Residential Construction Estimating

Precise Residential Estimates for Every Project Type

From custom single-family homes to large multi-family developments and ADU additions, Plane Estimates LLC delivers the detailed residential cost estimates that builders and developers need to bid accurately and build profitably. Our residential estimating team understands the full scope of home construction — from site preparation and foundations through framing, roofing, finishes, and all mechanical systems — and prices each trade with current market rates for your region.

Stick-frame construction is the backbone of most residential projects, and our estimators are expert lumber and framing analysts. We take off every structural member, wall plate, header, rafter, and engineered wood product from your drawings and apply accurate waste factors and material grades. Whether your project is a 1,200 sq ft starter home or a 6,000 sq ft custom residence, the level of detail in our residential estimates ensures your bid reflects the actual scope of work — not a rough square-footage guess.

Remodels and renovation projects present unique estimating challenges, including unknown existing conditions, partial demolition scopes, and coordination between new and existing systems. Our estimators are experienced with renovation work and clearly delineate allowances and assumptions when full information isn't available, so you understand the risk in your number before you sign the contract.

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), garage conversions, and in-law suites are an increasingly common part of residential work, and we estimate these projects with the same thoroughness as a full new build. Multi-family projects — duplexes, triplexes, apartment buildings, and townhome communities — receive unit-by-unit and building-wide cost breakdowns that support both construction budgeting and investor proformas.