What is Sharp-Pencil.com, and what do you do?
We are a group of insured, licensed professional engineers, estimators and contractors that have been putting together estimates, capital budgets, work packages, and construction drawings for the last several decades. We come from private practice, working in commercial, residential, and industrial construction. Sharp-Pencil.com was formed in 2007 as a response to an overwhelming need for professional estimating and construction consulting - for both contractors and property owners.
And why should I pay for this?
Sharp-Pencil.com is not for everybody - but you would be surprised how many people use it: residential contractors, commercial contractors, government contractors, home owners looking to budget their improvements, property owners putting together capital plans, and people who just want a set of legitemate construction drawings to build off of.
And how does it work?
It all starts with an e-mail or a phone call. Give us as much information as you can. Photos, linear footages, sketches - we can work from STACKS of architects drawings and specifications (most accurate) to just some photos and a phone interview. We will let you know how accurate we think we can be with what you provide.
OK, so how much?
A vast majority of the time, we will let you know up front how much an estimate or drawing will cost to produce. And it always surprises folks how little it can really be. Some examples:
- A small residential deck estimate and material list: our estimate fee was $20. Labor hours, materials, sequencing.
- A federal 3 story building mechanical upgrade, total construction value of $540,000: our estimate fee was $400.
- A movie theater renovation/expansion: $900.
- A price check for five bids on a home addition (we also write scopes to help you get that apples-to-apples comparison): $60.
And the catch?
No catches, really. If you give us enough info, we can price it out. Our engineers and CAD operators are ready for your drawing work as well. Decks, structural details, retaining walls, concrete and civil work. We even do site plans, as long as one of our engineers can cover your state.
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