61 280061984

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55 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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Lumber Estimating

We can assist you if you are a lumber contractor, framer, or vendor looking for dependable lumber takeoff services.

Fix Estimator provides all wood & and plastic composites estimating services, including lumber takeoff. We offer our clients a time-saving and cost-saving model for all CSI divisions for residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and civil projects. 

Our Deliverables for the Lumber Takeoff Comprises

  1. Lumber takeoff EXCEL sheets
  2. Labor and material costs
  3. Person-hours
  4. Marked-up drawing plans
  5. Lumber cut list
  6. Bid Summary

Our Lumber Estimator Expertise

We have a dedicated timber estimator for woodwork and timber that has worked with many contractors in North America. Our team of construction cost estimators guarantees that each project adheres to the strict regulations and criteria of the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIDS).

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

What Materials Do We Quantify For Lumber Takeoffs?

We offer complete wood plastic composites or timber estimate services in all of the following trades (DIVISION 6):

  1. Millwork
  2. Woodwork
  3. Plastic work
  4. Drywall framing
  5. Fiberglass gratings
  6. Exterior trim
  7. Standing & running trim
  8. Eaves & rakes
  9. Floor joists
  10. Casework

Our Estimation Process

Our estimation method begins with a review of the drawing plans, material specifications, usages, field needs, delivery sequences, and other pertinent information. This is followed by an on-screen takeoff using cutting-edge software such as Planswift, Bluebeam, and Trimble. 

All timber quantities required for framing are exported to EXCEL spreadsheets that are color-coded and cross-referenced. 

Our takeoff includes the following breakdown:

  1. Different types and sizes of wood posts
  2. Framing panels, sill plates, wall, corner, and ladder studs
  3. Sheathings and insulation gaps
  4. Carpentry and woodworking accessories
  5. Decking on the floor and the roof
  6. Casings for windows and doors
  7. Rafters, joists, and trusses

We use a precise timber cut list to ensure that the maximum number of wooden posts are used, avoiding waste by cutting lengths. 

We calculate the cost of your project based on your specifications. We use our construction cost database and RSMeans to provide up-to-date and location-based pricing. 

We can work with your labor rates, union or non-union labor, and prevailing wages based on your requirements.

FAQs

Our timber takeoffs encompass essential information like materials, labor costs, labor hours, and transportation expenses. By furnishing this data, we’ve aided clients in securing bids and achieving favorable profit margins.

  1. General Contractors
  2. Developers
  3. Carpenters
  4. Lumberyards
  5. Lumber Retailers
  6. Architects/Designers

Our charges for lumber takeoffs typically average around $200, although the exact cost can vary depending on the project’s scope. For smaller, shorter tasks, it can be as low as $100.