"Commercial office — 48 cameras, 32 access control doors, full intrusion. Had counts in 22 minutes. Checked the camera schedule manually — matched. Saved me 6 hours."
Security & Access Control Takeoffs. Cameras, Readers, Cable Runs. ~15 Minutes.
Upload your security system plans. Get IP camera counts by type, access control device schedules, cable run footage, conduit quantities, and power supply requirements — organized for ordering or your estimating software.
Security & Access Control Takeoff
Cameras, card readers, cable runs — all counted
Camera Counts
IP cameras by type (fixed, PTZ, dome, bullet) and mounting location
Access Control
Card readers, door controllers, electric strikes, mag locks by door
Cable & Conduit
Cat6, coax, shielded cable footage with conduit by size
Ready to Use
Export to Excel, CSV, or JSON - ready to import into your estimating software
What You Get From Security System Takeoffs
AI extracts camera counts, access control schedules, cable footage, and device lists from your security system drawings.
Camera Systems
Fixed, PTZ, dome, bullet — by type and location
IP Camera Counts & Schedules
IP cameras counted by type (fixed dome, PTZ, bullet, fisheye) and mounting location (ceiling, wall, pole). PoE vs non-PoE identified. Camera schedule cross-referenced to device specs.
- Fixed dome and bullet cameras by mounting type and resolution
- PTZ cameras with preset counts and mounting locations
- PoE vs non-PoE identified for switch planning
Access Control
Card readers, controllers, strikes, mag locks by door
Access Control Devices & Door Hardware
Card readers (proximity, smart card, biometric), door controllers, electric strikes, mag locks, REX devices, and keypads — counted by door and organized with the door hardware schedule.
- Card readers by type (prox, smart card, biometric) and door
- Electric strikes and mag locks by door with fail-safe/secure
- Door controllers, power supplies, and REX devices
Cable & Conduit
Cat6, coax, shielded — footage by type and run
Cable Runs & Conduit Quantities
Cat6 and Cat6a cable by run and length for cameras and access control. Coax for analog systems. Shielded cable for intrusion detection. Conduit footage by size with junction boxes counted.
- Cat6/Cat6a footage by device type and run length
- Coax and shielded cable separated by system
- Conduit by size with pull boxes and junction boxes
What a Security System Takeoff Delivers
A contractor-ready spreadsheet with camera counts by type, access control device lists by door, cable footage by system, and power supply requirements — organized for ordering or your estimating software.
- Camera counts by type and mounting with PoE identification
- Access control device schedule by door with hardware specs
- Cable footage by type and conduit by size with junction boxes
How the AI Reads Security Plans
The AI reads your floor plans, single-line security diagrams, riser diagrams, and device schedules together — identifying camera coverage zones, door hardware by opening, and cable pathways.
- Floor plans and single-line diagrams read together
- Device schedules cross-referenced to floor plan locations
- Cable pathways traced from device to head-end room
Every Trade. One Platform.
Upload your plans and get accurate material counts in about 15 minutes — across all major trades.
Electrical Takeoffs
Complete circuit-by-circuit counts from your electrical plans — panels, devices, wire footage, conduit runs, and junction boxes.
- Device counts: outlets, switches, dimmers, receptacles
- Panel schedules organized by circuit
- Wire footage estimates by gauge and type
HVAC Takeoffs
Comprehensive ductwork and mechanical counts — equipment schedules, diffuser locations, duct footage, and insulation requirements.
- Duct runs with dimensions and footage
- Diffuser and grille counts by type
- Equipment schedules: AHUs, VAVs, RTUs
Plumbing Takeoffs
Fixture counts, pipe routing, and material lists from your plumbing plans — residential and commercial.
- Fixture counts: toilets, sinks, showers
- Pipe runs by material, size, and footage
- Valve and fitting schedules
Fire Protection Takeoffs
Sprinkler head counts, pipe sizing, alarm device locations, and suppression system quantities from your fire protection plans.
- Sprinkler head counts by type and coverage
- Pipe footage by size and material
- Alarm devices: pulls, horns, strobes
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Reads Floor Plans and Device Schedules Together
Cameras, access control, intrusion, intercom
Why Security Contractors Choose TakeoffBuilder
Built for security integrators and low voltage contractors who bid commercial security systems and need counts faster without a dedicated estimator.
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Device Schedule Cross-Reference Floor plan device counts cross-referenced to the device schedule and spec section. Conflicts between plan and schedule get flagged automatically.
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System-Level Organization Results organized by system — cameras separate from access control, intrusion separate from intercom. Not a mixed list of devices.
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Cable Routing Traced Cable footage measured from device to head-end room following conduit paths on the plan — not straight-line distances. Actual pull distances for material ordering.
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No Subscription Pay per project. Credits don't expire. Sign up free to see a live example takeoff. No credit card required required.
Built for Security Integrators
Cameras, access control, intrusion, cable — organized
Security Contractors Who Use It
Security integrators and low voltage contractors who needed faster counts on commercial projects.
6 reviews
"The door hardware cross-reference is the killer feature. It matched card readers to doors from the schedule automatically. That used to take me 2 hours on a 40-door job."
"Cable footage was within 5% of my manual estimate on a 3-floor office install. The conduit routing was traced correctly — not straight-line guesses. That's what matters for ordering."
"Use it to verify sub bids. Caught a 20% undercount on a recent electrical sub package. Paid for a month of credits on that one catch. Now I run every sub bid through it before signing."
"Sprinkler layouts are complex — density zones, obstruction calcs, riser diagrams. The AI catches head counts and pipe footage I'd need hours to verify manually. Especially useful on large commercial projects."
"No subscription is the key for me. I pay credits when I bid, not monthly whether I use it or not. Slow months cost me nothing. Busy months I load up credits at the 10-pack rate and save 25%."
Security System Takeoff — Contractor Questions
Honest answers to what security integrators ask before their first AI security system takeoff.
What security system components does it count?
IP cameras by type and mounting, access control devices (readers, strikes, locks, REX, controllers), intrusion detection (motion sensors, contacts, glass break), intercom stations, paging speakers, cable by type and footage, conduit by size, power supplies and UPS.
- Cameras, access control, intrusion, intercom — all counted
- Cable footage and conduit by size with junction boxes
Does it read door hardware schedules?
Yes. Door hardware schedules are read and cross-referenced to the floor plan by door number. Electric strikes, mag locks, REX devices, and card readers matched to each opening. Conflicts between schedule and plan get flagged.
- Door schedule cross-referenced to floor plan by door number
- Conflicts between schedule and plan flagged automatically
How long does it actually take?
About 15 minutes for a typical 30-page commercial set. Larger plan sets — 80-100 pages — run 25-40 minutes. You'll get an email when results are ready. Upload before lunch, have counts before you leave the office.
- 30 pages: ~15 minutes
- Email notification when complete — no waiting at the screen
What exactly do I get back?
An Excel spreadsheet (or CSV) organized by trade category — circuits, devices, wire footage by gauge, conduit runs with sizing. The same format you'd hand to a supplier or import into your estimating software. Plus a flagged items list with page references.
- Excel, CSV, or JSON — your choice
- Organized by category, ready to import or price
How do I get started?
Create a free account with one Google click and we’ll show you a real commercial plan set alongside the AI-generated takeoff from it. See the output format, accuracy, and how flagged items work — before uploading any of your own plans. No credit card required.
- One Google click — no credit card required
- See a real example plan and takeoff output immediately
I already use PlanSwift / Bluebeam. Will this replace it?
No — and we're not trying to. TakeoffBuilder handles the counting. Your existing software handles pricing, markup, and workflow. We export to the formats your software imports. Think of it as a counting layer on top of what you already use.
- Exports to PlanSwift, Accubid, and Excel
- Complements your existing tools — doesn't replace them
Visit our complete FAQ page or contact support for specific questions about your projects
More Questions?See a Real Security System Takeoff Free
Upload any security system plan with a free account. Get camera counts, access control schedules, and cable footage in about 15 minutes. No credit card required.
- Sign up free — see a real example plan and AI takeoff output
- Results in about 15 minutes, not 3 days
- Works on your existing plans — PDF, scanned, or CAD export
Security & Access Control Takeoffs
Cameras, readers, cable — ~15 minutes