Metals Estimation Services

Accurate metals estimates for roofing, framing, rebar, and more. Digital takeoffs that reduce waste and streamline project costs.

Metals Estimating

Metal estimation in modern construction ensures costs for steel framing, metal roofing, decking, and rebar, improving procurement, reducing delays, and increasing profitability.

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Why Metals Estimation Matters

The construction projects of the roofing and steel usually encounter over budget, late, and a shortage of materials unless the Metal Estimation is done well. The metal roofing contractors, steel framing contractors, and deck builders use accurate quantity takeoffs to estimate the material, labor, project program, and equipment spending. Good estimating is also known to improve coordination of the supplier, especially rebar, decking, joists, and structural steel materials. Through adequate planning at the initial phase, the contractors can avoid unnecessary repeat work, secure profitable bids, and deliver reliable results to customers.

What We Offer​

We provide residential, commercial, and industrial end-to-end Metal Estimation services

Quantity Takeoff

We provide quantity takeoff for metals that gives accurate, fast, cost-saving estimates by counting metal sheets, panels, trims, screws, insulation, accessories, labor, waste, and total project cost easily.

Cost Estimation

We provide cost estimation that delivers accurate, fast, and budget-friendly project pricing by calculating materials, labor, equipment, time, waste, and total expenses for reliable results.

Metal Roofing Estimation   

We provide steel roofing, sheet metal roofing, metal roof installation cost and quantity breakdown. You’ll get metal roof installers count and installation cost, including accessories, fasteners, trims, etc.

Framing and Metal Construction 

We provide effective takeoffs of steel frame buildings, light gauge steel framing, steel frame houses, and structural steel detailing, including beams, columns, joists, wall studs, decking, connectors, and hardware.

Decking Estimation 

We provide proper assessment of deck builder costs, including joists, deck boards, metal decking, and support structures, to establish repeatable deck costs and enable efficient purchasing.

Rebar Estimation

We provide computation of reinforcement steel, including tie wires, rebar dimensions, cutting lengths, bending schedules, and supplier coordination for accurate and efficient project planning.


Metal Estimation Tools We Use

We use industry-leading software to provide accurate, fast, and reliable metal quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for every project.

Sage Estimating

Estimator360

FastDUCT

Buildertrend

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Buildxact

Procore

Our Clients

We assist a wide range of clients who rely on accurate and timely metal estimates for their projects. Here are the client types we serve

  • General Contractors

  • Construction Companies

  • Industrial Contractors

  • Real Estate Developers

  • Steel Fabricators

  • Roofing Contractors

  • Project Managers

  • Civil Engineers

  • Commercial Builders
  • Rebar Contractors
  • Mechanical contractors
  • Structural Engineers
  • Metal Suppliers & Distributors
  • Engineering Firms

 Why American Estimation?

The Quality and reliable Metal Estimation that will be offered by American Estimation will be backed by the experience of the industry and the use of the latest software. We know quite well that steel, metal roofing, decking, rebar, and miscellaneous metals are complex. It may be a deck cost estimate, a roof repair estimate, or a whole steel construction estimate; we have professional estimators who give the right estimates at a quicker rate than the traditional in-house estimates. You are provided with scalable solutions, foreseeable expenses, and stable support that help you make more bids and deliver successful projects.

Faster bid submissions

Minimize estimating errors 

Faster bid submissions

Faster bid submissions

Faster bid submissions

Faster bid submissions

Get A Quick Estimate Now

1. Submit Your Drawing Plans

Send us your drawings and specifications, and we’ll prepare a detailed quote including the invoice, turnaround time, and delivery date for your estimate. 

2. Receive a Quote

Once we review your plans, you’ll receive a prompt quote. After approval, you can pay securely via credit card, debit card, or PayPal, and our team will begin working on your project.

3. Get Your Estimate

We will provide a comprehensive estimate covering all material and labor quantities with pricing. The estimate and takeoff sheet can be delivered in Excel, our template, or your preferred template.

Areas We Serve

We provide Metals Estimating services across the United States, supporting contractors and homeowners with accurate steel and metal takeoffs for residential and commercial projects. Our service coverage includes the District of Columbia, Maryland, Arizona, Colorado, New York, Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Montana, New Mexico, Louisiana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska, Nebraska, Oregon, North Carolina, Idaho, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Vermont, Alabama, Iowa, Wisconsin, Utah, South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi, Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 We can start with PDF drawings, CAD files, sketches, or BOQs. The more details provided, the faster and clearer the estimate.

 Yes. We handle metal roofers, steel roofers, decking, joists, light gauge steel framing, steel frame buildings, and reinforcement steel projects.

Using tools like Bluebeam and PlanSwift, we produce precise quantity calculations and pricing with professional reporting.

 Most projects are completed within 24–72 hours, depending on size and complexity.

Metal estimation in modern construction ensures costs for steel framing, metal roofing, decking, and rebar, improving procurement, reducing delays, and increasing profitability.

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