Materials & Takeoff Estimator

About the Materials & Takeoff Estimator

Accurate estimating is what keeps a construction business profitable, and this Materials & Takeoff Estimator makes it fast. List your materials with quantities, unit prices and waste allowance, add your labour by task and day rate, and the estimator totals it all up, adds your margin, and gives you a clear price to quote the client — plus exactly how much profit you will make.

A materials-versus-labour breakdown shows where the cost sits, and the waste percentage on each material means your quantities are realistic, not optimistic. It takes the risk out of quoting big jobs and stops the costly mistakes that come from estimating in your head or on the back of a drawing.

Built in Excel and Google Sheets with clearly marked input cells and sample data, it works on any device. Perfect for builders, contractors and tradespeople who quote on materials and labour. Track the jobs you win with our [Construction Job & Bid Tracker](#/product/construction-job-bid-tracker).

Who it's for

What's included

• Materials takeoff with quantities, prices and waste %
• Labour by task, day rate and number of people
• Automatic total cost, margin and client price
• Materials-vs-labour cost breakdown
• Clearly marked input cells; sample data included
• Works in Excel and Google Sheets, on any device

How to download & use it

1. Check your email. The moment your payment goes through, we email your files to the address you enter at checkout. They usually arrive within a minute or two — if not, check your spam or promotions folder.
2. Download your files. Open the email and click the download button. Your files save straight to your device — nothing is posted, it is all instant and digital. Keep the email so you can re-download any time.
3. Open it. Open the file in Microsoft Excel, or upload it to Google Sheets (in Google Drive: New → File upload, then open with Google Sheets). It works on desktop, tablet and mobile.
4. Make it yours. Type into the highlighted input cells — everything else calculates automatically. Most files include a "Start Here" tab and sample data to guide you.

Need a hand? Every purchase includes free email support and free updates for life. If a file ever will not open, reply to your receipt and we will sort it.

Frequently asked questions

Does it add waste to materials?

Yes — set a waste % per material so your quantities are realistic.

Does it show my profit?

Yes — set your margin and it shows the client price and your profit.

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Instant digital download. Nothing is shipped. Files are delivered to your email the moment you buy, and you can re-download them any time. Single-business licence.