Chicago's Construction Estimating Specialists

Sharp
Numbers.
Winning
Bids.

Edgewise Estimation delivers precise, fast, and reliable cost estimates for contractors and developers across the Chicagoland area. We give you the edge before the first shovel hits the ground.

500+
Projects Estimated
48hr
Avg Turnaround
98%
Accuracy Rate

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Quantity Takeoffs Cost Estimating Bid Management Concrete Electrical Plumbing HVAC Structural Steel Roofing Masonry

Who We Are

Built on
Precision

Edgewise Estimation Inc. is a dedicated construction cost estimating firm serving contractors, developers, and subcontractors across Illinois and the Midwest. We specialize in providing accurate material and labor takeoffs that keep your bids competitive and your projects on budget.

What We Estimate

Our Services

Quantity Takeoffs
Quantity Takeoffs
Cost Estimating
Cost Estimating
Bid Management
Bid Management
Project Budgeting
Project Budgeting
Concrete Estimating
Concrete Estimating
Electrical Estimating
Electrical Estimating
Plumbing Estimating
Plumbing Estimating
HVAC Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Structural Steel
Structural Steel
Residential Estimating
Residential
Commercial Estimating
Commercial
Drywall Estimating
Drywall Estimating
Roofing Estimating
Roofing Estimating
Masonry Estimating
Masonry Estimating
Landscaping Estimating
Landscaping
Industrial Estimating
Industrial

Why Edgewise

The Advantage

01

Certified Estimators

Our team brings deep trade knowledge to every estimate — whether it's a single-family home or a multi-story commercial build.

02

Competitive Pricing

Pay per estimate, no retainers or subscriptions. You get professional-grade results without the overhead of an in-house estimating team.

03

Bid-Ready Output

Deliverables are formatted so you can submit directly to clients and GCs — fully itemized, trade-separated, and ready to go.

04

Confidential & Secure

Your plans and project details are kept strictly confidential. We operate with full NDA compliance on request.

05

All Project Sizes

From small renovations to large commercial projects — we scale our service to match the scope of your work.

06

Local Market Knowledge

Chicagoland-based and calibrated to local labor and material costs — your estimates reflect what things actually cost here.

Software & Partners
Buildertrend Autodesk PlanSwift CoConstruct RSMeans Stack