The ideal alternative to hiring an outside service is to build up an in-house estimating department. Unfortunately, doing so comes with a series of significant costs:
Full-time estimators need to be paid, even when their services aren't being used. This can add unnecessary financial strain to your operations
Managing your estimating team takes away time that you and your managers should be spending on prospective client meetings
The initial investment to create an in-house estimating team includes expenses like software, equipment, training, and more
By passing your estimating requirements to Charter Estimating, you not only bypass these costs. You reap the benefits that result from the tried-and-true processes that we've developed over the years: accuracy, customization, and a competitive advantage.