Cladding Takeoff
Exterior Finishes
Cladding Takeoff
Exterior Finishes
Weatherboard & Panel Systems
External cladding systems can make or break a price. Ensure yours doesn't have any leaks.
The take-off schedule doesn't read like a QS report - it gives the reader confidence your scope is understood. The supplier knows what to deliver and your crew knows what they're walking onto.
If the quantities fall short, you're eating margin chasing another delivery mid-build. Too heavy and you risk submitting an over inflated price. You want to land in the middle.
Cladding system take-off scope includes bevel-back and rusticated weatherboard, fibre-cement plank and panel, vertical shiplap plus board & batten systems that include total cavity battens (E2/AS1 drained cavity), building underlay or RAB, head flashings and scribers, boxed corners, inter-cladding junctions, soffit linings, fascia, fixings and any external penetration details.
When drawings change, you have a solid baseline in place to measure from that makes the variation monitoring component no more difficult than it needs to be.
Only pricing the Frame & Truss scope? See Timber Framing Take-off
Developer supplying the materials? See Labour-only Estimate
Pricing the Interior Fit-out portion? See Schedule of Quantities
Drop your plans through on Email for a fixed fee with turnaround time.
No hourly rates - no scope creep - no surprises.
External cladding systems can make or break a price. Ensure yours doesn't leak.
The take-off schedule doesn't read like a QS report - it gives the reader confidence your scope is understood. The supplier knows what to deliver and your crew knows what they're walking onto.
If the quantities fall short, you're eating margin chasing another delivery mid-build. Too heavy and you risk submitting an over inflated price. You want to land in the middle.
Cladding system take-off scope includes bevel-back and rusticated weatherboard, fibre-cement plank and panel, vertical shiplap plus board & batten systems that include total cavity battens (E2/AS1 drained cavity), building underlay or RAB, head flashings and scribers, boxed corners, inter-cladding junctions, soffit linings, fascia, fixings and any external penetration details.
When drawings change, you have a solid baseline in place to measure from that makes the variation monitoring component no more difficult than it needs to be.
Only pricing the Frame & Truss scope?
Developer supplying the materials?
Pricing the Interior Fit-out portion?
Drop your plans through on Email for a fixed fee with turnaround time.
No surprises, no hourly rates or scope creep
Watertight Schedules
Weathertight Prices
Architectural Drawings
Send the Architectural Drawings, Specification and any finishes schedules issued for pricing.
Detailed Measurement
CostX is used to manually measure all items - the leading construction industry takeoff and pricing platform that ensures nothing gets left on the table.
CostX is used to manually measure all items - the leading construction industry takeoff and pricing platform that ensures nothing gets left on the table.
Schedule Workbook
Scope is presented to follow the build sequence, so you can trace the scope from start to finish.
Supplier Product Rates
Already got your Merchant rates? Send them through so they can be applied to the project takeoff.
Merchant quantities are not used.
Cladding Takeoff
A PDF copy of the entire scope is issued with quantities and rates.
A useful document for your Foreman to have nearby to monitor material consumption.
SoQ Material Schedule
The digital workbook is also issued for you to use alongside your current software to track procurement & payments.
Handover Letter
A covering letter is issued as context for the estimate that highlights any clarifications, assumptions or exclusions.
Architectural Drawings
Send through the Architectural Drawings, Specification and any finishes schedules that have been issued for pricing.
Detailed Measurement
CostX is used to manually measure all items - the leading construction industry takeoff and pricing platform that ensures nothing gets left on the table.
Schedule Workbook
Scope is presented to follow the build sequence, so you can trace the scope from start to finish.
Cladding Takeoff
A PDF copy of the entire scope is issued with quantities and rates.
A useful document for your Foreman to have nearby to monitor material consumption.
SoQ Material Schedule
The digital workbook is also issued for you to use alongside your current software to track procurement & payments.
Handover Letter
A covering letter is issued as context for the estimate that highlights any clarifications, assumptions or exclusions.
Supplier Product Rates
Already got your Merchant quote? Send it through so the rates can be cherry picked and applied to the project takeoff.
Merchant quantities are not used.
Watertight Schedule
Weathertight Prices
FAQ
Why get a measured cladding take-off instead of pricing off a flat m2 rate?
To ensure your price stays both competitive and accurate. A measured take-off splits quantities by system and elevation — with details including corners, junctions and flashings — so you can rate each element for material and labour realistically and back your numbers if the client queries your price.
Can you split quantities on mixed-cladding homes, such as brick veneer with weatherboard or panel?
Yes. Each system is measured and scheduled separately in complete detail.
What's included in a cladding take-off — does it cover the full exterior envelope?
Yes. Cladding systems are split by system and include cavity battens, building underlay or rigid air barrier, head flashings and scribers, boxed corners, inter-cladding junctions, soffit linings, fascia, fixings and any penetrations — itemised in m2, LM and counts with wastage allowances included for a ready-to-order schedule.
What's the turnaround time and what format do I receive the cladding takeoff in?
Most cladding take-offs are turned around in about 2-3 working days, depending on drawing complexity and workload. You'll receive the schedule in Excel and PDF, plus marked-up plans showing exactly what's been measured.
Why get a measured cladding take-off instead of pricing off a flat m2 rate?
To ensure your price stays both competitive and accurate. A measured take-off splits quantities by system and elevation — with details including corners, junctions and flashings — so you can rate each element for material and labour realistically and back your numbers if the client queries your price.
Can you split quantities on mixed-cladding homes, such as brick veneer with weatherboard or panel?
Yes. Each system is measured and scheduled separately in complete detail.
What's included in a cladding take-off — does it cover the full exterior envelope?
Yes. Cladding systems are split by system and include cavity battens, building underlay or rigid air barrier, head flashings and scribers, boxed corners, inter-cladding junctions, soffit linings, fascia, fixings and any penetrations — itemised in m2, LM and counts with wastage allowances included for a ready-to-order schedule.
What's the turnaround time and what format do I receive the cladding takeoff in?
Most cladding take-offs are turned around in about 2-3 working days, depending on drawing complexity and workload. You'll receive the schedule in Excel and PDF, plus marked-up plans showing exactly what's been measured.