Every winning bid starts with a number you can trust. Our team turns your Ottawa drawings into a detailed, bid ready construction estimate within 24 to 48 hours, so you submit stronger tenders with real confidence behind every figure.
We hit 95%+ accuracy on every estimate. So you spend less time on math and more time on tenders.
Ottawa costs shift a lot. They change by area. They also change by labour supply. So a flat national rate rarely fits.
First, we review your project closely. Then, we measure your plans item by item. After that, we build one clear estimate.
As a result, you get a real number. Because of this, that number supports your whole bid.
We use local pricing on every estimate. So your number reflects the real job.
We sort every item clearly. Therefore, your team knows what is in scope.
We support one trade or a full job. Either way, we scale to fit.
We finish most jobs in 24 to 48 hours. But big jobs may need more time.
We support your project from early planning through final tender submission. First, we confirm the required scope, then we assign the right estimator based on trade complexity and project size before any measurement work begins.
We price material, labour, equipment, and overhead costs from your drawings and specifications. Our team organizes every number by trade or CSI division, so you receive a defensible, bid ready cost estimate you can submit with confidence on any Ottawa project.
We measure every item shown in your drawings, from framing lengths to fixture counts. Then, we link each measured quantity to a colour coded, marked up drawing. So your team receives a full, traceable record that supports procurement and internal review.
We price custom homes, additions, renovations, and multi unit builds across Ottawa neighbourhoods. Because local labour rates and municipal requirements shift often, we keep every residential estimate current, giving builders and homeowners a realistic number before construction begins.
We price offices, retail spaces, and mixed use developments with the speed commercial bidding demands. Our estimators organize quantities by CSI division, so your bid team can review, adjust, and submit a competitive tender without losing accuracy along the way.
We cover structural, civil, and mechanical scope for industrial developments, including manufacturing facilities and distribution centres. Our team understands equipment foundations, utility requirements, and the added complexity that separates industrial estimating from standard commercial or residential work.
We build a preliminary budget using whatever design information is available, even when drawings remain incomplete. So developers can test project feasibility early, and make informed go or no go decisions before investing further in detailed construction drawings.
We grow your estimating capacity without adding permanent staff or new software licences. So your team scales support up during busy tender seasons and scales back down again once deadlines pass, without carrying year round overhead.
We provide restoration and insurance estimating support prepared using Xactimate software. This service covers damage assessment, repair scope reporting, and claim documentation, widely used across Ottawa for insurance driven repair and restoration projects of every size.
Send us your drawings, specs, and tender date. So we can quote your job fast.
Call +1 (647) 847-1491We cover every trade under one process, so Ottawa contractors get one clear, coordinated cost picture instead of juggling separate quotes from multiple estimating sources for a single project.
We measure footings, slabs, and structural concrete elements closely from your architectural and structural drawings. This includes formwork, rebar, and finishing labour, giving your bid a realistic reflection of the true scope involved in every concrete pour.
We count board, framing, taping, and finish labour based on wall assemblies and fire ratings shown in your drawings. So nothing in your drywall scope slips through, whether the project involves a single room or an entire commercial fit out.
We price panels, branch wiring, service entrances, and lighting using current material and labour rates specific to Ottawa. So every circuit and fixture counts toward an accurate total, protecting your bid from costly electrical scope gaps later on.
We measure ductwork, piping, equipment, and controls closely from mechanical drawings for heating and cooling systems. So your HVAC numbers stay tight and reliable, whether you are bidding a small residential retrofit or a large commercial installation.
We price fixtures, piping, and rough in work for domestic water and drainage systems from your mechanical drawing set. Every quantity gets measured directly, so your plumbing bid reflects the real material and labour requirements of the project.
We shape every service around the real needs of each role on a project team, so no one carries added strain while chasing a tender deadline.
First, general contractors receive full or trade specific estimates for tendering and subcontractor comparison.
Then, subcontractors receive detailed takeoffs and labour calculations that support material ordering and bid preparation.
Also, residential builders receive help planning materials, trades, and total construction costs for custom homes and renovations.
Similarly, developers receive preliminary and detailed estimates to evaluate feasibility and monitor budgets.
Meanwhile, architects and engineers receive conceptual cost data that supports design stage decisions.
Likewise, construction managers receive structured cost data for budgeting and preconstruction planning.
Finally, property owners and investors receive a clear understanding of the expected financial requirements of a proposed development.
We cover a wide range of project types.
Send us drawings or specs, either works. We accept PDF, DWG, and paper plans.
We check every drawing closely. Then, we flag questions early.
We measure quantities and apply current pricing. So your numbers stay accurate across every trade.
We send back a clear report with quantities, costs, and labour projections.
A good estimate shows how we built the total. So we sort costs into clear groups.
First, we measure material quantities straight from your drawings.
Then, we calculate labour hours by trade and crew type.
Also, we price equipment costs for cranes and specialty gear.
In addition, we separate indirect costs like supervision and site setup.
Meanwhile, we keep contingency apart from firm quantities.
Finally, we place subcontractor pricing alongside self perform costs.
One flat rate never tells the whole story.
First, local area shapes labour and supplier access.
Also, labour supply shifts with demand, especially given Ottawa's large federal workforce.
Similarly, material pricing shifts with freight and lead times.
Meanwhile, winter work adds cost through heating and slower pace.
Likewise, site access can raise labour time on tight lots.
So, development charges vary by area, and we confirm current City of Ottawa rates first.
Finally, the 2024 Ontario Building Code shapes every number, since it took effect in January 2025.
First, we give you a full Excel estimate with every job.
First, we give you a full Excel estimate with every job.
Then, we tie marked up drawings to every measured item too.
In addition, we document every assumption clearly.
Finally, we wrap everything into one bid ready summary by trade.
Estimating software improves measurement speed and document organization. However, it does not replace professional scope interpretation. Our estimators remain responsible for reviewing drawings and completing quality checks. We work with Trimble, RSMeans, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Xactimate, and other industry standard tools.
Outsourcing helps when tender volume rises fast.
| Comparison | All State Estimation Canada | Full-Time In-House Team |
|---|---|---|
| Cost structure | Project based fee | Salaries and overhead |
| Commitment | Support as needed | Continuous staffing |
| Bid capacity | Scales by project | Limited by staff count |
| Software costs | Included in service | Separate licences |
| Busy periods | Extra capacity available | Overtime or new hiring |
We follow clear principles on every Ottawa estimate.
First, we review pricing in context of the project type.
Then, we review documents fully before we lock in scope.
Also, we confirm fees and turnaround early.
In addition, we support every major trade under one roof.
Similarly, we document every assumption clearly.
Finally, we keep every drawing set confidential.
We provide remote estimating across Ottawa and the surrounding region, including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, and Gloucester.
All State Estimation Canada is a trusted construction estimating company providing accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimating services across Canada. We help contractors, builders, developers, and subcontractors bid with confidence through fast turnaround times, detailed reports, and industry-leading accuracy.
