Masonry Estimating Services & Takeoffs Masonry counts that lay in true.
A dedicated masonry estimator, working as part of your shop — CMU and structural block, brick and stone veneer, reinforcing and grout, flashing and air-barrier coordination, with unit counts and labor priced to your walls and your crews. 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 masonry scope, quantified and priced.
Block, brick, or stone — we count the units, quantify the reinforcing and grout, and price the labor by wall type so your bid holds up against the plan and the field.
CMU & structural block
Load-bearing and partition block by size and type, with unit counts, coursing, and bond patterns from the elevations.
Brick veneer
Modular, utility, and oversized brick counts with corners, sills, and returns — priced by wall area and pattern.
Stone & architectural veneer
Cut, thin, and manufactured stone quantities with special shapes, banding, and accent coursing.
Reinforcing & grout
Vertical and horizontal steel, bond beams, and grouted-cell volumes tied to the structural notes.
Flashing & weeps
Through-wall flashing, weeps, and drip edges measured at every shelf angle and opening.
Cavity & air-barrier coordination
Insulation, air/vapor barrier, and ties in the cavity, coordinated with the wall section so nothing double-counts.
Masonry calculator.
Rough your unit and mortar counts in seconds. A quick planning check — your dedicated estimator delivers the full, drawing-based takeoff.
Masonry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 22 00 — Concrete Unit Masonry | ||||
| CMU — 8" load-bearing | 9,850 | EA | $4.85 | $47,772 |
| Bond beam & grouted cells | 640 | LF | $9.20 | $5,888 |
| 04 21 13 — Brick Veneer | ||||
| Modular brick veneer | 4,200 | SF | $18.50 | $77,700 |
| 04 05 23 — Reinf. & Accessories | ||||
| Vertical reinforcing & grout | 3,150 | LB | $1.45 | $4,568 |
| Through-wall flashing & weeps | 720 | LF | $6.40 | $4,608 |
| Estimated subtotal | $140,536 |
One package, or your whole masonry desk.
Bid more, hire less
Chase every masonry package without adding seats. Extra capacity when you're slammed, or a dedicated estimator who learns your crews and rates.
Check the masonry sub
Independent unit counts to validate sub bids, carry self-perform scope, and level masonry packages apples-to-apples.
Quote with confidence
Block, brick, and mortar quantities pulled straight from the plans, so your material quotes match the job.
Build your masonry 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
Masonry estimating services — common questions
What does a masonry takeoff include?
A masonry takeoff covers CMU and structural block, brick and stone veneer, reinforcing and grout, bond beams, flashing and weeps, and cavity or air-barrier coordination. We count units to the elevations by coursing and bond pattern, tally accessories, and price labor by wall type, with inclusions and exclusions clearly listed.
What software do your masonry estimators use?
Any of the 100+ tools you already run. Our masonry estimators work natively in your software, templates, and cost data — PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and On-Screen Takeoff 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 masonry estimator?
Yes. Many clients start with a part-time or as-needed masonry 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 masonry packages without hiring, training, or covering PTO yourself.
How fast can you start masonry 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 masonry 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 masonry estimating AI-enabled?
Yes. Every masonry 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.