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Know what your home will really cost.
An independent residential estimate gives you a clear reference point before you commit to a builder, a contract or a budget you are not sure you can trust.
Your project deserves a number you can understand.
We build detailed estimates from your drawings, location and project scope so you can move forward with confidence.
Stop guessing what your home will cost.
Planning a place where people will actually live should feel exciting, not paralysing. Yet so many residential projects stall in that anxious gap between “here is what we want” and “here is what we can afford.”
You get one number from one builder and a wildly different number from another. Neither shows its working. You cannot tell whether the cheap one has missed something important or the expensive one is padded.
And every week you spend trying to work it out is a week the project does not move.
An independent estimate ends that. It gives you a reference point that belongs to you, produced by somebody who is not bidding on the work.
A complete picture of your project cost.
A residential estimate from us typically covers the full scope of construction, from site preparation through final finishes.
Site Work & Preparation
Clearing, excavation, grading, erosion control, utility connections, driveways and site access.
Foundations
Footings, foundation walls, slabs, waterproofing, drainage and insulation.
Structural Framing
Floor systems, wall framing, roof structure, engineered lumber, structural steel where present, sheathing and fasteners.
Exterior Envelope
Roofing, siding, masonry and veneer, windows, exterior doors, flashing, weather barriers, soffit and fascia.
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
HVAC equipment and distribution, plumbing rough-in and fixtures, electrical service, distribution and devices, ventilation.
Insulation & Interior Shell
Thermal and acoustic insulation, air sealing, drywall, taping and finishing.
Interior Finishes
Flooring, painting, trim and millwork, interior doors, cabinetry, countertops, tile and hardware.
Specialty Scopes
Decks and porches, garages, fireplaces, built-ins, outdoor living, pools and hardscape where in scope.
Project Costs
General conditions, permits and identifiable fees, temporary utilities, dumpsters and waste removal, contractor overhead and profit allowances, and contingency.
Residential projects we estimate.
Built for people who need the number to be right.
Homeowners
Get an independent number before signing anything, or sanity-check a quote already in hand.
General Contractors & Homebuilders
Bid competitively without eroding your margin or adding estimating capacity to your team.
Owner-Builders
Build a credible budget for financing, planning and managing your own project.
Architects & Designers
Get cost feedback during design so client expectations stay tethered to reality.
Real Estate Investors
Evaluate renovation costs before committing to a purchase or investment.
A number you can follow and understand.
We build every estimate around measurable quantities, location-specific pricing and transparent assumptions.
Digital Measurement
We measure quantities digitally from your drawings rather than scaling by hand, reducing transcription errors and creating an audit trail you can follow.
Location-Specific Pricing
Pricing is applied using location-specific material and labor data for your project's zip code rather than a national average.
Second Estimator Review
Every estimate is reviewed by a second estimator before it is released to help catch inconsistencies and omissions.
Clear Assumptions
Every report states its assumptions and exclusions plainly, because a number without its basis is just a figure.
Give us what you have. We'll tell you what's missing.
The more you can provide, the more precise the result. Useful materials include:
If all you have is a concept sketch, send it anyway. We will tell you honestly what level of estimate it supports and whether waiting for more developed drawings would serve you better.
Ready to see your real numbers?
Send us your plans and we will come back with a clear proposal: scope, fee, and turnaround, before you commit to anything.
Contact Info
- 6805 Fallard Pl, Frederick, MD 21703
- +1 (227) 338-1390
- info@digital-solutionllc.com
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sun: Closed