Rebuilding a house costs $150 to $350 per square foot in 2026, or about $135,000 to $525,000 for most homes....
Cost Estimating Services
ACON Engineering helps contractors, developers, and property owners understand the true cost of a project before construction begins. We prepare detailed estimates from your plans using current material and labor pricing. Every report is organized, easy to review, and ready for budgeting or bid preparation.
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● 9,800 plans estimated
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● Built for GCs, subs, developers
Trusted by 400 plus contractors and developers across the United States
Accurate Estimates for Better Project Decisions
ACON Engineering combines more than 15 years of estimating experience with a thorough review process to deliver reliable construction estimates. We prepare every estimate from your project drawings, verify the quantities, apply current material and labor costs, and review every detail before delivery. The result is a detailed, easy to read estimate that helps you budget accurately, compare costs and prepare stronger bids.
Our Cost Estimating Services
We provide the full range of cost estimating services, from the first budget figure to the final bid. Each estimate is prepared from your plans and priced to current market rates.
Preliminary Estimating Services
Early cost figures during the concept and design stages, before the plans are final. We assess the scope and prepare a budget-level estimate from the information available. Developers and owners use it to test whether a project is financially sound before committing.
Construction Estimating Services
A full, detailed estimate of the materials, labor and equipment a project needs, priced to current rates and sorted by CSI division. We prepare it from your drawings and specifications. Contractors get a complete number they can bid from with confidence.
Bid Management Services
End to end support through the bidding process. We prepare the estimate, organize the proposals, compare the pricing and qualify the vendors. Contractors get a clean, competitive bid package and a stronger chance of winning the award.
Change Order Management
Independent estimates for changes to the original scope. We quantify the additions and deductions and price them to the contract rates. Owners and contractors get a fair number that supports the review and speeds up the negotiation.
Value Engineering
A review of the design to find lower-cost options that hold the quality and function. We compare materials, systems and methods against their cost. Owners and contractors get practical ways to reduce the budget without cutting the result.
Estimating Consulting
Expert guidance on budgets, bids and cost control across the project. We review estimates, verify pricing and advise on the numbers behind your decisions. Clients get an independent, experienced view that lowers risk and protects the budget.
Cost Estimating Deliverables
The quantities are listed by trade, priced to current market rates, in an editable file organized by CSI division. A marked-up plan and a clear list of inclusions and exclusions come with it.
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Our 4 Step Cost Estimating Process
The process is simple, and you stay informed at each stage. You work with certified estimators who price the work right.
01
Send Your Plans
Upload your drawings and specs in PDF, CAD or BIM format. Our team reviews the scope and sends you a quote.
02
Quantity Takeoff
Our estimators count the materials, labor and equipment from your plans and sort them by CSI division.
03
Pricing
We price the takeoff to current market rates, so the estimate reflects the real cost of the work.
04
Review and Delivery
A senior estimator checks the numbers. Then we deliver your estimate in Excel within 24 to 72 hours.
Industry Standard Cost Estimating Software
We prepare your cost estimates with the industry's leading tools. Takeoffs run in PlanSwift and On Screen Takeoff for accurate quantities, and Bluebeam manages the plan markups. These tools keep the takeoff precise and the estimate consistent across the project.
Why Contractors Choose ACON Engineering
The right estimating partner does more than hand you a number. Here is what you get when ACON prices your project.
Certified Estimators
Our estimators hold AACE certification and follow the ASPE standard estimating practice. That training shows in the accuracy of the takeoff and the pricing behind your bid.
15 Years of Experience
Our team has estimated construction for over 15 years across residential, commercial and industrial work. That history shows in the scope we get and the numbers we set.
Full CSI Trade Coverage
We cover concrete, steel, masonry, MEP, framing and the rest of the divisions. The whole scope comes back in one estimate, so your bid reflects the complete job.
Fast Turnaround
We deliver most estimates within 24 to 72 hours, with a rush option for tight deadlines. You get the numbers in time to review the scope and submit your bid.
Affordable Pricing
We offer flexible plans built around how you work. Pay per project or set up a monthly package, so you get professional estimates without an in house team.
Accurate Estimates
Every estimate is prepared from your plans and checked by a senior estimator before delivery. So you don’t need to worry about the bid quality.
Calculate Your Cost Estimate in 30 Seconds
Use our quick tool to get an estimated price for your cost 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 work you need estimated. We cover residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use projects.
Step 2 · Set Your Project Size
Enter the total square footage or the project scale. Project size sets the scope, so this gives us the scale of the estimate.
Step 3 · Select Your Required Systems
Pick what you need quantified. We cover the structure, the MEP, the finishes and the sitework your project needs.
Estimated fee
$1,250
Turnaround · 3 business days
Final fee depends on plan complexity. No charge until you approve.
Cost Estimating Services Pricing
The rates match how you work. Pay a flat fee per project, or set up ongoing support, with no hidden costs. Order a single estimate, or keep an estimator on call for your whole pipeline.
Single Project
For a contractor who needs one estimate for a specific bid.
From $750
- One complete cost estimate
- Priced to current market rates
- 3 business day turnaround
- One round of revisions
- PDF and Excel deliverables
Bid partner
Firms bidding several projects a month.
$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)
A cost estimate includes the full quantity takeoff and the priced cost of the materials, labor and equipment. It covers the structure, the MEP, the finishes and the sitework, sorted by CSI division, with the inclusions and exclusions listed.
Our estimates are prepared by certified estimators from your plans, priced to current market rates. A senior estimator reviews every file before delivery, which keeps the numbers accurate and the scope complete.
We provide preliminary and conceptual estimates, detailed construction estimates, bid estimates, change order estimates and value engineering. We prepare estimates at each design stage, from the first budget through the final bid.
Pricing depends on the size and the scope of the project. A single estimate starts at $750, and monthly packages cover firms that bid several projects a month. You get a quote before any work begins.
Most estimates are ready within 24 to 72 hours, with a rush option for tight deadlines. You get the takeoff in editable Excel, sorted by trade and ready to bid from.
Outsourcing gives you a full estimating team for less than the cost of an in-house hire. You bid on more projects, avoid the overhead, and get accurate numbers from certified estimators only when you need them.
We estimate every CSI division across residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects. From concrete and steel to MEP and finishes, the whole scope comes back in one estimate.
Get an Accurate Estimate for Your Next Project
An accurate estimate is what keeps a bid competitive and a budget on track. Send us your plans and our certified estimators will price the full scope to current market rates.
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Cost Estimating Services Across the United States
ACON Engineering provides construction cost estimating services across all fifty states. We work remotely with contractors, developers, and owners nationwide. Upload your plans, and we return a detailed estimate priced for your local market. Since construction costs vary by region and metro area, every estimate reflects local labor, material, and code requirements.
States: California • Texas • Florida • New York • Pennsylvania • Illinois • Georgia • New Jersey • Arizona • Colorado • Michigan • Tennessee • North Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Massachusetts • Ohio • Minnesota • Louisiana • Missouri • Wisconsin • Nevada • South Carolina • Iowa • New Mexico • Wyoming
Major Cities: New York City, NY • Los Angeles, CA • Chicago, IL • Houston, TX • Dallas, TX • Austin, TX • San Francisco, CA • San Diego, CA • San Antonio, TX • Fort Worth, TX • Miami, FL • Orlando, FL • Atlanta, GA • Seattle, WA • Boston, MA • Washington, DC • Las Vegas, NV • Phoenix, AZ • Denver, CO • Raleigh, NC • Nashville, TN • Columbus, OH • Sacramento, CA • Sarasota, FL • Wichita, KS
