Construction Estimating,
Built for GCs.
Upload your plans. Get accurate estimates in 24 hours. Every CSI division, every trade. No spreadsheets, no guesswork.
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How It Works
Three steps. No training required.
01
Upload Plans
Drop your PDF blueprints. Any size, any CSI division. Our team reads them like a senior estimator.
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02
Takeoff
Quantities, materials, labor hours. Every line item extracted and verified against your scope.
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03
Delivered
Professional Excel bid ready to submit. Reviewed, verified, and formatted to win.
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Why GCs Choose Bid4U
No estimator salary. No software training. No missed bids.
Bid4U
✓ Pay per project — no salary
✓ 24-hour turnaround
✓ All 35 CSI divisions (00–48)
✓ 68K+ item pricing database
✓ Bid-ready Excel deliverable
✓ $0 upfront — pay when delivered
In-House Estimator
✗ $60K-$90K/yr salary
✗ Days to weeks per bid
✗ Limited to their trade expertise
✗ Manual pricing research
✗ Excel formatting takes hours
✗ Salary even when no bids
Simple Pricing
Pay per division, per project, or go unlimited. Complexity-based pricing — no overpaying for simple work.
5+ divisions? 15% off. Full project? 20% off.
Takeoff Only
$199-$799
per division
Quantity takeoff priced by complexity:
Simple (Div 09/10/12): $199
Standard (Div 06/08/22/26): $399
Complex (Div 03/04/05/07): $799
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Full Package
$399-$1,299
per division
Complete estimate with pricing, labor, overhead:
Simple: $399
Standard (Div 06/08): $799
Complex (Div 03/05): $1,299
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Full Project
$2,499
all divisions, one project
Every CSI division. 7-tab Excel. 48h delivery. Best value.
✓ All 35 CSI divisions
✓ Bid-ready 7-tab Excel
✓ Scope notes + GC notes
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Unlimited Retainer
$2,799/mo
Unlimited estimates. 12h priority. 1% win contingency. Cancel anytime.
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Rush (12h)
+50%
surcharge on any tier
Need it in 12 hours? Add 50% to your tier. Simple: $299. Standard: $599. Complex: $1,199.
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Bid Review
$199
per review
We review your existing bid. Catch errors, verify quantities. 2h turnaround.
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Download a real Bid4U deliverable. This is what you get — read-only Excel, 4 sheets, bid-ready format.
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Cover Sheet
Project info + summary
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Div 6 + Div 8
Line items, quantities, pricing
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Summary
Subtotal, overhead, profit, total
Frequently Asked Questions
What CSI divisions do you cover?
All 35 CSI divisions, Div 00 through Div 48. Every trade, every scope.
How fast is delivery?
24 hours for takeoff and full package. 12 hours for retainer clients.
Do I pay upfront?
No. You pay only when your estimate is delivered and you’re satisfied.
What format do I get?
Professional Excel workbook, formatted and ready to submit. PDF summary included.
Are you a contractor?
No. Bid4U is a takeoff and estimating service only. No license, no self-perform. We provide the numbers — you submit the bid.
What if my bid doesn’t win?
Retainer clients pay only 1% of awarded contract value. No win, no fee. We succeed when you succeed.
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Questions? Call (951) 752-1954 or email [email protected]
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