Lumber Estimating Services You Can Bid With Confidence

Manually audited board-footage takeoffs for framing lumber, trusses, joists, and structural wood – quantified piece-by-piece from your plans and material schedules, delivered in 24–48 hours and ready for your bid

Lumber Takeoff Summary

Every Board, Framing Member & Dimension - Counted Before You Bid

Lumber estimating converts architectural and structural plans into exact material quantities – board feet by member type, length, and size, plus the waste allowance your framing project depends on. Every quantity is manually taken off and cross-checked before it reaches your bid, ensuring maximum accuracy for contractors

Lumber Takeoffs Across Every Structural & Framing Material

From dimensional framing and roof trusses to sheathing and heavy timber, each material is quantified separately by level or zone – so nothing gets bundled, rounded, or missed in your bid.

Framing & Dimensional Lumber

Studs, plates, joists, rafters, and sill plates quantified piece-by-piece by floor level, with exact lengths and waste factors accounted for.

Roof & Floor Trusses

Engineered roof trusses, floor trusses, and I-joists detailed per layout plans, with span details and hanger requirements clearly scheduled.

Plywood, OSB & Sheathing

Wall sheathing, roof decking, and subfloor panels quantified by square footage and sheet size, ready for supplier ordering.

Posts, Beams & Headers

Glulam beams, LVL headers, PSL, and solid wood posts itemized by size and structural load requirements to match architectural blueprints.

Hardware & Decking

Fasteners, joist hangers, metal ties, and exterior decking materials are quantified precisely and tied directly to your material schedule.

From Upload to Delivery in 5 Steps

A consistent process behind every lumber takeoff, from plan upload to final delivery, so you know what to expect.

Exactly What Lands in Your Inbox

No vague board-foot guesses – a defined, member-by-member package broken out by lumber grade, dimensions, and quantities, built to drop straight into your bid or supplier order without extra reformatting.

DELIVERABLE PACKAGE

Lumber Quantity Takeoff
Complete board-footage and piece counts, broken out by lumber grade, size, and application.
Material Cut & Order List
Total quantities needed per framing member, structured and ready for direct lumberyard ordering.
Phase-by-Phase & Zone Breakdown
Quantities itemized by floor level, wall section, and roof structure so you can cross-check against plans.
Waste & Overage Allowance
Standard industry waste factors applied based on member lengths, wood species, and installation requirements.are
Color-Coded Plan Markup
Visual cross-check showing exact structural member locations and framing boundaries directly on your drawings.
Excel + PDF Takeoff Report
Bid-ready spreadsheet and PDF summary, formatted for quick review and instant estimation.

What Affects Your Lumber Estimate Scope

Understanding these factors upfront makes for a faster, more accurate quote conversation once your plans and structural schedules are reviewed.

Wood Species & Framing Types

Dimensional lumber, engineered wood (LVL, Glulam), and pressure-treated timber each carry different board-foot formulas, waste percentages, and supplier availability factors.

Structural & Architectural Complexity

Complex roof pitches, custom truss layouts, non-standard wall heights, and heavy timber connections increase takeoff depth and require precise structural member counting.

Fasteners, Hangers & Waste Allowance

Joist hangers, hurricane ties, structural hardware, and material waste margins based on standard board lengths directly impact your total procurement order.

Units & Standards We Use

Board Feet (BF) – The primary structural lumber measurement unit
Linear Feet (LF) – Dimensional studs, plates, joists, beams & headers
Square Feet (SF) / Sheets – Plywood, OSB subflooring & wall/roof sheathing
Phase & framing member quantities cross-referenced to your structural schedule

Industry-Standard Digital Takeoff Tools

Every manual takeoff is cross-checked digitally using the same tools your framing team and lumberyards already work with, so your material quantities line up seamlessly with your own plan review.

Who We Work With on Every Bid

Framing & Lumber Contractors

Bid more framing projects with piece-by-piece board footage quantities ready before you price the job.

General Contractors

Cross-check lumber subcontractor bids against an independent, accurate material takeoff.

Builders & Developers

Get accurate lumber & structural quantities across multiple residential units or project phases at once.

Lumberyards & Suppliers

Turnaround fast, reliable material lists for contractor quotes without tying up your in-house estimation team.

Outsourced Lumber Estimating vs Hiring In-House

A straightforward comparison of the two most common ways contractors get their lumber & framing quantities put together- not a sales pitch, just the trade-offs.

10 +

Years in Business

500 +

Projects Completed

24~48h

Average Turnaround

50 +

States Served | USA