Construction Takeoff Tools Built for Speed
Every tool contractors need to go from construction drawings to accurate quantities and material lists. AI page naming and scale detection, plan search and symbol counting, snap to content precision, organized groups, built-in material templates, and one click export. No training required, no bloatware, no contracts.
Material Templates
Apply assembly templates to your measurement groups and get instant material breakdowns with quantities, waste factors, and rounding built in. All 43 built-in templates cover concrete, framing, drywall, insulation, roofing, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, fencing, and more. Adjustable properties like stud spacing, slab thickness, and tile size let you dial in each template for the job, and waste is always visible and yours to control. Build custom templates with the visual formula editor, or browse the community library where other contractors share what works. One-click trade tool sets configure your project with the right groups and templates so you can start measuring immediately.
Explore toolCount Tool
Place markers with a single click to count fixtures, outlets, sprinkler heads, windows, posts, or any item on the plan. Pick from five distinct symbol shapes, give counts names that stack into tidy totals, and let running counts update as you click. When a symbol repeats across the set, box one example and inspect the confirmed matches before bulk addition.
Explore toolPlan Search & Symbol Counting
Press Ctrl+F and find text across the whole plan set: door tags, keynotes, equipment labels. Results stream in grouped by sheet, one click lands you on the match highlighted, and scanned sheets are read automatically. For repeated symbols, draw a box around one example. Confirmed matches arrive checked by default with picture previews, available for optional review or exclusion before the checked set becomes counts in one bulk step.
Explore toolLines & Polylines
Measure straight lines for individual dimensions, or draw connected multi segment polylines for piping, conduit, curbing, fencing, and any other linear run. Curve any segment into a true arc for radius work, and set a pitch to get true sloped lengths on roof edges and ramps. Hold Shift to lock to 15 degree increments for precise horizontal, vertical, and diagonal segments. Running totals update in real time as you add segments.
Explore toolAreas & Rectangles
Trace the outline of any region on your plans and get instant square footage using precise polygon calculations. Handles irregular shapes, L-shaped rooms, jogs, and complex footprints, with true curved edges for radius walls and arched drives. The rectangle tool drops quick measurements with two clicks, and circle, ellipse, and freehand variants cover round and organic shapes. Cut out openings from any area to deduct doors, windows, or voids automatically.
Explore toolAI Auto Scale Detection
When you upload a PDF, Easy Takeoffs reads each sheet for scale notations and offers them in the scale menu, where one tap applies the sheet's own scale. When a sheet has no scale text, like a scanned plan, AI reads the scale off the drawing and suggests it for you to confirm. One click sets every page in the set automatically, and Scale Check warns you if a page's scale ever contradicts its sheet.
Explore toolAI Auto Page Naming
Upload a plan set and every sheet names itself. AI reads each title block and labels the page by its sheet number and title, like A-101 First Floor Plan. It runs on upload, works on scanned plans, and never overwrites a name you set yourself.
Explore toolSnap to Content
The snap engine extracts vector geometry directly from your PDF and locks your cursor to walls, corners, midpoints, and edges as you measure. Visual indicators show exactly what you are snapping to. Snap sensitivity is adjustable, and you can toggle the system on or off by pressing S.
Measurement Groups
Organize your measurements into color coded groups and sub-groups, with a 70-color palette that keeps every scope distinct. Each group tracks its own live totals for length, area, and count, and the active group's totals and materials stay pinned in the sidebar while you draw. Hatch patterns distinguish area fills, three state visibility lets you focus on one scope at a time, and you can move measurements between groups as your takeoff evolves.
Explore toolShare & Collaborate
Share any takeoff via a read-only link that anyone can open without creating an account. Viewers see your PDF plans, measurements, groups, running totals, and material calculations exactly as you see them. Toggle sharing on or off for each document, and view count tracking shows you how many times the link has been opened. Send the link to suppliers for material quotes, to subs for scope review, to clients for approval, or to field crews for reference.
One Click Export
Export an annotated PDF with your measurements drawn directly on the original plans, a totals legend printed in the corner of each sheet, and one Takeoff Summary of group totals and materials at the end. Or export a CSV spreadsheet with every measurement organized by group, complete with subtotals, units, and material quantities. Both give you everything you need to plug quantities straight into your estimating workflow.
Explore toolFull Resolution PDFs
Drop any PDF plan set into your browser and every page renders at full resolution. Multi page files, large format sheets, fine line weights, and small dimension callouts all display exactly as drawn. The rendering engine runs on a Web Worker with OffscreenCanvas, so the interface stays responsive even with complex drawings.
Cloud Auto Save
Every change saves to the cloud automatically so your work is always current. A save status indicator shows exactly when your last save completed. If you close the tab by accident, a last-moment save captures your latest changes, with a browser-side backup as the final safety net. Access your projects from any device and never worry about a single hard drive holding your only copy.
Annotations
Thirteen markup tools cover text notes, callouts on leader lines, arrows, revision clouds, polygon clouds, shapes, stamps with your own text, freehand, and highlighter. Eleven geometry and text tools reshape after placement with grab handles; freehand and highlighter use the partial-stroke eraser for corrections. A full-spectrum color picker keeps RFIs and field notes distinct, your setup follows your account, and everything exports to your annotated PDF.
Explore toolLabels
Add editable text labels to any measurement so you know exactly what each line, area, or count represents. Labels are visible on the canvas while you work and carry through to your PDF and spreadsheet exports.
Any Device
Easy Takeoffs runs in any browser with a responsive design that adapts to phones, tablets, and desktops. Touch gestures like pinch to zoom and two finger pan work naturally on mobile devices. No install, no updates, no platform lock in. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge on any operating system. A full set of keyboard shortcuts keeps your hands off the mouse when speed matters, with single key presses to switch tools and a 50 action undo history.
Why Easy Takeoffs vs Other Takeoff Methods
See how Easy Takeoffs compares with manual takeoffs and other paid software.
| Manual Takeoffs | Other Paid Software | Easy Takeoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Rulers, scale sticks, printed plans | $260 to $3,588+ per year; some products require a custom quote | $39/mo or $399/yr, 14-day free trial |
| Setup Time | Zero, but every takeoff is slow | Ranges from self-serve web access to desktop rollout and onboarding | Self-serve browser access with no installation |
| Accuracy | Your eyesight, a steady hand, and a scale ruler | Depends on scale calibration, plan quality, and estimator review | Scale confirmation plus snap to drawing geometry |
| Scale Calibration | Manual calculation from printed scale bars | Manual entry, some tools have auto detection | Auto detection, with AI fallback for scanned sheets |
| Sheet Naming | Read each title block and write names by hand | Manual or automatic, depending on the product and plan | AI names every sheet from its title block on upload |
| Measurement Tools | Ruler and highlighter | Full suite, steep learning curve | Line, polyline, area, rectangle, circle, count, angle, plus true curves |
| Finding & Counting | Page through every sheet by eye | Core symbol recognition or separate automation, depending on the product | Text and symbol search included in one plan |
| Material Calculations | Spreadsheet formulas or pen and paper math | Included, plan gated, or sold separately, depending on the product | 43 built-in templates for every trade, included |
| Organization | Color coded highlighters and sticky notes | Folders and layers, complex setup | Color coded groups with running totals |
| Export | Hand written notes or manual spreadsheet entry | PDF and Excel included with subscription | Annotated PDF and CSV with one click |
| Sharing | Photocopy or hand off the original | Cloud sharing on paid plans, or file export | One click shareable link, no account needed |
| Community Library | None | Built-in libraries and marketplaces vary by product | Community template library, included |
| Data Safety | One lost printout away from starting over | Local files or cloud depending on tool | Cloud auto-save with a browser-side unsaved-work fallback |
| Accessibility | Physical desk with printed plans | Windows, browser, and mobile support varies by product | Any device, any browser, cloud synced |
Cost
Rulers, scale sticks, printed plans
$260 to $3,588+ per year; some products require a custom quote
$39/mo or $399/yr, 14-day free trial
Setup Time
Zero, but every takeoff is slow
Ranges from self-serve web access to desktop rollout and onboarding
Self-serve browser access with no installation
Accuracy
Your eyesight, a steady hand, and a scale ruler
Depends on scale calibration, plan quality, and estimator review
Scale confirmation plus snap to drawing geometry
Scale Calibration
Manual calculation from printed scale bars
Manual entry, some tools have auto detection
Auto detection, with AI fallback for scanned sheets
Sheet Naming
Read each title block and write names by hand
Manual or automatic, depending on the product and plan
AI names every sheet from its title block on upload
Measurement Tools
Ruler and highlighter
Full suite, steep learning curve
Line, polyline, area, rectangle, circle, count, angle, plus true curves
Finding & Counting
Page through every sheet by eye
Core symbol recognition or separate automation, depending on the product
Text and symbol search included in one plan
Material Calculations
Spreadsheet formulas or pen and paper math
Included, plan gated, or sold separately, depending on the product
43 built-in templates for every trade, included
Organization
Color coded highlighters and sticky notes
Folders and layers, complex setup
Color coded groups with running totals
Export
Hand written notes or manual spreadsheet entry
PDF and Excel included with subscription
Annotated PDF and CSV with one click
Sharing
Photocopy or hand off the original
Cloud sharing on paid plans, or file export
One click shareable link, no account needed
Community Library
None
Built-in libraries and marketplaces vary by product
Community template library, included
Data Safety
One lost printout away from starting over
Local files or cloud depending on tool
Cloud auto-save with a browser-side unsaved-work fallback
Accessibility
Physical desk with printed plans
Windows, browser, and mobile support varies by product
Any device, any browser, cloud synced
Start Your Construction Takeoff Today
Upload your first PDF plan set, set the scale, and pull accurate quantities before lunch. $39 a month after the trial, less than every dedicated competitor.