Quantity takeoff
Measured quantities by trade or CSI division, with units, waste factors and notes. Marked-up PDF plans show every count and measurement so quantities are traceable.
- By division, trade and area
- Marked-up plan set
- Excel summary
Samples
Sample Estimates, Takeoffs and Drawings
See the format, detail and clarity you can expect before you order.
Our deliverables are built to drop into your bid: an itemized estimate in Excel, marked-up plans that prove every quantity, and drawings that are ready for submittal or permit review. Below is what each package contains. Request a redacted sample for your trade and we will send the closest match.
Shop drawings
Coordinated drawings for submittal: plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules that reference the contract drawings and specification sections.
- Dimensioned and indexed
- RFIs for conflicts
- Resubmittal support
Permit drawings
Permit-ready plan sets prepared to your building department's checklist: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and code information.
- Code summary and sheet index
- Plan-review revisions
- PDF and CAD
What an itemized estimate includes
A Bid Sharp estimate is organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with each line showing item description, unit, quantity, waste, quantity with waste, unit material cost, total material cost, hourly wage, unit man-hours, total man-hours, total labor cost and item cost. A bid summary shows material, labor, subtotal, material tax, total cost, profit margin, contingency and the total bid price. A material breakdown lists quantities for ordering, and a proposal page states inclusions, exclusions, clarifications and assumptions.
- Bid summary: total bid price and cost split by material, labor and markups.
- Detailed estimate: line items by division with quantities, unit costs and labor hours.
- Material breakdown: blocks, bags, cubic yards and other purchase quantities.
- Proposal and clarifications: scope, exclusions, schedule and terms.
Samples are redacted to protect client confidentiality. Related reading: quantity takeoff explained and shop drawings vs submittals.
Request a sample for your trade
Tell us the trade and project type and we will send a redacted sample estimate, takeoff or drawing set.
Get an accurate construction estimate for your next bid
Upload your plans for a free quote on estimating, takeoff, structural or permit drawings. We reply with scope, price and turnaround.
Upload Plans & Get a QuoteBid Sharp at a glance: 3 steps, 50 states
Bid Sharp prepares construction estimates, takeoffs, shop drawings, structural and permit drawings and schedules for contractors and homeowners in all 50 states, on public and private projects. Typical turnaround is about 48 hours; the turnaround and a firm price are confirmed before any work starts.
- 1. Upload plans. Send PDF, DWG or a plan-room link with your bid due date.
- 2. Get a firm quote. Scope, price and turnaround in writing, with no obligation.
- 3. Receive deliverables. Excel and PDF files, plus DWG for drawings, checked by 2 team members.
Quick answers
How do I get a quote?
Upload your plans on the contact page; we reply with scope, price and turnaround before work begins.
Which states and trades do you cover?
All 50 states and CSI Divisions 01–33, plus solar. See services and locations.
Do you submit bids for contractors?
No. We prepare the takeoff, pricing and documents; the contractor reviews, signs and submits the bid. Read the FAQ.
Standards and official sources
Rules, wage rates, codes and procurement procedures change and differ by agency. Confirm the requirements that apply to your project with these primary sources and with the solicitation itself.
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