The Takeoff Doctor Instant Estimator 2010.

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About

Overview Welcome to The Takeoff Doctor (TTD) Instant Estimator program. I designed this program to help my
clients quickly obtain a "better-than-ballpark" material price for certain phases of common residential
projects. While I want all of the takeoff work my clients can give me, I'll be the first to admit that there are
times that a full-blown takeoff is overkill, and an unnecessary expense for my clients. I'd rather provide my
clients with an easy to use, affordable tool to simplify their work life, and save their money for when they
really need my top-level services. In the long run, this will make my best clients more profitable, benefiting
us both.

What it does
The program is meant to give realistic budget numbers for the structural and main finish materials of one to
three story single family residences. The goal is to give my clients a more accurate first estimate than can
be obtained from simple square foot pricing, without a much larger time investment.

This ability to quickly budget jobs can helps my clients separate their serious potential clients from the "tire-
kickers". It can also be used to bring those clients with champagne tastes, but beer budgets, back to
earth. By weeding out the potential time-wasters, my clients can focus their attention more effectively on
the jobs most likely to increase their profits.

Included phases are footings, foundation, framing, roofing, windows & doors, boxing & siding, decking,
insulation, drywall, basic interior trim, and flooring. These are the main phases sold by my LBM sales clients,
and taken off, instead of handled with allowances, by my builder clients.

What it doesn't The program does not calculate any labor costs. My LBM clients have no need for this information. Since
do my builder clients range from production builders to ultra-high end custom builders, labor rates vary by
more than 100% on some items.

Unlike many programs out there, TTD Instant Estimator does NOT have a separate costbook or item
database. After dealing with these types of programs all of my career, I've finally come to realize that they
generally consume much more time than they save. If you update them regularly, you're spending at least
several hours a month on something that doesn't make you money. If you use one and DON'T update it
monthly, it's worthless, because you STILL have to get current pricing & enter that into every estimate. In TTD
Instant Estimator, you can set up a template for the items you use most, or multiple templates (one for stick-
framed, one for engineered framing, etc.), and enter unit pricing there, for ONLY the items you actually
need. If you hit a stretch of time where you're stick framing everything, you don't waste time updating
pricing for 400 different sizes & lengths of I-joists!

TTD Instant Estimator does not allow for any site-related expenses, such as clearing, grading, driveways and
walkways, etc., due to the unlimited variation to be found from lot to lot. You can, however, customize the
workbook to include these items, if you need.

The program also does not include any provision for the trades, as plumbing, HVAC, and electric are
generally supplied by specialty subcontractors, selections are not usually made until much later in the
building process, and specifications tend to vary wildly from job to job. Again, you can customize your
workbook to include these.

For the same reasons trades are not included, phases that custom builders generally handle with
allowances are not included in this simple program. These phases include cabinets, countertops, specialty
trim (wainscoting, coffers, etc.), appliances, hardware & shelving, and landscaping.

There is no separate line item for profit or overhead. Builders will generally add these figures to their total
cost. Since this program only prices part of the job, marking it up here could easily result in a double
markup being applied later. Lumberyards and other vendors already have their profit built into their item
pricing that they will enter into the program. The Grand Total they will see is the cost to their client,
including profit.
 If you already have an estimating or accounting program, TTD Instant Estimator is an ideal way to do a
quick and accurate takeoff of the most time-consuming items to calculate. If you are looking for an
affordable estimating/accounting program, I highly recommend Bid4Build. It can be used along with TTD
Instant Estimator to greatly simplify the bidding/accounting process. The Bid4Build website is:
Bid4Build

How it works
You enter some basic square foot, linear foot, count, and specification information, along with the related
item pricing. All quantity calculations are handled in the background, using tried and proven formulas
created by myself and other industry professionals. The result is an item takeoff and total material cost for
the covered phases of the job. Individual quantities/lengths of structural members (joists, rafters, etc.) are
not part of the output of this program. To allow for speed and simplicity of takeoff, these items are given
as a LF total. Once you are far enough along in the sales process to need exact individual
quantities/lengths, please contact me to discuss your takeoff needs.

The Tabs The following sections give a brief overview of what can be found on each tab of the program. More
detailed instructions can be found on each tab, as needed. If you have a question that is not answered
here, don't hesitate to call or email me for help.

Specs Tab Here you enter basic counts from your plans, such as number of windows, outside corners, and linear feet
of interior walls. Also, the basic structure of the project can be set here, including foundation type, roofing
material, and percentages of the different types of siding and flooring.

Measurements
Tab This is where the program collects your basic square foot and linear foot measurements for different parts
of the house, like heated and garage space. There are a lot of boxes here, but most are automatic totals.
Your input is only required in the light blue cells, and the rest will instantly adjust as needed.

Pricing Tab Enter your item pricing for the basic items listed. There is also a notes column to better explain what is
priced. Adding a note to the "Lap Siding", for example, will clarify whether you priced 4" or 7" exposure
fiber cement siding, for future reference.

Pricing can be changed at any time. This allows you to "ballpark" options, just by changing a few numbers.

If an item is not included, or not supplied by you, simply change that item price to $0. I have included
sample costs, but these should be used as a guideline for inputting your own prices. The accuracy of the
Grand Total is directly tied to the accuracy of the material pricing you enter here.

Assumptions Tab There is a list on this tab of the major assumptions of the program. To keep this program small, simple, and
user-friendly, certain aspects of the building must be assumed to meet a certain standard, and building
options must be limited.

Technical Info Unlike most Excel-based programs (UDA, EstimatorPro, etc.) you are allowed to make ANY changes Excel
will let you make. As an advanced Excel user, I know the frustration of not being able to make the
changes you need to an off-the-shelf program, because it has been "dumbed-down" to "protect" you.
There is none of that with my program. It's your responsibility to not make any changes that you don't fully
understand, and to ALWAYS keep a clean backup of your work.

If you find you really need a function that the program doesn't provide, and you don't know how to add it,
contact me. It may be something I can add to a future version of the program, or create for your
company by making changes for a flat hourly rate.

Also, unlike most other estimating programs, there is NO LIMIT to the number of installations available to
buyers. As long as you paid for the program, use it on 1 computer or 100. It doesn't matter to me. In fact,
the more people you make aware of my services, the better!

You can save this file with your own pricing and item descriptions, to avoid re-entering the same info for
every job. To do this, save with a different file name, then make your changes. I highly recommend saving
all files with a date at the end of the file name, in this format: YY.MM.DD (This will ensure the NEWEST file is
the LAST in the list, when sorted alphabetically.)
TTD Instant Estimator, like all Excel files, can be set up to accept input from digitizers, measuring devices like
ScaleMaster, or takeoff software, such as On-Screen Takeoff. In fact, I use OST myself, and have a
database already set up to export to TTD Instant Estimator. If you're interested in adding this option, just let
me know, and I can save you an hour of OST setup time, for only $10.

Updates to the program will be made as needed, and are always FREE to paying clients. I will maintain a
list of all buyers, and notify you by email when updates are available.
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Instructions

Overview To ensure best results, follow the steps below to create a new estimate.

1 Save this workbook with a different name. I use the Job Name, followed by the date in this format:
YYYY.MM.DD. This insures my newest version of an estimate is always the last file listed, when sorted
alphabetically. IF you already have pricing you know you can trust, I'd recommend entering that FIRST,
then saving the workbook to a different name to use as your template.

2 Go to the Measurements tab. Unprotect the sheet (Tools->Protection->Unprotect Sheet ). Just click Enter,
there is no Password. This process applies to all sheets. Enter the Job Name where indicated at the top of
the sheet. This will update the Job Name on all other sheets. (Note: You can unprotect all sheets, then save
the original workbook to use for your template. I only recommend this for very advanced Excel users, to
avoid accidently erasing formulas.)

3
Enter the SF and LF measurements needed in each of the light blue cells on the Measurements sheet. All of
the white cells contain formulas, and will calculate automatically when you enter info in the blue cells.

4
Go to the Specs tab, and enter the info requested there. You may or may not have to unprotect this sheet,
depending on which info you decide to change. For example, a default estimate of the LF of 1st Floor
Interior Walls is calculated based on the SF of the 1st Floor. If you don't want to take the time to measure
the walls, or are working off of a sketch without dimensions, you may want to stick with the default value.
For a more accurate estimate, you would want to change the value in column B to an actual
measurement. Whenever you change one of these formulas, the number in the Value column will turn red.
This lets you know you have overridden the formula for that cell.

5 Any cell on the Specs sheet that doesn't require a number entry will have a dropdown box with all of the
valid selections you can make for that item.

6 Go to the Takeoff tab. You can change any values in the Notes or Cost columns (light blue cells) without
unprotecting the sheets. If you want to change any other info, or insert lines for additional items, you will
need to unprotect.

7
To add a line to the Takeoff sheet, don't use Excel's Insert Line feature. Copy an existing line, preferably one
with the same formula/quantity as your new item, and insert it within the existing table.

8 (Important) This is very important, and one of the most common mistakes I see. You have to insert the copied row
somewhere BELOW the first item row, and ABOVE the last item row. In other words, within the existing table.
If you insert anything before the first line, or after the last line, it will appear to work, but will NOT be
calculated in the Total Cost.

9 Once you have made all the changes to your Takeoff sheet, you can send it out to your suppliers to price.
I would filter or hide rows so that each supplier only gets a list of items you expect them to price. You can
either set the Print Area not to include the Cost and Total columns, or change the fonts to match the
background (white-on-white or blue-on-blue) so they can't be seen.
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Specs

Enter Job Name Here

Specification Value
Floors 1
Foundation Type Crawlspace
Footing Width IN 24 24 Default Value
Footing Depth IN 8 8 Default Value
Footing Rebar Size #5
Footing Rebar Rows 2 2 Default Value
Foundation Material Block
Foundation Height IN 40 40 Default Value
Foundation Height FT 3.33
Foundation Veneer Material Brick
Foundation Veneer Height FT 3.33
Foundation - Outside Corners #
Foundation - Inside Corners #
Conc. Wall Thickness IN 8 8 Default Value
Conc. Wall Vertical Rebar Size #5
Conc. Wall Vertical Rebar Spacing IN 48 48 Default Value
Exterior Wall Framing 2x 4
Ceiling Height LF - Ground Floor 10
Interior Wall LF - Ground Floor 0 0 Default Value
Floor Joist Spacing IN - 1st Floor 16 0.85 1st Floor Joist Factor
Ceiling Height LF - 1st Floor 10
Interior Wall LF - 1st Floor 0 0 Default Value
Floor Joist Spacing IN - 2nd Floor 16 0.85 2nd Floor Joist Factor
Ceiling Height LF - 2nd Floor 9
Interior Wall LF - 2nd Floor 0 0 Default Value
Floor Joist Spacing IN - 3rd Floor 16 0.85 3rd Floor Joist Factor
Ceiling Height LF - 3rd Floor 8
Interior Wall LF - 3rd Floor 0 0 Default Value
Ceiling Joist Spacing IN 16 0.85 Ceiling Joist Factor
Rafter Spacing IN 16 0.85 Rafter Factor
Roof Type Gable
Average Building Height 17
Total Exterior Wall SF 0 0 Default Value
Main Roof Pitch - /12 12 1.4142 Pitch Factor
Main Roof Material Shingles
Porch Roof Pitch - /12 4 1.0541 Pitch Factor
Porch Roof Material Shingles
Windows # 0
Exterior Doors # 0
Garage Doors - Single # 0
Garage Doors - Double # 0
Boxing Overhang IN 12
Boxing Material Hardie
Siding Material Hardie
Brick Veneer - %
Stone Veneer - %
Stucco Veneer - %
Shake Siding - % 10%
Board & Batten Siding - %
Lap Siding - % 90%
Shutters PR 0

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 Specification Value
Vaulted Ceilings - %
Interior Stairs - Sets 0 0 Default Value
Interior Doors # 0
Cased Openings # 0
Crown Moulding - % 35%
Hardwood Floors - % 30%
Tile Floors - % 10%
Vinyl Floors - % 0%
Carpet Floors - % 60%

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Measurements

Enter Job Name Here

Ground Floor 1st Floor

Adjusted Adjusted
Perimeter Common Perimeter Perimeter Common Perimeter
Area(SF) (LF) (LF) (LF) Area(SF) (LF) (LF) (LF)
Heated 0 0 0 0
Unheated 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Interior House 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Garage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Interior 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Covered Concrete Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Covered Wood Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Covered Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Covered 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uncovered Concrete Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uncovered Wood Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Uncovered Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Concrete Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Wood Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total House 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 2nd Floor 3rd Floor
Adjusted Adjusted
Perimeter Common Perimeter Perimeter Common Perimeter
Area(SF) (LF) (LF) (LF) Area(SF) (LF) (LF) (LF)
Heated 0 0 0 0
Unheated 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Interior House 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Garage
Total Interior 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Covered Concrete Porch
Covered Wood Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Covered Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Covered 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uncovered Concrete Porch
Uncovered Wood Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Uncovered Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Concrete Porch
Total Wood Porch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total House 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 Total
Adjusted
Perimeter Common Perimeter
Area(SF) (LF) (LF) (LF)
Heated 0 0
Unheated 0 0 0 0
Total Interior House 0 0 0 0
Garage 0 0 0 0
Total Interior 0 0 0 0
Covered Concrete Porch 0 0 0 0
Covered Wood Porch 0 0 0 0
Total Covered Porch 0 0 0 0
Total Covered 0 0 0 0
Uncovered Concrete Porch 0 0 0 0
Uncovered Wood Porch 0 0 0 0
Total Uncovered Porch 0 0 0 0
Total Concrete Porch 0 0 0 0
Total Wood Porch 0 0 0 0
Total House 0 0 0 0

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Price/Covered SF $ -
Takeoff Grand Total $ -
Tax $ -
Enter Job Name Here Tax Percent 7.75%
Subtotal $ -
Phase Item Qty UOM Notes Cost Total
Pilings Piling 0 EA 8 x 8 x 20 Treated $ 120.00 $ -
2-Ply Treated Girder 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Piling Girder Bolt 0 EA 5/8 x 10 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 6.50 $ -
Piling Girder Nut 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Piling Grider Washer 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Piling Crossbrace 0 EA 2 x 10 x 16 Treated $ 16.00 $ -
Piling Crossbrace Bolt 0 EA 3/4 x 10 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 8.00 $ -
Piling Crossbrace Nut 0 EA 3/4 HDG Nut $ 0.60 $ -
Piling Crossbrace Washer 0 EA 3/4 HDG Washer $ 0.60 $ -
Footings Batter Boards 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Foundation Drain Pipe 0 LF 4" Corrugated Drain Pipe $ 0.55 $ -
Footing Rebar 0 LF #5 Rebar $ 0.45 $ -
Footing Rebar Corner 0 EA #5 Rebar Corner $ 1.80 $ -
J-Bar 0 EA 5/8" x 5' Threaded J-Bar $ 4.00 $ -
Concrete 0 CY 3000 PSI Concrete $ 110.00 $ -
Foundation CMU 0 Block 8 x 16 Lightweight CMU $ 1.30 $ -
Header CMU 0 Block 8 x 16 Lightweight CMU $ 1.30 $ -
CMU Reinforcing 0 LF 8 in. DuraWall $ 0.20 $ -
Brick 0 Brick Engineer Brick, 5.75/SF $ 0.35 $ -
Brick Tie 0 EA Galv. Brick Tie (2 SF o.c.) $ 0.05 $ -
CMU & Brick Mortar 0 Bag Type-S Mortar $ 7.35 $ -
CMU & Brick Mortar Sand 0 Ton Mortar Sand $ 30.00 $ -
Stone 0 SF Turnkey Cultured Stone $ 14.00 $ -
Stucco 0 SF Turnkey Stucco on Block $ 5.00 $ -
Concrete Wall Vertical Rebar 0 LF #5 Rebar $ 0.45 $ -
Foundation Wall Concrete 0 CY 3000 PSI Concrete $ 110.00 $ -
Foundation Anchor Bolt 0 EA 1/2 x 12 Anchor Bolt $ 1.00 $ -
Flatwork Vapor Barrier 0 SF 6-mil. Poly $ 0.05 $ -
Reinforcement 0 SF 6 x 6 WWF $ 0.12 $ -
Concrete 0 CY 3000 PSI Concrete $ 110.00 $ -
Ground Floor Wall Framing Sill Sealer 0 Roll 4 x 50' Sill Sealer $ 5.00 $ -
Treated Bottom Plate - Ground Floor Ext. 0 LF 2 x 4 Treated $ 0.35 $ -
Top Plate - Ground Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - Ground Floor Ext. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 10 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
Treated Bottom Plate - Ground Floor Int. 0 LF 2 x 4 Treated $ 0.35 $ -
Top Plate - Ground Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - Ground Floor Int. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 10 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
1st Floor Framing Mudsill Sealer 0 Roll 6 x 50' Sill Sealer $ 5.00 $ -
Mudsill - Treated 0 LF 2 x 8 Treated $ 0.75 $ -
Mudsill 0 LF 2x 8 $ 0.45 $ -
Mudsill Washer 0 EA Simpson BP5/8-2 $ 0.50 $ -
Mudsill Nut 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
3-Ply Floor Girder - 1st Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Rim Board - 1st Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Floor Joist - 1st Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Floor Sheathing - 1st Floor 0 EA 3/4 Advantech $ 22.00 $ -
Subfloor Glue - 1st Floor 0 EA 29 oz. Subfloor Glue $ 3.00 $ -
1st Floor Wall Framing Sill Sealer 0 Roll 6 x 50' Sill Sealer $ 5.00 $ -
Treated Bottom Plate - 1st Floor Ext. 0 LF 2 x 4 Treated $ 0.35 $ -
Bottom Plate - 1st Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Top Plate - 1st Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - 1st Floor Ext. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 10 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
Treated Bottom Plate - Garage 0 LF 2 x 4 Treated $ 0.35 $ -
Top Plate - Garage 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - Garage 0 EA 2 x 4 x 12 Stud $ 3.00 $ -
Treated Bottom Plate - 1st Floor Int. 0 LF 2 x 4 Treated $ 0.35 $ -
Bottom Plate - 1st Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Top Plate - 1st Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - 1st Floor Int. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 10 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
Purlin 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Deadwood 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Wall Bracing (Reuse for Roof/Trusses) 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Header - Ext. 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Header - Int. 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
2nd Floor Framing 2-Ply Floor Girder - 2nd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -

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 Phase Item Qty UOM Notes Cost Total
Rim Board - 2nd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Floor Joist - 2nd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Floor Sheathing - 2nd Floor 0 EA 3/4 Advantech $ 22.00 $ -
Subfloor Glue - 2nd Floor 0 EA 29 oz. Subfloor Glue $ 3.00 $ -
Stair Stringer 0 EA 2 x 12 x 24 $ 27.00 $ -
2nd Floor Wall Framing Bottom Plate - 2nd Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Top Plate - 2nd Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - 2nd Floor Ext. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 9 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
Bottom Plate - 2nd Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Top Plate - 2nd Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - 2nd Floor Int. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 9 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
3rd Floor Framing 2-Ply Floor Girder - 3rd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Rim Board - 3rd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Floor Joist - 3rd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Floor Sheathing - 3rd Floor 0 EA 3/4 Advantech $ 22.00 $ -
Subfloor Glue - 3rd Floor 0 EA 29 oz. Subfloor Glue $ 3.00 $ -
3rd Floor Wall Framing Bottom Plate - 3rd Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Top Plate - 3rd Floor Ext. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - 3rd Floor Ext. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 8 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
Bottom Plate - 3rd Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Top Plate - 3rd Floor Int. 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Stud - 3rd Floor Int. 0 EA 2 x 4 x 8 Stud $ 2.50 $ -
Ceiling Framing 2-Ply Ceiling Girder 0 LF 2 x 10 $ 0.65 $ -
Ceiling Girder Ledger 0 LF 2x 2 $ 0.20 $ -
Ceiling Rim Board 0 LF 2x 8 $ 0.45 $ -
Ceiling Joist 0 LF 2x 8 $ 0.45 $ -
Roof Framing Rafters 0 LF 2x 8 $ 0.45 $ -
Ridge 0 LF 2 x 12 $ 0.90 $ -
Hip/Valley 0 LF 11-7/8 LVL $ 5.00 $ -
Subfascia 0 LF 2x 6 $ 0.40 $ -
Soffit Blocking 0 LF 2x 4 $ 0.25 $ -
Opt. Truss Roof Framing Roof Trusses 0 SF 12/12 Pitch Roof Trusses $ 6.00 $ -
Sheathing & Hardware Wall Sheathing 0 EA 7/16 OSB $ 7.50 $ -
Housewrap 0 Roll 9' x 150' Tyvek $ 165.00 $ -
Housewrap Tape 0 Roll 2 x 165' Tyvek Tape $ 15.00 $ -
Roof Sheathing 0 EA 7/16 TechShield $ 14.00 $ -
Roof Felt 0 Roll 15# Felt (Double Qty. for 30#) $ 12.00 $ -
Valley Felt 0 Roll Winterguard Felt $ 80.00 $ -
Nail Allowance 0 $ Nail Allowance $ 1.00 $ -
Framing Hardware Allowance 0 $ Framing Hardware Allowance $ 1.00 $ -
Pocket Door Kit - 6/8 0 EA Pocket Door Kit - 6/8 $ 100.00 $ -
Pocket Door Kit - 8/0 0 EA Pocket Door Kit - 8/0 $ 150.00 $ -
Roofing Valley Flashing 0 LF 14 in. Galv. Flashing $ 0.40 $ -
Ridge Vent 0 EA 4' Ridge Vent $ 8.00 $ -
Shingles 0 SQ 30-yr. Architectural Shingles $ 75.00 $ -
Metal Roofing 0 SQ Metal Roof Per Specs $ 240.00 $ -
Windows Window 0 EA Window - Supplier to Takeoff $ 250.00 $ -
Ext. Doors Ext. Door 0 EA Ext. Door - Supplier to Takeoff $ 500.00 $ -
Garage Doors Garage Door - Single 0 EA Garage Door - Single $ 1,250.00 $ -
Garage Door - Double 0 EA Garage Door - Double $ 2,400.00 $ -
Hardie Boxing Fascia 0 LF 1 x 8 MiraTEC $ 0.90 $ -
Shingle Moulding 0 LF PVC Shingle Mould $ 0.50 $ -
Solid Soffit 0 LF 12 in. Solid HardieSoffit $ 1.10 $ -
Vented Soffit 0 LF 12 in. Vented HardieSoffit $ 1.40 $ -
Frieze 0 LF 5/4 x 6 MiraTEC $ 0.85 $ -
Frieze Moulding 0 LF PVC Crown Mould $ 1.00 $ -
Porch Ceiling T&G Porch Ceiling 0 LF 1 x 6 T&G Cypress $ 1.30 $ -
Pick ONE Option Panel Porch Ceiling 0 Board 3/8 x 4' x 8' PlyBead $ 22.00 $ -
Porch Ceiling Battens 0 LF 2 in. Treated Lattice Strip $ 0.15 $ -
Porch Ceiling Moulding 0 LF PVC Bed Mould $ 0.30 $ -
Porch Beam Wrap - Sides 0 LF 1 x 12 MiraTEC $ 1.40 $ -
Porch Beam Wrap - Bottom 0 LF 1 x 8 MiraTEC $ 0.90 $ -
Vinyl Boxing Fascia 0 LF Aluminum Trim Coil $ 2.00 $ -
Shingle Moulding 0 LF PVC Shingle Mould $ 0.50 $ -
Solid Soffit 0 LF 12 in. Solid Vinyl Soffit $ 1.00 $ -
Vented Soffit 0 LF 12 in. Vented Vinyl Soffit $ 1.20 $ -
Frieze Moulding 0 LF Vinyl F-Channel $ 0.45 $ -
Frieze 0 LF None $ - $ -
Vinyl Porch Ceiling 0 LF 12 in. Solid Vinyl Soffit $ 1.00 $ -
Porch Ceiling Moulding 0 LF Vinyl J-Channel $ 0.45 $ -
Porch Beam Wrap - Sides 0 LF None $ - $ -
Porch Beam Wrap - Bottom 0 LF Aluminum Trim Coil $ 2.00 $ -

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 Phase Item Qty UOM Notes Cost Total
Hardie Ext. Trim Bottom Band 0 LF 5/4 x 10 MiraTEC $ 1.50 $ -
Bottom Band Flashing 0 LF Galvalume Z-Flashing $ 2.00 $ -
Outside Corner Board 0 LF 5/4 x 6 MiraTEC $ 0.85 $ -
Inside Corner Board 0 LF 5/4 x 4 MiraTEC $ 0.60 $ -
Window/Door Head Trim 0 LF 5/4 x 6 MiraTEC $ 0.85 $ -
Window/Door Leg Trim 0 LF 5/4 x 4 MiraTEC $ 0.60 $ -
Window/Door Apron Trim 0 LF 5/4 x 4 MiraTEC $ 0.60 $ -
Window/Door Sill 0 LF 2 x 4 #1 Treated $ 0.80 $ -
Window/Door Flashing 0 LF Galvalume Z-Flashing $ 2.00 $ -
Vinyl Ext. Trim Starter Strip 0 LF Vinyl Starter Strip $ 0.45 $ -
Outside Corner 0 LF Vinyl Outside Corner $ 1.50 $ -
Inside Corner Board 0 LF Vinyl Inside Corner $ 1.50 $ -
Window/Door Head Trim 0 LF Vinyl J-Channel $ 0.45 $ -
Window/Door Leg Trim 0 LF Vinyl J-Channel $ 0.45 $ -
Window/Door Apron Trim 0 LF Vinyl J-Channel $ 0.45 $ -
Door Brick Moulding 0 LF PVC Brick Mould $ 0.70 $ -
Hardie Siding HardiePlank Siding 0 Board 8-1/4 x 12' HardiePlank $ 6.50 $ -
HardieShake Siding 0 SQ 4' Straight HardieShake $ 475.00 $ -
HardiePanel Board & Batten Panel 0 Board 5/16 x 4' x 8' Smooth HardiePanel $ 25.00 $ -
HardiePanel Battens (16" o.c.) 0 LF 1 x 4 MiraTEC $ 0.40 $ -
Vinyl Siding Vinyl Lap Siding 0 SQ Vinyl Lap Siding $ 80.00 $ -
Vinyl Shake Siding 0 SQ Vinyl Shake Siding $ 300.00 $ -
Vinyl Vertical Siding 0 SQ Vinyl Vertical Siding $ 100.00 $ -
Misc. Siding Louver EA Louver Per Specs $ 80.00 $ -
Shutters 0 PR Shutters - Supplier to Takeoff $ 50.00 $ -
Opt. Shutter Dogs 0 PR Per Specs $ 25.00 $ -
Opt. Shutter Hinges 0 PR Per Specs $ 25.00 $ -
Opt. Shutter Latch 0 EA Per Specs $ 10.00 $ -
Brick 0 Brick Engineer Brick, 5.75/SF $ 0.35 $ -
Brick Tie 0 EA Galv. Brick Tie (2 SF o.c.) $ 0.05 $ -
Brick Mortar 0 Bag Type-S Mortar $ 7.35 $ -
Brick Mortar Sand 0 Ton Mortar Sand $ 30.00 $ -
Stone 0 SF Turnkey Cultured Stone $ 14.00 $ -
Stucco 0 SF Turnkey Stucco on Frame $ 5.00 $ -
Decks Deck Post 0 EA 6 x 6 x 10 Treated $ 20.00 $ -
Deck Post Base 0 EA Simpson ABU66 $ 5.00 $ -
Deck Post Bolt 0 EA 5/8 x 8 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 4.50 $ -
Deck Post Nut 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Deck Post Washer 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Deck Rim Board - Ground Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Ledger - Ground Floor 0 LF 2 x 2 Treated $ 0.25 $ -
Deck Ledger Bolt - Ground Floor 0 EA 5/8 x 8 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 4.50 $ -
Deck Ledger Nut- Ground Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Deck Ledger Washer - Ground Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Deck Joist, 16" o.c. - Ground Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Rim Board - 1st Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Ledger - 1st Floor 0 LF 2 x 2 Treated $ 0.25 $ -
Deck Ledger Bolt - 1st Floor 0 EA 5/8 x 8 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 4.50 $ -
Deck Ledger Nut- 1st Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Deck Ledger Washer - 1st Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Deck Joist, 16" o.c. - 1st Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Stair Stringer 0 EA 2 x 12 x 12 Treated $ 16.80 $ -
Deck Rim Board - 2nd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Ledger - 2nd Floor 0 LF 2 x 2 Treated $ 0.25 $ -
Deck Ledger Bolt - 2nd Floor 0 EA 5/8 x 8 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 4.50 $ -
Deck Ledger Nut- 2nd Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Deck Ledger Washer - 2nd Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Deck Joist, 16" o.c. - 2nd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Rim Board - 3rd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Ledger - 3rd Floor 0 LF 2 x 2 Treated $ 0.25 $ -
Deck Ledger Bolt - 3rd Floor 0 EA 5/8 x 8 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 4.50 $ -
Deck Ledger Nut- 3rd Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Deck Ledger Washer - 3rd Floor 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Deck Joist, 16" o.c. - 3rd Floor 0 LF 2 x 10 Treated $ 1.00 $ -
Deck Flashing 0 LF 14 in. Galv. Flashing $ 0.40 $ -
Decking 0 LF 5/4 x 6 Treated $ 1.80 $ -
WP Deck Sleepers - 2nd & 3rd Floors 0 LF 2 x 4 Treated $ 0.35 $ -
WP Deck Sheathing - 2nd & 3rd Floors 0 EA 3/4 Treated CDX $ 36.00 $ -
WP Deck Membrane - 2nd & 3rd Floors 0 SF WP Deck Membrane $ 8.00 $ -
Porch Rails Porch Post (Use #1 Treated if not wrapped) 0 EA 6 x 6 x 10 Treated $ 20.00 $ -
Porch Post Base 0 EA Simpson ABU66 $ 5.00 $ -
Porch Post Bolt 0 EA 5/8 x 8 HDG Carriage Bolt $ 4.50 $ -

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 Phase Item Qty UOM Notes Cost Total
Porch Post Nut 0 EA 5/8 HDG Nut $ 0.45 $ -
Porch Post Washer 0 EA 5/8 HDG Washer $ 0.40 $ -
Porch Column Wrap 0 EA 6 x 6 x 10 PVC Wrap $ 300.00 $ -
Porch Column Cap 0 EA 6 x 6 PVC Cap $ 25.00 $ -
Porch Column Base 0 EA 6 x 6 PVC Base $ 25.00 $ -
Porch Stair Post (Cut to 5') EA 6 x 6 x 10 #1 Treated $ 30.00 $ -
Porch Stair Post Concrete 0 EA 80# Sakrete $ 4.00 $ -
Porch Rail - Bottom 0 LF 2 x 4 #1 Treated $ 0.80 $ -
Porch Rail - Top 0 LF 2 x 4 #1 Treated $ 0.80 $ -
Porch Rail - Cap 0 LF 2 x 6 #1 Treated $ 1.10 $ -
Porch Rail - Picket 0 EA 2 x 2 x 36 #1 Treated $ 1.50 $ -
Screen SF Screen $ 0.05 $ -
Screen Door EA Screen Door $ 80.00 $ -
Screen Door Hardware EA Screen Door Hardware $ 20.00 $ -
Insulation Floor Insulation 0 SF R-19 Batt $ 0.45 $ -
Wall Insulation 0 SF R-13 Batt $ 0.38 $ -
Ceiling Insulation 0 SF R-30 Batt $ 0.69 $ -
Drywall Wall Drywall - all wall heights except 9' 0 Board 1/2 x 48 x 12 Drywall $ 10.50 $ -
Wall Drywall - 9' wall height 0 Board 1/2 x 54 x 12 Drywall $ 14.60 $ -
Ceiling Drywall 0 Board 1/2 x 48 x 12 Drywall $ 10.50 $ -
Garage Ceiling Drywall 0 Board 5/8 x 48 x 8 Type-X Drywall $ 8.35 $ -
Turnkey Stairs Turnkey Pre-Fab Stairs 0 Rise 4' Wide Open End Oak Stair $ 110.00 $ -
Turnkey Stair Rail 0 LF Oak Rail/Poplar Pickets $ 100.00 $ -
Int. Trim Int. Door 0 EA Int. Door - Supplier to Takeoff $ 150.00 $ -
Cased Opening 0 EA Cased Opening - Supplier to Takeoff $ 40.00 $ -
Baseboard - Ground Floor 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.50 $ -
Baseboard - 1st Floor 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.50 $ -
Baseboard - 2nd Floor 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.50 $ -
Baseboard - 3rd Floor 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.50 $ -
Shoe Moulding 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.25 $ -
Window/Ext. Door Head Casing 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.40 $ -
Window/Ext. Door Leg Casing 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.40 $ -
Window/Ext. Door Apron Casing 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.40 $ -
Window Sill 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.65 $ -
Int. Door Head Casing 0 LF Per Specs (Delete if Pre-Cased) $ 0.40 $ -
Int. Door Leg Casing 0 LF Per Specs (Delete if Pre-Cased) $ 0.40 $ -
Crown Moulding 0 LF Per Specs $ 0.85 $ -
Flooring Tile Floors 0 SF Per Specs $ 3.00 $ -
Durock 0 SF Per Specs $ 1.00 $ -
Hardwood Floors 0 SF Per Specs $ 5.00 $ -
Vinyl Floors 0 SF Per Specs $ 2.50 $ -
Carpet 0 SF Per Specs $ 3.00 $ -

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 The Takeoff Doctor Instant Estimator 2010.07
Assumptions

Phase Item
Foundation Piers = (1) 16" x 16" block pier per 150 sf
Mudsill = (1) treated bottom & (1) standard top. Can change to (1) treated only by zeroing qty for
Framing standard plate on the Takeoff Sheet.
Rim Board = (1) for each end perpendicular to joists. Can change to (2) each end by doubling the qty on
the Takeoff sheet.
Deck Joist Spacing = 16" o.c.

Deck Rim Board = (1) around perimeter. Can change to (2) by doubling the qty on the Takeoff sheet.
Deck Sheathing = All 2nd & 3rd Floor wood porches/decks are assumed to be waterproofed. 1st Floor
wood porches/decks are assumed to be waterproofed on piling foundations. Can zero or adjust the
relevant item qtys on the Takeoff sheet, as needed.
Wall Plates = (1) Bottom & (2) Top
Headers - 2-ply @ 2x4 walls, 3-ply @ 2x6 walls.
Exterior Trim Window/Door Trim = 20'/Window or Door, 30'/Single Garage Door, 40'/Double Garage Door
Window/Door Flashing = 4'/Window or Door, 10'/Single Garage Door, 20'/Double Garage Door

Columns assumed to be 8' o.c. Can manually change highlighted qty on Takeoff sheet. Changing the post
Porch Rails/Columns qty automatically changes all associated items, such as post bases, column wraps, etc.
Insulation Bonus Room Floor = Insulated
Garage Walls = Uninsulated
Drywall Garage Walls = Drywall
Garage Ceiling = Drywall. This qty is broken out seperately, in case fire-code, or a different thickness is
needed.
Interior Trim Garage Trim = Baseboard & Window Casing included, Crown Moulding not included.
Shoe Moulding = All Tile, Hardwood & Vinyl Flooring areas.