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Apartments Estimating Services
Acon Engineering is one of the trusted apartment estimating firms in the US. For over 15 years, our team has prepared multifamily takeoffs for developers, contractors and investors across the country. We bring that experience to every apartment project you bid. Send us your plans for a detailed estimate.
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Why Developers Rely on Our Estimates
An apartment estimate is only as good as the team behind it. Our estimators have worked on multifamily projects for years, so they know how these buildings come together and where the costs hide. Each takeoff is measured straight from your plans, priced to current local rates, then checked by a senior estimator before it reaches you. We follow CSI divisions, so the report is organized and easy to read. The numbers come from real project experience, not a template, which is why developers come back to us.
Apartment Types We Estimate
Each estimate below is measured from your plans and priced to your local rates. Together they cover the range of apartment work, from a small garden building to a high-rise tower. You get a cost-per-unit number you can bid from.
Garden Style and Low Rise Apartments
Garden and low-rise buildings spread units across two or three floors. We take off the wood framing, finishes and site work these projects carry, priced per unit. Developers get an early cost they can use to plan the build and the budget.
Mid Rise Apartments
Mid-rise buildings stack four to six floors and often sit on a podium. We estimate the structure, the systems, and the parking these jobs need, with the construction type priced in. Contractors get a number that reflects how the building is actually built.
Residential Towers
High-rise towers run on concrete or steel and carry heavier systems. We take off the structure, the elevators, and the unit finishes floor by floor. Developers get a clear cost on a project where a small error scales fast.
Affordable Housing
Affordable and subsidized housing can carry prevailing wage and program rules. We price the labor to those rules and the units to your plans. Housing agencies and developers get an estimate that fits the funding behind the project.
Senior Housing
Student and senior buildings mix private units with shared amenities and care space. We estimate the units, the common areas, and the special systems these projects need. Owners get a cost that accounts for the extra scope these buildings carry.
Build to Rent Housing
Mixed use and build to rent projects combine apartments with retail or single-family rentals. We take off both the residential and the commercial scope, priced separately. Developers get a number that splits the cost the way the project is financed.
What We Deliver With Your Apartment Estimate
We list the quantities by trade and a cost-per-unit breakdown, with materials, labor and equipment priced in editable Excel. Every file follows CSI divisions, with a color-coded markup and a clear list of inclusions and exclusions.
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Our 4 Step Apartment Estimating Process
The process is simple, and you stay in the loop at each step. You work with estimators who know multifamily construction.
01
Send Your Plans
You upload your drawings and unit plans. Our team reviews the scope and sends you a quote.
02
Takeoff by Unit and Trade
We measure each unit type, then multiply it across the floors. The work is sorted by trade and CSI division.
03
Pricing
We price the materials, labor and equipment to your local rates. The cost is broken down per unit and per building.
04
Review and Delivery
A senior estimator checks the numbers, then we deliver your estimate in Excel within 24 to 72 hours.
The Software We Use for Apartment Estimates
We run your takeoffs in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, and we price them with RSMeans. These tools let us measure every unit and trade from your plans. The quantities stay accurate, and the estimate comes back fast.
What You Get With Our Apartment Estimating
Apartment projects are big, and the cost rides on the details. Here is what you get when our team handles the takeoff.
Cost Per Unit Clarity
You see the cost broken down per unit, not just one lump sum. That tells you what each unit type costs to build, so you can check the budget against the rent it will bring.
Construction Type Pricing
A wood frame walk up and a podium mid-rise cost very different amounts. We price the estimate to how your building is actually built, so the number fits the real structure.
Full Trade Coverage
An apartment pulls in every trade, from site work to elevators. We cover all of them in one estimate, so nothing on the job is left off your bid from foundation through final finishes and landscaping.
Parking Scope
The pool, the clubhouse and the parking deck add real cost. We count the shared spaces and the structured parking, so the amenities are in the number from the start.
Built for the Whole Project
We estimate the full building, not a single trade. The structure, the units, the site and the finishes come back as one report you can bid and build from.
Fast Turnaround
Apartment bids move on a deadline. Most estimates are ready within 24 to 72 hours, so you have time to review the numbers before you submit.
Calculate Your Apartment Takeoff Cost in 30 Seconds
Use our quick tool to get an estimated price for your apartment estimating services. This gives you a fast baseline before you request an official quote from our team.
Step 1 · Choose Your Project Type
Pick the project you want to bid on. We cover garden style, mid rise, high rise and mixed use apartment buildings.
Step 2 · Set Your Project Size
Enter the number of units or the total square footage. Unit count sets the scope, so this gives us the scale of the estimate.
Step 3 · Select Your Required Scope
Pick the scopes you need quantified. We cover the structure, the units, the site work, the amenities and the parking your project needs.
Estimated fee
$1,250
Turnaround · 3 business days
Final fee depends on plan complexity. No charge until you approve.
Apartment Estimating Services Pricing
Our rates match how you work. You pay a flat fee per project, or set up ongoing support, with no hidden costs. Get a single apartment takeoff or keep an estimator on call for your whole pipeline.
Single Project
For contractors who need one apartment estimate for a specific bid.
From $750
- One complete apartment takeoff
- 3 business day turnaround
- One round of revisions
- PDF and Excel deliverables
Bid partner
Firms that bid on several projects a month and need steady support.
$2,495 / mo
- Up to 6 projects per month
- 24 hour rush option included
- Two rounds of revisions
- Dedicated project lead
- Procore and Dropbox sync
Enterprise
For large teams that bid heavy volume and need a dedicated estimator.
Custom
- Unlimited projects
- SLA backed turnaround
- Custom format and templates
- Quarterly business reviews
Zero risk start. Not happy with your first deliverable? You pay nothing, full stop.
Trusted by Contractors and Developers Nationwide
Builders, developers, and subs across the United States.
ACON Engineering is great to work with. The team is hardworking, professional, and takes pride in their work. They respond quickly, communicate clearly, and keep every project moving smoothly from start to finish.
Acon Engineering is a trustworthy and professional firm. They consistently deliver on time and are excellent to work with throughout the process. Their estimates are clear, organized, and supported by detailed documentation.
It was a pleasure working with them. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. Their service was reliable, efficient, and delivered exactly what was promised.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Apartment cost is usually measured per unit and per square foot. We take off each unit type, multiply it across the floors, and give you a cost-per-unit breakdown. That shows what each unit costs to build and where the budget goes.
We estimate garden-style, mid rise and high rise buildings, plus affordable, workforce, student and senior housing. We also cover mixed-use and build to rent projects. Each is priced to the way it is built.
A wood frame walk up, a podium mid-rise and a concrete high-rise each cost different amounts to build.We price the estimate to your construction type, so the number reflects the real structure and not a generic rate.
Yes. Affordable and publicly funded apartments can carry prevailing wage and program rules. We price the labor to those rules, so the estimate fits the funding behind the project.
We cover site work, concrete, framing, roofing, drywall, finishes, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, elevators, parking and amenities. A single estimate carries every trade the building needs.
Every unit is taken off from your plans, priced to current local rates, then checked by a senior estimator before it goes out. The per-unit method keeps the count consistent across the whole building.
Most estimates are ready within 24 to 72 hours, with a rush option for tight deadlines. You get the estimate in editable Excel, organized by CSI division with a cost-per-unit breakdown.
Get Your Apartment Estimate
Send us your plans and tell us the unit mix. We will take off each unit, price the structure, site work and amenities, and give you a cost-per-unit breakdown you can bid from.
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