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I'm Talha Javed, a professional estimator and civil engineer helping general contractors, subcontractors and builders win more bids with detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs. Delivered fast, priced for your location, ready for bid day.
Free quote · No obligation · Typical turnaround 24–48 hours
7+
Years estimating US projects
1,500+
Estimates & takeoffs delivered
45+
US states served
24–48h
Typical turnaround
Built for
Why outsource estimating
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A qualified civil engineer and professional estimator who has priced US construction projects since 2019, so your next bid is built on real quantities, not guesswork.
Talha Javed
BS Civil Engineering · Professional Estimator
About me
I'm Talha Javed, a professional construction cost estimator based in Lahore, Pakistan, working with contractors across the United States. I hold a BS Civil Engineering degree, which means I read plans the way an engineer does: structure first, then every quantity that follows from it.
I've been estimating US projects since 2019, from custom homes and multifamily buildings to retail centers, warehouses and industrial plants. My job is simple: give you numbers you can trust, on time, so you can focus on building.
Since 2019
Freelance Construction Estimator · Self-employed
Started pricing residential and light-commercial jobs for US contractors, building a takeoff process that holds up at bid time.
Previously
Construction Estimator · MFB Zone
Delivered multi-trade estimates and quantity takeoffs for general contractors and subcontractors across a wide mix of US markets.
Currently
Construction Estimator · World Estimating
Preparing detailed cost estimates for residential, commercial and industrial projects on tight bid deadlines.
Services
From the first budget number to the final bid, I provide cost estimating and quantity takeoff services for residential, commercial and industrial construction across the USA.
Line-item estimates built from your drawings and specs, with material, labor, equipment and markups broken out so you can bid with confidence.
Accurate counts, lengths, areas and volumes for every item on the plans, organized by trade and ready for pricing or ordering.
Bid-ready numbers for general contractors and subcontractors, delivered before your deadline with clear inclusions and exclusions.
Early-stage conceptual and budget pricing from schematic or design-development drawings to test feasibility before you commit.
Custom homes, additions, remodels, townhomes and multifamily: estimates sized to how residential builders actually buy and build.
Retail, office, hospitality, education and mixed-use projects estimated across all CSI divisions, from shell to tenant fit-out.
Warehouses, manufacturing plants and process facilities, including heavy concrete, structural steel and site development scopes.
Fast pricing for revisions and change orders, plus cost-saving alternatives that protect your margin without cutting quality.
Trades covered
Need a full project estimate or a single-trade takeoff? Trades are organized by CSI MasterFormat division so the numbers drop straight into your bid.
Selective demo, site clearing, haul-off
Footings, slabs, walls, rebar, formwork
CMU, brick, stone veneer, grout
Structural steel, misc. metals, decking
Lumber takeoffs, trusses, sheathing
Roofing, waterproofing, insulation
Openings, frames, hardware, glazing
Drywall, paint, flooring, ceilings
Fixtures, piping, water & sanitary
Ductwork, equipment, controls
Power, lighting, panels, low voltage
Grading, excavation, utilities
Industry-standard takeoff & pricing tools
How it works
Phase 1
Upload drawings and specs as PDFs, share a Dropbox or Google Drive link, or invite me to your bid portal. Tell me the trades and bid date.
Phase 2
I review the plan set, confirm the scope with you, and send a fixed quote with a delivery date before any work begins.
Phase 3
Every item is measured in takeoff software and priced with current material and labor costs for your project's location.
Phase 4
You receive the estimate in Excel or PDF with marked-up plans. Questions and minor revisions are handled until bid day.
Case studies
A look at how projects are scoped, measured and priced.
Institutional · Eastern Iowa
A 133-line plumbing estimate for a community activities and athletics center, with every pipe run, fitting, fixture and hanger measured from the drawings.
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Commercial · West-Central Florida
A 155-line civil and sitework estimate for a new single-tenant retail store, split into on-site, off-site utility and state right-of-way bid packages.
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Commercial · East Tennessee
An 81-line electrical estimate for a new quick-service drink shop with drive-thru, covering power distribution, wiring, lighting, controls, low voltage and site trenching.
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States served
Every estimate is priced with material and labor costs for the project's location. Pick your state to see local estimating services.
FAQ
Quick answers about pricing, turnaround and how working together looks.
I provide detailed cost estimates, quantity and material takeoffs, bid estimates, preliminary and budget estimates, and change-order pricing for residential, commercial and industrial projects across the United States.
Pricing depends on the size of the project, the number of trades and how detailed the drawings are. Send your plans and you will get a fixed quote up front, so there are no surprises before work starts.
Most single-trade takeoffs are delivered within 24–48 hours. Large multi-trade or full-project estimates usually take a few business days. Rush delivery is available when you are up against a bid deadline.
Yes. I work remotely with contractors in all 50 states and price each project using material and labor costs for its location, whether that is Texas, California, Florida, New York or anywhere in between.
Your plans and specifications (PDF is ideal), the trades or scope you need priced, the project location and your bid due date. Addenda and any supplier quotes you already have help too.
Takeoffs are done in professional tools such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu and On-Screen Takeoff, and pricing is built up in Excel using current cost data. Estimates can also be delivered in your own template.
Absolutely. Many subcontractors only need their own scope, such as concrete, drywall, framing, electrical or roofing. I estimate single trades just as carefully as full projects.
Yes. Your plans, pricing and client details are used only to prepare your estimate and are never shared. I am happy to sign an NDA before reviewing your documents.
Free estimate quote
Send your plans and tell me what you need priced. You'll get a fixed quote and delivery date, usually the same day.
Available on US business hours (EST–PST)