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Detailed Quantities. Clear Markups. Bid With Confidence.
We measure and organize project quantities so contractors can price, procure and bid from a clear, reviewable scope.
ServiceQuantity Takeoff Services
Service Overview
A Structured Takeoff Built for Contractor Review
Quantity takeoffs are the most standardized core service in our estimating workflow. We review the agreed drawings and specifications, measure the required scope, organize quantities by trade or construction element, and provide documentation that can be checked before pricing.
Quantity scheduleExcel / BOQMarked drawingsScope notes
What’s Included
A Defined Scope With Reviewable Deliverables
The exact output is confirmed for the project before estimating begins. Typical elements include:
- Measured material and component quantities
- Excel / BOQ quantity schedules
- Color-coded drawing markups
- Scope notes, inclusions and exclusions
- Assumptions identified where applicable
- Organization by trade, level, area or system
How It Works
From Plan Set to Contractor Review
Scope Review
We review the information and confirm fee, scope and turnaround.
Estimating Work
The agreed takeoff, calculations and documentation are prepared.
Quality Review
Deliverables pass through the internal QA workflow before delivery.
Who This Is For
Designed for Teams That Need Reliable Estimating Capacity
General contractors pricing a new bid
Trade subcontractors who need reliable quantities
Builders managing several estimates at once
Teams that want an independent quantity review
Service FAQ
Questions About Quantity Takeoff Services
What do you need to start a takeoff?
Send the available drawings, specifications, trade/scope required and bid due date. We review the package before confirming fee and turnaround.
Can the takeoff be organized to our template?
Where practical, quantities can be structured around the client’s own estimating worksheet or requested breakdown.
Do you include pricing?
The takeoff can be delivered as quantities only or combined with other estimating services such as labor hours, local pricing or a structured bid worksheet.
Can you work from revised drawings or addenda?
Yes. Revised drawing and addenda scope can be reviewed and incorporated when supplied during the estimating process.
Remote Estimating Process
Documents, Pricing and Agreed Deliverables
All estimating and quantity takeoff services are provided 100% remotely throughout the United States. We do not perform site visits.
Location-Specific Cost Inputs
When cost estimating is requested, we use RSMeans Data as one of our primary sources for location-specific material and labor pricing. Inputs are selected for the project’s city/state and adjusted as appropriate for specifications, trade requirements, quantities, construction type and information supplied by the client.
A quantity-only takeoff does not include cost pricing unless it is part of the agreed scope.
What to Send
- Architectural, structural and/or MEP drawings in PDF
- Scope of Works, specifications and relevant schedules
- Addenda, revisions and trade-specific requirements
- Project location and preferred material, labor or supplier pricing
- Required inclusions, exclusions and bidding requirements
What You Receive
Depending on the agreed service and trade, deliverables may include a quantity takeoff / BOQ, material quantities, labor quantities or hours, drawing markups, trade breakdowns, inclusions and exclusions, and assumptions and clarifications. Material and labor costs are included when requested; 3D views are optional where applicable.
Missing or unclear information can be recorded as assumptions and exclusions. We confirm the scope and deliverables from the documents received before work begins.
Prepared using professional estimating tools including PlanSwift, Bluebeam, CostX and BuildSoft Cubit. See our service process and available support →
Have a Project to Bid?
Send the Plans. We’ll Review the Scope.
Tell us the trade, bid due date and project requirements. We’ll confirm scope, fee and turnaround before work begins.