Service 01 • Estimating & Quantity Takeoff

Cost Estimation AndQuantity Takeoff Services.

Detailed, trade-specific quantity takeoffs for general contractors and subcontractors. Measured to specification using On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift and Bluebeam Revu, and returned as a live Excel workbook with colour-marked drawings.

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Turnaround
24–48 Hrs
Quality Check
3–4 Stage
Trade Packages
10
01 — The Service

Precise estimates, built by people who know the trade.

At P2C, we understand how crucial it is to have precise estimates for the success of any project. That's why we specialize in providing detailed and thorough quantity takeoff services for general contractors and subcontractors across a range of trades. Using advanced takeoff tools like On-Screen Takeoff (OST), PlanSwift and Bluebeam Revu, we keep estimates highly accurate and give you a competitive advantage.

Our quantity takeoff services are tailored to offer in-depth insight into the materials and costs involved in your projects, providing a comprehensive financial overview that enables precise budgeting and resource planning.

With experience across a wide range of estimating projects, our team customizes each takeoff to the specific needs of the job. Estimates are not only precise, but aligned with the objectives and limitations of the project in front of you.

One significant advantage of working with us is the potential to save up to 60% of the cost of an in-house estimator, with a fast turnaround that keeps your bid schedule intact. Contact us today to find out what our takeoff services could add to your next project.

Estimator performing a digital quantity takeoff from construction drawings
Fig. 01 — Digital Takeoff
Software We Work In
  • On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
  • PlanSwift
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Microsoft Excel
02 — Benefits

What outsourcing the takeoff actually buys you.

01

Efficiency

Experienced estimators and current tooling, so quantity takeoffs come back accurate the first time.

02

Scalability

Scale resources up or down against what's actually in your bid pipeline, without carrying the headcount.

03

Faster Turnaround

A dedicated team means faster delivery on takeoffs, so you can bid invitations you'd otherwise have passed on.

04

Streamlined Process

A defined intake, review and delivery sequence, so nothing sits waiting on an unanswered question.

03 — Our Process

Six steps from first call to delivered package.

  1. 01

    Initial Consultation

    We set up a short call to discuss project requirements, timeline and budget before anything else happens.

  2. 02

    Review Plans & Specs

    We review the drawings and specification sections you provide, so scope is clearly understood on both sides before work starts.

  3. 03

    Detailed Quantity Takeoff

    Quantities are measured using current estimating software, producing accurate material quantities across the project scope.

  4. 04

    Final Review

    Before anything is sent, we run a final review for accuracy and completeness against the drawing set.

  5. 05

    Submit Deliverable

    You receive an Excel workbook and a colour-markup PDF report detailing the quantity takeoff.

  6. 06

    Ongoing Support

    We stay available afterwards for questions, clarifications and revisions as the bid develops.

04 — What You Receive

Two files. Both built to be checked.

Deliverable 01

Excel Quantity Workbook

Broken out by assembly the way your bid form is structured, with formulas left live so your unit costs drop straight in.

Deliverable 02

Colour-Markup PDF

Your drawing set marked in high-visibility colour. Every quantity ties back to a sheet, so numbers can be verified rather than trusted.

05 — Quality Control

Errors in a takeoff cost time, money and trust.

So we built a 3–4 stage quality check into every package. It's the part of the process that keeps mistakes off your bid form.

  1. Stage 01

    Initial Review

    The estimator completes the takeoff and runs the first quality check against the drawing set.

  2. Stage 02

    Project Manager's Review

    The project manager reviews every line, scrutinising detail to confirm nothing has been missed.

  3. Stage 03

    Complex Project Pass

    For non-standard or complicated scopes, we add a further layer of scrutiny before release.

  4. Stage 04

    Client Check

    We always recommend a final check on your end before the bid goes out. Every quantity ties to a sheet, so it's quick.

“Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”

Aristotle
06 — Trade Coverage

Ten standardised trade packages.

Takeoffs are built by estimators who know how each assembly is installed. Divisions 03, 07, 08 and 09.

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07 — Start a takeoff

Send the drawings. We'll send back the quantities.

Tell us the trade and your bid date. An estimator confirms scope before any work starts, and flags drawing conflicts rather than guessing past them.

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Coverage
Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm CT
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