Professional Construction Takeoff Services NYC
Precise material quantity takeoffs for every trade and every project type. From a single-family home to a $500M commercial tower — we count, measure, and quantify everything so you can bid with confidence and build without waste.
Complete Material Takeoff Services for Every Trade
A construction takeoff is the backbone of every accurate estimate and competitive bid. Our certified takeoff specialists use PlanSwift and Bluebeam Revu to digitally measure and count every material quantity directly from your plans — delivering results you can plug straight into your estimate, purchase orders, or bidding system.
Unlike estimating firms that provide lump-sum numbers, our takeoffs give you itemized, trade-by-trade quantity lists that let you price your own materials, shop vendors, and verify quantities at any time. We cover all 16 CSI divisions across residential, commercial, industrial, and government projects in all 50 states.
With 18+ years of experience and 3,000+ completed takeoffs, NY Cost Estimating is New York City's most trusted name for construction material takeoffs.
Concrete & Masonry Quantity Takeoff
We quantify all concrete and masonry work directly from your structural drawings and specifications — from slab-on-grade to complex multi-story foundations. Every pour, every block course, every reinforcing bar is counted and scheduled to give you clean, accurate quantities for bidding and procurement.
Our concrete takeoffs are formatted in Excel by pour type and pour location, making it easy to break out quantities by phase, floor, or section for large projects.
- Slab-on-grade & elevated slabs
- Footings, grade beams & piers
- Foundation walls & retaining walls
- Columns, beams & shear walls
- Rebar & wire mesh quantities
- CMU block & brick masonry
- Concrete masonry unit (CMU) schedules
- Form work & shoring estimates
- Grout, anchor bolts & embeds
- Concrete admixtures & curing
Structural & Framing Quantity Takeoff
Whether you're framing a wood-frame townhouse or a structural steel high-rise, our framing takeoffs deliver precise member-by-member quantities sorted by size, length, and grade. We work from your structural engineer's drawings and architectural plans simultaneously to capture every piece.
We also cover light-gauge cold-formed steel framing (CFS) for partition walls, interior framing, and light structural applications — common in NYC's commercial and multi-family projects.
- Dimensional lumber — all sizes
- LVL, LSL & engineered lumber
- Structural steel — beams, columns
- Steel decking & floor systems
- Cold-formed steel stud framing
- Heavy timber & mass timber
- Joist hangers & hardware
- Sheathing & sub-flooring
- Bridging, blocking & bracing
- Connection bolts & anchor plates
MEP Quantity Takeoff Services
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing takeoffs are among the most complex and time-consuming in construction. Our MEP takeoff team works from your M/E/P drawings to quantify every pipe run, every conduit, every duct section, and every fixture — creating detailed linear-foot and unit-count reports for each trade.
Our MEP takeoffs are used by mechanical contractors, electrical subs, plumbing contractors, and fire protection companies to bid projects with confidence across NYC and nationwide.
- HVAC ductwork — linear foot & area
- Mechanical equipment & units
- Piping by material, size & insulation
- Electrical conduit & wireways
- Wire & cable — by circuit
- Panels, switchgear & transformers
- Plumbing fixtures & rough-in
- Sanitary, storm & vent piping
- Fire sprinkler heads & mains
- Fire alarm devices & wiring
Roofing & Exterior Envelope Takeoff
Roofing and exterior envelope takeoffs require precise measurement of slopes, penetrations, curbs, and transitions that are easy to miss in a manual count. Our digital takeoffs using Bluebeam capture every square foot of membrane, every linear foot of flashing, and every unit of hardware — for any roof system type.
We also cover the full exterior envelope including cladding, insulation, curtain walls, storefront systems, waterproofing, and exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS).
- TPO, EPDM & modified bitumen
- Built-up roofing (BUR)
- Metal roofing & panel systems
- Asphalt shingles & tile roofing
- Roof insulation & coverboard
- Flashing, copings & edge metals
- Roof drains & scuppers
- Exterior cladding & siding
- Waterproofing & dampproofing
- EIFS & curtain wall glazing
Interior Finishes Quantity Takeoff
Interior finishes are the most visible — and most variable — cost driver in any construction project. Our finishes takeoffs quantify every room, every surface, and every material from your architectural drawings and finish schedules, eliminating the guesswork that leads to costly change orders.
We deliver room-by-room finish schedules cross-referenced with your drawings so subcontractors and GCs alike can verify quantities and prices independently.
- Drywall — SF by thickness & type
- Acoustical ceiling tile (ACT)
- Flooring — carpet, VCT, LVT, wood
- Ceramic & porcelain tile
- Paint — by surface type & coat
- Casework & millwork linear feet
- Doors, frames & hardware sets
- Specialty ceilings & wall panels
- Window treatments & blinds
- Bathroom accessories & mirrors
Sitework & Earthwork Quantity Takeoff
Sitework is often the most unpredictable cost on a project — and the most critical to get right before breaking ground. Our sitework takeoffs are based on your civil drawings, grading plans, and soil reports, using digital area and volume calculations to produce accurate cut-and-fill, utility, and paving quantities.
We cover everything from rough grading to final site restoration, including underground utilities, site concrete, landscaping, and erosion control — all in a single coordinated report.
- Earthwork cut & fill volumes
- Topsoil stripping & stockpiling
- Subbase & gravel aggregate
- Underground utilities — pipe & fittings
- Site drainage & storm structures
- Asphalt paving — tons & SF
- Concrete curbs, walks & pads
- Fencing, gates & barriers
- Landscaping & irrigation
- Erosion control & sediment
Takeoffs for Every Construction Trade
We provide material quantity takeoffs for all 16 CSI MasterFormat divisions. One company, all trades, one coordinated report.
Industry-Leading Takeoff Software
We use the same tools as the best estimating departments at top construction firms — PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and RSMeans — to deliver takeoffs that are fast, accurate, and fully auditable.
Our Takeoff Process — Simple & Fast
From plan submission to final delivery — our streamlined workflow gets you accurate takeoffs in 2–5 business days, every time.
Takeoff Deliverables & Formats
Every takeoff package is designed to be immediately usable — plug directly into your estimating system, BIM model, or purchasing workflow.
Takeoff Services for Every Industry
From single-family renovations to billion-dollar infrastructure — we provide precise takeoffs for every project type, every sector.
Frequently Asked Questions About Takeoff Services
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Trusted by Contractors Nationwide
"Extremely detailed and accurate. Our bid came in within 2% of the final contract price. Best estimating service in New York."
"Fast, professional and thorough. They saved us an entire week of internal takeoff work on our warehouse project. Will use again."
"We've used NY Cost Estimating on 14 projects. Their prevailing wage estimates are the most thorough I've seen in 20 years of GC work."
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