Estimates and consultations
Start a project.
Tell us what you’re building. A Professional Engineer reviews every estimate. Every Fort proposal includes a Maximum Cost Guarantee.
What happens next
From this form to a Maximum Cost Guarantee proposal.
Submit the form
Tell us about the project. The more detail you can share, the faster our team can scope.
We call you
A short conversation to confirm scope, answer questions, and set up a site visit.
Site visit
We walk the site together, reviews your goals, and gathers what’s needed to engineer an accurate estimate.
Written proposal
You receive a written proposal with a Maximum Cost Guarantee. Price locked. No surprises.
Your project
Tell us what you’re building.
These are the questions our team uses to scope commercial projects. Answer what you can. Anything you don’t know yet, leave blank or pick “Not sure yet.”
Just have a quick question? The contact form is shorter.
Common questions
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Initial estimates and consultations are free.
What if I don’t have drawings or plans yet?
That’s fine. Fort handles architectural design, civil engineering, and structural engineering in-house, so you can come to us at any stage. Napkin sketch, raw idea, or finished construction documents, we meet you where you are.
What is the Maximum Cost Guarantee?
When we issue a Fort proposal, the price is locked. If the project runs over, Fort absorbs the overage. You don’t pay a dollar more than what’s on the proposal. We can offer this because every estimate is reviewed by a Professional Engineer before it goes out.
How long does the estimate process take?
It depends on scope. After the initial call, we give you a realistic timeline for the proposal itself. Tenant improvements and renovations move faster. New construction with significant design or engineering scope takes longer.
Do you take residential projects?
Yes. Residential is one of the eight markets Fort serves, alongside medical, retail, industrial, office, government, non-profit, and restaurants.
What information helps you scope faster?
Anything you have. Drawings or site plans, photos of the existing space or site, examples of comparable projects, a ballpark budget, and a target completion date. None of this is required to start. After you submit, you can email drawings or photos directly to [email protected].