For General Contractors, Framing Contractors & Lumber Suppliers
Remote Estimation delivers professional Minnesota lumber estimating services and lumber takeoff services for general contractors, subcontractors, builders, and developers throughout Minnesota. Minnesota's lumber market spans residential wood framing across Minneapolis-St. Our estimating team prepares bid-ready lumber takeoffs and cost estimates from your construction drawings and specifications — so Minnesota contractors can bid competitively, win more work, and protect their margins.
Contractors lose thousands of dollars every year to estimation errors, missed scope items, and wasted time. Here's exactly what we fix.
Our estimating team supports a wide variety of construction projects.
Every estimate is prepared from architectural drawings, structural plans, framing layouts, and specifications to provide accurate material quantities and procurement-ready reports.
Detailed, itemized takeoff reports with quantities, costs and clear breakdown of flowing materials. Here's a preview of that.
Every report includes color-coded marked plans, itemized quantity sheets, and a full cost summary — delivered in Excel and PDF formats, ready to attach directly to your bid submission.
We quantify all items within the Division 06 lumber and millwork scope — dimensional framing lumber by size, engineered wood products (LVL, I-joists, trusses), wall and roof sheathing, decking, blocking, headers, treated wood, exterior and interior trim, millwork, cabinetry, and all accessory materials for a complete framing and finish carpentry scope.
| Grid Items | Wall Studs | Plates | Headers |
| Blocking | Floor Joists | Beams | Rafters |
| Roof Trusses | Ridge Boards | Plywood | OSB Panels |
| Wall Sheathing | Roof Sheathing | Floor Sheathing | Deck Framing |
| Deck Boards | Structural Lumber | Engineered Lumber |
From drawings to detailed estimates — fast, accurate, and hassle-free.
Begin by sending us your project drawings through our secure upload portal, email, Google Drive, Dropbox, or your preferred file-sharing method. Please include all necessary details to help us prepare an accurate estimate.
Upload Plans & Get a QuoteWithin just one hour, we'll analyze your plans and provide a detailed, negotiable quotation. A 50% upfront payment initiates the project upon agreement of the quote.
Our skilled team prepares a comprehensive material takeoff and labor estimate delivered in a detailed Excel spreadsheet. Pay the remaining balance to finalize.
Upload your plans, drawings, specifications, and project documents today. Our team will review your scope and provide a custom quote based on project size, complexity, and turnaround requirements.
We combine current market pricing, historical project data, and industry expertise to deliver reliable estimates that help contractors bid with confidence.
From residential and commercial developments to industrial and infrastructure projects, we provide estimating support tailored to your project requirements.
Receive organized pricing breakdowns for materials, labor, and equipment, helping you plan budgets with greater accuracy and control.
Our skilled Construction Cost Estimator professionals understand project complexities and deliver tailored estimates that align with your scope and budget.
Receive detailed Construction Takeoff Services and professionally prepared estimates within 24–72 hours, helping you meet bid deadlines and keep projects moving forward.
Work with dedicated estimators who act as an extension of your team. We provide consistent support for contractors across Alaska, helping you manage lumber bids efficiently and maintain accuracy.
Our Minnesota lumber estimating services and lumber takeoff services begin with a thorough reading of the drawings — not a shortcut. Every scope item is identified before quantities are calculated. Minnesota's lumber market spans residential wood framing across Minneapolis-St.
We work with lumber subcontractors, general contractors, developers, and owners across Minnesota who need dependable Minnesota lumber estimating services support — from quick budget takeoffs to detailed bid packages for complex multi-trade scopes.
Every takeoff is prepared using your digital construction drawings and specifications. Our estimators use Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff — paired with industry-standard cost databases — to quantify lumber scopes by member type and size, organizing deliverables in Excel format for direct use in your bid packages.
Whether you need Minnesota lumber estimating services for a project in Minneapolis or lumber takeoff services in Minnesota for a scope in St. Paul, Remote Estimation delivers the accuracy and turnaround Minnesota contractors depend on. Whether you need Minnesota lumber estimating services for a project in Minneapolis or lumber takeoff services in Minnesota for a scope in St. Paul, Remote Estimation delivers the accuracy and turnaround Minnesota contractors depend on. Whether you need Minnesota lumber estimating services for a project in Minneapolis or lumber takeoff services in Minnesota for a scope in St. Paul, Remote Estimation delivers the accuracy and turnaround Minnesota contractors depend on. Whether you're bidding a residential lumber package in Minneapolis or a large-scale commercial project in St. Paul, Remote Estimation's lumber takeoff services help Minnesota contractors control material costs, reduce over-ordering risk, and submit bids with confidence.
Our Minnesota lumber estimating services and lumber takeoff services cover every market in Minnesota — from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Rochester and every community across the state. Whether your project is in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or elsewhere in the state, our remote team provides fast, accurate takeoffs that help you bid with confidence.
Yes. We provide Minnesota lumber estimating services and lumber takeoff services throughout Minnesota — Minneapolis, St. Paul, and all Minnesota project markets, regardless of location.
Yes. Our estimating team regularly handles LVL beam and header schedules, I-joist floor systems, glulam packages, roof and floor truss takeoffs, and complex engineered wood structures — in addition to standard dimensional framing.
Yes. Our lumber takeoffs include engineered wood products (LVL, PSL, LSL, I-joists, glulam) and roof and floor trusses separately from dimensional framing lumber — organized by member type and size for clear bid reference.
We use Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff for digital takeoff, paired with industry-standard cost databases. Deliverables are organized in Excel with member types, quantities, and scope notes.
Most Minnesota lumber estimating services are returned within 24 to 48 hours of receiving complete drawings and specifications. Large or complex scopes may require additional time — we confirm your specific turnaround at intake.
