Insulation Estimating Services & Takeoffs Insulation numbers that seal the bid.
A dedicated insulation estimator, working as part of your shop — batt and blown-in, spray foam, rigid board and continuous insulation, air and vapor barriers, with quantities and unit rates benchmarked to the live market and your own completed jobs. Full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
15 days of free estimating is available to qualified contractors, subject to approval. If you choose to continue afterwards, service moves to a quarterly agreement (3-month term) that renews each quarter until cancelled — full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
- 600+estimators
- 140,000+jobs estimated
- 45 states+ D.C. & PR · Canada · Australia
- 50+trades & scopes
Hiring an estimator is slow, expensive, and risky.
Or have a dedicated estimator on your bids in under 7 days.
Hiring in-house
| 12,435 | open estimator positions across the US — everyone is competing for the same people |
|---|---|
| 3–5 months | typical time to hire an estimator |
| $50,000 | typical cost of a bad hire |
| $100K–$120K | estimator salary, plus benefits, payroll taxes, and overhead |
| 20–25% | typical recruiter or placement fee, charged on first-year salary |
With Bidding Enterprise
- A fraction of the in-house costNo salary, payroll tax, benefits or recruiter fees
- One simple monthly paymentNo benefits to pay. We handle payroll and expenses; it's all included in one monthly payment
- No placement feesZero recruiting or placement fees
- Free replacementNot the right fit? We swap your estimator at no cost
- QA team includedQA and technical managers at no extra cost
- Start within 7 daysYour estimator onboards in about a week
- Your hours, your time zoneWorks your schedule and reports directly to you
Fully managed and AI-enabled. Hiring, training and coverage are handled by us; Build Intel and Dexter speed up the work, and your estimator and our QA team check every output.
Market figures are typical industry estimates and vary by region and role.
Every insulation scope, quantified and priced.
Thermal, acoustic, or full building envelope — we quantify the material, the labor, and the accessories by assembly, then price it so your bid is both competitive and defensible.
Batt & roll insulation
Fiberglass and mineral wool batts by R-value and cavity depth — walls, floors, and attics with square footage and friction-fit vs. faced accounting.
Blown-in & loose-fill
Cellulose and fiberglass loose-fill by target R-value — coverage per bag, settled depth, and attic square footage.
Spray foam — open & closed cell
Board-feet by thickness and yield, open- vs. closed-cell, with set factor and rig productivity built into the labor.
Rigid board & continuous insulation
XPS, EPS, and polyiso continuous insulation — board area, fastening, and thermal-break coordination at the envelope.
Air & vapor barriers
Sheet and fluid-applied air barriers, vapor retarders, and accessories — coverage, laps, and detailing at transitions.
Thermal & envelope coordination
Assembly R-value checks, thermal-bridging callouts, and realistic crew hours — not just material counts.
Insulation calculator.
Rough your batt and roll quantities in seconds. A quick planning check — your dedicated estimator delivers the full, drawing-based takeoff.
Insulation quick estimate
A bid-ready deliverable — not a wall of numbers.
Clean, organized quantities and pricing you can drop straight into your bid, with assumptions and exclusions spelled out. Sample below (illustrative only).
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 21 00 — Thermal Insulation | ||||
| Batt — R-13 exterior walls | 14,200 | SF | $1.15 | $16,330 |
| Batt — R-19 floor / rim | 3,400 | SF | $1.45 | $4,930 |
| Blown-in — R-38 attic | 9,800 | SF | $1.35 | $13,230 |
| Rigid board — R-10 continuous | 6,200 | SF | $2.10 | $13,020 |
| 07 27 00 — Air Barriers | ||||
| Fluid-applied air barrier | 6,200 | SF | $1.90 | $11,780 |
| Estimated subtotal | $59,290 |
One package, or your whole insulation desk.
Bid more, hire less
Chase every insulation package without adding seats. Extra capacity when you're slammed, or a dedicated estimator who learns your crews and rates.
Cover your self-perform
Independent insulation numbers to check subs, carry self-perform scope, and level bids apples-to-apples.
Quote with confidence
Batt, foam, and board quantities pulled straight from the plans, so your quotes match the job.
Build your insulation estimating team.
Tell us your trade and the bids you're chasing. Book a free 1-hour pre-construction assessment — we'll review your process; assessment and setup take about an hour, and your estimator is typically on your bids in under 7 days.
Qualified contractors get 15 days of free estimating — your dedicated estimator works your live bids at no cost, full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
Or reach us: Estimate@Biddingenterprise.com · 718-717-2729
Insulation estimating services — common questions
What does an insulation takeoff include?
An insulation takeoff covers batt and blown-in, spray foam, rigid board and continuous insulation, and air and vapor barriers. We measure by assembly and R-value from the wall sections and specs, account for framing factors and waste, and price labor to your crews and your market, with exclusions clearly listed.
What software do your insulation estimators use?
Any of the 100+ tools you already run. Our insulation estimators work natively in your software, templates, and cost data — Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and STACK are common examples — and deliver in your format, ready to drop into your bid. Your team also gets Build Intel, our AI-assisted estimating software for drawing review and QC checks.
Can I hire a part-time insulation estimator?
Yes. Many clients start with a part-time or as-needed insulation estimator and move to full-time as their bid list grows. Your estimator is dedicated to your company, trained on your standards and past bids, and backed by our QA and management, so you can chase more insulation packages without hiring, training, or covering PTO yourself.
How fast can you start insulation estimating for us?
Most clients finish the free assessment and setup in about an hour, with their estimator typically on their bids in under 7 days. We review your insulation scope, software, and the bids you're chasing, then map the estimator or team we'd assign. Timelines for individual bids depend on project size and drawings, so we agree on them bid by bid rather than promising a fixed turnaround.
Is your insulation estimating AI-enabled?
Yes. Every insulation estimating team we build works with Build Intel, our AI-assisted estimating software, and Dexter, our AI co-estimator, which reads drawings and specs and gives cited answers. AI speeds up the first draft; your dedicated estimator checks every quantity and our QA team reviews the work before it reaches you. You review and approve the final bid.
How fast can I get an estimator?
Typically in under 7 days. The free assessment and setup take about an hour; then we match a dedicated estimator trained for your trade, and most clients have that estimator on their bids in under 7 days. It is a good-faith target, not a guarantee — timing depends on your trade, software, and bid volume.