Cloud Takeoff & Estimation
Cloud takeoffs— fast, simple, accurate.
Estix is a fast cloud-based PDF takeoff and estimation platform with pre-built, configurable templates for specific trades. Work from anywhere—no printing, no manual calculations, pick up where you left off. Plans and data live in the cloud so your team always has the latest version.
Built for accuracy
Consistent measurements, accurate totals
Trade templates
Pre-built, configurable for each trade
Export-ready
CSV & PDF for costing and billing
The Problem
Manual takeoff is slow and error-prone
Estimators and contractors spend hours on printed plans, spreadsheets, and manual math. Mistakes compound. Versions get lost. Bids slip.
- Printing and marking up physical drawings wastes time and paper
- Manual calculator work leads to errors and rework
- Scattered spreadsheets and USB drives—no single source of truth
- Separate takeoffs for fittings and fixtures mean double work
- Handoffs to costing and billing require re-entering data
The Solution
One tool from plan to estimate
Convert plans into structured, error-free estimates. Pre-built templates for specific trades give you a configurable starting point—then automatic calculations, grouping, and tagging cut manual math and errors. Work from office, site, or home.
Features
Built for accurate, repeatable takeoffs
Trade-specific templates, measurement, and export—in one place.
Cloud-based takeoff & estimation
Work from anywhere. no printing, no manual calculations. Plans and data live in the cloud so your team always has the latest version.
Pre-built templates by trade
Start from configurable templates for plumbing, mechanical, and other trades—categories, tags, and pricing presets you can tune so every bid matches how your team works.
Automatic fittings count
Fittings are counted as you measure, so you get accurate counts without separate takeoffs or manual tallying.
Fixtures counting
Count and categorize fixtures from mechanical drawings (e.g. flow drains, outlets) in one place for cleaner bids and fewer oversights.
Color-coded tags & categories
Templates set the baseline structure; you refine from there. Organize measurements by trade, material, or phase with color-coded tags and linked categories—structured, consistent, and auditable.
Comprehensive summaries & export
Grouped summaries, per-tag totals, and exportable reports (e.g. CSV/PDF) so you can hand off to costing and billing without rework.
How It Works
Three steps from plan to estimate
Three steps from plan to estimate.
Upload
Upload your PDF plans and apply a trade template—or customize a pre-built one for your trade. Categories and pricing presets stay consistent and repeatable.
Measure & tag
Measure lengths, count fittings and fixtures as you go. Tag by trade, material, or phase. No manual calculations.
Summarize & export
Get grouped summaries and per-tag totals. Export to CSV or PDF for costing and billing—no rework.
Use Cases
Built for construction professionals
Estimators, contractors, project managers—anyone who needs accurate takeoffs and clear billing.
Plumbing contractors
Use plumbing-oriented templates with configurable categories and pricing, then measure pipe runs and count fittings automatically. Accurate takeoffs for residential and commercial bids.
Mechanical contractors
Start from mechanical trade templates and count fixtures from drawings—flow drains, outlets, and more—with settings you can adjust per job or client.
Estimators
Cut hours of manual measuring and calculator work. From plan to estimate in one tool, with exportable reports for costing.
Small construction firms
Cloud storage and access from office, site, or home. No USB or email chains—plans and estimates in one place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Construction takeoff software helps estimators and contractors measure quantities from plans (lengths, counts, areas) and organize them for costing. Estix is a cloud-based takeoff tool that works directly on PDFs—with pre-built, configurable templates for specific trades. No printing, no manual calculations.
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