NEW YORK ESTIMATING SERVICES
Quantity Takeoff Services in New York
Accurate digital quantity takeoffs from your PDF or CAD drawings — measured, counted and organized by trade, division, floor and area so you can price your bid with confidence.
QUICK ANSWER
What Is a Quantity Takeoff?
A quantity takeoff is the process of measuring and counting every material and work item shown on construction drawings — such as cubic yards of concrete, square feet of drywall, linear feet of pipe or the number of light fixtures — and organizing those quantities for pricing. It is the foundation of every construction estimate.
Our quantity takeoff services give New York contractors and subcontractors verified quantities without the hours of manual measuring, so you can apply your own pricing and submit more bids with fewer estimating hours.
Key Facts
- Best for: Subcontractors, GCs, suppliers
- Deliverable: Measured quantities by trade and area
- Turnaround: Usually a few business days; rush available
- Formats: Excel + PDF + color-coded plans
OVERVIEW
Precise Quantities Are the Foundation of Every Winning Bid
Quantity errors are among the most expensive mistakes in construction. A missed wall type, a wrong scale or an uncounted fixture can erase the profit on a job — or cause you to lose a bid by pricing too high. Our estimators perform digital takeoffs using professional software, checking scales, details, schedules and specifications so every quantity can be traced back to the drawing.
Quantity takeoffs are ideal for contractors who have their own pricing databases and supplier relationships but need help with the time-consuming measuring work. If you also need pricing, we can turn the takeoff into a complete estimate through our Construction Cost Estimating Services. If you need itemized product lists for purchasing, see Material Takeoff Services.
We provide takeoffs for every trade, including concrete, masonry, framing, drywall, flooring, electrical and plumbing, for residential, commercial and industrial projects across New York.
Who Uses This Service
- Subcontractors bidding a single trade
- General contractors checking sub quantities
- Material suppliers preparing quotes
- Builders with in-house pricing databases
- Owners verifying contractor quantities
What You Receive
- Quantities by trade, floor and area
- Units of measure matched to your pricing
- Color-coded marked-up drawings
- Notes on details, specs and conflicts
- Editable Excel takeoff workbook
- Optional pricing upgrade
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What Our Quantity Takeoff Services Include
Linear Measurements
Walls, footings, pipe, conduit, trim, flashing and every linear item measured to scale.
Area Measurements
Slabs, roofing, flooring, drywall, paint, insulation and site paving areas.
Volume Calculations
Concrete, excavation, backfill, fill and aggregate volumes with depth and slope.
Item Counts
Doors, windows, fixtures, devices, equipment, hardware and specialties.
Assembly Breakdowns
Wall, floor, ceiling and roof assemblies broken into each component layer.
Marked-Up Drawings
Color-coded plans showing exactly what was measured for easy review.
SPECIALIZED COVERAGE
Quantity Takeoff Services by Trade and Project Type
Concrete and Foundation Takeoffs
Footings, foundation walls, slabs on grade, elevated decks, columns, rebar and formwork. Details on Concrete Estimating Services.
Masonry and Steel Takeoffs
CMU, brick, stone, lintels, structural steel tonnage and miscellaneous metals. See Masonry Estimating Services and Structural Steel Estimating Services.
Framing and Drywall Takeoffs
Wood and light-gauge framing, sheathing, gypsum board by wall type, ceilings, insulation and finishes.
Finishes Takeoffs
Flooring, tile, paint, wall coverings, millwork and specialties. See Flooring Estimating Services and Painting Estimating Services.
MEP Takeoffs
Duct, pipe, conduit, wire, fixtures, devices and equipment counts. See MEP Estimating Services.
Sitework Takeoffs
Cut and fill, grading, utilities, paving, curbs and landscaping. See Sitework Estimating Services.
Residential Takeoffs
Single-family homes, townhouses, brownstone renovations and multifamily buildings.
Commercial and Industrial Takeoffs
Office, retail, healthcare, education, warehouse and manufacturing buildings.
NEW YORK COST DRIVERS
Takeoff Details That Matter on New York Projects
Multi-Story Floor-by-Floor Breakdown
New York projects often stack many floors. We break quantities by floor and area so you can phase pricing and purchasing.
Fire-Rated Assemblies
NYC code-driven rated walls, shafts, fire-stopping and floor-ceiling assemblies are separated so they are not priced as standard work.
Existing Conditions and Demolition
Renovations in older brownstones and pre-war buildings require demolition and patching quantities. See Demolition Estimating Services.
Addenda and Revisions
Bid-period addenda are common in New York. We update takeoffs and clearly mark changed quantities.
OUR PROCESS
How Our Quantity Takeoff Process Works
1. Send Documents
Share drawings, specifications, addenda, project location and your deadline.
2. Scope & Fixed Quote
An estimator confirms scope and sends a fixed fee and delivery date.
3. Takeoff & Pricing
Quantities are measured digitally and priced for New York conditions.
4. QA & Delivery
A second estimator reviews everything before Excel and PDF delivery.
See every step, revision round and file format on Our Estimating Process.
TRADES COVERED
Trade Estimates Included in This Service
Need a single scope priced separately? Each trade below has its own detailed page.
Related Estimating Services
Not sure which service fits? Compare options on Construction Estimating Pricing or ask an estimator.
PRICING & TURNAROUND
How Much Do Quantity Takeoff Services Cost?
Quantity takeoff fees are usually lower than fully priced estimates because they cover measuring and counting only. The fee depends on the number of trades, sheets and floors, and on drawing complexity. A single-trade takeoff for a small home is a modest flat fee, while a multi-trade takeoff for a large commercial building is quoted after document review.
Repeat clients and multi-project packages often receive better rates. See Construction Estimating Pricing.
Fee Depends On
- Number of trades measured
- Number of sheets, floors and areas
- Drawing quality and scale consistency
- Level of breakdown required
- Deadline and rush delivery
WHY CHOOSE US
Why New York Builders Trust Our Quantity Takeoff
New York Pricing
Labor, material and logistics costs adjusted to the project's borough or city.
Traceable Quantities
Every quantity tied to color-coded, marked-up drawings.
Two-Step Review
A second estimator checks the work — see our Estimate Accuracy and Quality Policy.
Confidential
Your plans and numbers are never shared. Read our Privacy Policy.
Meet the team on Meet Our Estimators, see Sample Estimates and read Client Reviews.
SERVICE AREAS
Quantity Takeoff Across New York State
We provide quantity takeoff services throughout New York, with local pricing for these markets.
New York City (Manhattan)
Manhattan high-rise, fit-out and complex logistics.
Brooklyn
Brownstones, multifamily and mixed-use.
Queens
Residential, mixed-use and commercial.
The Bronx
Affordable housing and institutional.
Staten Island
Single-family homes and retail.
Yonkers
Waterfront and multifamily development.
White Plains
Mixed-use, office and healthcare.
New Rochelle
Downtown residential towers.
Buffalo
Medical, adaptive reuse and industrial.
View all Service Areas.
FAQS
Quantity Takeoff: Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers for New York contractors and owners. More on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
What is the difference between a quantity takeoff and an estimate?
A quantity takeoff measures and counts items on the drawings. An estimate prices those quantities with material, labor and equipment costs and adds markups to reach a total project cost.
What software do you use for takeoffs?
We use professional digital takeoff tools such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu and On-Screen Takeoff, and deliver results in Excel along with marked-up PDFs.
Can I get a takeoff for only one trade?
Yes. Most subcontractors order a takeoff for their trade only, such as concrete, drywall, flooring, electrical or plumbing.
How do you make sure quantities are accurate?
We verify drawing scales, cross-check plans with sections, details and schedules, and a second estimator reviews the takeoff. See our Estimate Accuracy and Quality Policy.
Can you match my units and format?
Yes. Send a sample of your preferred format or pricing sheet and we will organize quantities and units to match it.
Do you include waste factors in takeoffs?
Net quantities are measured from the drawings. We can add waste factors on request, and our Material Takeoff Services include them by default.
What file types can you work from?
PDF drawing sets are preferred. We also work from DWG/DXF files and links from bid platforms or cloud storage.
Can you convert a takeoff into a priced estimate later?
Yes. Any takeoff can be upgraded to a full estimate through our Construction Cost Estimating Services.
Get Quantity Takeoff Services in New York
Send your plans today and receive a detailed, trade-by-trade estimate priced for New York labor, materials and site conditions — ready for bidding, budgeting or financing.
OFFICE LOCATION
Visit or Contact Our Brooklyn Office
New York Cost Estimating works from Brooklyn and serves contractors, developers, owners and design teams across all five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island and Upstate New York. Plans are reviewed digitally, so you can send drawings from anywhere in the state.
- 180 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
- 1 (929) 529 7507
- ask@newyorkcostestimating.com
- Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)