A takeoff you can hand to someone else
Takeoff Tool prints a takeoff report with the scope, the counts, the open questions and the source of each number. Export every line as a CSV file.
The problem
A takeoff in one person's notebook cannot be checked, handed off or defended six months later.
When the general contractor asks where a number came from, the answer should take a minute.
What it does
- 01
Prints the report
Scope, counts, open questions and the source of each number. Print it or save it as a PDF. - 02
Exports every line
The CSV file has each line with its grade and your decision. - 03
Marks unsigned work
A report no person has signed is marked not for pricing. - 04
Asks before it finalizes
If lines are still open, Finalize tells you and asks before it continues. - 05
Keeps the history
The History tab shows who decided what, and when.
What you get
- A report to file with the bid.
- A CSV file to bring into your estimate.
- A record of each decision on the job.
What it does not do
Said plainly, so you can plan around it.
- It does not price the lines. You price the takeoff the way you do now.
- It does not push quantities into another product for you. It gives you a CSV file.
Common questions
- What do I get at the end?
- A takeoff report with the scope, the counts, the open questions and the source of each number. You can print it or save it as a PDF. You can also export every line as a CSV file.
- Can I use the export in my estimating spreadsheet?
- Yes. A CSV file opens in any spreadsheet. Each row is one line with its quantity, its grade and your decision.
- Does it price the job?
- No. It produces quantities and questions, not prices.