Construction Estimating& Quantity Takeoff (32 trades)Services Across New Zealand
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Measured, trade-by-trade estimates from your drawings, for builders, subcontractors, developers and architects. Send plans today, get an itemised workbook back in days.
Accepted files · 3
PDF DWG RVT
Typical turnaround 2–4 business days
Estimate · Rev B
Concrete — Lot 14 dwelling
Dwg A-101, S-201
NZD excl. GST
| Ref | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.01 | Strip footing 300×600, 20 MPa | m³ | 14.40 | 412.00 | 5,932.80 |
| 03.02 | Slab on grade 100 mm, 25 MPa | m³ | 18.60 | 398.00 | 7,402.80 |
| 03.03 | Edge formwork, slab | m² | 31.20 | 58.50 | 1,825.20 |
| 03.04 | Reinforcing D12 bar, 500E | t | 0.86 | 3,150.00 | 2,709.00 |
| 03.05 | Mesh SE62, laps incl. | m² | 186.00 | 9.40 | 1,748.40 |
| + 2 more lines · DPM, saw-cuts | |||||
| Total incl. GST | 23,804.08 | ||||
We believe a reliable estimate is built from measurement, not guesswork. Every quantity is traced to a drawing, checked by a second estimator, and delivered in a format you can price, tender and defend.
Trade-by-trade takeoffs, from foundations to fit-off. Built for New Zealand builders.
Typical turnaround
2–4 business days
Trades covered
32 trades
File types accepted
PDF · DWG · RVT
Services
32 trades, each with its own measure
Pick a single trade or the whole job. Every service below has its own page explaining exactly what we measure.
Core
Structure & Site
Envelope & Interiors
Process
How it works
Four steps, no surprises. You know the fee and the delivery date before we start.
STEP 01
Upload plans
Send drawings, specs and reports through the quote form or by email.
STEP 02
Scope confirmation
We confirm trades, inclusions, pricing basis, fee and turnaround.
STEP 03
Takeoff and review
Measured digitally, then checked by a second estimator.
STEP 04
Delivery
Excel workbook, PDF, marked-up plans and an exclusions list.
Sectors
Residential, commercial and industrial
Residential
New homes, townhouses, alterations and additions. Staged to match how residential builds are claimed.
Commercial
Offices, retail, fit-outs, education and mixed use. Packaged by trade for subcontract tendering.
Industrial
Warehouses, cool stores, workshops and farm buildings, where slab, steel and envelope dominate.
Sample deliverable
See exactly what you get
Every job ships with an itemised quantity sheet (Excel and PDF), marked-up plans, a material and labour schedule, and an exclusions list. Download a sample takeoff to check the format.
| Deliverable | Format |
|---|---|
| Itemised quantity sheet | Excel + PDF |
| Marked-up plans | PDF, colour-coded |
| Material and labour schedule | Excel |
| Assumptions and exclusions |
Locations
Estimating for projects across New Zealand
We work remotely from your documents, so location is never a barrier. Each region page covers local ground, climate and building activity.
FAQ
Common questions
What do you need from me to prepare an estimate?
Your drawings (PDF, DWG or RVT), any specification, and the engineer's or geotech reports if you have them. Tell us which trades you need and when you need the estimate.
How long does an estimate take?
Most single-trade takeoffs are returned in 1–3 business days and full residential estimates in 2–4 business days. Larger commercial projects are scheduled individually, and we confirm the turnaround before starting.
Do you work across all of New Zealand?
Yes. We work remotely from your documents, so we can estimate projects anywhere in New Zealand, from Northland to Southland.
Are your prices in NZ dollars?
Yes. All rates and totals are in New Zealand dollars and shown excluding GST, with GST added as a separate line.
What format will I receive?
An itemised Excel workbook, a PDF copy, marked-up drawings showing what was measured, and a list of assumptions and exclusions.
Are you quantity surveyors?
We are a construction estimating and quantity takeoff firm. Some projects require a registered quantity surveyor; for many builders and subcontractors, a measured estimate or takeoff is what they need to price work.
Get a quote
Send your plans. Get a fixed-fee quote.
Upload your drawings and we will reply with a fixed fee and turnaround before any work starts. No obligation.
- — PDF, DWG and ZIP accepted
- — Fees in NZD, excluding GST
- — Prefer email? Use the link in the footer