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Quantity Takeoff Services in Canada
Accurate Takeoffs. Confident Bids.
Every construction project begins with a number, and that number needs to be right. A quantity takeoff is the detailed process of measuring and listing every material required to build a project, directly from the drawings. It forms the backbone of your cost estimate and your bid submission. When takeoffs are rushed or inaccurate, the consequences show up on site, like:
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Shortages
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Overruns
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Margin erosion
At FEDES, we handle quantity takeoffs for construction projects of all sizes and types across Canada. Our team reads your drawings carefully, measures every scope item methodically, and delivers organized, trade-wise material lists that give you a clear picture of what a project actually needs, before you commit to a price.
Whether you are a general contractor preparing a competitive bid, a subcontractor pricing a specific trade, or a developer building an early project budget, our construction quantity takeoff services provide the accuracy and speed you need to move forward with confidence.
What Makes Our Takeoff Services Different
Measured From Your Drawings
Every takeoff we produce is measured directly from your project drawings: architectural, structural, civil, or MEP. We do not apply rule-of-thumb approximations or generic square footage ratios. Every quantity reflects what is actually on the plans, giving you numbers you can defend on bid day and rely on during procurement.
Organized the Way You Need to Use It
A takeoff is only useful if it is structured clearly. We deliver material lists organized by trade, CSI division, or project phase, depending on what works best for your workflow. Whether you are feeding numbers into an estimating spreadsheet, sending scopes to subcontractors, or presenting a budget to a client, the format is clean and ready to use.
Fast Enough to Meet Real Bid Deadlines
Bid windows do not wait. We deliver completed material takeoffs within 24 to 48 hours for most standard projects, and we confirm turnaround time upfront so you can plan your submission schedule. When deadlines are tight, you get accurate numbers on time, not apologies after the fact.
The Best Takeoff Services We Provide
Tools We Use
We use industry-standard takeoff and measurement software to ensure every quantity is captured accurately, efficiently, and in a format that works with your estimating workflow.
- PlanSwift
- Bluebeam Revu
- Autodesk Revit
- AutoCAD
- Tekla Structures
- Navisworks
- Civil 3D
- On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
Who We Serve
Our quantity takeoff services are built for the people who need accurate numbers fast, across every sector and trade.
General Contractors
We provide complete project takeoffs that give GCs a clear material picture before bid submission, reducing the risk of scope gaps and last-minute pricing surprises.
Subcontractors & Trade Contractors
We prepare trade-specific takeoffs that reflect actual field installation quantities, helping specialty contractors price their scope accurately and protect their margins.
Estimators
For in-house estimating teams under pressure, we act as a reliable extension, handling the measurement work so your team can focus on pricing strategy and bid assembly.
Developers & Project Owners
We help developers and owners build early material budgets from preliminary drawings, giving them a reliable cost foundation before design is finalized or tenders are issued.
Civil & Structural Engineers
We support engineers with precise quantity extraction from technical drawings, useful for design-phase cost checks, value engineering reviews, and contractor guidance documentation.
Procurement & Supply Chain Teams
Accurate material lists drive better procurement outcomes. We provide itemized, trade-wise quantity schedules that purchasing teams can use directly for supplier quotations and material orders.
Work Process
How We Deliver Your Takeoff
Straightforward, fast, and built around your deadline.
Review scope
Analyse drawings & requirements
Cost estimate
Trade-wise pricing at market rates
Bid-ready delivery
Accurate estimates in 24-48 hrs, ready for confident submission
Customer Testimonials
"We were spending two to three days on takeoffs for every commercial bid. Now we send the drawings over and have organized, trade-wise quantities back the next morning. The time saving alone has changed how many projects we can chase."
Brett A., Commercial Estimator, Ontario.
"The civil takeoff they did for our subdivision was broken down exactly the way we needed, per lot, per phase, and with shared infrastructure separated clearly. It made our subcontractor pricing process far simpler than usual."
Mathew N., Land Developer, Alberta.
"I was skeptical about outsourcing takeoffs because I thought the quality wouldn't match what we do in-house. After the first project, I stopped worrying. The lumber takeoff was detailed, waste factors were included, and the format dropped straight into our estimating sheet."
Tom H., Framing Contractor, British Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
A quantity takeoff is the process of measuring and listing all materials required to complete a construction project, taken directly from the project drawings and specifications. It forms the foundation of any cost estimate, bid submission, or procurement plan, and its accuracy directly affects project profitability.
We handle takeoffs for residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects across Canada, including new builds, renovations, subdivisions, road construction, and oil & gas facilities. If it has drawings, we can measure it.
Our takeoffs are measured item by item from your drawings, organized by trade and CSI division where applicable. We include all major and minor scope items and apply appropriate waste factors for materials like lumber, concrete, and masonry.
We work with PDF drawings, AutoCAD files, Revit models, and most standard digital formats. If your drawings are in a less common format, contact us, and we will advise on the best way to proceed.
Absolutely. You can request a takeoff for a single trade, a specific scope, or the full project, whatever you need for your bid or budget. We scope each request individually, so you only pay for what you actually need.
Most standard residential and commercial takeoffs are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Larger civil, subdivision, or multi-trade projects may require additional time, which we confirm upfront before we begin.
Yes. We apply standard industry waste factors for materials where overages are typically required, including lumber, concrete, masonry, drywall, and flooring. We flag these inclusions clearly in the deliverable so you know exactly what is accounted for.
Yes. Our takeoffs are organized clearly enough to use directly as scope reference documents when issuing RFQs or scope packages to trade contractors and suppliers.
If your drawings are revised after delivery, we can update the affected portions of the takeoff. Revision scope and turnaround are confirmed based on the extent of the drawing changes.
Send us your drawings and a brief description of what you need measured through our contact page. We will review the scope, confirm the timeline, and get your takeoff underway so your bid stays on track.