JSO Advanced Construction Services

The Gigantic Service & Estimating Price Log

Residential • Plumbing • Mechanical • Commercial • Construction • Consulting

Standard JSO Site Assessment — $450 + HST

Up to 60 minutes on site • preliminary scope • budget range • recommended next steps

Professional Estimating

Clear Pricing. Serious Expertise.

Professional knowledge, travel, inspection, measurements, planning and pricing have real value.

1. Core Consultation & Site-Visit Services

Telephone or video consultation - up to 20 minutes $75 + HST
Basic local site visit and verbal assessment $250 + HST
Standard service call, inspection and diagnosis $450 + HST
Written repair estimate $175 + HST
Detailed renovation estimate with labour and materials $450-$750 + HST
Whole-home renovation budget $1,250-$2,500 + HST
Second opinion on another contractor's quote $300 + HST
Pre-purchase renovation consultation $650 + HST
Emergency or same-day assessment $650 + HST
Evening or weekend appointment surcharge Add $150
Travel outside standard service area $1.25/km or quoted flat rate

2. Plumbing & Mechanical Assessments

Plumbing system inspection $450 + HST
Drainage or sewer diagnosis $450 + HST
Camera inspection coordination and written findings $650 + HST
Water-pressure and fixture assessment $350 + HST
Water heater or mechanical-room assessment $450 + HST
Water-quality consultation and basic testing Starting at $500 + HST
Leak investigation Starting at $450 + HST
Insurance-related plumbing assessment $750-$1,500 + HST
Plumbing-code compliance review $650 + HST
Full plumbing replacement budget $750-$1,500 + HST
Drain snaking service assessment and dispatch Starting at $450 + HST
Soil stack / cleanout review $450-$750 + HST

3. Residential Renovation Estimating

Bathroom renovation estimate $450 + HST
Kitchen renovation estimate $650 + HST
Basement renovation estimate $750 + HST
Concrete or epoxy project estimate $350 + HST
Exterior renovation estimate $450 + HST
Addition or structural-renovation budget $1,500-$3,500 + HST
Material quantity takeoff Starting at $350 + HST
Trade-by-trade scope of work Starting at $500 + HST
Bid comparison and contractor review $500-$1,000 + HST
Project schedule and labour forecast $500-$1,250 + HST
Change-order evaluation $250 minimum + HST
Insurance restoration estimate $1,000-$3,000 + HST

4. Mechanical Estimating — Condos & Commercial Builds

Mechanical estimating and consulting Starting at $150/hour + HST
Plumbing drawing and specification review $150/hour + HST
HVAC drawing and specification review $150/hour + HST
Mechanical quantity takeoffs $150/hour + HST
Labour and material cost analysis $150/hour + HST
Condo-suite mechanical estimate Starting at $750 + HST
Multi-unit condominium mechanical estimate Starting at $2,500 + HST
Commercial tenant-improvement mechanical estimate Starting at $1,500 + HST
New commercial-build mechanical estimate Starting at $3,500 + HST
Tender-package review and bid preparation Starting at $2,500 + HST
Mechanical change-order pricing $150/hour - 2-hour minimum
Value engineering and cost-reduction review $175/hour + HST
Site visit, coordination meeting or trade walkthrough $175/hour - 3-hour minimum
Rush estimate completed within 48 hours Add 25%
Same-day, evening or weekend estimate Add 50%

5. Contractor & Business Estimating Services

Estimate prepared for another contractor $500 minimum + HST
Small-project takeoff and costing $350-$750 + HST
Complete tender or bid package $1,500-$5,000 + HST
Subcontractor quote collection $500 + HST, plus time
Job-costing setup $750-$1,500 + HST
Profit-margin and markup review $350 + HST
Contract and scope review $450 + HST
On-site project consultation $175/hour - 3-hour minimum
Project-management services 15%-20% of project cost
General-contractor coordination 20%-25% of project cost
Cost-plus project administration Actual costs + 20%-25%

6. Concrete, Epoxy & Exterior Service Pricing

Concrete/epoxy site assessment $350 + HST
Grinding and epoxy flake installation Starting at $15/sq. ft. + HST
Concrete grinding and coating preparation Quoted by sq. ft.; $700 day-labour baseline
Front-step epoxy repair material package Approximately $500 + HST
Small front-step epoxy repair labour Starting at $700 + HST
Patching and crack-repair allowance Starting at $100 + HST
Non-slip additive / silica broadcast Material + 20% handling
Concrete demolition estimate $350 + HST
Concrete demolition and disposal coordination Project-specific quote
Pressure-washing and surface preparation Starting at $450 + HST

7. Optional Add-Ons, Minimums & Surcharges

Additional on-site time after included assessment $150/hour + HST
Additional estimator / technician $120-$150/hour + HST
Written report with photos Add $250-$500 + HST
Detailed measurements and field notes Add $250 + HST
Material sourcing and supplier coordination Add 15%-20%
Permit research and municipal coordination $150/hour + HST
Engineer or architect coordination $175/hour + HST, professional fees extra
Printing / tender document preparation Cost + 20%
Travel and parking At cost + travel rate
Project cancellation after booking Minimum $150 or deposit retained
Revisions beyond one included revision $150/hour + HST
Rush turnaround Add 25%
Same-day or weekend turnaround Add 50%

Recommended Packages

Choose the Right Level of Planning

Four clear service levels for homeowners, contractors and commercial clients.

BRONZE — Basic Assessment $450 + HST

Local site visit up to 60 minutes • Verbal assessment and preliminary scope • Budget range and recommended next steps • One basic written estimate for a defined project
SILVER — Detailed Estimate $750 + HST

Site visit and measurements • Detailed labour and material estimate • Photo documentation • Trade-by-trade scope • One revision included
GOLD — Renovation Planning Package $1,500 + HST

Full project consultation • Detailed estimate and job-cost breakdown • Preliminary schedule • Subcontractor coordination allowance • Value-engineering recommendations • Two estimate revisions
COMMERCIAL MECHANICAL BID PACKAGE Starting at $2,500 + HST

Drawing and specification review • Mechanical quantity takeoff • Labour and material costing • Bid summary and exclusions • One clarification/revision round

Terms & Protection

Pricing Policies

All prices are suggested starting prices and do not constitute a binding quotation until JSO issues a written scope and price.
HST is additional unless a written quote states that tax is included.
Pricing varies with project size, site access, parking, travel, occupied conditions, hazardous materials, drawing quality, schedule and deadline.
Engineering, architectural design, permits, inspections, testing, specialty equipment and subcontractor costs are additional unless specifically included.
Deposits may be required before site visits, estimating work, tender work or document preparation begins.
Estimate fees compensate JSO for professional time, experience, travel, inspection, measurements, research, takeoffs, pricing and preparation.
One revision is included only where expressly stated. Additional revisions are billed at the applicable hourly rate.
Rush, same-day, after-hours and weekend work carries the stated surcharge.
Detailed mechanical estimates are billed at a minimum of $150 per hour unless a fixed price is agreed in writing.
Project-management and general-contractor percentages are applied to the total project cost, including labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and approved changes unless otherwise agreed.

Book a Professional JSO Assessment

Starting at $450 + HST. Mechanical estimating for condos and commercial builds starts at $150/hour + HST.

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