Sealants Estimating Services
Forty two contractors and subcontractors working on residential, commercial and industrial projects rely on Forte Estimating to provide their sealant estimating services. Our estimators’ expertise is grounded in their hands-on trade experience, combined with the use of detailed takeoff software, to deliver accurate, bid-ready sealants estimates, supported by current material and labour pricing, covering caulking estimating services, expansion joint estimating, etc.
From specialty subcontractors bidding on work on their own to general contractors submitting bids with a full package of work, we provide the detail required by the trade to accurately price the job and ensure you come out on top in a competitive bid.
Equipped with your plans and specs, we create an entire joint sealant estimating package in an easy-to-use format that you can send directly to suppliers for material pricing or you can review your bids with it.
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What Is Sealants Estimating?
Sealant estimating involves estimating caulking, joint sealant and expansion joint materials to weatherproof and seal building envelope and interior joints.
We measure exterior joints, window and door perimeters, expansion joints and interior control joints by linear footage of the sealant – including sealant width and type – for our takeoff.
Accurate quantity measurements are important not just for the bid, but for material ordering and scheduling as well after the project is awarded, and an inaccurate sealants takeoff can cause issues long after the project sale.
Our Sealants Takeoff Process
Each joint sealant estimating job starts with a comprehensive review of all pertinent drawings and specifications, then provides a detailed takeoff of the quantities based on the most critical factors involved in determining an accurate price.
After a quantity takes place, the second estimator checks the takeoff for accuracy before any pricing is applied, thus giving you a chance to identify any measurement errors or scope gaps before they make it into your bid.
What's Included in Our Sealants Estimate
You will be provided a quantity schedule of seals with linear footage and material category by location and joint type, which will help you get a good price from suppliers.
Files are provided in the following formats: spreadsheet or pdf. They can be customized for your company to match your preferred takeoff template/bid format if you have one.
Key Considerations for Sealants Estimating
The amount of sealant used is a critical factor and is dependent on joint width and depth, as more sealant is needed in wider joints with the same perimeter depth when compared to a standard perimeter joint. Additionally, we recognize that there are differences in sealant variety, such as structural silicone, urethane and other sealants, which can have very different material costs.
Residential vs. Commercial Sealants Estimating
Often residential sealant work is only performed on the window, door and trim perimeters, while commercial sealant estimating may involve the extensive installation of an expansion joint system and curtain wall sealant requirements for much larger building envelopes.
Why Trade Contractors Choose Forte
The estimators at specialty subcontractors bidding sealants know the trade from the ground up – not from a set of drawings. The knowledge of the trade can give us clues to scope details that a generalist estimator may not see, thereby safeguarding your margin before you ever submit a number.
We also have flexible pricing to meet the needs of sealants, such as per project pricing, but also offer a monthly retainer for subcontractors who bid this scope regularly, and value a consistent and reliable estimating partner.
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Call us now and upload your construction project plans with all the specific details to explain the scope of work that includes construction drawings, specifications and other specific documentation.
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Our expert team of BIM Estimators manages to deliver the final draft for review and consult through an email or call to consult and finalize the construction project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you consider joint width when determining the quantity of sealant?
Yes, joint width and depth has an impact on the volume of sealant, and our takeoffs take such into account, not assuming a flat linear-footage.
Is it possible to estimate separate types of sealants in the same estimate?
Yes, the cost of materials for structural silicone and urethane and other types of sealant vary greatly, so they are tracked separately.
Are you considering expansion joint systems separately from perimeter sealant?
Yes, because expansion joint systems can be specified differently depending on the types of materials involved and as a result of the higher unit cost.
Does the glazing or window estimate include sealant estimating?
If your bid is structured as one scope, we can quote you the sealant, or if you are bidding window and door and glazing we can quote you the sealant as well.
How quickly can you turn around a sealants estimate?
For standard sized projects, most sealants estimates will be done in 24-48 hours, the larger and more complex the project the more time it will take, usually 3-5 business days..
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