Frequently Asked Questions

Standard turnaround for single-scope trade takeoffs and typical commercial projects is 24 to 48 hours. For critical tender closings requiring expedited delivery, a 12-to-24-hour rush turnaround is available upon proposal confirmation.

Our pricing starts at CA$75 CAD for single-scope trade takeoffs. Complete multi-trade commercial estimates are priced as transparent flat fees based on drawing sheet count, specification complexity, and required turnaround. You receive a firm proposal within 15 minutes during business hours after uploading your plan set.

All proposals and deliverable spreadsheets on this platform are priced exclusively in Canadian Dollars (CAD / CA$). Material line items, crew labour rates, and equipment rentals reflect local Canadian currency.

Payment terms are 50% upfront to start work and 50% on delivery. We accept major corporate credit cards, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), and direct bank wire.

We utilize location-calibrated labour planning factors and crew wage schedules specific to each Canadian province, territory, and Forward Sortation Area (FSA). Whether your project is in high-rise Toronto, CCQ-regulated Montreal, or industrial Alberta, labour rates are adjusted for local conditions.

Every estimate package includes: (1) An unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with all formulas intact; (2) High-resolution colour-coded marked-up drawings (PDF); (3) An unpriced Vendor Request Bill of Materials for rapid distributor pricing; and (4) A Scope Clarifications, Inclusions, and Exclusions sheet.

Our estimators prepare takeoffs with industry-standard Canadian estimating and takeoff software. Deliverables are unlocked Microsoft Excel workbooks and colour-coded marked-up PDFs, so you do not need a software licence to review them.

Your project is safe with us. We never share your drawings, pricing, or bid figures with any other contractor. An NDA is available on request — just ask and we will sign one before you share your plans.

Yes. Our Canadian estimators work natively with the National Building Code (NBC), Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), National Plumbing Code (NPC), and provincial standards (such as the Ontario Building Code and CCQ in Quebec). We take off plans in either metric (m, m², m³, mm) or imperial (ft, SF, CY, inches) to match your tender forms.

Minor addenda and single-sheet updates received during estimating are included at no extra charge. Major scope changes or re-designs are quoted separately before we start the extra work.

Simply upload your PDF drawings or CAD plans through our secure quote request form, or email your plan link to info@professionalestimatingllc.com. You will receive a firm proposal within 15 minutes during business hours.