Quantity takeoff is the count layer on your drawings. Sky Estimates measures demolition SF, grading CY, slab SF, curb and gutter LF, and fixture EA across trades so estimating, budgeting, and subcontractor scope sheets start from verified numbers.
This service is broader than material procurement. Material takeoff converts measured scope into vendor RFQ lists with waste factors and ordering units. Quantity takeoff delivers raw counts in CY, SF, LF, and EA organized by trade or CSI division from PDF plans, CAD files, and specifications.
GCs validating bid scope, subs pricing a single division, and owners screening feasibility need quantities traceable to marked sheets. Every package includes that audit trail.
Bluebeam Revu for PDF markup and measurement
PlanSwift for area and assembly takeoffs
FastDUCT for duct LF and SF measurement
FastPIPE for pipe LF and fitting counts
On Center for linear takeoffs
RS Means for unit cross-checks
Quote Estimating integrations
Microsoft Excel division exports
Demolition and selective removal in SF, CY, and EA
Sitework, grading, and earthwork in CY, SF, and LF
Concrete foundations, slabs, and structural CY and SF
Masonry and stone SF, CF, and unit counts
Lumber and framing LF, SF, and EA
Drywall, ceiling, and partition SF and LF
Flooring and tile SF by room and pattern
Painting and coating SF by surface type
Roofing SF and accessory EA counts
Insulation SF and LF by assembly
HVAC duct LF and SF, pipe LF, and fitting EA
Electrical device, conduit, and wire counts
Plumbing fixture EA and pipe LF
Structural and miscellaneous metal LF and EA
Landscaping and exterior hardscape SF and LF
Multi-trade combined measurement packages
Quantity takeoff is the measurement pass: CY for excavation and concrete, SF for slabs and finishes, LF for curb, pipe, and linear work, EA for fixtures and countable items. Counts support estimating, budgeting, and subcontractor scope sheets across one or many divisions.
Material takeoff is the procurement pass: vendor RFQ lists with waste factors, ordering lengths, sheets, bundles, and pipe sticks. Quantity takeoff covers the broader scope count. Many teams order measured quantities first, then a material list when buy-out begins.
Sky Estimates flags assumptions where drawings lack detail, keeps units consistent across divisions, and delivers marked PDFs so reviewers audit counts before numbers enter a bid template.
Drawing sets import into Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or trade tools such as FastDUCT and FastPIPE. Estimators confirm scale, verify revision dates, and measure areas, lengths, volumes, and counts on the PDF or CAD export.
Counts roll up by CSI division or your custom breakdown. Each quantity links to the sheet and markup layer it came from, so reviewers compare demolition SF to finish SF or sitework CY to grading plans without guessing.
You receive Excel summaries by division, marked PDFs with color-coded takeoff layers, and scope notes where specifications conflict with plan graphics. Addenda trigger revision updates tied to the current drawing issue.
General contractors building multi-division bid packages
Subcontractors pricing CY, SF, LF, and EA for a defined scope
Architects validating design-stage budget quantities
Owners and developers screening project feasibility
Estimators who need labor-ready counts without rebuilding markup
Preconstruction teams outsourcing overflow measurement work
Share your drawing set and we will confirm scope, quote production cost, and outline delivery timing within hours.
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Get a Free QuoteQuantity specialists scan drawings for double counts, missing details, and revision conflicts before takeoffs finalize. Every count traces back to the sheet and markup layer it came from.
Internal review verifies unit consistency, division boundaries, and completeness. Assumptions and scope notes travel with the numbers so bid-day scope questions drop.
Client plans stay confidential. Revision pricing applies when addenda drop, and we reach out when scope questions could affect your submission.
Yes. Marked PDFs are standard on request. Takeoff layers are color-coded by division or trade so reviewers trace each count back to the plan sheet. Excel summaries reference sheet numbers for cross-checking.
Default exports follow CSI MasterFormat divisions (03 concrete, 09 finishes, 31 earthwork, and so on). Provide your template or custom breakdown at intake and we match your estimating structure, including separate tabs or sections per division.
Typical deliverables include division-level quantity summaries in Excel, marked PDFs, scope notes, and documented assumptions. Labor-ready counts can be included when you specify that format. Material procurement lists with waste and ordering units are a separate deliverable.
Most standard quantity takeoff packages deliver within 24 to 48 hours after quote approval. Share your bid date upfront and we align staffing for expedited delivery when the schedule requires it.
Upload plans through our contact page or email them with scope, division breakdown, and deadline. We confirm receipt, assign a lead estimator, and remain available by email or phone throughout production.
Upload plans to info@skyestimates.com or call +1 (615) 351-7718. We confirm scope boundaries, division structure, and quote production within hours.
