Lumber Takeoff
We can assist you if you’re a vendor, framer, or lumber contractor looking for trustworthy lumber takeoff services!
Backus estimating, which specializes in comprehensive and accurate estimates and material takeoffs for all CSI divisions for residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and civil projects, is the result of many years of experience in the construction estimation sector. In order to provide our clients with the best possible service, we combine our experience-based knowledge with the newest software to provide them a time- and money-saving approach. All wood and plastic composites estimate services, including lumber takeoff, are offered by our firm
What Do We Deliver In Our Lumber Takeoffs?
Every element, such as timber or lumber, labor cost, work hours, and transportation cost, is included in our lumber takeoffs. We were able to assist them in winning bids and obtaining favorable markups by providing these facts. Additionally, our estimates have aided builders and general contractors in their supplier negotiations.
Going forward, we’ll additionally provide a precise list of lumber cuts. The conversion from lineal foot to board foot is easier for woodworkers. By doing this, the maximum amount of timber is used with the least amount of waste.
Our Deliverables For The Lumber Takeoff Comprises
- LumberTakeoff XCEL documents
- Man-hours
- Materials and labor
- Annotated drawing plans
- List of chopped timber
- Bid Summary including all of the content. Costs associated with personnel and equipment, profit margin, overheads, insurance, transportation, licenses, taxes, and other expenses.
- Complete examination of the inclusions and exclusions
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Our Lumber Estimator Expertise
Our committed lumber estimator has worked with numerous contractors around North America in the past and is knowledgeable about woodworking and timber. The American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIDS) are two organizations that certify American estimators, and our team of estimators guarantees that every project complies with their stringent regulations and criteria. In your drawings and takeoff, our lumber estimator calculates and details each and every wood sill, structural and non-structural lumber, and fascia. We offer accurate and dependable wood-plastic composites estimation services.
Our Clients
- General Contractors
- Developers
- Millwork Contractors
- Framing Contractors
- Carpenters
- Lumberyards
- Lumber Wholesale Supply Companies
- Lumber Retailers
- Architects/Designers
When it comes to reasonable lumber estimates, our regular clients include carpenters, builders, framers, and woodwork contractors.
Our comprehensive estimates, which incorporate information on lumber or timber, labor costs, man-hours, transportation costs, insurance, permits, and other relevant elements, have not only assisted clients in winning bids but have also resulted in good markups.
In their negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, general contractors and builders can also benefit from our estimates.
In order to assist them in receiving orders from their millwork contractors, lumber wholesalers, suppliers, and retailers also get in touch with us for an exact lumber estimate of wood log quantities. Our extremely accurate takeoffs assist their salesman in advising customers on the appropriate material quantity, leading to more sales and enduring business relationships.
In order to guarantee that the most of the timber is used with the least amount of waste, we also offer a precise lumber cut list that makes it easier for woodworkers to convert lineal feet to board feet. Reduced waste lowers expenses and contributes to a greener environment.
OUR RANGE OF LUMBER ESTIMATING
- Lumber Takeoffs
- Framing Takeoffs
- Lumber Cut Lists
- Bid Estimates
- Budget Estimates
- Project Lead Generation
- Preliminary Estimates
- Bidding Assistance
- Subcontractor Marketing
- Change Orders
- Value Engineering
Allow us to estimate all of your upcoming woodworking takeoffs. It can be your quantitative carpentry countertops or your framing takeoff. With the help of our skilled lumber estimators and framing material estimators, we minimize costs and workload for framers, rough carpentry, trim, and millwork contractors, relieving their pressure and helping them keep to their hectic timetables. Every estimate is examined item by item by a dispassionate pair of eyes and proofread.
Implementing efficient lumber takeoff involves adopting best practices. This includes regular updates of project data, collaboration with all stakeholders, and leveraging the full capabilities of the chosen lumber takeoff service.
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What Materials Do We Quantify For Lumber Takeoffs?
In all of the following trades, we offer full wood plastic composites or lumber estimate services (DIVISION 6):
- Cabinets
- Millwork
- Wood stairs & railing
- Timber
- Countertops
- Plastic fabrication
- Paver stands
- Woodwork
- Wood veneers
- Plastic laminates
- Slatwall paneling
- Rough carpentry
- Wood decking
- Sheathing
- Drywall framing
- Fiberglass gratings
- Exterior trim
- Standing & running trim
- Wood trusses
- Subfascia
- Framing
- Eaves & rakes
- Wooden studs
- Wood framing
- Wooden joists & beams
- Structural timber
- Wood trusses
- Floor joists
- Wood shelving
- Trim & siding
- Casework
- Wood paneling
- Stair components
- Structural insulated panels
Our crew of lumber estimators is committed to their work. Our estimators do their jobs with sufficient proficiency. They adhere to international associations’ rules. Among these organizations are the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) and the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE). For this reason, we provide full lumber estimates, including wood sill and structural and non-structural timber.
Outsourcing Your Lumber Takeoffs Is The Best Course of Action
An in-depth understanding of millwork building procedures, wall arrangements, lumber quality, structural connections, labor expenses, man-hours, transportation costs, etc. are necessary for a proper lumber estimate and quantity takeoff.
It can take a lot of time and frustration to do takeoff and estimating on your own. You can save a ton of time by working with an estimate firm like ours, time that you can use to bid on new contracts, create business plans, etc. You can avoid the high costs of employing and training in-house professionals by outsourcing your millwork estimates. Additionally, you save paying for pricey estimating software.
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By outsourcing to us, you can increase your chances of obtaining additional jobs by receiving a precise and comprehensive estimate that includes a thorough material takeoff with each line-item description. We have relationships with nearby vendors who have a large database of location-based pricing that is updated frequently throughout the year, and we can offer lumber quotes in a timely manner.
- Thorough estimations and easily comprehensible marked-up plans
- The quickest turnaround time, 24 to 48 hours, and consistently on-time estimate delivery
- Economical estimates that provide excellent value for the money
- Provide comprehensive advice on bid submission and oversee our clients’ biding network profiles.
- A committed, knowledgeable lumber estimator will handle all woodwork estimates.
- There is a 92% bid-hit ratio.
- round-the-clock email and live chat assistance
Our Estimation Process
Our company’s skilled estimators are well-versed in construction methods, wall alignments, lumber quality, temporary bracing, and reinforcement. They can also quickly identify structural problems, appropriate products, and suitable alternatives.
In order to determine the scope of work, we begin our estimation process by reviewing the design plans, material specifications, usages, field needs, delivery sequences, etc. that the customer provides. The next step is the on-screen takeoff, which involves importing the plans and precisely measuring the measurements using the most recent software, such as Planswift, Bluebeam, Trimble, etc.
All of the lumber quantities needed for framing are exported to Excel files with color-coded plans for easy reference. The following quantities are broken out in our takeoff, however they are not all included:
- wood posts, available in a variety of sizes and types
- structural timber parts, such as corner studs, wall studs, ladder studs, sill plates, and framing panels.
- Sheathings and holes in insulation
- rough woodworking and accessories
- Decking on the roof and floors
- casings for windows and doors, such as headers, beams, cripples, and trimmers
- Trusses, rafters, and joists
We follow a specific lumber cut list to guarantee that the most amount of wooden posts are used and to prevent length waste. It also facilitates the efficient use of every single piece of wood by frames.
We base our project cost estimate on your specifications. This implies that we may use our construction cost database and RSMeans to provide you with current, location-based pricing, or we can email you the quoted material lists to forward to your suppliers. In terms of labor expenses, we may accommodate your desired prevailing pay, union or non-union labor rates, and labor rates.
All of the costs—both direct and indirect—such as those associated with lumber, shipping, insurance, maintenance, cleanups, and other incidentals are included in our estimates.
Numerous millwork, framing, and lumber yards rely on us to provide accurate lumber takeoff services. We Think You Should Try Us Out
1. Submit your drawing plans & specifications:
2. Get a Quote:
3. Get an estimate:
To upload your drawing plans, click this link. We accept the following file formats: PDF, PLN, TIFF, DXF, TiF, DWG, DWF, OSX, JPG, DJVU, DAL, CPC, JPEG. Within the following five minutes, you will receive a quote.
You will receive a quote that includes the delivery date, turnaround time, and invoice. Once you accept the quotation, we’ll go to work on creating your estimate and you can pay with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
Depending on your request, your estimate will be sent to you in Excel sheets using your cost codes or in CSI MasterFormat.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQS
When you provide framing takeoff, what quantities do you take into account?
We consider wood panels, plates, studs, joists, sheathing, headers, cripples, trimmers, and trusses for framework takeoff. In addition, they cover labor, labor hours, logistics, licenses, insurance, and taxes.
To deliver your lumber estimate, how long does it typically take you?
In a flash, we offer lumber estimation services. You will receive a comprehensive lumber quote and quantity takeoff within 24 to 48 hours.
What do you measure while estimating lumber?
We have a variety of takeoff experiences. We measure lumber, timber, millwork, and cabinets. A few other noteworthy ones to list are veneers, countertops, wood railings and staircases, trim, and siding. In the future, this will also include paneling, laminates, wood trusses, decking, sheathing, wood shelving, and fascia.
What kind of takeoff format do you offer?
We supply the takeoff in Excel sheets in our format or the client’s format.
How do lumber firms increase their business by hiring you to do their estimations?
They concentrate on their primary business of ordering and distributing lumber to builders and contractors since outsourcing allows them to save time and money. Additionally, they save paying for the services of a full-time lumber estimator.
After 15 years in the AEC sector, Backus Estimating has grown, providing construction estimating services in the Caribbean, Africa, Australia, and North America. We have experience working in every US state and are well-versed in the laws governing construction.
California, Washington, Illinois, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Hawaii, and Minnesota, Michigan Arkansas, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Vermont, Utah, New Hampshire, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Ohio, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Virginia, Ohio, Oregon, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Wyoming.