About Us
3
Generations
10,000+
Students
48
Years
For over a century, the Carter family has been dedicated to freelance estimating, especially in drywall and painting. It began with my grandfather in 1921, continued with my father in 1957, and I entered the trade in 1979.
Working with my father, I learned the traditional method of manual estimating, focused on precision and a deep understanding of production rates. Although we now use computer-assisted methods, our commitment to accuracy has never changed.
Across three generations, we’ve delivered reliable estimates to hundreds of contractors, from one-person operations to companies with nearly 3,000 employees.
The Carter School of Estimating was founded in 1976, the first school in North America devoted to estimating for the finish trades. We started with painting and expanded into drywall, metal framing, insulation, and more. Under my father’s direction, we even developed the first commercial estimating program for these trades.
Our attention to detail is what makes our courses stand out. Thousands of people have learned the craft of estimating with us and used that knowledge to win profitable jobs.
In the world of construction estimating, our name is your guarantee.
Working with my father, I learned the traditional method of manual estimating, focused on precision and a deep understanding of production rates. Although we now use computer-assisted methods, our commitment to accuracy has never changed.
Across three generations, we’ve delivered reliable estimates to hundreds of contractors, from one-person operations to companies with nearly 3,000 employees.
The Carter School of Estimating was founded in 1976, the first school in North America devoted to estimating for the finish trades. We started with painting and expanded into drywall, metal framing, insulation, and more. Under my father’s direction, we even developed the first commercial estimating program for these trades.
Our attention to detail is what makes our courses stand out. Thousands of people have learned the craft of estimating with us and used that knowledge to win profitable jobs.
In the world of construction estimating, our name is your guarantee.
Harry Carter
Carter School of Estimating
My estimating courses cover material, man days, production rates, difficulty factors, overhead and a whole lot more! Call (603) 263-0345 or write harry@estimatingcourse.com today and I’ll change the way you think about a lot of things regarding estimating. Estimating is an art. I’d like to think of myself as a great artist when it comes to estimating. Let me bring out the estimating artist in you.
