Estimation & Quantity Takeoffs
Quantities and pricing, delivered as one package
Our most requested package: a full quantity takeoff paired with a priced estimate, so you get both the measurements and the numbers in one consistent workbook.
Overview
What this service covers
Many contractors need two things at once: dependable quantities they can verify, and a priced estimate they can put in front of a client. This package delivers both, built from the same measurements so the numbers always reconcile.
It works for whole-building bids and for single trades. You choose the level of detail and the format; we keep it consistent from project to project.
Projects and contractors we support
- Whole-building GC bids
- Single-trade subcontract bids
- Owner budget reviews
- Renovation and adaptive reuse
- Multi-building campuses
- Phased projects
Typical clients:
- General contractors
- Specialty subcontractors
- Developers and owners
- Architects needing cost checks
Scope of work
Scope is confirmed in your proposal after we review the drawings. A typical engagement includes:
- Plan and specification review
- Complete quantity takeoff
- Material and labor pricing
- Equipment and subcontract allowances
- Division or trade summaries
- Alternates and add/deduct items
- Assumptions and exclusions
- One consolidated workbook
Typical deliverables
Consolidated workbook
Quantities and pricing in one linked, editable file.
Marked-up drawings
Color-coded PDFs that match each takeoff line.
Bid summary
Division or trade summary formatted for proposals.
Scope letter
Inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions in plain language.
Trades and construction divisions
Organized using CSI MasterFormat where it fits your bid, or by your own cost codes.
- 01General Requirements
- 03Concrete
- 05Metals
- 06Wood & Plastics
- 07Thermal & Moisture
- 08Openings
- 09Finishes
- 22Plumbing
- 23HVAC
- 26Electrical
- 31Earthwork
- 32Exterior Improvements
Software and methods
We measure on scaled drawings with digital takeoff tools and deliver editable spreadsheets. Tools used on this service typically include:
- PlanSwift
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft Excel
Our workflow
- Request a quoteSend a short request through our quote form, then email your drawings or share a download link.
- Project reviewAn estimator reviews the documents, confirms scope, trades, and level of detail, and lists any questions about the drawings.
- Receive proposalYou get a written proposal with scope, deliverables, fee, and a delivery date confirmed for your project.
- Estimating & quality checkWe complete the takeoff and estimate, then a second review checks quantities, pricing, and assumptions.
- Final deliveryYou receive the editable estimate, marked-up drawings, and summary, and we answer follow-up questions.
Benefits for contractors
Numbers that reconcile
Pricing and quantities come from the same measurements.
One file to manage
No juggling separate takeoff and pricing documents.
Scope clarity
Assumptions are written down before bid day, not after.
Predictable delivery
Delivery date confirmed in writing after plan review.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between this and a cost estimate?
Both include pricing. This package emphasizes delivering the full quantity takeoff alongside the estimate, with markups and a consolidated workbook, which suits contractors who want to verify every quantity themselves.
Can I provide my own unit prices?
Yes. Send your unit costs or crew rates and we will apply them to the measured quantities.
Is this available on the monthly plan?
Yes. Monthly clients commonly use this package for their recurring bids, subject to the agreed scope and project volume.
Related services
Often paired with estimation & takeoffs
Start a project
Ready to price your project?
Send your drawings for estimation & takeoffs. We review every plan set before quoting so your proposal reflects the actual scope.