NEDES Estimating converts architectural and structural drawings into bid-ready construction estimates for New York City general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and public agencies. Submit plans by email, Dropbox link, project portal, live chat, or direct upload, and receive a full trade breakdown in 10-48 hours from our ASPE, CiCE, CPE, and CCEA certified estimators.
Here’s Why Developers Choose Us!
New York construction runs well above the national baseline on a cost-per-square-foot basis. The gap has widened through 2025 and into 2026 as steel tariffs, Canadian lumber duties, and site-logistics premiums stack on top of already-elevated union labor rates. NEDES Estimating prices for every trade against that current baseline instead of a flat national average, which is the single biggest reason our estimates hold through GMP negotiation.
Call the team for a free quote on your next New York City estimate. There is no obligation and no hidden setup fee.
Hyper-Local Factors
Houston and Fort Worth estimates move on soil and weather. New York City estimates move on regulation and labor economics instead. Three factors specific to the five boroughs change how a New York City estimate has to be built, and missing any one of them is the fastest way to lose a bid or blow a budget:
The NYC Comptroller’s public work prevailing wage schedule sets rates trade by trade. The Bricklayers District Council schedule alone carries a $29.65 per hour supplemental benefit rate on top of base wage, effective through June 30, 2026, and every classification from carpenter apprentice to electrician journeyperson runs on its own line (Office of the Comptroller, City of New York, 2025-2026 schedule).
Local Law 128 of 2024 took effect December 21, 2025, and reset the Department of Buildings fee formula under Administrative Code Section 28-112.2. The base fee is now a $130 minimum for the first $5,000 of estimated construction cost, plus $13 for every additional $1,000, and payment now splits into two stages instead of one lump sum for most non-electrical filings.
Labor Law Article 8 requires every worker on a New York City public work contract to be paid at or above the Comptroller’s prevailing rate for their trade classification, and certified payroll now has to be filed electronically as of December 31, 2025. Projects tied to public agencies or public financing frequently carry Minority– and Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation goals under Local Law 1 of 2013.
Our Clients
Twenty-eight years of estimating experience taught this team that a generic client list tells a project team nothing about whether a firm actually understands their scope. Here is exactly what NEDES Estimating handles for each group of New York City project teams:
Our Services
Every card below carries its CSI MasterFormat division so a project team can match our scope directly to their bid documents. Facade and Local Law 11 estimating is the one addition unique to this market; no other city we serve requires a periodic facade inspection program at this scale.
Fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical cost assessment coordinated across every project type, priced to current five-borough labor rates.
Built-up, single-ply, and green-roof assemblies common to New York City’s flat-roof housing stock, priced for local weatherproofing and parapet detailing.
Plasterboard, specialty board, paint, and flooring cost estimates scaled to pre-war and new-construction finish schedules alike.
Hardwood, vinyl, laminate, tile, and carpet takeoffs for residential alterations and commercial buildouts.
Cost reports for the mandated Facade Inspection and Safety Program cycle, covering masonry repair, waterproofing, and parapet work on buildings six stories and taller.
Budget-stage numbers for owners weighing whether a New York City project pencils out before design work begins.
Brick veneer, block, brownstone repair, and retaining wall cost breakdowns across the city’s mix of pre-war and new-build stock.
Excavation, shoring, and utility rough-in cost estimates that account for congested underground infrastructure before a foundation is ever poured.
NYC Construction Estimations Sorted By Project Type
Our estimators handle residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector bid packages across every borough, each priced to the code cycle and labor market that actually governs the site.
Call the team now for expert insight from a licensed estimator, without paying agency-level markup.
Built for the Vertical City: Tools and Software for High-Rise NYC Estimates
We use BIM, IoT, GIS, LiDAR, FastPIPE, and Quest Estimating for precise digital takeoffs and accurate MEP cost data.
3D modeling built for dense urban environments, coordinating complex MEP systems to eliminate vertical clashes and speed up construction in the city that never sleeps.
Wireless job-site sensor networks providing real-time data on everything from adjacent historic structure stability to logistics and environmental conditions under strict NYC noise codes.
Precision site-specific terrain and complex subterranean infrastructure mapping, navigating the labyrinth of old utility lines and strict zoning regulations that define NYC real estate.
Sub-millimeter accurate urban canyon scanning for detailed existing-condition takeoffs of historic facades, vertical infrastructure, and complex renovation projects.
Every NYC-Based Support Service We Provide
Estimating is the core of what we do, but New York City project teams lean on the full support list below just as often, especially on public-facing or multi-phase work.
Our Price Strategy
Pricing for the estimate itself runs on a tiered scale instead of one flat rate, because a 400 square foot co-op alteration and a 40,000 square foot commercial buildout do not carry the same review time or trade count.
Contact our team for an exact estimate on your NYC project!
NYC Estimating Services With Localized Code Compliance
New York City enforces the 2022 NYC Construction Codes, effective November 7, 2022, under Local Law 126 of 2021 and based on the 2015 International Building Code with local amendments. The city’s forthcoming Existing Building Code takes effect July 17, 2027 under Local Law 42 of 2026; until then, alteration and maintenance work on existing buildings stays governed by the 2022 Construction Codes and the Administrative Code.
Estimating Process That Never Fails
Every step below is built around current five-borough cost data, which is the main reason our estimates hold through 97% of trade-by-trade accuracy checks.
We review drawings, structural materials, and site access constraints before a single quantity is counted. Plans can be submitted by email, Dropbox link, our project portal, live chat, or direct upload in PDF.
We quantify labor, materials, and equipment needs trade by trade, priced to current borough-specific rates rather than a citywide average.
We calculate direct and indirect costs using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, ProEst, and RSMeans data, combined into one bid-ready number. Rush turnaround is available for tight bid deadlines on confirmed scopes.
We audit the final numbers against the source drawings, then deliver the estimate in spreadsheet or client-template format, ready to hand straight to subcontractors or a lender.
Our New York Construction Estimating and Takeoff Portfolio
Our estimators are well-versed in DOB filing timelines and the permit-stage delays specific to dense five-borough sites, so every estimate comes prepared for the approvals that actually govern the project.
A 120-unit multi-family project required a full trade-by-trade takeoff across every unit type before the developer could close construction financing. NEDES Estimating delivered material, labor, and equipment breakdowns scaled to a phased build-out schedule.
A 22-story commercial office project needed MEP, structural, and finish estimates coordinated across dozens of subcontractor bids. The estimate held through value engineering and final GMP negotiation without a material revision.
Our NYC Construction Estimate Deliverables
NEDES Estimating never leaves a client with a bare spreadsheet. Every New York City bid package includes the full deliverable set below.
CSI Division Coverage
Every division below is priced against current five-borough labor and material data, not a national RSMeans default.
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Every Corner of NYC Covered
NEDES Estimating is not confined to a single borough or a single neighborhood. Coverage runs across all five boroughs, into Long Island and Westchester, and up through a dozen named New York State cities.
Our Proven Results
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NEDES Estimating turned our Long Island City warehouse takeoff around faster than we expected, and the union labor numbers held up through the whole subcontractor buyout.
We’ve sent them four commercial jobs in Manhattan now. Every estimate comes back CSI-coded and organized by trade, ready to hand straight to our subs.
Our Brooklyn brownstone gut renovation had a tight DOB filing window. NEDES Estimating had the material and labor breakdown back to us in two days, which kept the permit application on schedule.
They understood our HPD compliance requirements better than the last estimator we used on a Bronx project. It showed up directly in how clean our first agency submission was.
FAQs
How much does a construction estimate cost in New York City?
Residential estimates run $200 to $1,500 per project, and commercial estimates run $500 to $5,000 or more, scaled to square footage, trade count, and turnaround. Submit your plans for an exact quote.
How long does it take to receive an estimate?
Most New York City estimates are delivered within 10 to 48 hours of plan submission. Larger multi-trade projects, like the 42-unit Brooklyn mixed-use work referenced above, may need additional review time.
What information do I need to submit for an accurate estimate?
Submit architectural and structural drawings, project specifications, and any known site-access constraints. Plans can go through email, a Dropbox link, our project portal, live chat, or direct upload.
Do you provide estimates for residential, commercial, and public-sector projects?
Yes. NEDES Estimating provides estimates across residential, commercial, industrial, and public-agency projects throughout all five boroughs and the surrounding metro area.
What estimating methods and software do you use?
We apply Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Three-Point, Parametric, Analogous, and Unit Cost estimating depending on project stage, using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, ProEst, and RSMeans data.
Do you offer estimating services outside New York City limits?
Yes. NEDES Estimating also covers Long Island, Westchester County, and more than a dozen named cities across upstate New York, listed in the Areas We Serve section above.
Nedes Estimating is one of the most prestigious estimation companies that have been working in the market over the years. Our main goal is to make the clients happy with our services!