Construction Takeoff Services
Quantity takeoffs for every trade, measured on screen from your drawings and organized by CSI division, with marked-up plans so your estimators can price the work their way. Delivered in 24–48 hours.
Accurate quantities, ready for your pricing.
Construction takeoff services from NYNMO Estimating give contractors and estimators a detailed quantity takeoff of a project, without pricing. Our estimators measure every item in the scope from your plans, organize the quantities by CSI division and trade, and deliver marked-up drawings showing exactly what was counted and measured, so your team can apply its own costs, labor units and markups.
Many contractors already have strong pricing, but not enough hours to measure every project. A quantity takeoff, sometimes called a quantity survey, solves that bottleneck. We handle the measuring, and your estimators spend their time on pricing, vendor quotes and bid strategy, where their experience matters most.
How we perform a construction takeoff
We review the full drawing set and specifications to confirm scope, then measure on screen in PlanSwift and Bluebeam. Areas, lengths, volumes and counts are captured by trade and color-coded on the plans, waste factors are shown separately, and quantities are exported to Excel in the units your pricing uses. If you send your own template or item codes, we organize the takeoff to match.
Takeoffs for every trade.
Order a full-project takeoff or only the trades you price.
Choose the level of detail you need.
Quantity takeoffQuantities only
Best when your team has its own pricing and labor units. You get measured quantities and marked-up plans, and you apply your costs. For supplier-ready material lists, see material takeoff services.
Cost estimateQuantities plus pricing
Best when you need a complete number. We price every quantity with material, labor and equipment at regional rates. See construction cost estimating.
Takeoffs you can check, not just trust.
A takeoff is only useful if your team can verify it. Ours are built for review:
- Color-coded plans showing every measured area, line and count.
- Quantities by location, floor and area, not just project totals.
- Separate waste factors, so you see net and gross quantities.
- Scope notes for items that are unclear or missing from the drawings.
- Consistent units matching your pricing database.
If drawings change, we update the affected quantities and highlight what changed.
Three steps from plans to a priced bid.
Send your plans
Upload your drawings, specifications and bid date, and tell us which takeoff scope you need priced.
We take off and price
Our estimators measure every takeoff 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 our takeoff services.
Takeoffs help any team that prices its own work but needs more measuring capacity.
General contractors
Measure full projects quickly so your estimators can focus on pricing.
Subcontractors
Get your trade quantities without tying up the office.
Estimating firms
Add capacity during busy bid seasons.
Suppliers
Quote material packages from accurate quantities.
Why contractors outsource construction takeoffs.
Measuring is the most time-consuming part of estimating, and it is the easiest part to hand off. Outsourcing takeoffs lets your estimators bid more projects, meet tight deadlines and focus their experience where it counts.
For ongoing volume, a dedicated estimator learns your templates and item codes, and our outsourced estimating option covers full estimating support.
Common questions about construction takeoffs.
Answers to the questions contractors ask most before ordering an estimate.
What is a construction takeoff?
A construction takeoff, or quantity takeoff, is the measurement of all materials and work items in a project from its drawings, including areas, lengths, volumes and counts, organized so they can be priced.
Do your takeoffs include pricing?
No. A takeoff is quantities only. If you need pricing, we can prepare a full cost estimate instead.
Can you use our item codes and units?
Yes. Send your template or item list and we will organize quantities to match your pricing system.
Do you provide marked-up plans?
Yes. Every takeoff includes color-coded PDF plans showing what was measured, so your team can verify quantities.
How long does a takeoff take?
Most takeoffs are delivered within 24 to 48 hours, depending on project size and the number of trades.
How much do takeoff services cost?
Pricing is per project, based on size and the trades included, with a flat quote before work starts. Quotes are free.
Need a takeoff on your next bid?
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 info@nynmoestimating.com.