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What to Include in a Construction Estimate Request

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DiFabio Construction Company offers free estimates. The more we know about a project at the start, the more useful that estimate can be, and the fewer surprises there are later. Here is what to include when you reach out.

The basics

  • Where the work is. A street address or site location, and the town.
  • Who the owner is. A municipality, agency, business, facility or property owner.
  • Your contact details. The best phone number and email for questions.

What needs to be done

Describe the work in plain words: a water service replacement, a new curb line, a foundation repair, site clearing for a new building. If the project crosses trades, say so. Many jobs include excavation, pipe work and concrete together.

What you already have

  • Plans, drawings or specifications
  • Engineering reports
  • Photos of the area and any damage
  • Known utility information

Photos help more than people expect. They show access, surroundings and conditions that are hard to describe.

Constraints and deadlines

Tell us when the work has to be done, when the area has to be usable again, and anything that cannot be interrupted, such as a business entrance or a production area. Those details shape the schedule and the materials, including whether specialty concrete mixes make sense.

Is it urgent?

If there is an active leak, backup or structural failure, do not wait for an estimate. Call (908) 276-1347 for our 24/7 emergency response.

Send it

Use our free estimate form or call the office. To compare contractors, our list of questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor may help.

Next steps

Work with a family company that's been building since 1972

Request a free estimate online, call our office, or explore what we do. For a water, sewer or structural emergency, call (908) 276-1347 any time: our team mobilizes 24/7.