What this service covers
Combined Division 7 estimating: waterproofing, insulation, roofing, sealants, and joint protection.
Thermal and moisture protection (CSI Division 7) is best estimated as one coordinated package — waterproofing, dampproofing, building wrap, vapor barriers, thermal insulation, sound insulation, fireproofing, roofing, and joint sealants all interact. A leak path through Division 7 isn’t a roofing problem or a waterproofing problem — it’s both, and estimating them separately routinely creates gaps where one trade thinks the other is doing the work.
How we work
Every thermal & moisture protection estimating services engagement starts with a free scope review — typically within 4 business hours of receiving your documents. We confirm the deliverable scope, turnaround, and fee before any work starts. Estimates and takeoffs are produced by US-based senior estimators with a minimum of seven years on the discipline in question, then reviewed by a second estimator before delivery.
Deliverables ship in your preferred format — PDF, Excel, your estimating software’s native file, or a custom client template. Bid-day clarifications during your bid submission window are handled in under an hour.
Why outsource this work
Outsourced specialty estimating gives contractors access to senior trade-specific capacity without the fixed cost of a full-time hire. The economics are simple: a senior in-house estimator costs $90K-$150K/year fully loaded; outsourced per-project work is paid as it’s used. For shops with irregular bid volume or specialty trades they bid only occasionally, the math heavily favors outsourcing.