Please reach us at info@rickettsestimating.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We work with contractors, homeowners, and overseas property owners who need estimating support, quote review, scope analysis, or owner-side repair guidance.
Our services are designed to support:
Yes.
Homeowners can hire us for:
All work is completed remotely using the documents, photos, and information provided.
Yes.
We provide remote owner-side review and advisory support for overseas property owners who need help reviewing contractor quotes, comparing bids, assessing payment requests, and making more informed repair decisions from abroad.
Generally, no.
Ricketts Estimating & Project Services is structured primarily as a remote estimating, review, and advisory service. Most services are completed using your photos, quotes, notes, measurements, and supporting documentation.
If a site visit is ever considered, it would need to be discussed and agreed separately in writing.
The process is simple:
You can learn more on our Process page.
That depends on the service, but helpful documents may include:
If something important is missing, we will let you know before moving forward.
Most standard files are completed within 48–72 business hours once complete documentation is received.
Larger, more complex, or multi-document reviews may require more time. If so, we will confirm the expected timeline before starting.
Rush options may be available depending on workload.
Pricing depends on the service type, property size, number of documents, and review complexity.
We provide pricing for:
Visit the relevant service page or our Pricing page for starting rates.
We are based in Ontario, Canada and work remotely across Canada.
We also support select international clients where remote estimating, review, or owner-side advisory service is appropriate.
Where appropriate, services include one round of minor revisions or clarification based on the original scope submitted.
If the scope changes significantly or the file becomes much larger than originally provided, any additional fee would be discussed before proceeding.
You can send documents through:
When reaching out, include a short summary of what you need help with so we can direct you to the right service.
Yes.
We treat client files and project information as strictly confidential and only use your documents for the purpose of providing the requested estimate, review, or advisory support.
We are also happy to sign a simple NDA if required.