Single-Trade Takeoff
One scope, fully detailed
For subcontractors bidding one trade, such as drywall, concrete, painting or electrical.
Typical turnaround24–48 hrs
Measured from your drawings
Quantity Takeoff Services
Precise counts, lengths, areas and volumes for every trade, measured from your drawings and delivered with color-coded markups so you can check any quantity in seconds.
- 24–48 hrTypical single-trade turnaround
- Color-codedMarkups tied to sheet numbers
- Editable ExcelLive formulas, no locked cells
Service overview
Accurate Quantities for Every Trade
A quantity takeoff is the foundation of every bid. We measure your plans sheet by sheet (counts, lengths, areas and volumes) and organize the results by trade, system and location so you can price them your way.
Each takeoff comes with color-coded markups that show exactly what was counted, plus waste factors and net-to-gross conversions, so your estimators can check quantities in minutes instead of re-measuring.
What you receive
- Quantity workbook in Excel
- Color-coded marked-up PDFs
- Waste factors and net-to-gross conversions
- Quantities by floor, area or phase
- Scope notes and questions on unclear items
Who it's for
- Subcontractors
- General contractors
- Material suppliers
- In-house estimating teams
Software we use
- Bluebeam Revu
- PlanSwift
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Microsoft Excel
What's included
What's Included in Every Takeoff
Quantities you can price right away, organized the way your crews build.
Measured quantities
Areas, linear footage, volumes and item counts for each scope, broken out by floor, area or phase.
By level & areaNet & grossColor-coded markups
Every measurement drawn on the plans in a consistent color per item, so reviewers see exactly what was counted.
Vector PDFBluebeam-readyWaste & lap factors
Waste, overlap and cut-off allowances applied per material and shown in their own column so you can change them.
Material-specificEditableOrder-ready material lists
Quantities converted into purchasable units such as sheets, bags, sticks, rolls and cartons for supplier quotes.
Bill of materialsSupplier-readyScope notes & exclusions
A written summary of what was included, what was left out and any assumptions made where drawings were unclear.
Scope sheetRFI listEditable Excel workbook
An unlocked workbook with formulas intact, ready to drop into your pricing templates or estimating software.
Live formulas.xlsx
Takeoff packages
Takeoff Packages for Every Bid
From a single trade to a full multi-trade quantity survey.
Package 01 Package 02 · Most requested Multi-Trade Takeoff
Related scopes together
Coordinated quantities for trades that interact, such as framing, drywall, insulation and ceilings.
Typical turnaround48–72 hrsPackage 03 Full Quantity Survey
All CSI divisions
Complete quantities for the whole building, used by GCs to check sub coverage and build a master budget.
Typical turnaround3–5 daysPackage 04 Revisions & Addenda
After the first takeoff
Updated quantities when drawings change, with revised items clouded so you can see the difference.
Typical turnaround24 hrs
How we work
Our 5-Step Takeoff Process
Built to give you quantities you can trust without re-checking every sheet.
- 1
Send your plans
Upload the drawing set and tell us which trades and scope items you need measured.
- 2
Scope confirmation
We confirm what's in and out of scope and list any missing information before measuring.
- 3
Measure & mark up
Estimators measure every item in Bluebeam or PlanSwift, color-coding each one on the drawings.
- 4
Apply waste & convert units
Waste factors are applied and quantities converted into the units your suppliers sell.
- 5
QA check & delivery
A second estimator spot-checks quantities before you receive the workbook and marked-up PDFs.
Area A: Level 1 ceilings
6,820 SF · 2×2 ACT
Area B: Partition type P3
1,140 LF · 10' high
Area C: Corridor flooring
2,960 SF LVT · 1,320 LF base
Layered vector PDFLinked Excel quantities
Sample deliverable
What a Finished Takeoff Looks Like
Measured quantities, waste and order units side by side, so you can price or order straight from the sheet.
Live formulas, unlocked cellsPricing can be added with a full cost estimate
| CSI code | Item | Measured | Unit | Waste | Order qty | Order unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division 09 — Drywall & framing | ||||||
| 09 22 16 | 3-5/8" 20 GA studs @ 16" O.C., 10' walls | 1,140 | LF | 5% | 898 | studs (10') |
| 09 29 00 | 5/8" Type X gypsum board, both sides | 22,800 | SF | 10% | 784 | sheets (4×8) |
| 09 29 00 | All-purpose joint compound | 22,800 | SF | — | 46 | boxes (4.5 gal) |
| Division 09 — Ceilings | ||||||
| 09 51 13 | 2×2 acoustical ceiling tile | 6,820 | SF | 5% | 112 | cartons (16 pcs) |
| 09 51 13 | Main runners, 12' | 6,820 | SF | 5% | 149 | pieces |
| Division 09 — Flooring | ||||||
| 09 65 19 | Luxury vinyl plank, 6×48 | 2,960 | SF | 8% | 89 | cartons (36 SF) |
| 09 65 13 | 4" rubber wall base | 1,320 | LF | 5% | 24 | rolls (60') |
- Marked-up PDF drawings included
- Unlocked Excel (.xlsx)
- Rush turnaround available
Project types
Project Sectors We Estimate
Experience across commercial, residential, institutional and public work in all 50 states.
Residential
Custom homes, additions, remodels and production housing, from single plans to whole subdivisions.
Custom to production
Commercial Office
Core-and-shell buildings, tenant fit-outs, renovations and corporate interiors.
Shell & interiors
Retail & Hospitality
Restaurants, retail centers, hotels and multi-site rollouts that need consistent pricing.
Single site or rollout
Multi-Family
Garden-style, podium and mid-rise apartments, senior living and student housing.
Wood, podium & mid-rise
Industrial & Warehouse
Distribution centers, manufacturing plants, cold storage and flex buildings.
Tilt-up & pre-engineered
Healthcare
Medical offices, clinics, surgical centers and hospital renovations with specialty systems.
Specialty MEP
Education
K-12 schools, university buildings, labs and athletic facilities, including phased work.
Prevailing wage ready
Public Works & Civil
Municipal buildings, fire and police stations, parks and site infrastructure.
Public bid formats
Why Bidnora
Quantities You Don't Have to Re-Check
A takeoff is only useful if you trust it. Ours are built so you can verify any line quickly and move on to pricing.
Traceable to the sheet: Every line in the workbook references the drawing it came from.
Organized your way: Group quantities by floor, area, phase or system to match how you price and schedule.
Supplier-ready units: Order quantities come in the units your suppliers sell, so material quotes come back faster.
Revisions handled: Drawing changes before bid day are measured and highlighted on the updated sheets.
“The color-coded markups make checking quantities quick. We bid more drywall and framing work last quarter than ever, without adding an estimator.”
Trade takeoffs
Explore Specialized Trade Estimating
Need single-scope detail? We prepare trade takeoffs organized the way specialty subcontractors price their work.
Common questions
Quantity Takeoffs FAQs
A takeoff gives you measured quantities and materials. A cost estimate adds labor, material and equipment pricing, overhead and profit to produce a complete bid price. Many subcontractors order takeoffs and apply their own pricing.
Ready for bid day
Get Accurate Quantities for Your Next Bid
Upload your plans and tell us the trades you need. You'll get a fixed quote and delivery date before we start.
- 100% confidential
- NDA on request
- Fixed price before we start