We estimate concrete
like concrete contractors

Built for concrete subs and GCs who want fewer
surprises, fewer disputes, and cleaner bids.

Not just takeoffs. Real constructability, real scope control, and pricing that holds up in the field.

We estimate complete building and site concrete scopes, including footings, slabs, formwork, rebar, slab prep, and flatwork, with all excavation and subbase properly priced. Equipment, means, and access constraints are fully considered. Every estimate is delivered bid-ready with clear inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and assumptions.

Concrete bids fail where scope is
assumed

Concrete numbers break when prep is glossed over, details are buried in notes, or access and sequencing are ignored.
We price concrete the way it is built. From excavation and base to placement, finish, cure, and protection.

What Most Estimators Miss... We Don’t

Intelcost experienced construction estimating capabilities.

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Plans + specs + notes reviewed

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Scope boundaries documented

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Production and access considered

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Proposal-ready deliverables

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Plans + specs + notes reviewed

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Plans + specs + notes reviewed

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Plans + specs + notes reviewed

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

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Plans + specs + notes reviewed

Flexible database options give you the trusted, up-to-date labor and materials data you need to create competitive construction project proposals—and protect the bottom line.

Trusted By The Best

Building Concrete

Structural and building concrete quantified and priced the way it is installed.

  • Spread and continuous footings, pads
  • Slabs on grade, thickened edges, grade beams
  • Stem walls, steps, bulkheads, blockouts
  • Formwork: wood forms and Symons panels
  • Rebar: dowels, laps, chairs, ties
  • Embeds: anchor bolts, sleeves, plates, inserts
  • Placement, screed, finish, cure

Excavation + Slab Prep + Backfill

The part that quietly destroys margins

if it’s not explicit.

  • Excavation and over-excavation allowances
  • Proof-roll, remediation, recompaction assumptions
  • Subbase and aggregate layers by thickness
  • Compaction to spec density
  • Vapor barrier laps, taping, penetrations
  • Rigid insulation under slab and at edges
  • Backfill in lifts with compaction
  • Fine grading and tolerance prep

Site Concrete

Exterior flatwork and civil tie-ins priced for inspection reality.

  • Sidewalks, aprons, pavement panels
  • Curbs and gutter, transitions, valley gutters
  • ADA ramps, landings, detectable warnings
  • Mow strips, equipment pads, housekeeping pads
  • Dumpster pads with thickened slab and footings
  • Sawcut, demo limits, and tie-ins to existing

Joints + Finishes + Treatments

Inspectors care about this. We scope it instead of guessing.

  • Control, expansion, isolation joints
  • Sawcut timing and layout
  • Joint filler and sealants where specified
  • Broom, steel trowel, hard trowel finishes
  • Edge tooling, chamfers, slope control
  • Cure method: compound vs wet cure

If pumping is required, it is priced. If access is tight, productivity is adjusted. If the finish requires power trowels, we carry it.

Checklist

If drawings are unclear, we flag it as a clarification, not a hidden assumption.

How it works

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Plans

Plans in, scope confirmed

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Review

Full review of drawings, details, schedules, notes, and specs

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Quantities

Quantities + constructability logic (prep, access, sequencing, equipment)

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Pricing

Pricing build-up with clear assumptions

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Proposal

Bid-ready proposal output

We do not hide uncertainty. We document it.

Built for concrete subs and GCs

  • Commercial and public bid work
  • Contractors who want clean scope boundaries
  • Teams tired of losing money on prep, joints, and access assumptions
IntelCost has saved us multiple times by catching specification items and coordination issues we would have missed during bid week.
Michael D.
Electrical Contractor — Phoenix, Arizona

Trusted by Public Contractors

INTELCOST® offers construction estimating services for a wide range of projects, including private, government, and military clients.

Our extensive experience with federal and state government projects, both domestically and internationally, positions us as a trusted partner.

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TESTIMONIAL

What They Say About IntelCost Estimate

IntelCost has saved us multiple times by catching specification items and coordination issues we would have missed during bid week. Their quantities match field reality, and the pricing breakdowns help us make quick decisions. We’ve won three projects in the last quarter using their estimates. They’ve become part of our preconstruction workflow.

Michael D.

Electrical Contractor — Phoenix, Arizona

“What I like about IntelCost is the consistency. No drama, no excuses, just well-organized electrical takeoffs delivered on time. They flag the unclear details early, which lets us get RFIs out before the rush. It’s been a huge help on tight deadlines and complex renovations.”

Christopher J.

Electrical Contractor — Dallas, Texas

We use IntelCost for our overflow estimating. Their work is accurate, easy to plug into our own templates, and they understand how field productivity actually works. They’ve helped us avoid underbidding on a couple of projects where drawings were vague. Good value for the level of detail they provide.

Anthony R.

Electrical Contractor — Orlando, Florida

What sets IntelCost apart is they don’t just crank out quantities. Their pre-bid reviews help us figure out which projects are actually worth chasing. On a couple recent bids, they broke down the scope, pointed out hidden costs, and gave us a realistic budget before we burned time putting a full number together. IntelCost has basically become our filter for which bids to go after.”

Steven M. Harper

Electrical Contractor — Columbus, Ohio

Discover how Intelcost can improve your bid.

Concrete Scopes We Estimate — By Project Type

Industrial Slab on Grade

What was reviewed was the slab thickness variations across the footprint, reinforcement density and dowel continuity, finish requirements tied to equipment use.

Industrial Slab on Grade

What was reviewed was the slab thickness variations across the footprint, reinforcement density and dowel continuity, finish requirements tied to equipment use.

Industrial Slab on Grade

What was reviewed was the slab thickness variations across the footprint, reinforcement density and dowel continuity, finish requirements tied to equipment use.

Frequently asked questions about Intelcost estimating services.

Do you include rebar and embeds?
Yes, if it is in your scope. If it is unclear, we clarify it explicitly.

Do you include excavation and base work?
Yes. Concrete fails bids when prep is assumed. We quantify and price it.

Do you carry pumping and finishing equipment?
Yes, when required by access, placement, or finish requirements.

Can you price both building and site concrete?
Yes. We break it out clearly so you can bid or negotiate cleanly.

What if drawings are vague?
We create clarifications and assumptions so your bid stays defensible.