Architecture Estimating Services
Precise, CSI-organized cost estimates for every architectural element. We cover interior finishes, facades, glazing, and custom millwork.
What's Included
- Interior finishes, flooring, wall finishes, paint, tile (Div. 09)
- Exterior cladding, EIFS, metal panels, masonry veneer (Div. 07)
- Curtainwall & storefront glazing systems (Div. 08)
- Doors, frames, and hardware, hollow metal, wood, aluminum (Div. 08)
- Acoustic ceilings, drywall & framing (Div. 09)
- Millwork, casework & architectural woodwork (Div. 06)
- Specialty construction, toilet partitions, lockers, signage (Div. 10)
- Window treatments, sun control, & blinds (Div. 12)
- Roofing systems, TPO, EPDM, metal roofing (Div. 07)
- Waterproofing, insulation & air barrier systems (Div. 07)
Expert Estimating You Can Rely On
Architectural elements are a big, often underestimated part of total cost. Finishes, facades, glazing, and specialties can be 20–35% of a project's budget. Yet teams price them with less rigor than structural or MEP work. Our estimators know CSI Divisions 06 through 12 and price with current rates and waste factors. From curtainwall to custom millwork, we give GCs and owners the detail they need to budget with confidence.
Everything You Need to Know
What's Included
Our architectural estimates cover interior finishes, flooring, and wall systems. We price exterior cladding, curtainwall glazing, doors, frames, and hardware. We also cover acoustical ceilings, drywall, custom millwork, and specialty items like partitions and signage. Roofing, waterproofing, and insulation round out a full CSI Division 06 through 12 breakdown. Window treatments and sun control are priced with the envelope, so no scope gaps appear.
Who It's For
General contractors, design-builders, and owners use this service. They need architectural elements priced with the same rigor as structural or MEP work. Finishes and facades can be 20 to 35 percent of the budget. So under-scoping a finish schedule or glazing package is costly. Owners also use it to price competing facade and finish options during value engineering.
How the Process Works
We review your architectural drawings, finish schedules, and door and hardware schedules. We quantify every scope item down to the individual room. Our estimators then run a complete digital takeoff organized by CSI division. We apply current material costs and regional labor rates. You receive a division-by-division estimate with quantities, unit costs, and labor hours. It arrives in 24 to 48 hours, ready for bid or owner review.
Why Choose Tech MEP Estimates
We read complex finish schedules room by room. We have priced hundreds of commercial facade and curtainwall packages, so glazing and cladding scope never gets missed. We price complete hardware sets from manufacturer list pricing. We refresh material costs monthly and flag value engineering options that protect design intent. That mix of finish-schedule discipline and facade expertise is rare in one team.
Common Project Types We Handle
We estimate architectural scope for corporate offices, healthcare, and institutional buildings. We also cover K-12 and higher education, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Our work ranges from a tenant improvement finish package to a full facade and curtainwall on a new high-rise. We bring the same finish-schedule and glazing expertise to every project size. We also support historic renovations that need specialty millwork and custom detailing.
How We Deliver Your Estimate
Drawing & Spec Review
We review architectural drawings, finish schedules, door/hardware schedules, and project specifications to fully quantify every scope item.
CSI Division Takeoff
Our estimators perform a complete digital quantity takeoff organized by CSI division, applying current material costs and regional labor rates.
Detailed Estimate Report
You receive a division-by-division estimate with line items, quantities, unit costs, labor hours, and a clear scope-of-work summary.
Our Track Record
500+ Projects Delivered Nationwide
Trusted by contractors, GCs, and developers across the country for accurate, timely cost estimates across every trade and project type.
Why Contractors Trust Us
Finish Schedule Expertise
We read and price complex finish schedules room-by-room, ensuring every floor, wall, base, and ceiling finish is captured with correct quantities and waste factors.
Facade & Glazing Specialists
Curtainwall, storefront, and exterior cladding systems require specialized pricing knowledge. Our team has priced hundreds of commercial facade packages.
Hardware Schedule Pricing
Door hardware is one of the most commonly underestimated line items. We price complete hardware sets, locksets, closers, hinges, access control, from manufacturer list pricing.
Current Material Pricing
We maintain up-to-date pricing for tile, flooring, paint, glazing, and specialty items, refreshed monthly to reflect current supply chain conditions.
Value Engineering Ready
When budget targets are tight, we identify alternative finish selections, simplified facade details, and specification adjustments that reduce cost without compromising design intent.
24–48h Turnaround
Most architectural estimates are delivered within 48 business hours of receiving a complete drawing package. We work on your timeline.
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Need an Architectural Estimate?
Submit your drawings and finish schedules, receive a detailed, CSI-organized architectural estimate within 48 hours.