Residential estimates from footing to finish.
Residential estimates and takeoffs for custom homes, production plans, additions, remodels, and multifamily, organized for builders and remodelers.
Residential work lives and dies on detail: footing and stem wall concrete, wall framing by plate height, roof framing by pitch, sheathing and drywall by the sheet, trim by the linear foot, and fixtures by the room. We measure each of these from your plans so your bid or budget reflects the house that was actually drawn.
For home builders running repeat plans, we can structure takeoffs by plan and elevation so options and upgrades are easy to price. For remodelers, we separate demolition, new work, and finish allowances so homeowners can see where their money goes.
Estimates are delivered in an editable workbook with your choice of quantity-only or priced output, plus a clear list of allowances, assumptions, and exclusions to share with clients or lenders.
Who it is for
- Custom and production home builders
- Remodelers and design-build firms
- Residential subcontractors
- Owner-builders and developers
- Architects and residential designers
What's included
- Foundation and slab: Footings, stem walls, slabs, and piers in CY, with rebar by weight and forming by contact area.
- Framing package: Plates, studs, headers, joists, rafters or trusses, and sheathing by piece count, LF, BF, and sheet.
- Exterior envelope: Roofing by the square, siding and trim by SF and LF, windows and doors by count and size.
- Interior finishes: Drywall by sheet and SF, paint by surface area, flooring by room, and trim and casing by LF.
- MEP rough and finish: Plumbing fixtures and piping, electrical devices and circuits, and HVAC equipment and duct runs.
- Plan and option breakouts: Quantities separated by plan, elevation, or option so production builders can price upgrades cleanly.
Deliverables
- Editable Excel estimate or takeoff workbook
- Marked-up PDF plans showing all measurements
- Cost summary by CSI division or by builder cost code
- Allowance schedule for owner-selected finishes
- Scope inclusions and exclusions list
- Assumptions and clarifications list
Typical projects
- Custom single-family homes
- Production home plans and options
- Additions and second-story builds
- Kitchen and bath remodels
- Accessory dwelling units
- Townhomes and duplexes
- Garden-style multifamily
Related trades
Request a quote
Upload your plans and tell us the trades you need. We review the scope and reply with a written quote before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Can you estimate a remodel from photos and a sketch?
We need dimensioned drawings to produce a measured takeoff. If you only have a sketch, we can work with field dimensions you provide and will document every assumption so the estimate stays honest about its limits.
Do you handle truss roofs and stick-framed roofs differently?
Yes. For truss roofs we count trusses by type and span and take off bracing, blocking, and sheathing. For stick-framed roofs we take off rafters, ridges, hips, valleys, and ceiling joists by size and length.
Can I share the estimate with my homeowner?
Yes. The cost summary and the allowance schedule are designed to be client-facing, while the detailed workbook stays with you.
How quickly can I get a residential estimate?
Turnaround depends on the size of the home, the number of trades, and how complete the plans are. The delivery date is confirmed in your quote.