Masonry Estimating Services
If you’re looking for top-quality masonry estimating services, Smart Estimations is here to assist you. With years of diverse experience in the estimation industry, we’ve mastered the art of providing timely and highly accurate estimates across North America, Australia, and the Caribbean.
Our expert masonry cost estimators have hands-on knowledge of masonry work and can accurately quantify every detail within Division 4 of the masonry trade. This includes all types and configurations of bricks, CMU walls, clay and glass masonry, mortar and grout, brick veneer, bond beams, lintels, facing bricks, insulation, flashing, masonry reinforcement, masonry restoration, transportation, labor costs, and man-hours involved.
Our team of construction estimators guarantees quality and accuracy by utilizing the best software tools, including AccuBid, PlanSwift, and Bluebeam. We also adhere to the guidelines of certified organizations like the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
In addition to masonry takeoff services, we also offer masonry brick wall 3D design services.
What We Quantify in the Division 4 Masonry Trade
The Range of Masonry Estimating Services
With extensive experience and practical knowledge in the AEC industry, we excel at providing timely and precise masonry estimates to a wide range of clients, including general contractors, masonry contractors, masonry repair contractors, vendors, masons, developers, architects, designers, and home builders.
Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Our typical deliverables include:
- Excel Spreadsheets
- 3D Wall Renderings with Multiple Views
- Labor and Material Rates
- Man Hours Estimates
- Color-Coded Plans
- Detailed Summary Including Material Lay Rate, Unit Costs, Labor Rates, Crew Size, Equipment, Overhead, Profit Percentage, etc.
- Review of Addendums
- Masonry Quantity Takeoffs
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Our Estimation Process
To prepare an accurate masonry estimate, we begin by thoroughly reviewing the client’s provided drawings, plans, and specifications. We examine the plan, elevation, and section views to clearly define the scope of work.
We use advanced masonry takeoff software, including PlanSwift and Bluebeam, to measure quantities through a point-and-click method. These quantities are then imported into Excel spreadsheets, organized by MasterFormat, following CSI codes for items specified in the drawings.
Our masonry estimating spreadsheet includes a detailed breakdown of the following quantities:
- All masonry units used in the construction of the foundation wall, such as concrete masonry units, bricks, CMU blocks, acoustic blocks, glass units, clay bricks, clay tiles, stone, marble, limestone, terra cotta, precast masonry panels, rubble, and their variations like corner units, pilaster units, bond beams, lintel blocks, knockouts, stirrups, sills, angle blocks, square pilasters, headers, halves, half-high units, etc.
- Deductions for openings, such as doors, windows, and ventilation, are included.
- Quantities for facing bricks, masonry veneer, stone veneer, and brick veneer, if applicable.
- Masonry units categorized into facings, backings to facings, walls and partitions, furring to walls, and fire protection are itemized separately.
- Mortar quantities, considering whether it’s pre-bagged or site-batched, mortar proportions, and site conditions. This also covers the type of mortar used (masonry cement, pre-blended, or Portland cement-lime mortar).
- Grout quantities, based on the concrete block density used, including wastage.
- Masonry reinforcement, if required.
- Scaffolding, if necessary.
- Miscellaneous items such as anchor bolts, sleeves, brackets, brick ties, etc.
- Masonry insulation, flashing, and weep holes, if needed.
- Material, equipment, and labor costs, derived from RSMeans and our construction cost database for zip code-based pricing.
- Estimation of man-hours and labor costs for various tasks, including additional costs for transportation, taxes, permits, and any restoration and cleaning requirements.
- Contingency funds to cover unforeseen costs, inflation, etc.
Finally, a senior estimator conducts a comprehensive audit to ensure the quality and accuracy of the deliverables.
Why Outsource Your Masonry Estimate?
In today’s competitive construction industry, bidding on projects with narrow profit margins means that only precise and detailed estimates can give you an advantage over your competitors.
Accuracy is often the biggest challenge when preparing a masonry estimate yourself. It requires in-depth knowledge of masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcements, man-hours, labor costs, transportation expenses, and other key quantities, along with proficiency in the necessary software and tools. Purchasing expensive software and hiring a full-time estimator can be costly, with ongoing expenses like salaries, bonuses, and benefits eating into your budget.
By outsourcing your masonry estimates to a professional estimating company like Smart Estimations, you gain several advantages:
- You save time previously spent preparing estimates, allowing you to focus on strategies to grow your business.
- You gain confidence in highly accurate, detailed estimates prepared by expert estimators.
- You increase your bid volume, allowing you to bid on more projects and win more contracts.
- Your estimating efficiency improves, boosting your profit margins.
- You avoid the costs associated with purchasing software and hiring additional estimating staff.