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Material Takeoff Services

Precise quantity takeoffs from blueprints — by trade specialists, in Excel format.

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Overview

Save dozens of hours per bid. Our estimators perform digital takeoffs in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, then deliver clean Excel sheets you can drop straight into your pricing template.

What's included

  • Concrete & rebar takeoffs
  • Structural steel & metal framing
  • Lumber & wood framing
  • Drywall, insulation & finishes
  • Roofing, doors & windows
  • Sitework, excavation & paving

Deliverables

  • Excel quantity sheet by CSI division
  • Color-coded marked PDF drawings
  • Waste factor applied per scope
  • Optional pricing layer (full estimate upgrade)
  • EBOM or supplier-ready format
  • Audit trail for every measurement

Project timeline

From upload to bid-ready in 24–48 hours

A transparent, milestone-driven workflow so you always know where your estimate stands.

  1. Step 01

    Upload & Scope

    0–2 hrs

    You upload drawings, specs and scope notes via our secure portal. We review, confirm scope and lock the delivery window.

    Project kickoff confirmed

  2. Step 02

    Quantity Takeoff

    8–24 hrs

    Our estimators perform digital takeoffs from blueprints — measured to scale, organised by CSI division and trade.

    Line-item takeoff complete

  3. Step 03

    QA & Pricing

    4–8 hrs

    Zip-code labour and material pricing applied, then peer-reviewed by a senior estimator against project specs and scope.

    Senior estimator sign-off

  4. Step 04

    Delivery

    24–48 hrs total

    You receive a clean Excel/PDF estimate plus marked-up drawings. One round of revisions included.

    Bid-ready package sent

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a takeoff and an estimate?+

A takeoff lists quantities (e.g., 480 LF of 2x6 framing). An estimate applies pricing to those quantities. We offer takeoffs only or full estimates depending on your needs.

Which trades do you cover?+

All CSI divisions: sitework, concrete, masonry, structural steel, framing, drywall, finishes, roofing, doors/windows, MEP, and more.

What software do you use?+

PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and Trimble for digital takeoffs. Deliverables are typically Excel + marked PDFs.

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  • 98% accuracy
  • 24–48h delivery
  • No upfront payment