Lumber Takeoff Services
Lumber Takeoff Services & Estimating Services
At All Bids Estimates, we provide professional lumber takeoff services and accurate estimating solutions for contractors, framers, developers, and suppliers throughout the USA. Our team of certified and highly skilled wood framing estimators specializes in preparing precise estimates that help you win more profitable bids.
Recognized as one of the leading lumber takeoff companies in the nation, we deliver detailed wood framing estimates and material lists with unmatched accuracy. Our expertise includes wood studs, trusses, tji joists, psl beams, lvl beams, and other lumber components used in residential, commercial, industrial, civil, and retail projects.
In addition to our lumber takeoff services, we provide complete lumber material lists, helping clients save valuable time and money. By combining technology, skill, and years of experience, we ensure that every framing takeoff and material report supports your bids and keeps your projects on track. By choosing our service, you avoid overbuying lumber, minimize waste, and stay on schedule. With clear, organized takeoff sheets, you can compare supplier prices or lock in bulk deals. We make the process straightforward so you can focus on design decisions and project planning. To strengthen your project planning, don’t miss our roofing estimating service — we’ll deliver the same accurate, easy-to-understand cost breakdowns and expert support tailored to your roofing estimating needs.
Lumber Takeoff Services – What You Get With Us
Accuracy First
We double-check every measurement to prevent costly errors. Your takeoffs go through multiple reviews to ensure everything is right before it reaches you.
Fast Turnaround
Our team delivers most estimates within 24 to 48 hours. You save time and move your project forward without waiting.
Custom Reports
Need lumber sorted by grade or length? We customize your report to fit your exact needs, including comparison tables if requested.
Trusted Support
We keep you updated at every step, from quote to delivery. With All Bids Estimates, you get reliable results—and total peace of mind.
Accuracy and Precision in Competitive Markets
Winning bids in today’s competitive construction market require accuracy and precision. At All Bids Estimates, we deliver detailed lumber takeoff reports that give contractors and builders a strategic edge.
Our reports help you plan budgets, allocate resources, and submit competitive bids with confidence. With precise data and well-structured estimates, we keep you ahead in pricing and professionalism across the USA.
Proven Experience and Winning Bids
With more than 15 years of estimation industry experience, All Bids Estimates has achieved a proven 98% bid-winning ratio. Our trusted lumber takeoff services have helped countless contractors and builders secure successful projects across the USA. By working with our expert wood framing estimators, you can maximize profitability and gain an advantage in every bid. Our experience, transparency, and accuracy ensure that your projects are supported by reliable estimates.
Our Professional Lumber Takeoff Services Comprehend
Our customized lumber takeoff reports provide a complete breakdown of materials required for keeping with building codes and specifications. From roof and floor systems to windows, doors, and ceilings, we outline exactly what type of wood you need for every phase of construction. These detailed reports improve procurement, reduce costly mistakes, and enhance both the functionality and appearance of your finished project.
We deliver precise and detailed estimates that help contractors secure successful bids. Our lumber takeoff services cover lumber, timber, labor, and transportation costs. By strengthening negotiations with suppliers and ensuring proper material usage, we minimize waste and maximize project efficiency.
Our Clients For Lumber Takeoff Services
- General Contractors
- Developers
- Millwork Contractors
- Framing Contractors
- Carpenters
- Lumberyards
- Lumber Wholesalers & Retailers
- Architects & Designers
Our Range of Lumber Estimating Services
- Lumber Takeoffs
- Framing Takeoffs
- Lumber Cut Lists
- Bid Estimates
- Budget Estimates
- Preliminary Estimates
- Project Lead Generation
- Bidding Assistance
- Subcontractor Marketing
- Change Orders
What Materials Do We Quantify for Lumber Takeoffs?
- Cabinets
- Millwork
- Wood stairs & railing
- Timber
- Countertops
- Plastic fabrication
- Paver stands
- Woodwork
- Wood veneers
- Plastic laminates
- Slatwall paneling
- Floor joists
- Drywall framing
- Fiberglass gratings
- Exterior trim
- Standing & running trim
- Wood trusses
- Subfascia
- Framing
- Eaves & rakes
- Wooden studs
- Wood framing
- Wooden joists & beams
- Wood trusses
- Wood shelving
- Trim & siding
- Casework
- Wood paneling
- Stair components
- Structural insulated panels
- Rough carpentry
- Wood decking
- Sheathing
- Structural timber
Residential Lumber Takeoff Services
Wood-framed houses remain a popular choice in the USA due to their cost-effectiveness and speed of construction. Our residential framing takeoff services provide accurate estimates for beams, studs, joists, columns, plywood sheathing, and more, ensuring precision in material ordering and budgeting.
Wall Framing Elements
- Interior Wall Framing: Typically uses 2×4 wood studs, with spacing usually set at 16″ or 24″.
- Exterior Wall Framing: Usually framed with 2×6 or 2×8 wood studs, again spaced 16″ or 24″ apart.
- Shear Walls: These are typically sheathed with structural plywood in thicknesses of 1/2″, 3/4″, or 15/32″ (such as CDX or OSB).
- Wall Plates: 2×4 or 2×6 are common for the bottom plate, with double top plates.
- Headers Above Openings: Headers might be 4×6, 4×8, 4×10, or 4×12, depending on the opening’s size and load.
- Additional Wall Elements: King studs, jack studs, and cripple studs.
- Wooden Posts: Sizes like 4×6, 6×6, or 8×8 are used for support posts.
- Wall Blocking: Placed between studs for additional support.
Ceiling, Roof, and Floor Framing Elements
- Floor Joists, Ceiling Joists, or Roof Rafters: Typically constructed from 2×8, 2×10, or 2×12 lumber.
- Plywood Sheathing: Used for roofing and floor decking in thicknesses of 1/2″, 3/4″, or 15/32″.
- Structural Beams: Beams can be made from PSL (Parallel Strand Lumber) or LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber).
- Floor I-Beams or Girders: These provide significant structural support.
- Sill Plates and Rim Joists: Used at the base of walls and to frame the edges of floors.
Stair Framing Elements
- Treads: Typically 1×10 lumber is used for wooden stair treads.
- Risers: 2×8 is common for the risers.
- Stringers: 2×12 lumber is used for the stair stringers that support the treads and risers.
Unit of Measures
It’s crucial to get a framing takeoff in the correct unit of measure to avoid complications when placing orders with the lumber yard. Many estimating companies simply measure the linear footage of framing elements and provide totals. For instance, you might see “2×4 joists = 2100 LF” or “4×4 posts = 100 LF”.
However, this method doesn’t give the lumber yard enough details, like how many pieces of a specific length are needed. While useful for estimating material costs, these figures are inadequate when it comes to actually placing an order for lumber.
Our team takes extra care to ensure the takeoff includes every important detail—such as cross-section size, lengths, types, and counts—so there are no surprises. Here’s what our framing lists cover:
- Dimensional Lumber: Cross-section sizes (e.g., 2×4, 2×6, or 2×8), lengths (e.g., 8′, 10′, or 12′), and the total piece count (e.g., 10 EA).
- Plywood Sheathing: Square footage (e.g., 2100 SF) and the number of sheets (standard sizes are 4’x8′ or 4’x12′).
- Hardware: The quantity of ties, straps, and other components like Simpson or hurricane ties.
This comprehensive approach ensures that lumber orders are precise and meets the needs of the project.
Commercial Lumber Takeoff Services
We provide lumber takeoff services for a wide range of commercial projects such as hospitals, hotels, apartment complexes, shopping centers, and more. Our team has successfully completed estimates for hundreds of multi-story wood-framed buildings, as well as projects involving lumber-steel composite framing systems.
Each commercial lumber takeoff we deliver is detailed and precise, covering every component required for material procurement and accurate cost estimation. Our expertise spans both new construction projects and tenant improvement (TI) works.
For new commercial developments, the scope of work generally remains consistent with standard framing requirements. In contrast, tenant improvement projects often involve specialized tasks such as wall infill framing, roof infill, plywood decking, RTU framing, and curbing.
Outsourcing Your Lumber Takeoffs is the Right Strategy
Accurate lumber estimates and quantity takeoffs demand a solid understanding of millwork construction methods, wall layouts, lumber grades, structural joints, labor requirements, man-hours, and even factors like material transportation costs.
Handling takeoffs and estimates on your own can often be overwhelming and time-consuming. Partnering with a professional estimating company like ours allows you to save valuable hours that can be redirected toward bidding on more projects, strengthening client relationships, and growing your business. By outsourcing your millwork estimating needs, you avoid the expenses of hiring, training, and maintaining in-house estimators, as well as the high cost of specialized software.
Experienced construction estimating firms employ skilled professionals who deliver accurate and timely takeoffs. Leveraging their services not only increases your chances of winning projects but also helps build long-term partnerships with general contractors and stakeholders.
How To Get Started With All Bids Estimates
Getting your Lumber Takeoff Services is simple:
- Request a Quote: Send us your plans via email or our online portal. Include the scale, desired turnaround, and any special instructions.
- Review Your Estimate: We’ll send a detailed quote outlining the cost and timeline.
- Approve and Pay: Once you’re happy with the terms, approve the quote and submit payment.
- Receive Your Report: In as little as 24 hours, you’ll get your complete takeoff, ready for ordering and budgeting.
No long contracts. No complicated sign-up processes. We treat each job individually, tailoring our lumber takeoff services to fit your exact needs.
Our friendly support team is available to answer questions at every step. We guide you through file submission, clarify scales, and explain any part of the report you need help with. Our goal is to make the estimating process smooth and stress-free.
Need More Job Approvals? Get In Touch With All Bids Estimates
Have questions? Need a custom offer? Our support team is ready. Though our name is All Bids Estimates, we also help with other trades like plumbing and electrical. If you want a combined bid, just ask. We can bundle lumber takeoff services with any other service at a great rate.
Call us, email us, or use our live chat on the website. Tell us what you need, and we will respond with clear advice in friendly language. We care about your project’s success and your peace of mind. Reach out today, and let’s build something great together!
FAQs About Lumber Takeoff Services
Q1: What quantities are included in your framing takeoffs?
We cover wood panels, studs, joists, sheathing, headers, trimmers, and trusses, along with labor, logistics, and indirect costs.
Q2: How quickly do you deliver lumber estimates?
We provide detailed estimates within 24–48 hours. We assure the quality of our project, and it will be accurate
Q3: What materials do you quantify?
We quantify cabinetry, millwork, veneers, stairs, trim, siding, decking, paneling, laminates, wood trusses, and more.
Q4: In what format do you deliver takeoffs?
All estimates are delivered in Excel sheets, customized to client formats if required.
Q5: How much do lumber takeoffs cost?
Pricing depends on project size but typically ranges from $200 to $250.
Q6: Why should companies outsource lumber estimating?
Outsourcing saves time, reduces costs, eliminates overhead, and allows businesses to focus on core operations.