Professional Quantity Take-Off Services Across the UK
We provide quantity take-offs across the UK for contractors, builders, developers, estimators and subcontractors. Each take-off is measured from your drawings and specification, so you can plan materials, improve cost planning and submit competitive quotes.
From a single extension to a large development, you receive clear, measured quantities in an easy-to-use spreadsheet.
What a Quantity Take-Off Includes
Each take-off is built from your drawings and specification, and covers:
- Measured quantities: areas, lengths, volumes and item counts for each construction element.
- Material quantities: the materials needed for each element, listed clearly.
- Labour items: the work items that need labour, set out for pricing.
- Element breakdown: quantities grouped by trade or by part of the building.
- Assumptions: any assumptions and gaps in the drawings written down, so the scope is clear.
Takeoff Services for Contractors and Estimators
Our takeoff services save you hours of measuring, so you can focus on pricing and winning work. You receive the quantities in a spreadsheet, ready for you to apply your own rates.
- Spend less time measuring and more time pricing.
- Price more tenders without adding to your workload.
- Order materials more accurately and reduce waste.
- Plan procurement with clear quantities for each trade.
What We Need to Start
- Drawings in PDF or CAD format, including plans, elevations and sections
- The specification or schedule of works
- Structural and services drawings, where they are part of the scope
- The trades or elements you want measured
- Your programme or tender deadline
Quantity Take-Off Services for Different Types of Project
The same measuring method works across project types and sizes:
- Residential: extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments and new build houses.
- Commercial: offices, retail units, schools and healthcare buildings.
- Industrial: warehouses, units and plant buildings.
- Civil engineering: groundworks, drainage, roads and infrastructure.
Trades We Measure
Where they are part of the scope, we measure quantities for each of these trades:
- Groundworks, excavation and foundations
- Drainage
- Brickwork, blockwork and masonry
- Carpentry and roof timbers
- Roofing
- Drylining and plastering
- Flooring, tiling and finishes
- Painting and decorating
- Electrical and plumbing
How We Prepare a Quantity Take-Off
Each take-off follows the same steps, so you can follow the logic and check it against your drawings:
- Review the drawings and specification, and note any gaps.
- Agree which trades and elements need to be measured.
- Measure areas, lengths, volumes and item counts from the drawings.
- Group the quantities by trade or element in a spreadsheet.
- Write down the assumptions, then issue the take-off.
Quantity Take-Off vs Full Estimate
A quantity take-off gives you the measured quantities only, so you can apply your own rates. A full estimate goes further and adds material prices, labour costs and a cost summary. If you need a priced estimate, see our tender estimating services.
Quantity Take-Off Terms Explained
These terms come up in most take-offs:
- Take-off: measuring quantities from the drawings.
- Linear metre (m): a measurement of length, used for items such as skirting or kerbs.
- Square metre (m²): a measurement of area, used for walls, floors and roofs.
- Cubic metre (m³): a measurement of volume, used for concrete and excavation.
- Item count (nr): the number of items, such as doors or windows.
- Element: a part of the building, such as the substructure, roof or internal walls.
- Waste allowance: an extra amount added to cover cutting and loss on site.
What You Receive With Your Quantity Take-Off
Your take-off is set out so that you can check it and use it straight away. It normally includes:
- A short scope summary, listing the drawings and specification used
- Measured quantities in a clear spreadsheet
- Quantities grouped by trade or element
- Units for each item: m, m², m³ or nr
- A list of assumptions and any information still needed
Frequently Asked Questions About Quantity Take-Offs
What is included in a quantity take-off?
Each take-off covers measured quantities for materials, labour items and construction elements. It is usually delivered as a spreadsheet.
What types of projects do you cover?
We cover residential, commercial, industrial and civil engineering work, from extensions and loft conversions to new builds and infrastructure.
How long does it take to complete a quantity take-off?
Most take-offs are completed within one to two working days. The exact time depends on how large and complex the project is.
Can you measure just one trade?
Yes. We can measure a single trade, such as brickwork or drylining, or the whole building.
Can you work from PDF drawings?
Yes. PDF and CAD drawings both work well. A drawing with a clear scale helps us measure accurately.
Do you provide a free sample take-off?
Yes. A free sample is available, so you can see our format before you decide.
Can you add prices to the take-off?
Yes. If you need a priced estimate, we can add material and labour costs to the quantities.
Related Estimating Services
If your project needs a priced estimate or a specific trade, we can provide it in the same format:
- Tender estimating services
- Commercial estimating services
- Groundworks estimating services
- Brickwork estimating services
- House extension estimating services
Get a Quote for Your Quantity Take-Off
Send us your drawings and specification, along with the trades you need measured and any deadline you need to meet. If you want to see our format first, ask us for a free sample.
Call us on +44 7576 532125, or email info@nextronestimating.co.uk. You can also use the Get a Quote button below.