If you’ve ever bought a home, you know the process starts with curiosity and ends with movers in the driveway. Project estimating works the same way — each step gives you more clarity, more detail, and more confidence. Here’s how the three main estimate classes line up with the home-buying experience.
Just like checking Zillow to see what homes might cost, an OOM estimate gives you a quick, early look at whether a project idea is even worth exploring.
OOM estimates provide:
A high-level, directional cost
Based on benchmarks and past projects
Used for early “Is this worth it?” decisions
Fast, low-investment, and perfect for go/no-go conversations
Once you’re serious about moving, you start touring homes to figure out what fits. Class 30–20 estimates serve that same purpose.
Class 30–20 estimates:
Use early layouts, sketches, and basic design inputs
Compare different project options and their costs
Help stakeholders align on scope, direction, and budget
Avoid costly surprises later
When you’ve found the right house, you make an offer — and once it’s accepted, you’re all in. That’s Class 10.
Class 10 estimates:
Are detailed, reliable, and based on real data
Use vendor quotes, takeoffs, schedules, and finalized design
Support funding approvals, procurement, and construction kickoff
Become the project’s cost baseline
Whether you’re in the “just browsing” stage or gearing up to move, we’re here to help you understand your options and make confident decisions.
Reach out to Baisch to start your next project off with clarity, accuracy, and the right level of detail — from concept to construction.
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