Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Welcome to Build Plans & Estimates. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, https://buildplansandestimates.com/, and the construction estimating, material takeoff, planning, and related services we provide.

By accessing our website, submitting a project inquiry, or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our website or requesting our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or engaging Build Plans & Estimates for professional services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using our website and services.

2. Services Provided

Build Plans & Estimates provides construction estimating and pre-construction support services for residential, commercial, industrial, civil, and other construction projects.

Our services may include:

• Construction cost estimating and budgeting.
• Material takeoffs and quantity calculations.
• Labor and equipment cost estimates.
• Trade-specific estimating services, including concrete, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, roofing, masonry, painting, metal, and sitework.
• Construction planning and design-related services, as agreed.
• Bid preparation support and related estimating assistance.

The exact scope of work, deliverables, pricing, and turnaround time will be confirmed in the project-specific proposal or written agreement.

Unless expressly agreed in writing, our estimating services do not include construction execution, site supervision, engineering certification, architectural approval, or regulatory approval.

3. Project Information and Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and current project information, including architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, addenda, project locations, and scope requirements.

Our estimates are prepared based on the documents and information supplied by the client. Missing, outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate information may affect the quantities, pricing, assumptions, and overall reliability of the estimate.

Clients should notify us promptly of any revisions to drawings, specifications, or project requirements that may affect the agreed scope of work.

4. Quotations and Project Approval

After receiving your project plans and relevant documents, we will review the requirements and provide a quotation or proposal outlining the applicable service fee.

The quoted fee may vary depending on project size, complexity, number of trades, completeness of documentation, requested deliverables, and turnaround requirements.

Work will begin only after the client approves the proposal or quotation in writing, authorizes the work, and fulfills the applicable initial payment requirements.

Any additional work outside the agreed scope may require a revised quotation and written approval.

5. Payment Terms and Policies

Our standard payment arrangement is as follows:

• Initial payment: A deposit of 50% of the quoted service fee is required before work begins, as specified in the invoice.
• Final payment: The remaining 50% is due upon completion of the agreed estimating work, in accordance with the invoice and project agreement.
• Delivery: Final estimates, reports, and supporting documents will be delivered by email or through an agreed delivery method, subject to applicable payment requirements.
• Additional services: Requests for extra trades, revised scope, or substantial additional work may incur additional charges, which will be communicated before the additional work begins.

Clients are responsible for making payments by the due dates stated in their invoices. Delayed payments may result in delayed delivery or suspension of further work.

Any alternative payment arrangement must be agreed upon in writing.

6. Estimate Accuracy and Limitations

Build Plans & Estimates strives to provide detailed and reliable construction estimates using the project documentation, applicable pricing information, and professional estimating methods available at the time of preparation.

However, construction costs may change due to factors beyond our control, including:

• Changes in material prices and supplier quotations.
• Regional labor rates and labor availability.
• Equipment rental and subcontractor costs.
• Project location, site conditions, and accessibility.
• Design revisions, incomplete drawings, and unforeseen conditions.
• Market fluctuations, taxes, transportation costs, and project scheduling.

Our estimates are professional cost assessments based on the information available at the time of preparation. They are not guarantees of final construction costs, supplier prices, actual quantities used, or project profitability.

Clients should independently verify critical quantities, current supplier pricing, site conditions, and applicable requirements before purchasing materials, submitting binding bids, or commencing construction.

7. Revisions and Changes to Project Scope

Revisions will be handled according to the scope and revision policy specified in the approved proposal.

Corrections to errors attributable to our work will be reviewed and addressed appropriately. However, changes resulting from revised drawings, new specifications, additional trades, changed project requirements, or information provided after completion may be treated as additional work.

Any additional charges or changes to delivery timelines will be communicated to the client for approval before proceeding.

8. Delivery Timeframes

We will communicate the expected delivery timeframe when the project is accepted.

Delivery times may vary depending on project complexity, document completeness, workload, client responses, and the extent of requested services.

Where delays occur due to circumstances outside our reasonable control, we will make reasonable efforts to inform the client and establish an updated delivery timeframe.

Urgent or expedited services are subject to availability and any agreed additional fees.

9. Cancellations and Refunds

If a client wishes to cancel a project, the request must be submitted in writing.

Any refund, cancellation charge, or outstanding payment will be determined according to the approved proposal, work completed, resources committed, and applicable law.

Where work has already commenced, fees for services performed and authorized costs may be deducted from any refundable amount, subject to the agreed terms and applicable legal requirements.

No refund policy stated here overrides any mandatory rights available to the client under applicable law. Please contact us to discuss cancellation or refund requests.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the website’s text, branding, graphics, design elements, and other original website materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Project-specific estimates, quantity takeoffs, reports, and other deliverables are subject to the ownership, usage, and licensing terms agreed in the applicable proposal or service agreement.

Clients may use completed deliverables for the intended project and purpose agreed upon. Deliverables may not be resold, redistributed, published, or used for unrelated commercial purposes without the necessary permission, except where permitted by law or the applicable agreement.

Third-party software, trademarks, and materials remain the property of their respective owners.

11. Confidentiality

We recognize that construction drawings, specifications, bid information, budgets, and other project documents may contain confidential business information.

We will take reasonable steps to protect confidential project information and use it for providing the requested services, administering the client relationship, and meeting applicable legal obligations.

Clients should not submit information they are not authorized to share. Any additional confidentiality obligations, including a separate nondisclosure agreement, must be agreed upon in writing.

12. Website Use and Acceptable Conduct

You agree to use our website lawfully and responsibly. You must not:

• Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, or misleading purposes.
• Attempt unauthorized access to our website, systems, or data.
• Introduce malicious software or interfere with website operations.
• Copy, reproduce, or exploit website content without authorization.
• Submit false information or impersonate another individual or business.

We reserve the right to restrict access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect our services, users, systems, or legal rights.

13. Third-Party Links and Tools

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, software, or other resources for convenience.

We do not control all third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, policies, or practices. Accessing third-party resources is at your own discretion and subject to their applicable terms and conditions.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Build Plans & Estimates shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from the use of our website or reliance on our estimates, including lost profits, unsuccessful bids, project delays, material shortages, or cost overruns.

We do not guarantee that a client will win a bid, achieve a particular profit margin, or complete a project within a specific budget.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law. Any additional limitations of liability will be governed by the applicable project agreement and relevant law.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its general information are provided on an “as available” basis. We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and useful information but do not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, uninterrupted, or error-free.

Project estimates are prepared using the information and assumptions available at the time. They should be reviewed alongside the relevant drawings, specifications, professional advice, and project requirements.

Our estimating services do not replace the independent judgment of qualified architects, engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, or other licensed professionals where their expertise or approval is required.

16. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, your infringement of third-party rights, or your material breach of these Terms & Conditions.

This provision does not apply to the extent that a claim or loss results from our own conduct for which liability cannot lawfully be excluded or transferred.

17. Force Majeure

Neither party will be held responsible for delays or failures to perform obligations to the extent caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, government restrictions, widespread service outages, labor disruptions, or other comparable circumstances.

The affected party should notify the other party where reasonably practicable and make reasonable efforts to resume performance.

Payment obligations for services already performed remain subject to the applicable agreement and law.

18. Privacy and Personal Information

Your use of our website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

By submitting an inquiry or engaging our services, you acknowledge that relevant information may be processed as described in our Privacy Policy and as permitted by applicable law.

Please review our Privacy Policy for additional details.

19. Changes to These Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to revise these Terms & Conditions when necessary to reflect changes to our services, website, business practices, or legal obligations.

Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Any changes to an existing project agreement will be handled in accordance with that agreement and applicable law.

20. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions will be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws determined by the parties’ valid agreement and relevant conflict-of-law rules.

Any dispute arising from these terms or our services will be addressed in accordance with the applicable agreement and legal requirements. Nothing in this section removes any mandatory rights or protections available under applicable law.

21. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, our estimating services, payments, or project agreements, please contact us using the details below.

Business Name: Build Plans & Estimates

Website: https://buildplansandestimates.com/

Email: info@buildplansandestimates.com

Phone: +1 307 400 2464

We appreciate your interest in Build Plans & Estimates and look forward to supporting your construction planning, estimating, and material takeoff needs.

By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions.