Precision Quantity Takeoffs
Accurate Material & Quantity Takeoffs for Every Project
A construction takeoff is the foundation of every accurate bid. Our certified estimators measure exact material quantities, labor hours, and equipment needs directly from your architectural plans — giving you a reliable, bid-ready number every time. Whether it's a single-family home or a multi-story commercial build, we deliver detailed, line-by-line takeoffs across all 33 CSI divisions.
What's Included in Your Takeoff Report
Material Quantity Takeoffs
Exact counts and measurements for concrete, lumber, steel, drywall, roofing, and every other material on your plans.
Labor Hour Estimates
Realistic labor hour projections based on crew productivity rates for each trade and scope of work.
CSI Division Breakdown
Line-item costs organized by all 33 CSI MasterFormat divisions for easy comparison and bidding.
Digital Takeoff Software
Precise on-screen measurements using industry-leading takeoff software like Bluebeam and PlanSwift.
Detailed Line-Item Reports
Clear, itemized Excel and PDF reports you can hand straight to suppliers or use in your own bid.
4–48 Hour Turnaround
Fast, reliable delivery so you never miss a bid deadline.
Why Choose Estimating Canada
Built For Contractors Who Need It Right, Not Just Fast
Takeoff Samples
Marked-Up Plans We Measure From
Real drawings with the takeoff drawn on top. Each colour is a different material or item, and the legend on every sheet shows the totals that feed the estimate.
Park Pavilion
British Columbia · 23 sheets · Issued for Tender
A small public building taken off across every discipline: architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical.
- Coloured areas in square feet for flooring, tile, ceilings, roofing, and siding
- Coloured lines in linear feet for stud walls and handrails, split by wall type
- Dots for counted items such as fixtures, receptacles, switches, lights, and fire alarm devices
- A legend on each sheet with the item name, colour, and total quantity
Automotive Dealership
British Columbia · 38 sheets · 3.4-acre site
A retail showroom and service building with a heavy focus on finishes, glazing, and millwork.
- Site paving, concrete, and EV charger counts from the site plan
- Walls, glazing, block, stairs, and doors counted by size on the floor plans
- Cladding, glazing, and block areas measured from the elevations
- Millwork pieces measured by material, such as laminate, solid surface, and glass
Large files — the plan opens only when you choose to view it.
Quantity takeoff services for Canadian construction projects
A quantity takeoff is the count and measure of everything on a set of drawings: square feet of drywall, cubic yards of concrete, linear feet of pipe, number of fixtures. Every good estimate is built on it, and a miss here travels straight into your bid.
We prepare takeoffs for general contractors and trades across Canada, delivered as a marked-up plan set and an Excel sheet you can price from.
| What a takeoff from us looks like
Each takeoff has two parts: your drawings with every measured area and counted item colour-marked, and a spreadsheet with quantities grouped by trade and scope. You can trace any number back to where it came from on the plan. The park pavilion and dealership samples above show exactly how this looks.
| What we measure
| Turnaround and software
Small takeoffs are normally ready in about 4 to 6 hours. Larger projects take 6 to 48 hours depending on size and urgency. We work in Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff and STACK, and deliver PDF and Excel.
| Units
Reports come in square feet and imperial units, in metric, or in both. We are comfortable measuring metric drawings and reporting in feet, or the other way around.
| Situations we handle every week
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a takeoff and an estimate?
A takeoff is quantities only. An estimate adds prices for material, labour and equipment. You can order either one.
Can you take off from a scanned PDF?
Usually yes, as long as the scale is readable. If the scan is poor we tell you before starting.
How do you handle metric drawings?
We can measure in metric and report in feet and imperial units, or report in metric. You choose.
Will I see how you counted?
Yes. The marked-up plans show every measured area and counted item.
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