Construction Takeoff Services

Quantity Takeoff Services

Our Quantity takeoff services are the detailed process of counting everything which is needed in a construction project from start to finish. It provides you with a full list of projects needs. This is very important for finding out rates, making sure you have all your resources and setting a budget. This process is not just about materials, it also includes:

• Workers: It provides you with the number of workers and the number of hours they will work. It also gives you the costs of all the workers.
• Machinery and Tools: It gives you costs of machines and tools you will buy or take on rent such as cranes, excavators or scaffolding.
• Subcontractor Costs: The rates of work done by special companies like for electrical, plumbing or heating and cooling.
• Materials: The total amount of all items like wood, drywall, paint, concrete, steel, and light fixtures.

Quantity takeoff is to make a complete project budget. Workers carefully study building plans to measure exact amounts like how much concrete is needed or how many bricks needed for walls. This helps you to avoid wasting money on extra stuff. This deep and detailed list also helps to schedule and plan the project, so managers know the size of the project and can use resources perfectly.

Preliminary Takeoffs Services

For construction projects that are just in the start and do not have complete plans yet, our preliminary takeoff services are a perfect solution for the contractors. We work with those who are in the initial phase of the project. We create a basic but correct guess of how much the project will cost. Instead of waiting for final plans, we use only the incomplete plans you have like early drawings and the size of the building to give you an early complete budget. This gives you the strength to make important decisions like securing finance and planning for materials without any delay. Our goal is to provide you with a strong start which helps you move forward with confidence.

Projects We Cover

Residential Takeoff Services

Backus Estimating provides accurate and reliable takeoffs on every kind of home construction project. We assist builders and contractors in eliminating waste and saving money. Our estimators measure every wire, pipe, floor and wall, so you will know exactly what to order.

We have served:

• Single family homes
• Condominiums and apartments
• Duplexes and townhomes
• Multi family complexes
• Residential high rise towers

Whether you are constructing from scratch or remodeling, we will ensure that you have the list of exact  materials you need.

Commercial Takeoff Services

Our commercial takeoff is for professionals who want to get fast and accurate estimates. We know commercial projects are complex and need accuracy in every step. That’s why our team of experts double check everything to make sure nothing is missed.

Commercial projects we have served:

• Office Buildings
• Shopping Centres/ Malls
• Retail Stores
• Hotels and Resorts
• Restaurants and Cafes
• Industrial Facilities and Warehouses
• Business Parks
• Medical Facilities
• Educational Institutions
• Sports Facilities
• Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
• Airport Terminals and Related Infrastructure
• Entertainment Complexes (Theatres, Amusement Parks)
• Parking Structures and Garages
• Convention Centres and Exhibition Halls
• Data Centres
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Religious Buildings
• Automotive Dealerships and Service Centers

Industrial Takeoff Services

Industrial projects require highly specific materials and errors are very costly. At Backus Estimating, we are careful that each part has to be measured carefully. Our takeoffs include MEP systems, structure, concrete, drywall, lumber etc.

Projects we have served:

• Manufacturing Plants
• Warehousing and Distribution Centers
• Industrial Parks
• Food Processing Facilities
• Chemical Plants
• Automotive Manufacturing Plants
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities
• Aerospace Manufacturing Plants
• Shipbuilding Yards
• Waste Management and Recycling Centers
• Textile Mills
• Steel Mills
• Renewable Energy Production Facilities (e.g., solar or wind farms)
• Mining Operations
• Oil Refineries
• Paper Mills
• Electronics Manufacturing Facilities
• Plastics Fabricating Facilities
• Beverage Manufacturing Facilities
• Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

Benefits of Outsourcing Construction Takeoff Services

Outsourcing construction takeoff services is a smart choice. Doing these by yourself can take too much time and effort and even one tiny mistake in measurements can be expensive. If you outsource your takeoffs you will get an accurate materials list which saves you time, your money and eliminates stress.

Because of outsourcing you do not need to spend money on expensive software or hire more employees. You also get expert help and support anytime and free of cost. This leads to better planning and fewer errors which help your business run more smoothly.