By material type
Quantities by material, grade and size — roof sheets by profile and length, timber by section and grade, concrete by strength grade and reinforcement by bar size.
Material Takeoffs
Material TakeoffServices
Material takeoffs for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers — quantities measured from your drawings and specifications, organised for ordering, supplier quotes and pricing.
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See a Material Takeoff in 3D
Every wall type is measured from the drawings, then counted into ordering units — blocks, mortar, timber, batts and plasterboard — with waste allowances shown, so the order list is ready for supplier quotes.
- The floor plan is read wall by wall and each type taken from the legend — W1 blockwork outside, W2 stud partitions inside.
- Blockwork is measured net of openings and counted at 12.5 blocks per m² plus waste, with mortar and a lintel for every opening.
- Studs at 600 centres, plates, noggins and door heads are measured for every partition and totalled by section.
- Wall batts are measured to the stud bays, openings deducted, and rounded up to full packs.
- Plasterboard is measured on both faces and converted to 2400 × 1200 sheets with offcuts allowed, then screws per sheet.
- Every line is in ordering units with its allowance stated, and grouped by delivery — ready for supplier quotes.
| Item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete blocks 20.01 · 844 + 5% | 886 | nr |
| Mortar M3 · 67.5 m² wall | 0.84 | m³ |
| Steel lintels galv. · 1.3–1.9 m | 4 | nr |
| Timber framing 90×45 MGP10 · +10% | 80 | lm |
| Wall batts R2.0 · 18.7 m² net | 4 | packs |
| Plasterboard 13 mm 2400×1200 · +10% | 15 | sheets |
| Screws drywall · 1 box | 500 | nr |
| Delivered weight 2 drops | 16.8 | t |
| Delivered as an Excel material schedule with marked-up drawings and order lists by drop | ||
Illustrative single-storey site office — sample figures, not a quotation.
Scope
What’s Included
The scope is confirmed with you before work starts, so you know exactly what will be measured and priced.
Core trades
Roofing, cladding, framing, structural steel, concrete, reinforcement, masonry and finishes.
Allowances
Laps, waste and cutting allowances as agreed with you, stated as assumptions and kept separate from net quantities.
Staged quantities
Grouped by level, zone or delivery stage.
Supplier-ready
Schedules in ordering units — m³, tonnes, sheets, lengths or pieces — laid out for supplier pricing requests.
Revisions
Updated quantities when drawings change.
Deliverables
What You Receive
- 01
Material schedule in Excel, formula-linked to the measured quantities
- 02
Quantities in metric or imperial units, with specifications
- 03
Marked-up PDF drawings showing what was measured
- 04
Waste and lap allowances, assumptions and exclusions
Ideal for
Who It’s For
- Contractors ordering materials
- Subcontractors and trade businesses
- Suppliers preparing quotes
- Builders checking quantities
Dedicated estimator available
Need material takeoffs every week? Get your own dedicated estimator.
Preparing material lists for every job? Add a dedicated estimator to your team who produces material takeoffs in your format, ready for ordering and supplier pricing.
- The same estimator on every project
- Works in your templates and formats
- Learns your rates, trades and standards
- Support arranged around your pipeline
How it works
Simple From Start to Finish
Send drawings
Share drawings, scope and deadline.
Scope review
We confirm deliverables and timeframe.
Takeoff & estimate
Quantities measured and organised.
Review & delivery
Checked, then delivered in your format.
Waste and lap allowances can be included at percentages you specify, or shown separately so you can apply your own factors. Either way, net quantities are shown, and any allowance applied is listed in the assumptions.
Yes. Quantities can be grouped by level, zone or delivery stage to support ordering and planning.
Common trades include roofing, cladding, framing and structural steel, concrete and reinforcement, masonry, finishes, and building services such as electrical and plumbing. Send the drawings and scope to confirm.
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Get support with material takeoffs
Send your drawings and scope. Standard estimates are typically delivered within 48 hours; for larger or complex projects we confirm the delivery date after reviewing the scope, before any work begins.