Construction estimating services in Englewood, CO

We take off each unit type separately because multifamily plans repeat floor plates and share walls, which changes framing, MEP, and finishes per unit. The 30 single-family units are priced as standalone structures with their own sitework and utility tie-ins. The 54 multifamily units are grouped by building, then by unit type, so you can see cost per unit and cost per building. That split matters when you are comparing a duplex infill to a mid-rise on the same block.

The figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, for 2025. They cover new privately-owned residential units only, meaning single-family and multifamily, and they count permits issued by the city itself. The 2025 total was 84 units, up from 10 in 2024, with 30 single-family and 54 multifamily. The permitted value was $24M, or an average of $283,000 per unit. Commercial and industrial permits are not included in these counts.

Most projects are returned in 24–48 hours, and rush service is available. Turnaround depends on the completeness of the plan set, the number of unit types, and whether we are pricing a single trade or the full scope. If you send a full architectural and structural set with a clear unit matrix, we can start immediately. If the set is incomplete, we will list the missing sheets and give you a revised schedule before we begin.

Yes. We cover Littleton, Northglenn, Brighton, Windsor, and Fountain, along with the rest of the Front Range corridor. Each city has its own adopted code edition and local amendments, so we confirm the jurisdiction before pricing. For Littleton and Northglenn, the residential mix and soil conditions are similar to Englewood, but the permit fees and inspection sequences differ. We note the jurisdiction on the summary sheet so your bid reflects the right authority.

Expansive clay and bentonite are common along the Front Range, so we take off over-excavation and select fill as separate line items from structural concrete. The geotechnical report usually specifies a minimum depth of removal and a compaction standard, which we convert to cubic yards and truckloads. If the report calls for a moisture barrier or a specific granular base, that goes in division 31, not division 03. We do not assume a standard depth because it varies by lot.

We deliver Excel and PDF, organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with marked-up plan sets. The Excel file carries the quantity takeoff, unit costs, and extensions so you can adjust waste factors or labor rates. The PDF includes the same data plus the plan markups showing what was measured. We use Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and RSMeans data, and pricing is ZIP-code-adjusted for material and labor.

Yes. We price single-trade packages as well as full-scope estimates. For roofing, we measure roof planes, ridges, hips, valleys, and eaves, then price underlayment and ice-and-water shield at the eave. For concrete, we take off footings, walls, slabs, and rebar by bar size. Single-trade takeoffs are useful when you are bidding as a subcontractor and only need your division. The output is the same format and turnaround.

We state the assumed waste factor on the summary sheet so you can see what was applied. Typical waste factors for dimensional lumber run 5–10%, depending on cut complexity. Concrete is usually 5%, and roofing shingles are often 10% for a cut-up roof. We do not hide waste in the unit price. If your supplier or field practice uses a different factor, you can change it in the Excel file and the extensions update.

Send the architectural, structural, civil, and MEP sheets, plus the geotechnical report if available. A unit matrix or schedule helps for multifamily. If you have a bid date, tell us so we can set the turnaround. We also ask for the jurisdiction and any local amendments you already know about. If a sheet is missing, we will tell you what we can price and what we will exclude before we begin.

Yes. While the 2025 permit data on this page covers residential units only, we also price commercial and industrial scopes. Commercial work in Englewood often involves tenant improvements, which means we take off demising walls, storefront, and MEP tie-ins separately from base building. Industrial work includes process piping, equipment pads, and heavy electrical. The same CSI MasterFormat organization applies, and we confirm the adopted code edition with the local building department.