This goes one step further than the Full Proposal with an itemized breakdown of all costs involved – material costs, budgeted items, labor costs, permit costs and the contractor’s mark‐up. The Detailed Proposal often becomes the contract due to its detailed nature and exact price. This type of proposal involves a significant amount of hours on the part of the Estimator and his assistant. This type of proposal will correspond to a client’s exact Scope of Work, Plans and Specifications or Architectural Drawings. This proposal is qualified for submittal to Banks and Insurance Companies. It can also be used to negotiate and compare with other contractors.
* Proposal Fees are deducted from the Contract Price in the event the customer signs with Abacus Builders
Our full proposal is a detailed document requiring several hours of work by an Estimator. It entails a Site Visit to the property before sourcing the best material costs from our trusted vendor’s list, negotiating the best price possible with sub‐contractors and calculating the amount of labor costs involved. It also includes inspections by our Roof, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC specialists, Engineer or Architect if necessary. This proposal outlines the exact scope of the project, the timeline, the materials used, and the costs. It is a very helpful tool to compare bids or estimates from more than one contractor. Our customers often sign with us based on just our Full Proposal, and the fee is deducted from the contract price.
* Proposal Fees are deducted from the Contract Price in the event the customer signs with Abacus Builders
This is a ballpark figure that Abacus Builders gives a potential client to give them an understanding of roughly how much cost is involved. The more information provided i.e. photos, materials to be used, general scope of work, and plans/drawings if you have them – the more accurate the estimate. It usually takes 1‐3 days to produce. When Free Estimates are given for large projects or complex projects you can expect the estimated price range to be wider due to “unknown” elements such as structural design or finished material choices.
Mark worked for his uncle’s property development company for 16 years prior to establishing Abacus Builders in 2008. He sets company policy plus oversees all financial aspects and construction and property development operations.
Ger oversees and directs construction projects from conception to completion. He is onsite and offsite to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations. He coordinates and directs construction workers and subcontractors. Another duty of his is to select tools, materials and equipment, and track inventory. He reviews the work progress on a daily basis then plans ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones. He also Obtains permits and licenses. Overall – Ensures quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
Evan manages all our interior renovation, restoration, and new construction projects as well as coordinating the rest of the Abacus team on various projects throughout the workweek.
Catrina is our Website and Marketing Manager. She is responsible for the day-to-day running and content flow of the website as well as building the internet presence of the company across various platforms.
In addition to maintaining our customer databases, assists with new customer intake, photographing new projects and promoting Abacus Builders.