Construction Estimating Services in Texas
Cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for general contractors, subcontractors, builders and developers across Texas. Every trade, priced for your city, delivered in 1 to 2 days from our Houston head office.
Construction Cost Estimating for Texas Projects
Nextron Estimating is based in Houston, so Texas work is home ground for us. We prepare bid-ready estimates for projects in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso and every city in between. Each estimate is built from your drawings and specifications and priced with RSMeans data adjusted for your location, local supplier pricing and our own cost database.
Estimating Services in Texas
Commercial Construction Cost Estimating
Offices, retail, industrial, healthcare, schools and multifamily projects in Texas.
Learn more →Residential Construction Cost Estimating
New homes, additions and remodels for Texas builders and remodelers.
Learn more →Quantity Takeoff Services
Measured quantities for every trade, with drawing references.
Learn more →Texas Building Codes We Price To
Local Code Editions
Texas sets the International Residential Code and International Building Code as the base for cities, but each city adopts its own edition and amendments. We price to the code your jurisdiction actually enforces.
Energy Code
Energy requirements are based on the IECC, and some cities, such as Austin and Houston, adopt newer editions or local amendments. Insulation, glazing and HVAC efficiency are priced to match.
Windstorm Requirements
Projects in the designated Gulf Coast catastrophe areas need Texas Department of Insurance windstorm certification. We include rated openings, roof attachment and connector upgrades where they apply.
Sales Tax by Contract Type
Texas treats sales tax on materials differently for new construction and repair or remodel work, and for lump-sum and separated contracts. We note the tax assumption in every estimate.
Labor Costs in Texas
Texas is a right-to-work state and most commercial and residential work is open shop, so labor rates are generally below union markets. Public works projects follow prevailing wage rates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, and federally funded projects follow Davis-Bacon rates. We build crew rates for your project type and location, not a statewide average.
What Affects Construction Costs in Texas
Expansive Clay Soils
Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio sit on expansive clays. We price post-tensioned slabs, drilled piers, moisture barriers and select fill as the geotechnical report requires.
Heat and Hurricanes
Summer heat affects concrete placement and crew productivity, and the coast faces hurricane season. We account for hot-weather concrete, schedule risk and storm protection where needed.
Fast-Growing Markets
Rapid growth around Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio keeps material and subcontractor pricing moving, so we check current local prices rather than old averages.
Trades We Estimate in Texas
We prepare takeoffs and estimates for every trade on your project, as a full CSI estimate or one trade at a time.
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Concrete
- Drywall
- Framing and Lumber
- Roofing
- Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Sitework and Earthwork
- Painting
- Flooring
- Fire Sprinkler and Fire Protection
- Fire Alarm
- Low Voltage, Data and Security
- Rebar and Reinforcing
- Miscellaneous Metals
- Insulation
- Waterproofing and Dampproofing
- Doors, Frames and Hardware
- Windows, Glazing and Curtain Wall
- Millwork and Casework
- Finish Carpentry
- Acoustical Ceilings
- Tile and Stone
- Stucco and EIFS
- Siding
- Gutters and Sheet Metal
- Demolition
- Asphalt Paving
- Site Utilities: Water, Sewer and Storm
- Landscaping and Irrigation
- Fencing
- Toilet Partitions and Specialties
- Elevators and Conveying
- Equipment and Appliances
Project Types We Estimate in Texas
- Data centers
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Multifamily apartments
- Single-family subdivisions
- Industrial and petrochemical support buildings
- Healthcare and medical offices
- K-12 schools and ISD projects
- Retail and restaurants
- Hotels
- Office buildings
- Churches
- Tenant improvements
Cities and Areas We Serve in Texas
We prepare estimates for projects anywhere in Texas, including these cities and areas. Our head office is in Houston, see our construction estimating services in Houston.
Greater Houston and Gulf Coast
- Houston
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Katy
- Cypress
- Spring
- Humble
- League City
- Baytown
- Conroe
- Missouri City
- Galveston
- Beaumont
- Port Arthur
Dallas and Fort Worth
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Plano
- Irving
- Garland
- Frisco
- McKinney
- Grand Prairie
- Denton
- Mesquite
- Carrollton
- Lewisville
- Richardson
- Allen
- Mansfield
Central Texas
- Austin
- Round Rock
- Georgetown
- Cedar Park
- Pflugerville
- San Marcos
- Kyle
- Waco
- Killeen
- Temple
- College Station
- Bryan
San Antonio and South Texas
- San Antonio
- New Braunfels
- Seguin
- Corpus Christi
- Laredo
- McAllen
- Edinburg
- Brownsville
- Harlingen
- Victoria
West, North and East Texas
- El Paso
- Lubbock
- Amarillo
- Midland
- Odessa
- Abilene
- San Angelo
- Wichita Falls
- Tyler
- Longview
- Texarkana
- Sherman
How It Works
- Send Your DocumentsDrawings, specifications, addenda and bid date.
- Scope ReviewWe confirm scope, trades and format.
- Takeoff and PricingQuantities measured and priced for your Texas location.
- DeliveryExcel estimate and PDF summary, usually in 1 to 2 days.
Bidding a project in Texas? Send your drawings today.
Request an EstimateFrequently Asked Questions
Do you provide construction estimating services in all of Texas?
Yes. We work with contractors and builders in every Texas city and county, from Houston and Dallas to El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley.
Is your pricing adjusted for my Texas city?
Yes. We adjust RSMeans data for your city and check it against local supplier pricing and our own database, so a Houston estimate and an Amarillo estimate are priced differently.
Do you price prevailing wage for Texas public projects?
Yes. Tell us the wage determination for your project and we will price labor to it. Private projects are priced with open-shop rates unless you tell us otherwise.
Can you include windstorm requirements for coastal projects?
Yes. For projects in the Texas windstorm areas, we include rated windows and doors, roof attachment and connector requirements shown in your documents.
Do you estimate foundations on expansive clay?
Yes. We price post-tensioned slabs, drilled piers, grade beams and soil treatment based on your structural drawings and geotechnical report.
How fast can I get an estimate in Texas?
Standard turnaround is 1 to 2 days. Urgent requests are possible, so tell us your bid date when you send the drawings.
We also serve California, Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, Arizona, and every other US state.