Services and Job Types

With more than four decades of experience in the estimating industry, we provide a comprehensive range of services to support all of your take-off needs. Our detailed material lists are used by customers nationwide as reliable order lists for shipping and procurement.

We also offer loose-fill lumber lists for panelized projects, as well as a fast and cost-effective Square Foot Take-Off option—ideal for bidding large projects that are marked “Not for Construction.” (See sample.)

Job Types and Services

Multi-Family & Mixed Use

Podium construction
Type III buildings (FRT)
Type V-A buildings
Student housing
Garden style apartments

Commercial

All national hotel chains
Assisted living facilities
Independent living facilities
All national restaurant chains
Military base housing
Office Buildings
Medical Offices

Residential

High-end custom homes
Production tract housing with options

New Service Express List

An Express List provides a fast, high-level budgetary takeoff designed for quick and easy pricing. It offers a more economical option for projects still in the bidding or preliminary stages, giving clients a solid cost overview without the detail of a full takeoff.

Available Services

From the ground up detailed lumber take-offs including material drop schedule.
Architectural and Structural details included on the estimate when required. Ex: (5-S3.2)
Loose fill lumber take-offs for panelized jobs.
Engineered wood products take-offs
Simpson connectors and ATS systems take-offs
FRT lumber take-offs
Siding and exterior trim lists including James Hardie siding
Residential and commercial door take-offs
Residential and commercial window take-offs
Simpson connectors and ATS systems take-offs
Area separation wall take-offs
PDF and full-sized drawings

Frequently

Asked

Questions

Questions? Concerns?

Check out our FAQ for commonly asked questions.

How do I get plans to lumberlist express?

All plan links can be emailed to lumberlist@gmail.com

What is the difference between the detailed lumber list and the combined list?

The detailed list is the actual estimate from the ground up the way a project is framed. Each item on the detailed list is identified with a location from which it was taken off. The combined lumber list combines all of the same sized lumber for ease of pricing. The combined list is usually about half the size of the detailed list.

What is the lead time?

Lead times vary from week to week depending on our current workload and the complexity and size of the jobs in-house. The best thing to do is to call or email us for the current lead time.

What file format will my estimate be emailed to me in?

All estimates are done and sent in microsoft excel.