Trade Estimating & Takeoff Services
Takeoffs and estimates organized by CSI MasterFormat division, covering concrete, steel, framing, roofing, MEP, drywall and more. Single-trade takeoffs are $150 – $350, delivered in 24–48 hours.
Specialty Trade Estimating Expertise
We provide division-specific takeoffs for every specialty trade, ensuring that whether you're a mason, electrician, or glazier, your bid is backed by expert data. View our full estimating service catalog →
Specialty Trades Estimating Key Takeaways:
- Organized by CSI MasterFormat division.
- Trade-specific waste factor adjustments.
- Every line item marked up on the drawings.
- Fast 24-48 hour turnaround for single trades.
Industry tip: Our estimates adhere to the standard MasterFormat® developed by CSI for maximum industry clarity.
Concrete Estimating by F&K
Precision takeoffs for foundations, slabs, rebar, and specialized formwork.
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Detailed counts for brick, block, stone, and specialized mortar requirements.
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Structural steel tonnage, metal decking, and ornamental metal takeoffs.
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Waterproofing, roofing, and insulation estimates for division 7.
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Accurate schedules for doors, windows, curtain walls, and hardware.
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Paints, coatings, flooring, and gypsum board material takeoffs.
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Comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering takeoffs.
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Specialized Division 7 takeoffs for below-grade and membrane systems.
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Earthwork, grading, utilities, and exterior improvement estimating.
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Division 3 & 4: Structural Concrete & Masonry
Divisions 3 and 4 are where a small cubic yard or unit count error turns into wasted material or a short order. We provide comprehensive concrete volume metrics, rebar tonnage, and brick/block counts that include exact mortar and accessory requirements. Read our Division 3 concrete estimating guide for a deep dive.
Whether you are bidding on a small residential foundation or a massive commercial masonry facade, our takeoffs give you itemized quantities to price and order from.
Why Detail Matters:
On a large pour, even a small percentage error adds up to real money in ready-mix. We check cubic yardage, waste factors and pour breaks against the structural drawings before delivery.
Division 5 & 6: Structural Steel & Framing
From structural steel skeletons to complex wood-frame roofing systems, our Division 5 and 6 estimating services provide the technical depth required by specialized subcontractors. We quantify exact tonnage, linear footage, and plate counts, including all necessary hardware and fasteners.
Our lumber takeoffs list waste factors separately so you can match them to your crew and supplier.
Fastener Inclusion:
Structural takeoffs include counts for bolts, connectors and hurricane clips shown on the drawings, so hardware is not left out of your bid.
Division 21-28: MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
MEP is one of the most detailed trades to quantify. Our MEP takeoffs cover everything from HVAC ductwork linear footage to complex electrical branch wiring and plumbing fixture counts. Explore our comprehensive MEP estimating guide for detailed trade methodologies.
We use trade-specific software such as FastPIPE, FastDUCT and Trimble Accubid where needed, and list labor-hour assumptions for priced estimates. See electrical estimating and MEP estimating.
Trade Precision:
A fitting is not just a part; it is a labor-intensive assembly. Our MEP takeoffs count fittings, hangers and connections so labor can be priced properly on commercial jobs.
The F&K Specialty Trade Standard
We don't believe in generic "square foot" estimating. For every trade we represent, we perform a painstaking "point-by-point" takeoff. This means every light fixture, every cubic yard of 4000 PSI concrete, and every linear foot of schedule 40 pipe is individually digitized and verified.
What is Specialty Trade Estimating?
Specialty trade estimating is the process of quantifying materials and labor for a specific construction niche, such as MEP, masonry, or thermal protection. Unlike general estimating, it requires deep division-specific knowledge to account for specialized fasteners, unique material waste factors, and specific trade-labor burdens, ensuring a subcontractor's bid is both competitive and profitable.
Typical single-trade takeoff fee. See pricing.
Standard turnaround for single-trade takeoffs to meet your bidding deadlines.
Written quote, usually same business day, with the fee and delivery date.
Stop Bidding Blind. Protect Your Margins.
Whether it's an RFI catch, a constructability review, or a massive scope gap, our preconstruction team finds the risks before you sign the contract.
Project scope and delivery are confirmed in the written quote.