Take-Off Services

Construction Takeoff Services

Accurate Construction Takeoffs & Estimates From Your Drawings

Bid with greater confidence, plan materials accurately and protect your margins with professional quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates for residential, commercial, civil and MEP projects.

  • Trade-by-trade quantity takeoffs
  • Material, labor and cost estimates
  • Clear PDF and Excel deliverables
  • USA-focused, worldwide service
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All Project TypesResidential to infrastructure
Multi-Trade CoverageArchitectural, structural & MEP
Flexible FormatsPDF, Excel or agreed format
Global DeliveryUSA, UK and worldwide
Our Core Services

A Complete Estimating Package for Better Bids and Better Cost Control

Choose the level of support you need—from measured quantities to a complete, organized estimate developed from your project documents.

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Quantity & Material Takeoffs

Detailed measurements and itemized material quantities prepared directly from architectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings.

02

Construction Cost Estimating

Project cost estimates covering applicable materials, labor, equipment and other defined costs, aligned with the location and information provided.

03

Bid & Tender Estimates

Well-structured estimating support that helps contractors price opportunities efficiently and submit clear, competitive proposals.

04

Trade-Specific Takeoffs

Focused takeoff packages for individual trades, subcontractors and suppliers that need only the quantities relevant to their scope.

05

BOQ Preparation

Clear Bills of Quantities organized by trade, work section or agreed breakdown for pricing, procurement and commercial review.

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Marked-Up Drawings

Visual markups that show measured areas and support traceability, checking and clearer communication across the project team.

Measured Across the Project

Takeoff Coverage Across Major Construction Trades

We can prepare coordinated or trade-specific construction takeoffs, depending on your drawings and scope. Each quotation identifies what will be measured and delivered.

Our estimators review the available documents, note relevant assumptions and organize quantities so your team can price, procure and plan with a clearer understanding of the work.

Discuss Your Project
Typical Disciplines
  • Sitework, earthwork, grading and utilities
  • Concrete, formwork and reinforcement
  • Masonry, structural steel and framing
  • Roofing, cladding and building envelope
  • Drywall, ceilings, flooring and finishes
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
  • Roads, paving, drainage and external works
Who We Support

Estimating Support Built Around Your Commercial Needs

Whether you are bidding, budgeting, purchasing or checking a project, we shape the takeoff around the decision you need to make.

General Contractors

Outsource time-intensive measurements, increase bid capacity and keep your internal team focused on pricing strategy and delivery.

Subcontractors

Receive quantities concentrated on your trade scope, helping you price work consistently and reduce the risk of missed items.

Developers & Owners

Build a clearer picture of project quantities and likely costs before procurement, financing or construction decisions are made.

Architects & Consultants

Add independent quantity information to support design-stage budgeting, option comparisons and client cost discussions.

Suppliers & Manufacturers

Identify product quantities from tender documents so your sales team can prepare faster, project-specific supply quotations.

Homeowners

Understand the quantities and budget behind a new build, renovation or extension before appointing trades or purchasing materials.

A Clear Four-Step Process

From Construction Drawings to Usable Quantities

We define the scope before work begins, so you know what the estimate will include, what it will cost and when it will be delivered.

01

Send Your Drawings

Share the available plans, specifications, schedules, addenda and the trades or deliverables you require.

02

We Review & Quote

We assess project size, drawing quality, complexity and scope, then provide a tailored price and delivery timeframe.

03

We Measure & Organize

Our estimator measures the agreed scope and structures the information into clear, trade-by-trade schedules.

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You Receive the Estimate

Receive the agreed quantity schedules, estimate and marked-up drawings in PDF, Excel or another agreed format.

Your Deliverables

Clear Information Your Team Can Put to Work

The exact package is agreed during quotation and can be adapted to your estimating, procurement or tender workflow.

  • Itemized quantity schedules
  • Trade-by-trade scope breakdowns
  • Material, labor and cost data where requested
  • Marked-up drawings for measurement reference
  • PDF, Excel or other agreed file formats
  • Clearly stated scope notes and assumptions
Why Contractors Outsource

Spend Less Time Measuring and More Time Winning the Right Work

Manual takeoffs demand concentration and time—especially when deadlines overlap. Outsourcing gives your team additional estimating capacity without the fixed cost of expanding an in-house department.

  • Bid more opportunities: add capacity during busy tender periods.
  • Protect margins: reduce the commercial risk created by missed quantities.
  • Plan purchasing: use organized quantities to support supplier enquiries.
  • Compare pricing: create a consistent basis for subcontractor and vendor review.
  • Improve clarity: understand the included scope, notes and assumptions.
How Pricing Works

Your Fee Is Confirmed After We Review the Construction Drawings

We do not use a one-price-fits-all fee. The quotation reflects the project type and size, number and quality of drawings, trades included, complexity, level of detail, required format and delivery timeframe. This allows us to price the actual work required and define the scope clearly before starting.

Upload Drawings & Request a Quote Send the latest drawing set for the most reliable quotation.
Remote Estimating Service

Serving the United States, United Kingdom and Clients Worldwide

Our digital workflow allows you to send project documents and receive completed takeoffs wherever your project or estimating team is located.

Primary Market

Construction Takeoff Services Across the United States

BRAND BOA primarily supports US contractors, subcontractors, developers, homeowners and suppliers. Cost estimates are prepared with the project location in mind because labor and material pricing can vary significantly between states and local markets.

International

UK & Worldwide Projects

We also accept suitable projects from the United Kingdom and other countries. Units, terminology, currency, document format and regional requirements are agreed before work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Construction Takeoff & Estimating FAQs

How much does a construction takeoff or estimate cost?

The cost is determined after we review your construction drawings and requirements. Project size, complexity, number of trades, drawing quality, required level of detail, format and turnaround all affect the quotation.

What documents should I send for a quotation?

Please send the latest available architectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings relevant to your scope, together with specifications, schedules and addenda where available. Also tell us which trades and deliverables you need.

What types of construction projects do you estimate?

We support suitable residential, commercial, civil and infrastructure projects, including new construction, renovations, extensions, sitework and trade-specific packages. We confirm suitability after reviewing the project documents.

Do you provide both quantity takeoffs and cost estimates?

Yes. We can provide measured quantities only or an agreed estimate covering applicable materials, labor, equipment and defined project costs. The required service is confirmed in your quotation.

How long does the service take?

A typical turnaround is approximately seven working days, but timing depends on the project’s size, complexity and current workload. We confirm the expected delivery date after reviewing the drawings.

Which file formats will I receive?

Deliverables can be issued in PDF, Excel or another agreed format. Marked-up drawings may also be included when specified in the service scope.

Can you price projects located anywhere in the United States?

We accept projects across the United States. Because construction pricing varies by state and local market, please provide the full project location and any preferred pricing basis when requesting a cost estimate.

Do you work with clients outside the United States?

Yes. The United States is our main market, but we also accept suitable projects from the UK and around the world. We agree the measurement units, currency, terminology and output requirements in advance.

Can you prepare a takeoff for only one trade?

Yes. We can prepare trade-specific takeoffs for subcontractors, suppliers and contractors who need a focused scope, subject to the information shown in the drawings and specifications.

Are takeoffs a substitute for engineering design or certification?

No. Our takeoffs and estimates support bidding, budgeting and procurement. They do not replace architectural or engineering design, code review, statutory approvals, fabrication detailing or professional certification.

Ready to Price Your Project?

Send Us Your Construction Drawings and Get a Tailored Takeoff & Estimate Quote

Tell us where the project is located, which trades you need measured and when you require the completed deliverables. We will review the documents and confirm the scope, fee and expected turnaround.

Request Your Project Quote