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PRO Estimating Services provides accurate quantity takeoff services to contractors across all 50 US states. Flat-fee pricing from $200 to $5,000, 24 to 48 hour turnaround, 96% accuracy rate. Upload your plans and get a quote in 15 to 30 minutes.
96% Accuracy Rate
8,300+ Projects Completed
24–48 hr Turnaround
15+ yrs In Business
$200–$5K Flat-Fee Pricing
● Service Definition
What Quantity Takeoff Services Actually Cover
Contractors use this term loosely, so let's be specific. Quantity takeoff services involve measuring and listing every material, labor unit, and piece of equipment required to complete a construction project, pulled from your construction drawings and specifications before procurement begins.
That list drives everything downstream. Your cost estimates, procurement schedule, supplier conversations, bid preparation. Every quantity tied to a specific drawing location, every material type identified with the right unit of measure, every cost applied using current RS Means regional data. The detailed information in a proper quantity takeoff is what separates a competitive bid from a guess.
We deliver in Excel, with color-coded marked-up plans so your team can trace each number back to where it came from. When a scope question comes up mid-bid, you'll know exactly where the figure originated.
The materials needed for a construction project vary enormously by trade, project type, and specification. A concrete estimate needs cubic yardage, rebar quantities, forming hardware, and finishing labor. A framing scope needs linear footage of dimensional lumber, sheet counts for sheathing, and hardware counts. An electrical takeoff breaks down conduit runs, wire footage, device counts, panel schedules, and fixture types. Every trade has its own materials list, its own quantities, and its own labor costs. Getting any one of them wrong ripples into every trade that follows.
In the UK and Australia, this work falls to quantity surveyors. In the US construction industry, it's construction estimators. Same function, different title. Our team works to US standards: CSI MasterFormat, ASPE and AACE guidelines, RS Means cost data.
CSI MasterFormat RS Means Pricing ASPE Guidelines AACE Guidelines
QTO vs. MTO: Quick Clarification
These get used interchangeably in the construction sector. They're related, not the same.
QTO
Quantity Takeoff
Covers everything: construction materials, all labor, and equipment. Used for full cost estimations and budget development. Measurements are "net in place," meaning exact amounts from geometry before waste factors are applied.
MTO
Material Takeoff
Narrower. Answers the procurement question: what do I need to buy and in what quantity? Material quantities include waste factors. Specific grades, dimensions, and types included so suppliers can quote accurately.
BOQ
Bill of Quantities
Closely related to QTO format. Same level of scope measurement. We handle those too.
● Who We Serve
Who Sends Us Their Plans
General contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, homebuilders, remodelers. Anyone who needs to know what a project costs before committing to it.
General Contractors
Verify subcontractor bid estimates and sanity-check your own numbers before submission. If a sub's quote comes in high, our detailed quantity takeoffs give you the data to push back. Price more jobs in parallel when the counting work is off your plate.
Subcontractors
Send your trade scope and skip hours of manual counting. Electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, roofing. Whatever the division, we handle the material quantification and labor estimates so your crew stays on the tools.
Developers & Project Managers
Test feasibility before drawings are finalized. Knowing the likely costs of materials and labor before a construction project breaks ground protects a development budget in ways that gut-feel estimates can't.
Homebuilders & Remodelers
Get a precise count of all materials needed: no over-ordering, no mid-project scramble because someone underestimated the framing lumber or shorted the drywall sheets.
Architects & Designers
Use our construction takeoffs during design development to keep the building project aligned with client budgets. Catching scope gaps at the schematic stage costs far less than catching them after construction documents are issued.
Suppliers & Vendors
Use our material lists to help clients order the right quantities upfront, cutting returns and building the kind of repeat business that comes from being the reliable option.
● Why Choose Us
What Makes PRO Estimating Different
There's no shortage of takeoff companies. What separates the useful ones from the rest is whether the numbers hold when you actually go to build.
96%
Accuracy You Can Bid On
That's what our clients track against actuals on the job. Not a marketing claim. You can build a complete bid on our quantity takeoffs and trust it through value engineering and procurement.
50 divs
All CSI Divisions, One Roof
Concrete, structural steel takeoffs, lumber takeoffs, masonry, MEP, flooring takeoffs, roofing, drywall, electrical work, millwork, sitework, painting. One estimate, fully coordinated.
24–48hr
Turnaround That Hits Deadlines
Most quantity takeoffs are back in your hands within 24 to 48 hours. Complex multi-trade projects sometimes run longer. Rush options available when your deadline is tight.
BIM + CAD
BIM When Your Plans Require It
PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and BIM estimating tools, matched to the scope. BIM-based quantity extraction pulls directly from model geometry, eliminating human error on demanding scopes.
ZIP code pricing
RS Means Regional Pricing
Zip-code-level RS Means data means your material costs reflect what things actually cost in your specific market, not a national average that can miss by 15 to 25 percent.
2011
In Business Since 2011
Fifteen-plus years means we catch missing scope in drawings, flag spec-to-plan inconsistencies before they become RFIs, and ask the questions that prevent bid day surprises.
● Scope of Work
Trades We Handle
Every trade. Every CSI division. Here's the breakdown.
Concrete Takeoffs Foundations, slabs, footings, retaining walls. Cubic yards, rebar, forming costs, finishing.
Structural Steel Takeoffs Beams, columns, bracing, decking, connections. Weights, unit counts, connection hardware.
Lumber Takeoffs Dimensional framing, sheathing, engineered lumber, trusses. Foundation to roof.
Masonry Takeoffs CMU, brick, stone, mortar, grout. Unit counts with waste factors and coursing.
Drywall Takeoffs Sheets, metal framing, corner bead, tape, compound. By ceiling height and finish level.
Insulation Takeoffs Batt, spray foam, blown-in, rigid board. Organized by R-value and application type.
Roofing Takeoffs Membrane, shingles, underlayment, flashing, accessories. Slope factors and waste applied.
Flooring Takeoffs Tile, hardwood, LVP, carpet, epoxy, terrazzo. Room-by-room with adhesives and transitions.
Painting Takeoffs Interior and exterior. Coverage by surface type, condition, and application method.
Millwork Takeoffs Cabinets, trim, paneling, countertops. Unit counts, linear footage, finish specs.
Electrical Takeoffs Conduit, wire, devices, panels, fixtures. Full material quantities for any electrical scope.
Plumbing Takeoffs Pipe, fittings, fixtures, valves, hangers. Domestic water, waste, storm drain.
HVAC & Ductwork Equipment, duct, insulation, controls. Linear footage, equipment schedules, accessory counts.
MEP Takeoffs Full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing in one coordinated package.
Sitework Takeoffs Grading, excavation, utilities, paving, drainage, retaining structures.
Openings Takeoffs Doors, windows, frames, hardware, glazing. Counts and schedule formats.
One trade or the full project. Multi-division scopes consolidated into a single deliverable with quantities organized by trade and cost code.
Residential
Single-family homes, multi-family buildings, apartments, townhouses, condos, modular homes, remodels, and additions. Every material type, every quantity, every cost pulled line by line from your plans. Materials needed range from framing lumber and drywall to roofing, insulation, flooring, and interior finishes, all counted precisely, all priced from your specific market.
Commercial
Offices, retail, restaurants, hotels, educational facilities, warehouses, mixed-use, banks. Commercial projects demand tighter cost tolerances and different database requirements than residential work. Accurate quantity takeoffs on commercial projects also require coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP trades to ensure accurate material takeoffs across all systems.
Industrial
Manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, power generation, utility buildings. Industrial quantity takeoffs span structural steel, mechanical systems, all interior and exterior finishes, plus permits and overhead when that's in scope. High-volume construction materials with tight specification tolerances. This is where precise takeoff services have the biggest impact on construction costs.
Renovation
Handled differently than new construction. Existing conditions, demolition materials, allowances, and scope uncertainty require a different approach. Renovation material takeoff services often surface materials needed that weren't visible in the original scope, protecting your estimate and your budget from mid-project surprises.
● The Business Case
Why Keeping Takeoffs In-House Costs More Than It Looks
Most contractors don't run this calculation until they've been burning the wrong resources for a few years.
A salaried estimator runs $60,000 to $100,000 per year before benefits, software licenses, and overhead. Fixed cost regardless of bid volume. Slow months, you're still paying full salary. Busy stretches, one person becomes a bottleneck. Deadlines slide. Either way, something costs you.
Outsourcing your quantity takeoff services to PRO Estimating Services changes that structure entirely. You pay per project, starting at $200. When bid volume drops, your estimating costs drop with it. When it spikes, we absorb the load without you scrambling to hire temporary staff or pull key people off active work.
The thing contractors tell us most consistently: they win more work. When the takeoff work is off your team's plate, you can price more jobs simultaneously. More bids submitted means more contracts considered and more work won. That's a direct revenue impact.
Project efficiency improves too. When accurate construction takeoffs feed into procurement from a verified source, material orders run tighter, lead times get planned properly, and jobsite waste drops. Profit margins hold because nobody is over-ordering materials to cover for an uncertain count.
It's time consuming work to do manually, especially with complex MEP, unusual specifications, or specialty trades where labor costs are hard to scope without trade-specific experience. Our expert team handles these scopes every day.
Reliable material takeoffs from a dedicated team also ensure accuracy at the bid stage, which means you spend less time fixing problems during construction. Every materials list is verified. Every quantity is traced to a drawing. Every estimate is cross-checked before it leaves our desk.
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Flat-Fee Pricing Reference
Single trade, smaller project $200–$400
Residential / light commercial $400–$1,000
Single-family home (full) $300–$600
Commercial QTO, mid-size office $1,500–$3,000
Full GC multi-trade package $1,000–$5,000
Confirmed price before we start. Quote = invoice. Nothing changes.
Also Worth Noting
The AEC industry is moving toward outsourced estimating. Firms that used to maintain full in-house estimating departments are running leaner, pulling in reliable construction takeoff services on a project-by-project basis. It's not a gap-fill anymore. It's how competitive contractors manage their overhead.
● Getting Started
How It Works
Three steps. No onboarding process, no intake forms, no back-and-forth before we get started.
01
Send Your Plans
Email your drawings to plans@proestimatingservices.com or upload through our portal. PDF, CAD, Bluebeam, or BIM files all work. Takes a couple minutes on your end, then it's on us.
02
Get a Quote
Our team reviews the project scope and sends you a flat-fee cost estimate with a confirmed delivery date. Usually in your inbox within 15 to 30 minutes during business hours. What we quote is what we invoice. Nothing gets added after the fact.
03
Receive Your Takeoff
A structured Excel spreadsheet with all materials, quantities, and costs sorted by CSI division and cost code. Color-coded marked-up drawings included. Customized formats available. Most projects wrap up within a day or two.
That's it. No lengthy contracts, no scope debates, no invoice surprises.
● What's Included
What You Get with Every Delivery
Here's exactly what's in the package when we complete your quantity takeoffs.
Complete material list with quantities for all specified trades
Labor required and equipment counts for full QTO scope
Per-unit costs and extended costs so your estimate is bid-ready on arrival
Excel spreadsheet organized by CSI division and cost code
Color-coded, marked-up drawings with each quantity referenced back to the plan sheet
RS Means regional pricing applied to all construction materials
Material requirements broken down by type, unit of measure, and exact quantity
Waste factors applied where applicable, so ordering quantities reflect real-world amounts
Senior estimator cross-check before anything goes out
PDF or custom template format available on request
Every Line Item Traceable
Your supplier can work from this directly. No aggregated numbers with no origin, no guessed quantities, no vague material totals. A clean, verified estimate organized around your specific workflow.
Construction costs are easier to control when quantities are right from the start. Accurate material takeoffs and accurate takeoffs across every trade mean procurement runs on schedule, labor is planned correctly, and change orders from scope misses drop significantly. Every materials list is verified against quantities in the drawings, and every estimate is cross-checked before it leaves our desk.
That's what reliable construction takeoff services deliver in practice: more projects completed within budget, better relationships with owners, and a reputation built on numbers that hold up.
● Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything contractors ask before sending their first set of plans.
What does a quantity takeoff service cost?+
Flat-fee pricing starts at $200 for a single trade on a smaller project and goes up to $5,000 for large multi-trade commercial scopes. You get a confirmed price before we start, and it doesn't change. For context, a typical single-family home estimate covering framing, drywall, roofing, and finishes usually falls in the $300 to $600 range. A full commercial quantity takeoff for a mid-size office build covering MEP, structural, and architectural materials might run $1,500 to $3,000. Monthly volume packages are available for contractors who need quantity takeoffs consistently across multiple bids.
How fast do you turn around a takeoff?+
Most quantity takeoffs come back within 24 to 48 hours. Complex scopes with multiple trades or large industrial drawings sometimes take a little longer, and we flag that upfront. Rush turnaround is available when your deadline is tight. We've turned around quantity takeoffs for contractors with same-day bid deadlines. Just let us know upfront.
What file formats do you take?+
PDF, CAD, Bluebeam, and BIM files. Got something different? Reach out and we'll figure it out.
Do you cover all construction trades?+
All 50 CSI divisions. Concrete, structural steel, MEP, lumber, drywall, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sitework, millwork, finishes. When a construction project spans multiple trades, we don't split the work across different firms. One package, all materials, all quantities, all costs. Your quantity takeoffs for concrete, structural steel, MEP, and finishes come back in a single organized spreadsheet rather than scattered files from separate companies.
How do quantity takeoffs differ from a full bid estimate?+
A quantity takeoff identifies and measures every material, labor unit, and piece of equipment required by your construction drawings. A full bid estimate takes those quantities and applies pricing, overhead, and markup to produce a dollar figure. We handle both. Our takeoff services give you the quantities and material costs. Bid estimate preparation adds the complete pricing structure on top of that. Most contractors use our quantity takeoffs as the foundation and handle markup calculations based on their own overhead rates.
Do you handle residential and commercial both?+
Residential, commercial, and industrial. New construction and renovation. More than 8,300 completed projects across all 50 states. If it gets built in the US, we've estimated something similar. Whether you're pricing a 1,200 SF remodel or a 150,000 SF commercial build, we count the quantities and you submit the bid.
Can you use my local vendor pricing?+
Absolutely. RS Means is our starting point, but we apply your local vendor quotes or labor rates when you provide them. It makes the numbers more reliable for your specific market conditions.
What's the difference between a quantity surveyor and a construction estimator?+
In the UK, Australia, and other Commonwealth markets, the role is called a quantity surveyor. In the US, it's a construction estimator or takeoff estimator. Same work, different title. Our team follows US standards: CSI MasterFormat, RS Means pricing, ASPE and AACE guidelines.
What software do you use?+
PlanSwift for digital on-screen takeoffs, Bluebeam for PDF markups and plan review, BIM estimating tools for 3D model quantity extraction, and RS Means for regional cost data. All licensed, all current, and matched to the project type. Construction estimating software handles the mechanics of measuring quantities, but the accuracy of those quantities still depends on the estimator's experience reading drawings and understanding scope. That's where 15+ years in construction estimating matters.
What is a cost code and does your takeoff include it?+
A cost code is a classification system that tracks costs by project phase and trade category. Our takeoff reports include CSI division organization with cost code references so your accounting team can reconcile materials and costs against the project budget without additional reformatting.
Can I see a sample before sending plans?+
Yes. Email us, tell us your CSI trade, and we'll send a relevant sample so you know what to expect before you commit.
Do you support bid preparation beyond the takeoff?+
Yes. Bid finalization, cost estimations, preliminary estimates, and budget reviews. If you need the full estimate built out, not just just the quantity takeoffs but also the pricing, overhead, and markup buildup, reach out and we'll scope what's involved.
● Track Record
8,300 Projects. Still Counting.
15+ years in construction estimating. 96% accuracy. Contractors across all 50 states come back because the quantities we give them are the quantities that hold up on the job.
We've worked with general contractors, subcontractors, builders, developers, architects, and project managers on residential projects, commercial projects, and heavy industrial scopes. Small bathroom remodels. Full MEP takeoffs for a 200,000 SF commercial build. Structural steel takeoffs for industrial facilities. Whole-house framing and drywall material takeoff services for production homebuilders running 50 lots at a time. More projects than we can count at this point. We count everything in them.
Every estimate we deliver starts the same way: actual measurements from your actual plans, priced against regional cost data, reviewed by our expert team before it leaves our desk. Not approximated. Not templated. Counted.
Your bid window is short. Materials, quantities, and costs have to be right from the first estimate. That's what reliable quantity takeoff services deliver. That's what construction takeoffs from a dedicated estimating firm give you: quantities verified against the drawings, material takeoff data organized for immediate use, and construction takeoff services that turn around fast enough to hit your deadline.
Full MEP takeoffs, 200,000 SF commercial build
Structural steel takeoffs, heavy industrial facilities
Whole-house framing & drywall, production builder, 50 lots
Multi-trade GC packages, retail, hospitality, education, hospitality, education
Renovation takeoffs, existing conditions, allowances, demolition
Same-day rush turnaround, tight bid deadlines, all trades
Contact
(786) 575-7818
plans@proestimatingservices.com
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