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Construction Takeoffs

Construction Takeoff Services With Traceable Quantities

Material and labor quantities measured from your plans, organized by trade and backed by marked-up drawings, so every number can be checked.

Quantity Takeoffs

The Foundation of Every Reliable Estimate

A takeoff is the list of everything a project needs: cubic yards of concrete, linear feet of pipe, square feet of drywall and the count of every door and fixture. Pricing can only be as accurate as these quantities. Our construction takeoff services give you complete, organized measurements so you can price with your own rates or have us price them for you.

We use digital takeoff software to measure directly from PDF and CAD drawings. Each quantity is color-coded on a marked-up set of plans, which makes it easy for your team to verify what was counted and what was left out.

If you are new to turning quantities into a bid, our guide on how to bid a construction job explains the full process step by step.

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Deliverables

What Our Takeoff Package Includes

Clear outputs that fit into your estimating system without rework.

Itemized quantities

Every material listed with unit of measure, location and drawing reference.

Marked-up plans

Color-coded PDF sheets showing exactly what was measured.

Trade breakdown

Quantities grouped by trade, MasterFormat division or the cost codes your company uses.

Waste factors

Industry-standard waste allowances applied and shown separately.

Optional pricing

Labor and material costs added on request for a complete estimate.

Excel and PDF files

Editable spreadsheets plus a clean PDF for your records.

Process

Our Takeoff Workflow

Four steps that keep quantities complete and easy to audit.

Set up the job

Drawings are loaded, scaled and checked for missing sheets or revisions.

Measure by trade

Areas, lengths and counts are taken trade by trade with clear color codes.

Quality check

Quantities are reviewed against the plans for gaps and double counts.

Deliver & support

You receive the files and can ask questions while you build your bid.

Trades

Trade Takeoffs We Provide

General contractors order full-building takeoffs so they can check subcontractor quotes. Subcontractors usually need only their own trade, measured in the units their crews and suppliers use. Suppliers and manufacturers rely on our quantities to prepare material quotes quickly.

We can measure a complete project or any combination of trades, and we can match the format of a past job so your team sees a familiar layout.

ConcreteMasonrySteelFramingDrywallRoofingDoors & HardwareFlooringPaintingPlumbingHVACElectricalSitework
Takeoff Tips

Why Manual Takeoffs Cause Expensive Errors

These problems are common when takeoffs are rushed or done by hand.

Wrong drawing scale

A misread scale throws off every measurement on the sheet.

Missed revisions

Quantities are taken from an outdated sheet instead of the latest addendum.

Double counting

Overlapping areas or repeated details are measured twice.

Ignored waste

Cutting, breakage and lap waste are left out of material orders.

No audit trail

Without marked-up plans, nobody can check how a number was reached.

Inconsistent units

Mixing square feet, squares and boards leads to ordering mistakes.

Why Choose Us

Why Contractors Outsource Takeoffs to Us

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Checked quantities

A review step catches errors before the files reach you.

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Your format

We follow your cost codes, units and spreadsheet layout.

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Time back

Your estimators spend their time on pricing and strategy, not counting.

FAQ

Construction Takeoff Questions

What clients ask most before ordering a takeoff.

What is the difference between a takeoff and an estimate?

A takeoff lists the quantities. An estimate adds labor, material and equipment pricing to those quantities to reach a total cost.

Which software do you use for takeoffs?

We use digital takeoff tools such as PlanSwift and Bluebeam to measure directly from your drawings.

Can I get quantities only, without pricing?

Yes. Many clients order quantities only and apply their own pricing.

Do you provide takeoffs for a single trade?

Yes. You can order one trade, several trades or the full project.

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Need Quantities for Your Next Bid?

Upload your drawings and tell us which trades you need. We will send a price and delivery date for the takeoff.

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Let us help you get your project started

Quote request sheet MEGA / EST / 2026

01 Project

02 Drawings

Upload plans
PDF, DWG, ZIP, XLSX or images. Max 20MB per file, up to 5 files.

03 Contact

Your drawings stay confidential. We never share your details with third parties.

logo

Let us help you get your project started

Quote request sheet MEGA / EST / 2026

01 Project

02 Drawings

Upload plans
PDF, DWG, ZIP, XLSX or images. Max 20MB per file, up to 5 files.

03 Contact

Your drawings stay confidential. We never share your details with third parties.