Painting Estimator
Interior Finishes
Painting Estimator
Interior Finishes
Painting, Decorating & Wallpaper Takeoff
Painting, Decorating & Wallpaper Takeoff
For Main Contractors, Sub-contractors and maintenance teams who need scope accuracy with clean, traceable quantities from drawings through to quote/tender sign-off.
We convert Architectural plans and specs into an accurate painting, decorating or wallpaper take-off for a trade-ready schedule of quantities that’s built for fast, confident pricing.
We measure and schedule by area and surface type (walls, ceilings, soffits, doors, frames, skirtings, architraves & feature areas) including m², lineal metres and item counts.
Email your plans & specification for a fixed fee and turnaround timeframe.
The Process
Simple
Project Drawings
Send through the Architectural documentation sets along with any NTT's & Specifications issued to date.
Quantity Takeoff
The plan sets are loaded into CostX for manual take-off.
Detailed Measure
Scope is measured in depth and separated by substrate and finishing system eg: Resene, Dulux, Aalto Paints or similar.
Takeoff Quantities
Receive the final hard copy of the quantities as a baseline to refer back to for orders or variations.
Quantities Workbook
Receive the soft copy workbook of the takeoff that acts as a valuable tool for pricing, tracking variations and progress claims.
Completion Letter
We will issue a covering letter that includes the final PDF measure, baseline documents used along with any noteworthy tags or clarifications to assist with your pricing.
Project Drawings
Send through the Architectural documentation sets along with any NTT's & Specifications issued to date.
Quantity Takeoff
The plan sets are loaded into CostX for manual take-off.
Detailed Measurement
Scope is measured in depth and separated by substrate and finishing system eg: Resene, Dulux, Aalto Paints or similar.
Handover Letter
As with all our work, we issue a covering letter that includes the final PDF measure, baseline documents used, & any noteworthy tags/clarifications to assist with your pricing.
Takeoff Quantities
Receive the final hard copy of the quantities as a baseline to refer back to for orders or variations.
Quantities Workbook
Receive the soft copy workbook of the take off that acts as a valuable tool for pricing, variations and progress claims.
FAQ
What’s included in a painting takeoff (interior & exterior)?
A painting takeoff typically measures square metres (M²) of walls/ceilings/soffits, lineal metres (LM) of trims (skirtings, architraves, fascias), and item counts (NO.) for one-off items.
Do painting estimates include repairs, preparation + existing surfaces?
Prep is where budgets blow out. We separate and highlight allowances for surface prep (sanding, filling, sealing stains, mould treatment), minor repairs, and substrate priming, because these depend on existing condition and spec. For repaints, we recommend a defined prep schedule (assumptions + exclusions) so you’re not carrying unlimited remedials in a lump-sum rate.
How do you calculate painting m² from plans (and avoid missing areas)?
With experience. We use CostX takeoff software and split out each substrate type for each paint system, that includes any deductions for openings or back-painting to joinery etc.
What affects the cost of exterior painting in New Zealand?
Key cost drivers include cladding type (timber weatherboard, plaster, masonry, fibre cement), height/access (scaffold vs ladders/EWP), coastal exposure, weather windows, and the specified coating system (elastomeric, high-build, anti-graffiti, stains). We flag these factors in the takeoff notes so your pricing reflects real site conditions.
What’s included in a painting takeoff (interior & exterior)?
A painting takeoff typically measures square metres (M²) of walls/ceilings/soffits, lineal metres (LM) of trims (skirtings, architraves, fascias), and item counts (NO.) for one-off items.
Do painting estimates include repairs, preparation + existing surfaces?
Prep is where budgets blow out. We separate and highlight allowances for surface prep (sanding, filling, sealing stains, mould treatment), minor repairs, and substrate priming, because these depend on existing condition and spec. For repaints, we recommend a defined prep schedule (assumptions + exclusions) so you’re not carrying unlimited remedials in a lump-sum rate.
How do you calculate painting m² from plans (avoid missing areas)?
With experience. We use CostX takeoff software and split out each substrate type for each paint system, that includes any deductions for openings or back-painting to joinery etc.
What affects the cost of exterior painting in New Zealand?
Key cost drivers include cladding type (timber weatherboard, plaster, masonry, fibre cement), height/access (scaffold vs ladders/EWP), coastal exposure, weather windows, and the specified coating system (elastomeric, high-build, anti-graffiti, stains). We flag these factors in the takeoff notes so your pricing reflects real site conditions.