Construction Takeoffs

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What Is a Construction Takeoff?

A construction takeoff is a detailed quantification of the materials, earthwork, and labor required by a project, derived directly from project plans. It's the foundation for every estimate that follows. Get the takeoff wrong, and the budget, schedule, and bid all inherit that error. Because our takeoffs are grounded in a careful, thorough review of the plans, our clients get quantities they can rely on for accurate bidding and budgeting.

Every Earthwork Estimate Starts With the Plans

Earthwork estimates depend entirely on accurate quantification of the design. Before a design engineer can calculate cut-and-fill volumes, they need a precise picture of what's called for in the plans. Our takeoff team and 3D site modeling process work from that design information, quantifying the earthwork that serves as the foundation for the engineer's calculations and our takeoff. That direct line from plan review to takeoff means fewer surprises once excavation starts and a tighter, more defensible number for bidding.

Beyond earthwork, our takeoffs support:

Site grading and drainage quantity estimates
Utility trenching and pipe length calculations
Pavement and surfacing area takeoffs
Material quantity verification for change orders and progress billing

Why Work With a Licensed Surveyor for Your Takeoff

Plenty of takeoff services work strictly from PDF plans. Ours are prepared by a team grounded in licensed survey work, applying that same precision to every plan set we review. When plans contain inconsistencies or conflicting information between sheets and on real projects, they aren't uncommon; that discrepancy shows up in your takeoff instead of showing up as a change order three weeks into construction. Pairing licensed survey expertise with our takeoff process means:

Careful, detail-driven plan review
Discrepancies caught before they become change orders
A dependable level of accuracy for every takeoff