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Masonry Blockwork Takeoff
Superstructure


Blockwork Takeoff
Superstructure

Screenshot of RIB CostX estimating software showing the workbook with SoQ takeoff quantities schedule by SubsQS Ltd for Blockwork

Masonry Blockwork &
Retaining Walls Estimator

Masonry Block &
Retaining Walls


For builders and block layers pricing masonry, concrete and steel reinforced block walls or foundation retaining structures on both residential and commercial projects.


Quantities are broken out by type and thickness including 10, 15, 20 and 25 series block and include quantities of steel reinforcing, concrete core-filling and sealant to construction joints.


With an accurate and easy to follow baseline in hand, re-pricing any future variations is simple.


Pricing brick veneer façade? See Brickwork Takeoff

Working with a concrete structure? See Concrete Takeoff


Email your plans through today for a fixed fee quote with turnaround time.


For builders and block layers pricing masonry, concrete and steel reinforced block walls or foundation retaining structures on both residential and commercial projects.


Quantities are broken out by type and thickness including 10, 15, 20 and 25 series block and include quantities of steel reinforcing, concrete core-filling and sealant to construction joints.


With an accurate and easy to follow baseline in hand, re-pricing any future variations is simple.


Pricing brick veneer façade?

See Brickwork Takeoff

Working with a concrete structure?

See Concrete Takeoff


Email your plans through today for a fixed fee quote with turnaround time.

Work Smarter
Not Harder

Project Documents

Send the current Architectural & Structural documents along with any other project information.

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Screenshot of RIB CostX measurement software showing the plans being measured by SubsQS Ltd

Manual CostX Measure

CostX is used to accurately capture your entire project's scope.

Drawings are loaded into CostX for manual take-off. We follow ANZSMM best practices for measuring.

CostX Workbook

Measured scope is split out and presented in a logical manner.

Screenshot of RIB CostX estimating software showing the workbook with SoQ takeoff quantities schedule by SubsQS Ltd for Blockwork
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First Principle Rates

Need to sharpen up your rates in a competitive market?

Pricing services do just that.

Live Excel Workbook

The SoQ workbook can be issued as takeoff only or with rates applied.

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Screenshot of Final SoQ Concrete takeoff report by SubsQS Ltd

Final SoQ Schedule

The hard-copy PDF takeoff is issued as a baseline for future variations once the project is live.

Handover Letter

The covering letter contains any noteworthy clarifications and tags for project context.

Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
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Project Documents

Send the current Architectural & Structural documents along with any other project information.

Screenshot of RIB CostX measurement software showing the plans being measured by SubsQS Ltd

Manual CostX Measure

CostX is used to accurately capture your entire project's scope.

Screenshot of RIB CostX estimating software showing the workbook with SoQ takeoff quantities schedule by SubsQS Ltd for Blockwork

CostX Workbook

Measured scope is split out and presented in a logical manner.

Screenshot of Final SoQ Concrete takeoff report by SubsQS Ltd

Final SoQ Schedule

The hard-copy PDF takeoff is issued as a baseline for future variations once the project is live.

Live Excel Workbook

The SoQ workbook can be issued as takeoff only or with rates applied.

Screenshot of microsoft excel software showing the schedule of quantities SoQ takeoff for masonry blockwork trade by SubsQS Ltd
Computer generated file showing Red PDF Folder Icon by SubsQS

Handover Letter

The covering letter contains any noteworthy clarifications and tags for project context.

screenshot of microsoft excel workbook showing first principle rate calculation with blurred out costs by SubsQS Ltd

First Principle Rates

Need to sharpen up your rates in a competitive market?

Pricing services do just that.

Work Smarter
Not Harder

FAQ

What do you need to complete a blockwork take-off?

The latest PDF drawings (plans, elevations, sections/details), wall type/thickness notes, and any structural/masonry notes.

Will you allow for openings, lintels/bond beams and key details in the take-off?

Yes. Openings are accounted for, and items like lintels/bond beams and notable details are called out with notes so nothing gets missed when measuring or pricing.

Do you separate different block types and wall thicknesses (e.g: 140/190 series)?

Yes. Quantities are broken out by wall type/thickness and blockwork heights/zones so you can apply the correct rates to avoid scope gaps.

Can you re-measure if the drawings change and show what’s increased/decreased?

Yes. We can re-measure revisions and provide an additions/omissions summary to speed up re-pricing and support variation submissions.

service areas: the golden triangle nz | central north island | bay of plenty | auckland | hamilton | rotorua | tauranga | whakatane | kawerau | taupo

© 2026 SubsQS limited. all rights reserved.

service areas:

the golden triangle nz

central north island | bay of plenty

auckland | hamilton | rotorua | tauranga

whakatane | kawerau | taupo

© 2026 SubsQS limited. all rights reserved.

service areas: the golden triangle nz | central north island | bay of plenty | auckland | hamilton | rotorua | tauranga | whakatane | kawerau | taupo

© 2026 SubsQS limited. all rights reserved.