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Division 06

Lumber and rough carpentry takeoffs and estimates

Framing lumber by size and length so the yard can pull the order straight from the takeoff.

What we count

  • Studs, plates, headers and blocking
  • Joists, rafters and trusses
  • Beams, posts and columns
  • Sheathing and subfloor
  • Deck framing
  • Soffit and fascia
  • Hardware and fasteners

Reported in BF, LF, SF and EA. Wastage shown as its own column so you can adjust it.

What you receive

Excel

Quantity takeoff workbook

One row per item: drawing reference, description, quantity, unit, wastage, quantity with wastage, labor and material unit cost, and line total. Grouped by CSI division with subtotals.

PDF

Marked-up drawings

Every area, length and count is color-coded on the plans with a legend that ties back to the workbook. You can check any number in seconds.

Excel

Cost summary

Trade cost per division, cost per square foot, then overhead, insurance, contingency and tax at the percentages you use, ending in a suggested bid.

Standard turnaround
2 to 3 business days
Rush
24 hours
Revisions
14 days included

Need lumber and rough carpentry numbers for a bid?

Upload a set and tell us the trades and the due date. You will hear back within one business day with a price and a delivery date.