Residential homes
Material takeoffs and cost estimates for US home builders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, and estimators working on custom homes, production homes, additions, remodels, and ADUs.
Project types we estimate
Every residential estimate includes
Nationwide coverage
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Feedback from clients who work with us on construction estimates, takeoffs and shop drawings.
Review summary: Bart needed shop drawings on a tight schedule. The team discussed the project the same day, delivered drawings within a week, and completed minor revisions the following day. He praised their understanding of the scope, quick responses and progress updates.
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Home building estimating support
BidAccurate provides residential construction estimating services for home builders and contractors across the United States. We work from your house plans, specifications, and finish schedules to produce quantity takeoffs and priced estimates for the whole house or for the trades you build or supply.
Single-family homes, duplexes, and their accessory structures are generally built under the International Residential Code, with wood framing and a wide range of foundations, roofs, and finishes. We organize each estimate by trade, floor, and area, so you can check the numbers, prepare client proposals, and update the estimate when plans or selections change.
What makes home building different
Homes are smaller than commercial buildings, but the plans are often less complete, the finishes change late, and every lot and design is a little different.
Many homes are priced from a plan set without full structural, truss, or MEP drawings, so beam sizes, system layouts, and some details are not shown yet.
How we handle it
We measure everything that is drawn and list each assumption behind what is not, so you can confirm or adjust it before the estimate goes to your client.
Cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, plumbing fixtures, and lighting are often chosen after the price is set, and they can move the cost of a home a lot.
How we handle it
Finish quantities are measured and priced as clearly labeled allowances using your amounts, so they can be updated when selections are made.
Custom homes often have hips, valleys, dormers, vaulted ceilings, and large openings, which add framing, sheathing, flashing, and waste compared with a simple plan.
How we handle it
Roof areas are measured by plane and pitch, and framing is taken off by floor and area, including headers, beams, and blocking shown in the plans.
Slab, crawlspace, and basement foundations cost very differently, and sloped lots, retaining walls, and utility runs add work outside the house footprint.
How we handle it
We estimate the foundation type shown on the plans and keep sitework, driveways, retaining walls, and utility connections as separate cost lines.
Production and spec builders sell the same plans with different elevations, garage options, and upgrades, and each option needs its own price.
How we handle it
We estimate the base plan and each elevation or option separately, so options can be priced on their own and reused across lots.
Additions and remodels tie into an existing house, with demolition, patching, matching finishes, and structural changes that new homes do not have.
How we handle it
Demolition, new work, and tie-in items shown in the drawings are taken off separately, so the remodel scope is clear and easier to discuss with the homeowner.
From one-off custom homes to repeat plans and backyard ADUs, each residential project type has its own scope and cost drivers.
One-of-a-kind homes with complex rooflines, large openings, and owner-selected finishes that need detailed, plan-specific estimates.
Repeat floor plans built across many lots, with alternate elevations, garage options, and upgrade packages.
Room, second-story, and garage additions that tie into an existing structure, roof, and building systems.
Kitchen, bath, and whole-house renovations with demolition, layout changes, and new finishes inside an existing home.
Detached or attached backyard units and garage conversions with a full kitchen, bath, and their own utilities.
Side-by-side or stacked two-family dwellings with shared walls, separate utilities, and two sets of finishes.
Send your house plans, specifications or finish schedule, project location, and deadline. We will review the plans and confirm the scope, trades, and delivery date.
Request Your Residential EstimateRequest a whole-house estimate or only the trades you build or supply. Each trade is taken off with the breakdowns home builders use.
From first plans to change orders
Home budgets change as plans are revised and selections are made. We update the estimate at each stage, so you and your client can see what changed and why.
Stage 1 · Planning
Estimates from early plans and the assumptions you approve, to check whether the design fits the budget.
Stage 2 · Design
Quantities updated as the plans change, with a list of what changed and the assumptions still open.
Stage 3 · Pricing
Complete takeoffs and pricing by trade or cost code, ready for your client proposal or bid.
Stage 4 · Value engineering
Side-by-side pricing of alternate materials, systems, and finish levels to bring the home within budget.
Stage 5 · Construction
Revised quantities for owner changes and plan revisions, so change orders can be priced and explained.
Each team needs something different from a residential estimate. We match the breakdown and format to how you price, build, or supply the work.
Home builders
Trade-by-trade estimates for custom, production, and spec homes that you can check against sub quotes.
Remodelers
Demolition, new work, and tie-ins taken off separately, so homeowner proposals are clear.
Subcontractors
Quantities for your trade, organized by floor and area, ready for pricing and crew planning.
Suppliers and lumber yards
Lumber, roofing, siding, window, door, and cabinet counts that are ready to quote and order.
In-house estimators
Extra capacity when plans stack up, in a format your team can review and reuse.
Organized estimates by trade or cost code that you can turn into a proposal quickly.
Finish allowances labeled and priced separately, so selection changes are easy to explain.
Material lists by floor and area that help with supplier quotes and ordering.
Excel reports and color-coded plan markups that show where every quantity came from.
Pair residential estimating with takeoff, drafting, permit drawing, rendering, and shop drawing support from the same team.
Priced estimates with materials, labor, and equipment for complete homes.
Detailed material quantities by trade, floor, and area for residential projects.
House plans, elevations, and construction documents drafted to your standards.
Permit-ready drawing sets for new homes, additions, remodels, and ADUs.
Exterior and interior renderings that help homeowners see the design before it is built.
Shop drawings for cabinets, millwork, stairs, and other fabricated items.
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