Brickwork Estimator


Brickwork Estimator

Exterior Fabric

Brickwork Takeoffs:
Builders & Bricklayers


For builders and brick-layers pricing brick veneer and masonry façades on residential, medium-density and commercial projects. We convert your drawings into a measured masonry brickwork takeoff so you can quote fast, with confidence, while being able to back up your numbers.


We break out brickwork by wall type including brick veneer area, count, height, piers, feature bands, sills, soldier courses, lintels and openings. Quantities are scheduled in m², LM and item counts with clear notes on brick type, bond type and pattern so you can price apples-for-apples and reduce waste by ordering closer to the actual required amount of materials.


When drawings change, we can re-measure and provide an additions/omissions summary for fast re-pricing and variation support, instead of starting from scratch every time.


Email your plans and we’ll confirm a fixed fee with turnaround time for your brickwork takeoffs.


For builders and brick-layers pricing brick veneer and masonry façades on residential, medium-density and commercial projects.


We convert your drawings into a measured masonry brickwork takeoff so you can quote fast, with confidence, while being able to back up your numbers.


We break out brickwork by wall type including brick veneer area, count, height, piers, feature bands, sills, soldier courses, lintels and openings. Quantities are scheduled in m², LM and item counts with clear notes on brick type, bond type and pattern so you can price apples-for-apples and reduce waste by ordering closer to the actual required amount of materials.


When drawings change, we can re-measure and provide an additions/omissions summary for fast re-pricing and variation support, instead of starting from scratch every time.


Email your plans and we’ll confirm a fixed fee with turnaround time for your brickwork takeoffs.

Accurate Takeoffs
Of Course


Accurate Takeoffs.
Of Course.

  1. Pricing Drawings

Email through the Architectural Drawings & Specification issued to Sub-contractors for pricing.

Custom PDF graphic icons with outlook icon by SubsQS Ltd
Custom PDF graphic icons with outlook icon by SubsQS Ltd
CostX Measurement screenshot with masonry brickwork by SubsQS
CostX Measurement screenshot with masonry brickwork by SubsQS
  1. CostX Takeoff

Drawings are imported into CostX and measured manually to produce an accurate take-off.

  1. Detailed Measure

Scope is measured in line with ANZSMM best practices and presented in a logical format.

CostX Takeoff quantities for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff quantities for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
First principal rate buildup for concrete placing by SubsQS
First principal rate buildup for concrete placing by SubsQS
  1. Pricing Assistance

For those wanting pricing services plus scope take-off.

  1. Final Quantities

Receive a hard copy of the final takeoff quantities as a baseline to refer back to for future variations.

CostX Quantities report for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
CostX Quantities report for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
Microsoft Excel screenshot of takeoff for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
Microsoft Excel screenshot of takeoff for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
  1. Final Workbook

Receive a digital workbook of the final quantities that acts as a valuable tool for progress claims & monitoring.

  1. Handover Letter

We issue a covering letter that includes the final takeoff with any noteworthy clarifications/tags that aid pricing.

Computer generated file showing Red PDF Folder Icon by SubsQS
Computer generated file showing Red PDF Folder Icon by SubsQS
Custom PDF graphic icons with outlook icon by SubsQS Ltd
Custom PDF graphic icons with outlook icon by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Pricing Drawings

Email through the Architectural Drawings & Specification issued to Sub-contractors for pricing.

CostX Measurement screenshot with masonry brickwork by SubsQS
CostX Measurement screenshot with masonry brickwork by SubsQS
  1. CostX Takeoff

Drawings are imported into CostX and measured manually to produce an accurate take-off.

CostX Takeoff quantities for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff quantities for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
  1. Detailed Measure

Scope is measured in line with ANZSMM best practices and presented in a logical format.

First principal rate buildup for concrete placing by SubsQS
First principal rate buildup for concrete placing by SubsQS
  1. Pricing Assistance

For those wanting pricing services plus scope take-off.

CostX Quantities report for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
CostX Quantities report for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
  1. Final Quantities

Receive a hard copy of the final takeoff quantities as a baseline to refer back to for future variations.

Microsoft Excel screenshot of takeoff for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
Microsoft Excel screenshot of takeoff for masonry brickwork trade by SubsQS
  1. Final Workbook

Receive a digital workbook of the final quantities that acts as a valuable tool for progress claims & monitoring.

Computer generated file showing Red PDF Folder Icon by SubsQS
Computer generated file showing Red PDF Folder Icon by SubsQS
  1. Handover Letter

We issue a covering letter that includes the final takeoff with any noteworthy clarifications/tags that aid pricing.

FAQ

Why is a measured brickwork takeoff better than using a flat m² rate?

A measured takeoff breaks the work down by elevation, level and brick type, so you can apply realistic labour and material rates and prove your quantities if the client queries your price.

Do your brickwork takeoffs include labour pricing or just quantities?

By default we provide measured quantities only so you can plug in your own bricklaying rates. For contractors who want more support, we can add labour-only pricing or first-principles rate build-ups as a separate service, keeping quantities and pricing clearly separated in the schedule.

Can you complete a brickwork takeoff from PDF plans or do you need CAD files?

PDF plans are fine. We regularly complete brickwork take-offs from PDF drawings, including architectural elevations, sections and window/door schedules. If CAD/Revit files are available that’s a bonus, but not essential - we’ll still provide a clear schedule of quantities and marked-up drawings from standard PDF sets.

What’s the typical turnaround time and what format do I receive the brickwork takeoff in?

Most brickwork takeoffs are turned around in about 2–3 working days, depending on drawing complexity and workload. You’ll receive a trade-ready schedule (Excel/PDF) plus marked-up plans, so it’s easy to price, easy to review and simple to attach to your tender as backup.

Why is a measured brickwork takeoff better than using a flat m² rate?

A measured takeoff breaks the work down by elevation, level and brick type, so you can apply realistic labour and material rates and prove your quantities if the client queries your price.

Do your brickwork takeoffs include labour pricing or just quantities?

By default we provide measured quantities only so you can plug in your own bricklaying rates. For contractors who want more support, we can add labour-only pricing or first-principles rate build-ups as a separate service, keeping quantities and pricing clearly separated in the schedule.

Can you complete a brickwork takeoff from PDF plans or do you need CAD files?

PDF plans are fine. We regularly complete brickwork take-offs from PDF drawings, including architectural elevations, sections and window/door schedules. If CAD/Revit files are available that’s a bonus, but not essential - we’ll still provide a clear schedule of quantities and marked-up drawings from standard PDF sets.

What’s the typical turnaround time and what format do I receive the brickwork takeoff in?

Most brickwork takeoffs are turned around in about 2–3 working days, depending on drawing complexity and workload. You’ll receive a trade-ready schedule (Excel/PDF) plus marked-up plans, so it’s easy to price, easy to review and simple to attach to your tender as backup.

Why is a measured brickwork takeoff better than using a flat m² rate?

A measured takeoff breaks the work down by elevation, level and brick type, so you can apply realistic labour and material rates and prove your quantities if the client queries your price.

Do your brickwork takeoffs include labour pricing or just quantities?

By default we provide measured quantities only so you can plug in your own bricklaying rates. For contractors who want more support, we can add labour-only pricing or first-principles rate build-ups as a separate service, keeping quantities and pricing clearly separated in the schedule.

Can you complete a brickwork takeoff from PDF plans or do you need CAD files?

PDF plans are fine. We regularly complete brickwork take-offs from PDF drawings, including architectural elevations, sections and window/door schedules. If CAD/Revit files are available that’s a bonus, but not essential - we’ll still provide a clear schedule of quantities and marked-up drawings from standard PDF sets.

What’s the typical turnaround time and what format do I receive the brickwork takeoff in?

Most brickwork takeoffs are turned around in about 2–3 working days, depending on drawing complexity and workload. You’ll receive a trade-ready schedule (Excel/PDF) plus marked-up plans, so it’s easy to price, easy to review and simple to attach to your tender as backup.