Dry Wall Takeoff
What do you need to know?
Estimation Co provides the best drywall takeoff service and helps contractors. With our service, they save themselves from overbidding and underbidding. We always provide highly precise and detailed drywall estimates. That’s why our clients win jobs and earn more profit, along with saving costs due to our reduced rates.
With many years of experience in the AEC industry, Estimation Co features expertise in professional and comprehensive estimates and quantity takeoffs with special emphasis on accuracy for the high-end residential, commercial, and retail projects.
We follow the strict guidelines of the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE), American Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE), and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
Who are our clients and how Estimation Co helps them?
Estimation Co provides services to general contractors, civil engineering firms, drywall contractors, architects, and developers.
We provide timely and accurate drywall bid estimates and material takeoff sheets to drywall contractors that help them in winning their bids. We quantify drywall sheets, drywall mud, acoustic insulation, sheathing, screws, beads, studs, headers, etc. along with man-hours, labor costs, logistics, permits, taxes, and other factors involved.
Our detailed preliminary and conceptual estimates also help developers and architects to manage their budgets in the early phases of design and construction.
Estimation Co’ portfolio
We have a diverse portfolio in drywall estimate ranging from single-family housing and multi-family residential complex to hospitality, healthcare, sports facilities, retail, and education.
The list of our satisfied clients is as follows:
- Redline Building Services
- Clay Drywall
- Interic Specialties
- Omega Industries
- Commercial Interiors
- ALL-PRO Building Systems
- Shark Construction Services
- Lam Building Design
- Moran Drywall
The requirement for the precise drywall estimate
When preparing the drywall estimate, complete knowledge of the drywall installation process is required. The exact amount of material i.e. sheetrock panels, drywall mud, screws, beads, clips, etc., and man-hours required to complete the installation process are taken into account. Local labor rates and working environment, transportation costs, wastages, and other miscellaneous costs are also important to note.
Our drywall estimates majorly depend on the requirements set by clients. but generally following factors are taken into account:
- Determination of exact dimensions of walls and ceilings.
- Estimation of the number of drywall sheets or drywall panels or sheetrock, transportation charges, and wastages are also considered.
- Estimation of drywall tapping and acoustic insulation, external sheathing required.
- Estimation of the number of joint compounds or drywall mud.
- Estimation of the number of screws and corner beads, metal studs required.
- Estimation of man-hours, labor (skilled and unskilled).
- Other additional costs like insurance, wastage, permit fees, taxes are also considered.
Why do you need a professional drywall estimating service?
If you are bidding for a drywall project, then you cannot win the bid if your estimate has errors. Therefore, if you want an advantage over the competition, then you have to bid accurately without any hint of errors. By outsourcing drywall estimate, you save yourself from all risks and the burden of doing all the paperwork.
With the team of highly skilled estimators and experience of working with many drywall companies and contractors across the world, we can ensure you timely projects without any errors. We have successfully undertaken projects with many residential and commercial contractors in the US, Canada, and Australia. Actually, we have a huge database for pricing based on zip code and have been using National Cost Estimator by Craftsman. We also have links with suppliers, wholesalers, contractors, and vendors.
Why Estimation Co is the right choice for you?
Estimation Co helps clients with maximum capacity. You will get the following benefits with us.
- The bid-hit ratio of our estimates is 85%.
- We have a track record of delivering highly precise estimates.
- You can save 60% expense of the estimator by subscribing to our affordable monthly takeoff packages.
- We deliver estimates within the fastest turnaround times of 24 to 48 hours.
- We offer affordable and detailed estimates. (200$ on average, which can be less or more depending on the scope of the project).
- Our estimates comply with international standards.
- Our estimators are certified with ASPE, ACCE, AIQS.
- We provide consultancy regarding bid filing and also manage biding network profiles of our clients.
- 24/7 customer support is provided.
Come work with Estimation Co, and eliminate all errors from your bid!
Estimation Co is a one-stop solution for all your estimating requirements, working with clients throughout North American, Caribbean, and Australian regions. In the US, we serve the following markets: New York, Florida, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington, California, South Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Virginia.
Send us plans, and we will review it. You will get a quote in a few minutes. If you hire us, then you will get a 30% discount on the first estimate.
FAQs
Who are our regular clients for drywall?
Ans. We serve drywall contractors, homeowners, for commercial and multi-residential projects.
What is the level of our expertise in drywall takeoff?
Ans. We have successfully delivered hundreds of drywall estimates in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. We have a dedicated drywall estimator.
What is the scope of our projects for drywall?
Ans. Our portfolio of drywall takeoff range from single-family residential to complex residential and commercial projects. We have served contractors for restaurants, malls, homes & apartments, movie theaters, schools, and various medical centers.
How much time we normally take to deliver your estimate?
Ans. A highly accurate and detailed drywall estimate will be delivered to you in 24 to 48 hours.
How much it costs for drywall estimate?
Ans. We charge $200 on average for a drywall takeoff, which can be less or more depending on the scope of your project.
What quantities do we consider while preparing drywall estimates?
Ans. While preparing drywall estimate, we take into account all the factors like drywall sheets, drywall mud, repairs, installation costs, drywall or sheetrock quantities, sheetrock breakage, labor costs, transportation costs, costs of permits, taxes, etc.
How detailed are our drywall takeoffs?
Ans. We take into account all the details including sheetrock or drywall panel, joint compound, screws, corner beads, clips, labor costs, transportation costs, permit fees, taxes, etc. We mention walls and partitions details and descriptions in proper line items.
In what format you are required to submit your plans?
Ans. You need to share your drawing plans in PDF format.
What document and format do we prepare the takeoff in?
Ans. We prepare takeoff in an EXCEL sheet either in our company’s template or in the template provided by the client.
What software do we use for drywall takeoff?
Ans. We use Planswift, Bluebeam, Trimble, IMHS Mark Systems, ProEst, RS Means, Bid Point XL, and Quest Estimating.
Why do you need to outsource your drywall takeoff?
Ans. For drywall estimate, you need professional service to take into account all the factors that contribute towards the proper installation of drywall.
How our estimates contribute towards saving you money?
Ans. By estimating the exact number of sheetrock panels, drywall mud, and other miscellaneous costs, we help our clients by quoting the right mark-up prices to general contractors and also in negotiating with their suppliers.
Case study
Problem
A drywall contractor contacted us from phoenix. He required consultancy regarding bids. Due to workload, he cannot prepare bids all by himself, and business does not allow him to take a full-time estimator onboard. This situation was frustrating for him, and he was losing business.
Solution
Our profound estimators provided him with highly accurate estimates, handled his bid filing, and managed his bidding network profile. This helped him in winning more bids and focusing on developing his business and made him a valuable partner in his general contractor’s eye.
Outcome
Outsourcing estimating services to us resulted in greater efficiency increased bid-hit ratio, and productivity and his estimating budget remained undisturbed. If he had to hire a full-time estimator, it would have cost him around 8000$ a month. Our average estimate is around 200$ and if he gets one project estimated a week, that adds up to around $1,000-1,500 a month. Now comparing the two amounts, he spent a small amount and enjoyed the services of a fulltime estimator and a consultant.