Frequently Asked Questions About Our Estimating Support

For a complete takeoff, please send the architectural floor plans, partition schedules, reflected ceiling plans (RCP), and door/window opening schedules. If available, structural framing sheets and project specifications (Section 09 22 16 / 09 29 00) help resolve deck connection details. You can upload files (PDF or ZIP up to 25MB) directly or paste a cloud folder link (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, Procore, or BuildingConnected).

Minor scope clarifications (such as verifying a partition detail or confirming an opening height) are addressed at no additional charge. If a formal architectural addendum modifies partition types or adds new square footage, we review the drawing changes immediately and quote any minor adjustment before performing additional measurement.

You have direct email and phone access to our Houston estimating desk. When we encounter drawing ambiguities or discrepancies between floor plans and details, we contact you directly so questions can be resolved immediately rather than holding up your bid deadline.

Within 4 to 6 business hours of submitting your drawing set, we review sheet count, partition complexity, and scope boundaries. We return a formal written proposal confirming the exact scope, fixed fee, and guaranteed delivery deadline.

Turnaround depends on project size. Standard tenant improvements and commercial partitions (under 25,000 SF) typically require 2 to 3 business days. Multifamily developments and large commercial complexes require 4 to 6 business days. The specific delivery date and time are always confirmed in writing before work begins.

Yes. For qualifying commercial and residential plan sets facing urgent GC bid dates, we offer an expedited track with prioritized desk scheduling. When you submit your drawings, indicate your required due date and we will immediately confirm availability.

Every completed takeoff includes two core deliverables:

1. Live Microsoft Excel Workbook (.xlsx): Structured tabs with active, unlocked formulas. You can change board waste percentages, stud spacing, or add supplier material prices and crew labor rates instantly.

2. Color-Coded Marked Plan Drawings (PDF): Full-size drawings highlighting partition types in distinct colors for visual audit and field handover.

No. All Excel sheets are 100% unlocked. We believe contractors should own their estimating data. You have full visibility into the math and can freely copy quantities into your company's master pricing sheets.

Yes. For recurring contractor partners, we can format line item quantities and summary totals directly into your company's custom Excel estimating template upon review.

We quote fixed fees per project based on drawing sheet volume, partition assembly complexity, and required turnaround. We never publish arbitrary "cents per square foot" rates because simple open partitions require very different effort than multi-layered fire-rated medical assemblies. You receive a guaranteed fixed price before any work begins.

Never. We charge a flat, transparent estimating fee for our technical measurement service. We never ask for project percentages, success bonuses, or commission fees.

No long-term commitments are required. You can utilize Kubero on a single project during a heavy bid week or partner with us as an ongoing capacity extension. You only pay for the projects you send.

All drawings, project names, and contractor information submitted to Kubero are kept strictly confidential under professional non-disclosure practices. We are happy to execute your company's mutual NDA prior to receiving plan sets.

No. If two subcontractors invite us to estimate the exact same project scope for the same general contractor, we honor the first contractor who confirmed engagement and decline the second to prevent any conflict of interest.

Our active specialty is material quantity takeoffs: net square footage, sheet counts, linear footage of framing, track, screws, and compounds. We leave labor rates, crew production factors, and markup entirely in your hands because you know your field crews best.

Yes. While our primary focus is supporting commercial and residential subcontractors across Greater Houston and Texas, we regularly provide takeoffs for projects across the United States.