Sub-contractors often spend all day on the job site and then spend countless hours in the evening putting bids together. As a full-time estimating firm, Cross-Grain can save sub-contractors valuable time. We can also calculate costs and materials with high precision, resulting in more bids won.

The average cost of a full-time estimator is around $60,000 per year plus benefits. Outsourcing takeoffs to Cross-Grain can lower suppliers’ overhead considerably, increasing profit margins. Also, the professional takeoffs and plan notes we provide will give suppliers’ sales teams the winning edge they might need to compete for valuable customers.

Cross-Grain provides valuable cost estimating to local and national firms that used to rely on square foot pricing from general contractors bidding for their services. Square foot-based bidding can provide inaccurate budgets and over-design. Our framework provides architects with individual trades, quantities, and real sub-contractor costs. By establishing budgets before the plans are completed, adjustments can be made before the final plan submission. This gives the client the opportunity to compare and analyze the costs before the plans are bid.

If your firm needs help “Value Engineering” a project we can estimate different options for you. We will breakout each option in an easy-to-read package.

Unfortunately, disputes and lawsuits occur in the construction industry. Cross-Grain can provide law firms with an unbiased cost estimate on completed or semi-completed projects. Our detailed materials lists, which can also include labor costs, provide accurate evidence that can be used to resolve a dispute.

As a professional estimating company, Cross-Grain can provide an early budget based on simple qualifications, which can provide homeowners and developers with realistic costs and advice enabling evaluation of and progress on construction plans.