Lately I’ve been seeing a big change in how contractors plan their jobs. Everyone used to kinda guess the numbers or do quick manual counts, but now even smaller crews are realizing that bad estimating is the main reason budgets blow up later. One small mistake in quantities or pricing, and suddenly the whole plan is off.
That’s why people are leaning more on reliable estimating services to get a clear picture before they jump into any build. It actually removes so much stress… you know your materials, labor, and timeline way better from day one. And honestly, it just helps avoid those mid-project surprises that nobody wants to deal with.
Curious what others think do you guys handle estimates yourselves or prefer letting a pro team do it now?