Hire a Dedicated Remote Estimator
Full-time, part-time, or project-based — get an estimator trained specifically for your trade and workflow, without the overhead of an in-house hire.
Scale Your Bid Capacity Without the Overhead of a Full-Time Hire
Growing your estimating capacity usually means one of two costly options: hiring another full-time estimator (with salary, benefits, and equipment costs attached), or stretching your current team thinner across more bids. There’s a better way.
A dedicated remote estimator from ABLE Estimating gives you consistent, reliable support — someone who learns your workflow, your preferred software, and your standards over time — without the overhead of a full-time in-house hire. Choose the engagement level that fits how your bid pipeline actually flows.
With over 10 years of industry experience, every estimator we place is backed by one of our own project managers, so you always have an extra layer of quality assurance behind the numbers.
Trade-Specific Expertise, When You Need It
If your work is concentrated in a particular trade — concrete, electrical, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and more — we can match you with a dedicated estimator experienced specifically in that trade’s takeoffs and pricing, so you’re not starting from scratch every engagement.
Concrete - Division 03
Cubic yards of concrete for slabs, foundations, walls, and footings takeoffs.
Drywall & Framing
Metal stud, wood framing & drywall takeoffs - CSI Division 06 & 09.
Electrical - Division 26
Distribution, lighting, low voltage & panel takeoffs and estimates.
Roofing - Division 07
Membrane, insulation, flashing & fastener takeoffs. Division 07 (Thermal & Moisture Protection)
HVAC / Mechanical
Ductwork, equipment schedules & piping takeoffs. Division 23 (HVAC).
Plumbing - Division 22
Domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage & fixture takeoffs. Division 22 (Plumbing).
Flooring - Division 09
Material and labor takeoffs for commercial flooring installation. Division 09 (Finishes).
Structural Steel
Steel beams, columns, joists & structural framing takeoffs. Division 05
Metals - Division 05
Railings, stairs, ladders & custom steel/aluminum fabrications. Division 07
Masonry - Division 04
Brick, block, mortar & stone takeoffs for walls and facades. Division 04
Painting & Coatings
Interior and exterior paint, coatings & wall covering quantities. Division 07
Openings - Division 08
Doors, windows, frames, hardware & glazing takeoffs. Division 08 (Openings).
Low Voltage - Div 27
Structured cabling, security & AV system takeoffs. Division 27 (Communications) & Division 28 (Electronic Safety & Security).
Sitework / Excavation
Earthwork, grading & utility takeoffs, including cut/fill and haul estimates. Division 31 (Earthwork) & Division 33 (Utilities).
Landscape & Irrigation
Planting, hardscape, sod & irrigation system takeoffs. Division 32
Thermal & Moisture Protection
Building envelope insulation, waterproofing & air/vapor barriers (beyond roofing specifically). Division 07
Fire Protection - Div 21
Sprinkler, standpipe & fire suppression system takeoffs. Division 21 (Fire Suppression).
Commercial Renovation
Fast-turnaround takeoffs for tenant improvement and renovation bids, across all applicable divisions. (No single division — spans the full scope of a renovation.)
Three engagement tiers: Choose Your Level of Support
Full-Time Remote Estimator
A dedicated estimator working exclusively with your team, full-time hours, fully integrated into your workflow like an in-house hire — minus the overhead. Ready to start in 24-72 hours.
Part-Time Remote Estimator
Consistent, scheduled support for teams that don't need full-time capacity but want a reliable, recurring resource they can count on week after week. Ready to start in 24-72 hours.
Project-Based Estimator
Need help on a single bid? Get a dedicated estimator assigned to just that project, with no ongoing commitment. Takeoffs delivered in 24-48 hours, starting at $200 per project.
Full-Time Remote Estimator
A full-time estimator works exclusively for you, every workweek.-
Full workweek, dedicated exclusively to you
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Onboarded to your standards & software
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Ongoing quality oversight included
Part-Time Remote Estimator
Part-time gives you dedicated hours or days per week.-
Set hours/days per week, dedicated to you
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Onboarded to your standards & software
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Scale up to full-time anytime
Project-Based Estimator
Project-based means you send one set of plans and pay per takeoff, with no ongoing commitment.-
No onboarding, no commitment
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Delivered in 24-48 hours
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Great way to try us out first
Hire the Way That Works for You
Working process
Getting a dedicated remote estimator is simple. Whether you need full-time, part-time, or project-based support, here’s exactly how it works from your first request to your estimator getting started.
Submit Your Request
We Onboard a Candidate
Approve & Sign
Your Estimator Starts Working
Why Contractors Partner With Us?
We don’t replace your team—we supercharge them. While you sleep, our offshore estimators handle the tedious takeoff grind. In the morning, your team simply reviews the accurate material counts, applies the final pricing, and submits the winning proposal.
A Support Team, Not a Replacement
Your dedicated estimator works alongside your in-house team, handling takeoffs and pricing groundwork so your team can focus on strategy and closing bids.
Flexible Engagement Levels
Full-time, part-time, or project-based — scale up or down as your pipeline changes.
Trade-Specific Matching
Get an estimator experienced in your specific trade, not a generalist.
Cost Savings
Typically 20-45% less than a full-time in-house hire, with no salary, benefits, insurance, or software overhead on your end.
No Long-Term Lock-In
Engage project-by-project, or on a quarterly/annual basis — whatever fits your workflow.
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Trusted by Construction Contractors
"Hi there! Sorry for the delay, but I've just reviewed the estimate, and it looks fantastic. Thank you! I'll be sending you a few more projects soon."
"Hello, we've received your email. We've been going over everything just to make sure we have everything we need. Everything looks really good so far - excellent job! Expect more projects from us soon."
"The placement of the studs across all rooms was detailed perfectly. The demo plans and the early screenshot clarified everything! A huge thank you to this team - such reliable and good-hearted people!"
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Frequently asked questions
These sets of questionnaires and answers by experts can help get a better understanding of our cost estimation services, timeline & process.
Not at all. A dedicated estimator works as an extension of your existing team — handling takeoffs and pricing groundwork so your in-house staff can focus on strategy, relationships, and closing bids.
Full-Time gives you an estimator working exclusively with your team during full working hours. Part-Time offers consistent, scheduled support on a recurring basis. Project-Based is a one-off engagement for a single bid, with no ongoing commitment.
Yes — many clients start Project-Based to test the fit, then move to Part-Time or Full-Time as their needs grow. There’s no penalty for adjusting your engagement level over time.
Yes — we can match you with a dedicated estimator experienced specifically in your trade (concrete, electrical, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and more), so you’re not training someone generalist on your specifics.
Typically 20-45% depending on experience level and engagement type — and you avoid the overhead of salary, benefits, insurance, equipment, and software licenses.
No. You can engage on a project basis, or commit quarterly or annually if you want consistent support — whatever fits your bid pipeline.
Full-Time and Part-Time placements are typically ready within 24-72 hours. Project-Based takeoffs are delivered in 24-48 hours.
