Provider profile · Engineering-first · National (Houston, TX)
RE Cost Seg
The most price-transparent national player, with the widest per-type content library — including the field’s rare types. Its productized model leans residential/STR.
At a glance
| Firm type | Engineering-first |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Engineering-based (RCNLD); virtual walkthrough or in-person inspection; some products need no site visit. Per-type coverage is a deep blog library rather than service pages. |
| Delivery | Hybrid (buyer chooses) |
| Pricing transparency | Published — Rapid Report from ~$950; Fully Engineered from ~$2,320 residential / ~$2,730+ commercial; Form 3115 +$600. |
| Turnaround | Published windows: Rapid Report ~5–10 business days; Fully Engineered ~15–20; 5-day rush option. |
| Deliverables | fixed-asset schedule (Excel fixed-asset schedule included. Form 3115 is a separate paid service. No tax-software export stated.) |
| Audit-support terms | Written response on methodology, classifications and conclusions at no charge; excludes IRS representation, testimony, return prep, and defense of positions not in the study. |
| Stated specialties | Broad per-type content, Veterinary (sole dedicated), Data center, Published pricing |
| Source | RE Cost Seg materials (as of Jul 2026) |
How RE Cost Seg ranks by property type
Leads for: Veterinary.
| Property type | Rank | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary | #1 🥇 | 9.1 | Veterinary guide |
| Dental office | #2 | 7.9 | Dental office guide |
| Car wash | #3 | 7.9 | Car wash guide |
| Gas station & c-store | #3 | 7.9 | Gas station & c-store guide |
| Manufacturing | #4 | 7.9 | Manufacturing guide |
| Fitness & gym | #4 | 7.9 | Fitness & gym guide |
| Warehouse & distribution | #5 | 7.9 | Warehouse & distribution guide |
| Self-storage | #5 | 7.9 | Self-storage guide |
| Auto dealership | #5 | 7.9 | Auto dealership guide |
| Retail | #6 | 7.9 | Retail guide |
| Medical office | #7 | 7.9 | Medical office guide |
| Restaurant | #7 | 7.9 | Restaurant guide |
Scores are this guide's published rubric output; see how we compare. Facts above are from RE Cost Seg's public materials (as of Jul 2026); no reviews or ratings are used.