Terms & Conditions
These terms explain how Apple Estimating provides construction estimating, quantity takeoff, pricing, revisions, payments, deliverables, and related services to our clients.
1. How Our Estimating Process Works
Our process starts when you send us your project plans and the information needed to understand the scope of work. We review the documents, prepare a proposal based on the requested services, and begin the estimating process after approval and receipt of the initial payment.
2. Scope of Services
Apple Estimating provides professional construction estimating and quantity takeoff services based on the scope agreed with the client.
Whether you are a general contractor, subcontractor, or home builder, our estimating services can be tailored to the requirements of your project. Depending on the approved scope, services may include:
- Demolition & Site Work
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Metals
- Wood, Plastics & Composites
- Thermal & Moisture Protection
- Openings
- Finishes & Furnishings
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Other building-related trades shown within the applicable project documents
The specific trades, quantities, pricing, and deliverables included in each project are determined by the approved proposal and the documents provided by the client.
3. Drawings & Project Information
Our takeoffs and estimates are prepared from the drawings, specifications, plans, data, and other project information supplied by the client.
Unless otherwise noted, quantity takeoffs are based on appropriately scaled PDF drawings provided for the project.
Important: Clients should provide the applicable drawings, specifications, addenda, RFIs, and other information required for the requested scope before work begins.
4. Changes & Additional Information
The approved service fee is based on the scope and project documents available when the project is approved.
Additional drawings, revised plans, changed specifications, new project information, or changes to the scope received after approval may require additional estimating work and may be subject to an additional charge.
5. Revisions & Additional Services
The number of revisions included in a project will be stated in the applicable proposal or service agreement.
Revisions caused by changes in drawings, specifications, scope, or project requirements may be considered additional services.
Included Revisions
The approved proposal determines the revisions included within the original service fee.
Additional Work
Bid forms, information forms, substantial revisions, drawing changes, and work outside the approved scope may be charged separately.
6. Turnaround Time
The agreed turnaround time will be stated in the proposal or project communication.
Turnaround begins once the initial 50% payment has been received and all required project materials and information are available.
If your bid deadline is earlier than the proposed delivery date, please let us know when requesting the estimate. Where scheduling permits, we may accommodate an earlier delivery without an additional charge.
7. Pricing & Market Information
Pricing included in our estimates is developed using available market information, project documents, estimating resources, and pricing data available at the time the estimate is prepared.
Material, labor, supplier, subcontractor, and market conditions can change. Clients are therefore encouraged to review estimated pricing and apply their own current pricing where appropriate.
8. Payment Terms
50% Upfront & 50% Before Submission
The standard payment structure is 50% upfront after approval of the proposal and 50% before submission of the completed estimate.
Payment may be made using accepted credit or debit card payment methods, including Visa and Mastercard, through the payment method or link provided by Apple Estimating.
The initial payment is required before the agreed estimating turnaround begins.
9. What We Provide
Depending on the approved scope, Apple Estimating may provide the following deliverables:
10. Accuracy & Refund Policy
Apple Estimating makes reasonable efforts to prepare accurate and carefully reviewed estimates based on the drawings and project information supplied by the client.
Refund consideration: If an actual error is identified in the takeoff or estimate based on the existing drawings and information provided by the client, the matter may be reviewed for correction or refund according to the applicable service terms.
Refunds do not apply to errors or omissions caused by missing drawings, incomplete information, documents not provided at the time of estimating, subsequently revised drawings, or changes to the project scope.
Any accuracy percentage communicated by Apple Estimating describes an expected estimating standard and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of actual construction costs, final material prices, labor costs, bid results, or project outcomes.
11. Exclusions
Any trade, item, scope of work, or service not specifically included in the approved proposal or estimate should be considered excluded.
Clients should review the stated scope and deliverables before approving the project. Additional work requested after approval may require an additional fee.
12. Client Review & Approval
Clients are responsible for reviewing the completed estimate and confirming that the drawings, specifications, scope, and other project information provided for the work are complete.
Construction estimates are intended to support bidding, planning, and project decision-making. Clients should review estimates with their appropriate project professionals before using them for purchasing, contracting, or construction decisions.
13. Documents Received After Approval
Drawings, specifications, addenda, RFIs, or other project information received after approval may affect quantities, pricing, scope, and completion time.
Where newly received information requires additional estimating or revisions, Apple Estimating may determine an additional fee before performing that work.
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