Carpentry Takeoff
Timber Framing


Carpentry Takeoff
Timber Framing

Frame & Truss Material Takeoff

Frame & Truss Material Takeoff


Frame and Truss pricing can make or break a tender. Don't leave anything on the table.


The takeoff 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.


Too light on quantities and 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.


Detailed F&T takeoff scope includes wall frames (pre-fab or insitu), floor joists (HySpan or LVL beams), structural steel timber-infills, sheet flooring, roof trusses, timber purlins, valleys, soffit framing along with fixings and connections.


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.


Developer supplying the materials? See Labour-only takeoff

Only pricing the Cladding scope? See Cladding takeoff

Pricing the Interior Fit-out portion? See Interior Fit-out takeoff


Drop your plans through on Email for a fixed fee with turnaround time.

No hourly rates, no scope creep, no surprises.


Frame and Truss pricing can make or break a tender. Don't leave anything on the table.


The takeoff 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.


Too light on quantities and 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.


Detailed F&T takeoff scope includes wall frames (pre-fab or insitu), floor joists (HySpan or LVL beams), structural steel timber-infills, sheet flooring, roof trusses, timber purlins, valleys, soffit framing along with fixings and connections.


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.


Developer supplying the materials?

See Labour-only takeoff.

Only pricing the Cladding scope?

See Cladding takeoff.

Pricing the Interior Fit-out portion?

See Interior Fit-out takeoff.


Drop your plans through on Email for a fixed fee with turnaround time.


No hourly rates, scope creep or surprises.

Merchant Takeoffs.
All in.

  1. Working Drawings

Send the Architectural Drawings & Specification issued for pricing.

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CostX screenshot of detailed carpentry frame and truss material takeoff by SubsQS Ltd
  1. CostX Measure

CostX is used to manually measure all items, helping ensure nothing gets left on the table.

  1. Detailed Takeoff

Scope is presented to follow the build sequence, so you can trace the scope from start to finish.

CostX screenshot of detailed carpentry frame and truss material takeoff pricing schedule by SubsQS Ltd
Screenshot of Merchant Supplier quote for carpentry prices by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Material Supply Rates

Already got your Merchant rates? Send them through so they can be applied to the project takeoff.

  1. Carpentry 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.

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Screenshot of Microsoft Excel takeoff carpentry takeoff schedule by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Bill of Quantities

The digital workbook is also issued for you to use alongside your current software to track procurement & payments.

  1. Handover Letter

A covering letter is issued as context for the estimate that highlights any clarifications, assumptions or exclusions.

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  1. Working Drawings

Send the Architectural Drawings & Specification issued for pricing.

CostX screenshot of detailed carpentry frame and truss material takeoff by SubsQS Ltd
CostX screenshot of detailed carpentry frame and truss material takeoff by SubsQS Ltd
  1. CostX Measure

CostX is used to manually measure all items, helping ensure nothing gets left on the table.

CostX screenshot of detailed carpentry frame and truss material takeoff pricing schedule by SubsQS Ltd
CostX screenshot of detailed carpentry frame and truss material takeoff pricing schedule by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Detailed Takeoff

Scope is presented to follow the build sequence, so you can trace the scope from start to finish.

Screenshot of Merchant Supplier quote for carpentry prices by SubsQS Ltd
Screenshot of Merchant Supplier quote for carpentry prices by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Material Supply Rates

Already got your Merchant rates? Send them through so they can be applied to the project takeoff.

Screenshot of CostX report in PDF of shedule of quantities for carpentry takeoff by SubsQS Ltd
Screenshot of CostX report in PDF of shedule of quantities for carpentry takeoff by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Carpentry 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.

Screenshot of Microsoft Excel takeoff carpentry takeoff schedule by SubsQS Ltd
Screenshot of Microsoft Excel takeoff carpentry takeoff schedule by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Bill of Quantities

The digital workbook is also issued for you to use alongside your current software to track procurement & payments.

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

A covering letter is issued as context for the estimate that highlights any clarifications, assumptions or exclusions.

FAQ

Why get a measured frame and truss takeoff instead of relying on the merchant?

Time, Cost & Quality. Carpentry takeoffs are completed by a Quantity Surveyor with an extensive Carpentry background which ensures you dont leave anything on the table. Waiting days instead of weeks for a takeoff may also tip the scales in whether or not you are able to submit a price at all.

What's included in a carpentry frame and truss takeoff — does it cover the full structural package?

Yes. The takeoff covers wall framing, prefabricated roof trusses, floor joists, LVL beams and lintels, valley members, blocking, bracing, strapping, joist hangers, and fixings — all itemised by size, grade, and treatment specification. If the structural engineer has called out specific members, those are captured separately so nothing gets left behind.

Does the frame and truss takeoff include labour pricing or just quantities?

It can be either. It will be more cost effective for you to have the labour component rated alongside the takeoff considering the carpentry scope has already been pulled out.

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

Most brickwork takeoffs are turned around in about 3-5 working days, depending on drawing complexity and workload. You’ll receive the schedule in Excel & PDF, plus marked-up plans of any ambiguous scope so its clear what scope is included in the price.