built for competitive bids.
Industry Leading
89%Bid Win Rate
Our estimates aren’t just accurate—they’re strategically engineered to help general contractors and subcontractors win competitive bids in tight markets. This bid-win performance is the reason so many builders choose us as their pre-construction estimation partner.
Optimized for Tight Markets
Expert Review
Senior Consultant Oversight
Every project moves through a mandatory two-stage quality assurance process, reviewed by our most experienced estimators. This layered QA approach is what separates a professional estimating company from a generic takeoff service.
Stage 1 · Estimate & Takeoff Preparation
Stage 2 · Senior Consultant Quality Audit
ISO Standard
ISO-Standard Precision
We follow international ISO 9001 construction standards, ensuring every pre-construction estimate, material takeoff, and quantity survey meets the highest global benchmark for accuracy and consistency.
ISO9001 Standard
Highest Global BenchmarkAccuracy & consistency in every deliverable
National Reach
Proven National Reach
With 2,893 estimates delivered across 35 U.S. states, spanning bridges, healthcare facilities, retail builds, and industrial plants — a national estimating footprint that general contractors, civil engineers, and trade specialists rely on coast to coast.
35 StatesServed Coast to Coast
2,893+Estimates Delivered
Cost Comparison
In-House Estimating vs. The ACE Services
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In-House Estimating
- ✕3 to 5 day turnaround on takeoffs
- ✕Full-time estimator salary: $75k to $120k/yr
- ✕Limited to 1 to 2 bids per week
- ✕Software license fees ($3k to $8k/yr)
- ✕No built-in QA / peer review
- ✕Bid capacity shrinks during PTO or sick leave
Recommended
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The ACE Services
- ✓24 to 48 hour turnaround guaranteed
- ✓Flat per-project fee, no salary overhead
- ✓Unlimited bid volume capacity
- ✓We use PlanSwift & Bluebeam, no license cost to you
- ✓Mandatory two-stage QA per project
- ✓Scales instantly with your bid pipeline
Get an Instant Bid Estimate
Use our parametric cost configurator to generate AACE Class 3 budgetary allocations in seconds — no forms, no waiting.
Portfolio
Executed Takeoffs
Review certified schematics and bills of quantities delivered nationwide by our construction estimation and quantity surveying teams. Every listed project reflects the accuracy standard that makes The ACE Services a top construction and estimation company for general contractors across the U.S. Click any project below for the full cost breakdown.
LADDER SHOP DRAWING
USA
SCOPE
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Special Laterals Replacement
USA
SCOPE
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My Urgentcare Center
USA
SCOPE
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Fella Carwash
USA
SCOPE
VIEW
Ergola Main Street & Conklin
USA
SCOPE
VIEW
Fellas Car Wash
USA
SCOPE
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HTeaO
USA
SCOPE
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Hanover St. Baltimore Md
USA
SIZE: 750 SF
COST: $11K
SCOPE:
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Jacob Stoeckel
USA
SIZE: 2,614 SF
COST: $46K
SCOPE:
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our estimating process, turnaround times, and how the top construction and estimation company in the industry supports your next project.
How long does a construction estimate take?▾
The ACE Services typically delivers detailed cost estimates within 24-48 hours, with larger or more complex scopes taking longer. Rush 24-hour turnaround is available for select scope categories, including material takeoffs for residential and light commercial projects.
What is a Class 3 construction estimate?▾
A Class 3 estimate, as defined by AACE International, provides a budgetary control level of accuracy suitable for project funding authorization, typically within ±10% to ±20%. The ACE Services delivers every estimate to AACE Class 3 standards using localized material databases and CSI MasterFormat divisions.
What is a quantity takeoff in construction?▾
A quantity takeoff is the process of measuring and calculating all materials, labor, and equipment quantities from architectural blueprints and specifications. The ACE Services uses algorithmic digitization platforms for division-wise material volume counts, ensuring precise procurement data and eliminating on-site waste.
How much does a construction cost estimate cost?▾
The ACE Services provides free preliminary quotes. Full estimate pricing depends on square footage, scope complexity, and documentation quality. Use our online calculator for an instant budgetary allocation, or contact us for a custom quote tailored to your project.
What file formats do you accept for blueprints?▾
We accept PDF, DWG, DXF, and raster image formats. Our digitization pipeline handles both digital-native files and scanned hard copies, with scale verification and alignment audits performed on scanned documents before quantity takeoffs begin.
Do you work with subcontractors and small contractors?▾
Yes, The ACE Services supports general contractors, subcontractors, and independent developers across 35 U.S. states, with scalable engagement models ranging from single-trade material lists to full-spectrum pre-construction packages.
What are construction estimating services?▾
Construction estimating services are professional pre-construction analyses that measure quantities, price materials and labor, and produce detailed cost reports contractors use to bid projects and manage budgets. The ACE Services delivers accurate, defensible estimates for projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
See our AACE Class 3 construction estimates →How long does a construction estimate take?
The ACE Services typically delivers detailed cost estimates within 24-48 hours, with larger or more complex scopes taking longer. Rush 24-hour turnaround is available for select scope categories, including material takeoffs for residential and light commercial projects.
What is a Class 3 construction estimate?
A Class 3 estimate, as defined by AACE International, provides a budgetary control level of accuracy suitable for project funding authorization, typically within ±10% to ±20%. The ACE Services delivers every estimate to AACE Class 3 standards using localized material databases and CSI MasterFormat divisions.
What is a quantity takeoff in construction?
A quantity takeoff is the process of measuring and calculating all materials, labor, and equipment quantities from architectural blueprints and specifications. The ACE Services uses algorithmic digitization platforms for division-wise material volume counts, ensuring precise procurement data and eliminating on-site waste.
How much does a construction cost estimate cost?
The ACE Services provides free preliminary quotes. Full estimate pricing depends on square footage, scope complexity, and documentation quality. Use our online calculator for an instant budgetary allocation, or contact us for a custom quote tailored to your project.
What file formats do you accept for blueprints?
We accept PDF, DWG, DXF, and raster image formats. Our digitization pipeline handles both digital-native files and scanned hard copies, with scale verification and alignment audits performed on scanned documents before quantity takeoffs begin.
Do you work with subcontractors and small contractors?
Yes, The ACE Services supports general contractors, subcontractors, and independent developers across 35 U.S. states, with scalable engagement models ranging from single-trade material lists to full-spectrum pre-construction packages.
What are construction estimating services?
Construction estimating services are professional pre-construction analyses that measure quantities, price materials and labor, and produce detailed cost reports contractors use to bid projects and manage budgets. The ACE Services delivers accurate, defensible estimates for projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
See our AACE Class 3 construction estimates →Pre-Construction Services, Delivered Nationwide
The ACE Services is a pre-construction partner for general contractors, subcontractors, and developers across 35 US states. We combine construction estimating, material takeoffs, shop drawings, 3D architectural rendering, and permit sets under one roof — so you can bid more work, win more of it, and build with fewer surprises. By outsourcing your estimating and drafting to a dedicated team, you get senior-level output in 24 to 48 hours without carrying the fixed cost of an in-house department.
Construction Estimating Services
Our construction estimating services give general contractors and subcontractors bid-ready numbers without the overhead of an in-house estimating department. Every project is priced to AACE Class 3 standards using localized material databases and CSI MasterFormat divisions, so your proposals hold up under scrutiny and protect your margins.
Material Takeoffs & Quantity Surveys
We measure every material, labor, and equipment quantity directly from your architectural blueprints. Our quantity takeoffs are delivered in clean, auditable spreadsheets using PlanSwift and Bluebeam, so you can drop them straight into your bid or hand them to a supplier for pricing.
MEP & Structural Shop Drawings
Our shop drawing services turn design intent into fabrication-ready documentation. We coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and millwork shop drawings to resolve spatial clashes before anything is fabricated or installed — no surprises in the field, no costly rework.
3D Architectural Rendering
Photorealistic 3D exterior and interior renderings help stakeholders sign off on what they can actually see. We produce architectural renderings for permitting, coordination, and marketing presentations — giving owners and review boards a clear picture before ground is broken.
Permit Sets
We assemble complete, permit-ready document packages built to the reviewer's checklist, not ours. Stamped permit sets, cost schedules, and material specifications are prepared for municipal submission so your project clears plan review faster and stays on schedule.
Why General Contractors Choose The ACE Services
Accurate pre-construction numbers determine whether you win the bid, protect your margin, and finish on budget. Our estimating team has priced projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors — from single-trade subcontractor bids to multi-million dollar ground-up builds. Here is what sets us apart.
AACE Class 3 Accuracy
Every estimate is built to AACE Class 3 standards — ±10% to ±20% accuracy — using current RSMeans pricing and regionally adjusted labor rates. Your number is defensible to owners, lenders, and plan reviewers.
24–48 Hour Turnaround
Send us plans in PDF, DWG, or a shared drive link. We return a detailed, line-item estimate ready to bid from. Addendum revisions are turned around the same day so your number is never stale when the deadline hits.
No Fixed Overhead
You get senior estimator output without salary, benefits, or software licenses. Pay per project, scale up during busy season, and step back when the pipeline quiets — the ACE team flexes with your workload.
Full-Service Under One Roof
Estimating, takeoffs, shop drawings, renderings, and permit sets are all handled by the same team. One point of contact, consistent documentation standards, and zero coordination gaps between disciplines.
Trades & Project Types We Serve
We support commercial, residential, and industrial construction across the full range of trades — including electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, drywall, insulation, roofing, sitework, millwork, and flooring. Whether you are a general contractor pricing a ground-up commercial build or a specialty subcontractor bidding a single scope, our estimating and drafting teams scale to the job. From warehouses and hotels to schools and multi-family residences, contractors nationwide rely on The ACE Services to price, draw, and document their projects accurately.