North Carolina Lumber Takeoff Services

An incomplete material list holds the contractors back from winning the bid. By hiring our lumber takeoff experts, you get a detailed list of materials, labor, equipment and machinery to bid on more jobs and win more contracts.

Paradise Estimating provides lumber estimating & takeoff services for all wood components. Outsource your estimate with us and avoid overbuying stuff and material shortages. Select our services to get assistance from experts throughout your work and build confidently. We provide this service as part of our complete North Carolina construction estimating coverage.

What We Cover for Lumber Estimating Services

For lumber estimate and takeoff services, we analyze the drawings to understand the scope. Then itemize all wood materials and calculate their cost. Our detailed material list includes the dimensions, length, grades and lumber required for your work. Here is what we cover in our estimate:

• Project OverviewWe start our process by analyzing your drawings. Our experts check every detail of your work to understand the scope. We understand the numbers to minimize the errors.
• Material TakeoffOur takeoff experts at Paradise Estimating prepare the material list, including all dimensional wood, engineered wood and sheathing wood. So order exactly what is needed for your task.
• Labor TakeoffThe Paradise Estimating team consists of takeoff experts who prepare a list of skilled labor required to complete the task. We accurately calculate their working hours, wages and numbers.
• Project CostOur lumber cost estimators analyze the drawings properly to calculate the cost. We break down the cost into labor, material, equipment and machinery. Work with our numbers to plan your budget and bid actively.
• Framing & structural ElementsOur experts provide cost estimates & takeoffs for framing and structural wood for your work. We cover the cost and takeoff for studs, plates, joints, headers, beams and columns.
• Waste FactorsWe take 5% of the material as waste. This step is important to prevent material shortages. Select our services and work freely.
• Overhead & Profit marginsOur experts take 5-10% of the budget as overhead and profit margins. With an accurate cost estimate, planning a budget and bidding become very easy.