Construction Takeoff Software That Does the Counting For You
AI-assisted material takeoffs in 15 minutes. Upload plans, get initial counts, review and adjust. No manual counting, no 40-hour marathons.
95%+ Accuracy
Upload your construction plans and let AI handle the tedious counting. Get initial material counts in 15 minutes, ready for your review and adjustment.
AI delivers organized material lists by category. Review flagged items where confidence is lower. Spot-check the rest. Total time: under an hour instead of 40+ hours.
Use toggles and modifiers to adjust counts based on your experience. Add your 10-12% markup. The AI handles counting, you handle the judgment calls that matter.
Export to Excel or CSV. Import into your existing estimating software. We handle the counting, you handle the pricing and markup in tools you already know.
How It Works — Three Steps
Upload your PDF plans. Select your trade. Get counts back in about 15 minutes. Review flagged items, adjust if needed, export to Excel or CSV. No software to install. No training. No subscription.
- Upload any PDF plan set — CAD exports, scanned drawings, permit sets
- AI reads your plans in ~15 minutes, flags low-confidence items
- Export to Excel or CSV — import into any estimating software
40+ hours per takeoff limits your bidding capacity
Takeoffs for Every Trade
AI-assisted takeoffs for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more. Each trade gets specialized symbol recognition and material lists formatted for your workflow.
Every item counted and categorized
Electrical Takeoffs
AI analyzes electrical plans to count receptacles, switches, fixtures, and devices. Get circuit counts, panel schedules, and wire footage. Review the AI's initial counts and adjust based on your experience with the project specifics.
- Component counts organized by category
- Circuit requirements and panel schedules
- Wire footage estimates and conduit runs
Measurements calculated from your plans
HVAC Takeoffs
AI extracts HVAC equipment, ductwork measurements, and diffuser counts from mechanical drawings. Get initial sizing calculations and material lists. You verify the counts and adjust for project-specific installation conditions.
- Equipment schedules and sizing calculations
- Ductwork measurements and diffuser counts
- Refrigerant piping and insulation requirements
Download in the format you need
Plumbing Takeoffs
AI analyzes plumbing plans to count fixtures, size pipe runs, and identify valve locations. Get drainage calculations and equipment lists. Review the AI's work and make adjustments based on your knowledge of the job site conditions.
- Fixture counts and equipment schedules
- Pipe sizing and valve schedules
- Drainage calculations and riser diagrams
Pay When You Use It, Not Every Month
Most estimating software locks you into $240-$400 per year whether you use it or not. TakeoffBuilder is pay-per-use. Buy credits when you need them. They don't expire. Slow months cost you nothing.
- Sign up free to see a live example takeoff
- Pay per use—no subscription required
- Credits never expire—use at your pace
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AI-assisted construction takeoffs
How does the takeoff process work?
Three steps. Upload your PDF construction plans. Select your trade—electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or multi-trade. Download your material count in Excel format, usually within 10 minutes. No software to install, works from any browser.
- Upload plans, select trade, get results in 10 minutes
- Works in any browser, no software installation required
What's the accuracy rate?
On commercial electrical plans, we achieve 94.7% accuracy compared to manual takeoffs. Accuracy varies by trade and plan quality—hand-drawn details or unusual symbols may need manual review. We flag questionable items automatically so you can verify them.
- 94.7% accuracy on commercial electrical plans
- Questionable items flagged automatically for review
Will it work on my plans?
We work best on commercial construction plans with standard symbols. Residential plans work well too. Hand-drawn markup, unusual custom symbols, or very low-resolution scans may reduce accuracy. The cleaner the PDF, the better the results. When in doubt, try your free test takeoff.
- Best on commercial plans with standard symbols
- Residential plans supported, hand-drawn may need review
What does it cost?
Pay-per-use with credits. Sign up free to see a live example takeoff. No monthly subscription. Credits don't expire. Volume packs available for high-volume shops.
- Typical 50-page plan costs 3 credits ($15)
- Credits never expire, no monthly fees
Should I verify the results?
We recommend spot-checking, especially on your first few takeoffs. Compare a section manually to build confidence. The system flags items with lower confidence for your review. Most users find they can trust the bulk count and just verify flagged items—that's still hours saved.
- System flags low-confidence items for manual check
- Verify flagged items, trust bulk count—still hours saved
How fast do I get results?
Typical turnaround is 5-15 minutes depending on plan size and complexity. A 30-page commercial set usually completes in under 10 minutes. Larger plan sets (100+ pages) may take 20-30 minutes. You'll get an email when your takeoff is ready to download.
- 30-page plan completed in under 10 minutes
- Email notification when takeoff is ready
Sign up free to see a real example plan and takeoff output.
See Example TakeoffBuilt for Your Workflow
TakeoffBuilder is designed to work alongside the tools you already use, not replace them. We're the counting machine that feeds your existing workflow.
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Semantic Plan Understanding Claude AI reads plans semantically—understands context, not just OCR. Recognizes what components mean in relation to each other.
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Smart Flagging System Items with lower confidence get flagged for manual review. You know exactly what needs human eyes. Trust the bulk, verify the edges.
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Works With Your Tools Export counts to Excel or CSV. Import into your existing estimating software. We handle the counting, you handle pricing in tools you know.
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Consistent Accuracy AI doesn't get tired at hour 30. Same accuracy on the first takeoff and the hundredth. Consistent methodology across all projects.
Professional output ready for your bid
Try It Free on Your Own Plans
Upload a plan set with a free account and get your first takeoff free. No credit card required required. See the AI-assisted counting in action on your own project.
- Sign up free to see a live example takeoff
- Get results in 10-15 minutes
- No credit card required required for free trial
Sign up free to see a live example takeoff