Facade bid estimation — AI calculates surface areas for you
Facade bid estimation starts with calculating surface areas. Massoi reads elevation drawings and calculates wall areas, openings, and details automatically — you just add the prices.
Challenges in facade bid estimation
Large and complex surface areas
Facades include windows, doors, bay windows, and decorative details. Every opening and detail must be measured and subtracted.
Multiple material layers
Facade work is not just about the surface — sheathing, WRB (weather-resistive barrier), furring, and cladding. Each layer affects the price.
Scaffolding costs
On tall buildings, scaffolding is a significant expense. Scaffolding time must be estimated precisely in the bid.
How does AI-powered facade bidding work?
Upload elevation drawings
Upload elevation drawings and cross-sections. Massoi identifies different facade materials and layers.
AI calculates surface areas
AI identifies facade surfaces, windows, doors, and details, and calculates net surface areas automatically.
Price and bid
Review surface areas, select materials, add your unit prices and scaffolding costs — submit your bid.
Facade work price guide 2026
Indicative prices including materials and labor.
| Work | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stucco (three-coat system) | $6-12/sqft | New construction, includes lath and mesh |
| Stucco repair | $4-10/sqft | Patching and recoating |
| Brick veneer | $12-22/sqft | Materials + labor, depends on brick type |
| Vinyl siding | $4-8/sqft | Panels + trim and accessories |
| Fiber-cement siding | $7-13/sqft | Board + fastening system |
| Exterior painting | $2-5/sqft | Washing, priming, and painting |
| Sheathing and WRB | $3-6/sqft | Exterior sheathing + weather-resistive barrier |
| Facade washing and condition survey | $1-3/sqft | Pressure washer + condition assessment |
Try how AI calculates facade surface areas from blueprints in seconds.
Frequently asked questions about facade bid estimation
How is facade surface area calculated for a bid?
Facade surface area is calculated from elevation drawings by measuring the total wall surface area and subtracting windows, doors and other openings. AI-powered estimation does this automatically from blueprints.
How much does a facade renovation cost in 2026?
Facade renovation costs depend on the material and scope of work. Stucco repair costs $4-10/sqft, exterior painting $2-5/sqft, and full siding replacement $7-22/sqft. A mid-rise commercial facade renovation typically costs $200,000-500,000.
What factors affect facade work pricing?
Facade work pricing is affected by material choice (brick, stucco, fiber-cement, vinyl, metal panel), building height and scaffolding needs, old facade demolition, insulation upgrades, and window flashings and details.
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