Quantity takeoff
Measured quantities pulled from your drawings: areas, lengths and counts, organised by CSI division and by area or phase.
- Colour-coded Bluebeam or PlanSwift markups
- Waste factors applied per trade
- Excel output you can price yourself
Services
Takeoffs, estimates and bid support
Pick the piece you need, or hand over the whole bid package. Everything below is priced per project, so you know the cost before we start.
Deliverables
XLSX · PDF · CSV
Software
Bluebeam · PlanSwift
Lead time
24–48 hours
Revisions
Included
What we do
Six services, one estimating desk
Full cost estimate
Takeoff plus pricing: labour, material, equipment, subcontractor allowances, overhead and profit, in your currency.
- Local labour and material rates
- Line-item and summary formats
- Assumptions and exclusions listed
Bid preparation
We assemble the whole submission: priced schedule, scope letter, exclusions, alternates and a clean cover sheet ready to send.
- Client-ready bid documents
- Alternates and unit-price schedules
- Addenda incorporated before submission
Conceptual & budget estimates
Early-stage numbers from schematic drawings or a written scope, so owners and developers can test feasibility before design is finished.
- Square-foot and assembly-based pricing
- Cost ranges with confidence notes
- Value-engineering options
Change orders & claims
Independent quantification of variations and disputed work, backed by the drawings and the contract documents.
- Variation pricing with backup
- As-built versus as-bid comparison
- Documentation for negotiation
Scope review & bid levelling
We read the sub quotes you have received and line them up against each other and the drawings, so you see what is actually missing.
- Side-by-side comparison sheet
- Gaps, overlaps and exclusions flagged
- Recommendation summary
Trade coverage
Every trade, measured in the units you buy in
Order a single trade package or the full building. Quantities are reported in the units your suppliers and subs quote against.
DivTrade packageMeasured in
02Demolition & strip-outSF · CY · EA
03Concrete, formwork & rebarCY · SF · TON
04Masonry & veneerSF · EA · CY
05Structural steel & deckTON · SF · LF
05Miscellaneous metals & railsLF · EA
06Rough carpentry & framingLF · BF · SF
06Millwork & finish carpentryLF · EA
07Roofing & waterproofingSF · LF · SQ
07Insulation, siding & claddingSF
08Doors, frames & hardwareEA
08Windows, glazing & curtain wallSF · EA
09Drywall & metal studSF · LF
09Ceilings & acousticsSF
09Flooring, tile & carpetSF · LF
09Painting & coatingsSF
21 / 22Fire protection & plumbingLF · EA
23HVAC, ductwork & equipmentLB · LF · EA
26Electrical & low voltageEA · LF
31 / 32Earthwork, paving & kerbsCY · SF · LF
33Site utilities & drainageLF · EA
Do not see your trade? We measure across the full CSI MasterFormat range, Division 01 to 48.
What you receive
Four files land in your inbox
Every project ships with the same package, whatever the trade or sector.
File 01 · PDF
Marked-up drawings
Every sheet colour-coded by scope, so any quantity can be traced back to the exact place it was measured.
File 02 · XLSX
Quantity schedule
Line-by-line quantities grouped by CSI division, area and phase, with waste factors shown separately.
File 03 · XLSX
Priced estimate
Labour, material, equipment and subcontractor costs with overhead and profit, in your currency and format.
File 04 · PDF
RFI & assumptions list
Missing details, drawing-to-spec conflicts and every assumption we made, written down and not buried in a cell.
Pricing
Fixed fee per project, agreed before we start
No hourly meter and no retainer. You approve a scope and a number first, and the invoice matches it.
Single trade
$150 +
Per trade package
- One CSI division or trade
- Marked-up drawings included
- Quantities in Excel
- 24 to 48 hour turnaround
Full building estimate
$450 +
Per project
- All trades in scope, priced
- Local labour and material rates
- RFI and assumptions list
- Revisions on addenda included
Monthly bid support
$1,200 +
Per month
- A set number of bids each month
- Priority in the queue
- Your estimate template, every time
- Same estimator on every job
Final fee depends on sheet count, trade scope and complexity. Send drawings for an exact number.
How it works
Four steps from drawings to a number
Step 01
Send the drawings
PDF, DWG or a share link, with plans, specs and any addenda. Tell us the trades you need and your bid date.
Step 02
Get scope & price
Within a few hours you will have a fixed fee, a confirmed scope of divisions and a delivery date. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Step 03
We measure and price
Your estimator marks up every sheet in Bluebeam or PlanSwift, builds the quantities and applies rates for your market.
Step 04
Delivery & revisions
You receive the estimate, the marked-up PDFs and an RFI list. We walk through it with you and adjust as addenda arrive.
Questions
Before you send the first set
How fast can you turn around a takeoff?
Most residential and light-commercial sets come back in 24 to 48 hours. Large multi-trade packages, industrial work and full bid assemblies get a firm date when we quote, typically three to five working days. If your bid date is tight, say so up front and we will tell you honestly whether we can make it.
What do you need from me to start?
Drawings in PDF or DWG, the specification if there is one, any addenda issued so far, the trades or CSI divisions you want covered, and your bid date. If you have a preferred estimate template, send that too and we will deliver in it.
Which software do you use?
Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift for measurement, Excel for the estimate build, and RSMeans and local supplier data for pricing. You receive the marked-up PDFs alongside the spreadsheet, so the measurement is fully visible and checkable.
How is pricing structured?
Per project, quoted before we begin, based on sheet count, trade scope and complexity rather than an hourly meter. You approve the fee and the scope in writing first, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Do you price in my currency and local rates?
Yes. We estimate in USD, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD using labour and material rates for your region rather than a national average, and we follow the measurement conventions your market expects.
What if the drawings change after you have started?
Addenda and revisions within the agreed scope are included. If a change materially expands the scope, such as new buildings, added trades or a redesign, we tell you before doing the work and agree any adjustment with you first.
Is my project information kept confidential?
Yes. Drawings and pricing are treated as confidential and are never shared or reused. We are happy to sign your NDA before you send anything.
Tell us the trades. We quote in hours.
Send your drawings and bid date. You will have a fixed fee and a delivery commitment the same day.