Lumber Takeoff Services

If you are a lumber contractor, framer, or vendor seeking for reliable lumber takeoff services, we are here to help!

EstimaCore is the culmination of many years of experience in the construction estimation industry while featuring expertise in thorough and precise estimates and material takeoffs for all CSI divisions for residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and civil projects. We offer our clients a time saving and cost-saving model by blending our knowledge gained from experience and the latest Software to serve them in the best way possible. Our company provides all wood & plastic composites estimating services including lumber takeoff.

What Do We Deliver in Our Lumber Takeoffs?

Our lumber takeoffs include all the details like timber or lumber, labor cost, labor-hours, and transportation cost. Through these details, we have helped them in winning the bids and in getting good markups. Furthermore, our estimates have also helped General contractors and builders to negotiate with their suppliers.

Moving forward, we also include an accurate lumber cut list. It eases the woodworkers with the lineal foot to board foot conversions. This ensures that the most of the timber is used with minimum wastage.

Our Deliverables for The Lumber Takeoff Comprises

Lumber takeoff EXCEL sheets
Labor and material costs
man-hours
Marked up drawing plans
Lumber cut list
Bid Summary comprising total material. labor & equipment costs, profit percentage, overheads, insurance, logistics, permits, taxes, and various other costs.
Complete review of inclusions and exclusions

Our Lumber Estimator Expertise

We have a dedicated lumber estimator for woodwork and lumber, who has past experience of working with various contractors in North America. Our team of construction cost estimators ensures each project is met with strict policies and guidelines of the certified American estimators organization like American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIDS). Our Lumber estimator figures out each and every wood sill, structural and non-structural lumber and fascia in your plans and takeoff and describes them in detail. Our wood-plastic composites estimating services are reliable and accurate.

Our Clients

General Contractors
Developers
Millwork Contractors
Framing Contractors
Carpenters
Lumberyards
Lumber Wholesale Supply Companies
Lumber Retailers
Architects/Designers

Woodwork Contractors, framers, builders and carpenters are among our regular clients when it comes to affordable lumber estimates.

Our estimates that include all the details like timber or lumber, labor cost, man-hours, transportation cost, insurance, permits, etc. have not only helped them in winning the bids but also getting good markups.

Our estimates also help General contractors and builders to negotiate with their suppliers and subcontractors.

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Lumber wholesalers, suppliers, and retailers also reach out to us for the accurate lumber estimate of wood log quantities that help them in getting orders from their millwork contractors. Our highly precise takeoffs help their salesperson to advise the right material quantity to their customers, which results in increased sales and long-term business relations. We also provide an accurate lumber cut list that eases the woodworkers with the lineal foot to board foot conversions to ensure the most of the timber is used without much wastage. Less wastage translates into a green environment and reduces costs.

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

Let us estimate your next and every woodwork takeoff. It could be your framing takeoff or carpentry countertops to be quantified. We help Framers, rough carpentry, trim, and millwork contractors in their busy schedules and alleviate their pressure by minimizing their cost and workload with our experienced lumber estimators and framing material estimator. Each estimate is proofread and reviewed through cold eyes on a line-item basis. We also provide an accurate lumber cut list that eases the woodworkers with the lineal foot to board foot conversions to ensure the most of the timber is used without much wastage. Less wastage translates into a green environment and reduces costs.

What Materials Do We Quantify for Lumber Takeoffs?

We provide complete wood plastic composites or lumber estimating services (DIVISION 6) in all of the following trades:

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

We have a dedicated team of lumber estimators. Our estimators are proficient enough in their work. They follow the guidelines of international associations. These associations include, the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS). Thus, we offer all the lumber estimates like wood sill, structural and non-structural lumber.

Outsourcing Your Lumber Takeoffs is the Right Strategy

The right lumber estimate and quantity takeoff require an in-depth knowledge of millwork construction techniques, wall arrangements, lumber qualities, structural connections, labor costs, man-hours, transportation costs, etc.

Performing takeoff and estimation by yourself can be very time consuming and frustrating. By hiring an estimating company like ours, you can save a lot of time that can be utilized in other activities like bidding on more projects, developing business strategies, etc. By outsourcing your millwork estimates you are relieved from hiring and training professional staff which also bear huge costs. You also save the expense of costly estimating software.

Professional estimation companies have expert estimators to perform highly accurate and timely takeoffs, by getting services from them, your chance of getting the jobs increases, and it also contributes towards long term relations with your general contractor.

Outsource Your Next Lumber Estimate to Us!

By outsourcing to us, you get a detailed and accurate estimate containing detailed material takeoff with each line-item description that contributes towards bidding and winning more projects. We deliver lumber estimates within quick turnaround times and we have connections with local vendors with a huge database of location-based pricing that gets updated many times in a year.

Comprehensive estimates with easy-to-follow marked up plans
Fastest turnaround within 24 to 48 hours and always on-time delivery of estimates
Cost-effective estimates that offer great value for money
Complete consultancy regarding bid filing and also manage biding network profiles of our clients
Dedicated expert lumber estimator to handle all the woodwork estimates
The bid-hit ratio of as high as 92%
24/7 customer support on live chat & Email

Our Estimation Process

The expert estimators at our firm have the complete knowledge of construction techniques, wall alignments, lumber quality, temporary bracing, and reinforcement, and easily pinpoint the structural issues, product suitability, and substitutes.

Our estimation process starts with a review of drawing plans, material specifications, usages, field requirements, delivery sequences, etc. provided by the client to define the scope of work. This is followed by the on-screen takeoff using the latest software like Planswift, Bluebeam, Trimble, etc. to import the plans and accurately measure the dimensions.

All the lumber quantities required for framing are exported to EXCEL spreadsheets that are well referenced with color-coded plans. Our takeoff includes the breakdown of the following quantities but is not limited to:

Wooden posts, with different types and sizes
Structural lumber components including framing panels, sill plates, wall studs, corner studs, ladder studs, etc.
Insulation gaps and sheathings
Rough carpentry and timber accessories
Floor decking & roof decking
Window/door casings including headers, beams, cripples, and trimmers
Joists, rafters, & trusses

We perform a precise lumber cut list to ensure the usage of maximum wooden posts to avoid wastage by cutting lengths. It also helps framers to properly utilize each and every piece of timber.

We estimate the cost of your project based on your requirements. This means that we can either send you the quoted material lists to forward to your suppliers or we can utilize our construction cost database and RSMeans for up to date and location-based pricing. And for labor costs, we can work with your labor rates as well as union or non-union and prevailing wages as per your demand.

Our estimates include all the direct and indirect costs like lumber costs, transportation costs, insurances, safety costs, cleanups, and other miscellaneous costs. For more information visits our social accounts Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and Linkedin.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQS

What quantities do you consider while providing framing takeoff?

We consider wood panels, plates, studs, joists, sheathing, headers, cripples, trimmers, and trusses for framing takeoff. Furthermore, the labor, labor-hours, logistics, permits, insurances, taxes are included in them.

How much time do you usually take to deliver your lumber estimate?

We provide lumber estimating services in no time. A detailed lumber estimate and quantity takeoff will be delivered to you in 24 to 48 hours.

What do you quantify in lumber estimates?

We have diverse experience in the takeoff. We quantify cabinetry, millwork, lumber and timber. Moreover, countertops, veneers, wood stairs and railings, trim and siding are few important ones to mention. Moving forward, paneling, laminates, wood truss, decking, sheathing, wood shelving, and fascia are also included in this regard.

In what format do you provide takeoff?

We deliver the takeoff in EXCEL sheets either in our format or the one provided by the client.

How much do you charge for lumber takeoff?

We usually charge on average $200/€200 for wood-plastic composites and lumber takeoffs but it always depends on the scope and extent of the work required. it can be as low as $100/€100 for a few hours’ jobs.

How Lumber companies are getting more business by outsourcing estimation to you?

As outsourcing saves them time and money, they focus on their core business, ordering and supplying lumber to contractors and builders. They also save the expense of hiring a full-time lumber estimator.

Being in the AEC industry for 5 years, World Estimating has flourished in delivery construction estimating services across North America, Australia, Africa, and the Caribbean. We have the exposure of serving in all the states of the US and are well aware of the construction regulations.