Material Takeoff Services
Supplier-ready material lists by trade, with sizes, order units and waste included, prepared from your drawings so you can get pricing, place orders and plan deliveries. Delivered in 24–48 hours.
Material lists your supplier can price today.
Material takeoff services from NYNMO Estimating turn your drawings into detailed material lists by trade. Our estimators measure every item, convert quantities into the units suppliers sell, such as sheets, bundles, pieces and cubic yards, and add waste allowances, so you can send the list for pricing or ordering without reworking it.
A takeoff measured in square feet is not the same as a material order. Drywall comes in sheets of specific lengths, lumber comes in set lengths, roofing comes in bundles and squares, and concrete is ordered by the yard with waste. We do that conversion for you, which saves time and reduces the over-ordering and shortages that cost money on site.
How we prepare a material takeoff
We review the drawings and specifications to confirm products, sizes and grades, then measure each trade on screen in PlanSwift and Bluebeam. Quantities are converted into order units, waste is applied by material and installation method, and items are grouped by trade and delivery phase where helpful. The list is delivered in Excel, ready to send to suppliers.
Material takeoffs for every trade.
Order lists for one trade or the whole building.
Choose the right takeoff for the job.
Material takeoffFor ordering and supplier pricing
Material lists converted into order units with waste included, ready for suppliers. Best for purchasing, supplier quotes and delivery planning.
Quantity takeoffFor estimating and pricing
Measured quantities by CSI division for your estimators to price with their own costs and labor units. See construction takeoff services.
Order the right amount, the first time.
Over-ordering ties up cash and wastes material; under-ordering stops crews. Our material takeoffs are built to avoid both:
- Order units, not just measured quantities.
- Waste by material and installation method.
- Stock lengths and sizes matched to how material is sold.
- Accessories and fasteners that are often forgotten.
- Delivery grouping by floor or phase when requested.
You can send the list straight to your supplier for pricing.
Three steps from plans to a priced bid.
Send your plans
Upload your drawings, specifications and bid date, and tell us which material scope you need priced.
We take off and price
Our estimators measure every material item from the plans and price material and labor at current rates for your region.
Review and bid
You receive the Excel estimate and marked-up plans, ask for any changes, and submit your bid with confidence.
Who uses material takeoffs.
Material lists help anyone who buys or sells construction materials.
Contractors
Get supplier quotes faster and order accurately.
Homebuilders
Price material packages for each plan and option.
Suppliers and yards
Quote builder packages quickly and accurately.
Owner-builders
Know exactly what to buy before construction.
Why contractors outsource material takeoffs.
Preparing material lists by hand is slow and error-prone, and prices can change while you are still counting. Outsourcing gets you an accurate, supplier-ready list in a day or two, so you can lock in pricing sooner.
If you need pricing as well as quantities, see our construction cost estimating. For steady volume, a dedicated estimator can prepare lists for every project.
Material takeoff services: common questions.
Answers to the questions contractors ask most before ordering an estimate.
What is a material takeoff?
A material takeoff is a list of all materials needed for a project, measured from the drawings and converted into the units suppliers sell, with waste included.
How is a material takeoff different from a cost estimate?
A material takeoff lists quantities of materials. A cost estimate prices those materials and adds labor, equipment, overhead and profit.
Do you include waste?
Yes. Waste is applied by material and installation method, and shown on each line so you can adjust it.
Can you price the materials?
Yes. We can add material pricing at regional rates, or deliver quantities only for your supplier to price.
How long does a material takeoff take?
Most material takeoffs are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
How much does a material takeoff cost?
Pricing is per project, based on size and trades included, with a flat quote before work starts. Quotes are free.
Need a material list for your next project?
Tell us about the project and we will reply within one business day with a flat price and turnaround. You can also email your plans to [email protected].