Construction Estimating
Itemized material and labor cost breakdowns with scope, pricing basis, assumptions, and exclusions clearly identified.
Our services
Construction estimating & quantity takeoff services.
Residential and commercial construction estimating, material quantity takeoffs, and bid preparation support for US and Canadian projects.
Estimating services and deliverables
Quantity Takeoffs
Drawing-based material quantities organized by trade, location, and agreed measurement units.
Trade-Specific Estimates
Focused takeoffs and estimating packages aligned with your bid scope and specification requirements.
Residential Estimating
Project-based estimating support for homes, multifamily buildings, additions, and renovations.
Commercial Estimating
Defined estimating packages for commercial buildings, interior fit-outs, and renovations.
Commercial estimating scope →Bid Preparation Support
Organized scope summaries, quantity schedules, and estimate breakdowns to support your bid review.
Building trades
The trades behind your project.
Scope is organized using relevant CSI MasterFormat divisions. Trade coverage, qualified estimating resources, and delivery requirements are confirmed before accepting a project.
DIVISION 03Concrete and Foundations
DIVISION 04Masonry and Blockwork
DIVISION 05Structural Steel
DIVISION 06 / 09Wood and Metal Framing
DIVISION 09Drywall and Ceilings
DIVISION 09Painting
DIVISION 09Flooring and Tile
DIVISION 07Roofing
DIVISION 08Doors and Windows
DIVISION 07Insulation
DIVISION 07 / 09Interior and Exterior Finishes
DIVISION 22Plumbing Takeoffs
DIVISION 26Electrical Takeoffs
DIVISION 23HVAC and Mechanical Takeoffs
Start with the trade scope relevant to your bid: drywall, framing, ceilings, flooring and interior finishes. Other trade and full-project requests are considered case by case. Each proposal identifies the included trades, confirmed resources, deliverables and exclusions before work is accepted.
Material and flooring takeoffs for your bid scope
Flooring takeoff
Request room-by-room quantities for tile, LVP, carpet and other specified finishes. A flooring takeoff can separate net floor areas, waste allowances, base lengths and transitions so you can review the quantities before ordering or pricing.
Explore flooring takeoff services →Material takeoff
Request a material schedule organized by trade and drawing reference. Quantities, units, deductions, allowances and exclusions are identified so your team can compare scope and obtain supplier pricing.
Request a material takeoff quoteOutsourced estimating support
Contractors and estimating companies can request support for a defined package or overflow workload. Share your drawings, bid deadline and preferred reporting format; scope, available estimating resources and delivery timing are confirmed in the proposal.
How outsourced estimating works →Project requirements in the USA and Canada
Include the project location, drawing revision and specifications with your inquiry. We agree the required measurement units, pricing currency and cost basis before work begins. Local supplier quotations, labor assumptions and taxes must be identified where cost estimating is included.
A free quote is a proposal for the estimating service. Each project is priced individually for its scope and requirements.
Practical estimating handoff
What an agreed package may include
Exact file formats and review responsibilities are confirmed in writing. These are optional deliverables, not a promise that every package includes them.
Editable quantity schedule
A trade-organized Excel or CSV quantity register with units, drawing references, deductions and allowances as applicable.
Marked drawing references
Annotated takeoff drawings or a drawing-reference index, when included, so your team can verify measured areas and scope boundaries.
Estimate basis and review notes
Assumptions, exclusions, open clarifications and any agreed labor or material pricing basis for contractor review before submission.
Single-project and repeated overflow engagements can be discussed. No turnaround, staffing level or software compatibility is guaranteed until requirements are reviewed. See illustrative samples.
Your next bid starts with a clear scope.
Tell us what you are building. Let’s define the estimate you need.
DEDICATED TRADE SERVICES
Choose the scope your bid needs.
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Drywall & Metal Framing
Wallboard, partitions and metal stud framing quantities.
Explore service →02Acoustical Ceilings
ACT grid, ceiling tile and specified accessory schedules.
Explore service →03Commercial Flooring
Room-by-room finish quantities, transitions and material schedules.
Explore service →04Painting
Interior and exterior coating surfaces with visible assumptions.
Explore service →CONTRACTOR FAQ
Before you send the plans.
Practical answers about scope, formats, drawings and next steps.
What is a construction quantity takeoff?
A quantity takeoff identifies and measures project materials or work items from the supplied drawings and specifications. It is a measurement deliverable, not automatically a complete bid price.
Which construction trades does Takeoff Foundry support?
Approved website scopes include drywall and metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring and painting, plus broader commercial estimating or overflow support where the project scope is reviewed and accepted.
Do you work with residential and commercial contractors?
Yes. We review residential and commercial requests for contractors in the United States and Canada, subject to document quality, scope and capacity.
What drawings and documents are required?
Send the latest plans, relevant specifications and addenda, finish or room schedules, project location, bid requirements and the revision status of each document.
How is an estimating service quotation prepared?
The quotation is based on the requested trades, project size and complexity, drawing completeness, required outputs and agreed deadline. It prices the estimating service, not the construction work itself.
Which report formats can be provided?
Depending on the agreed scope, deliverables can include PDF reports, editable Excel schedules, CSV registers and drawing-linked markups. Confirm the required format before work begins.
Can contractors request trade-specific estimating?
Yes. A request can be limited to one approved trade or an agreed package. Each proposal records the included and excluded scope.
How are confidential construction drawings handled?
An approved, access-controlled sharing link can be used. Access needs and handling expectations are confirmed before review; do not place passwords in the website form.
How are project deadlines agreed?
Provide the bid deadline with the inquiry. Timing is confirmed only after the drawings, trade scope, complexity and current capacity are reviewed.
What happens after requesting a quote?
We review the submitted project details, identify any missing information and, if the request is supportable, provide a project-specific estimating-service proposal for approval.