Trade-by-trade
Concrete, masonry, drywall, roofing, flooring, framing, electrical, plumbing & HVAC
Estimating Buddies prepares accurate, bid-ready quantity takeoff and material takeoff reports for general contractors, subcontractors, and builders working across Arizona - from single-family homes in Gilbert to commercial builds in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA TAKEOFF
42'-0"
18'-6"
Measured from your drawings and delivered as a bid-ready package your estimating team can use immediately.
24–48 hrs
Typical turnaround on standard scopes
All trades
Concrete to MEP, one estimating team
Arizona-wide
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa & beyond
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Overview
Estimating Buddies (estimatingbuddies.com) is a construction estimating company that provides quantity takeoff services, material takeoff services, and full construction cost estimate support to contractors across the United States, with a dedicated focus on the Arizona construction market.
We work with general contractors, subcontractors, homebuilders, and commercial developers who need accurate quantity takeoffs before they submit a bid - not after. Every takeoff is built from your construction drawings, blueprints, and plans and specifications, and delivered as a clear, bid-ready package your estimating team can use immediately.
Whether you need a residential quantity takeoff for a custom home in Scottsdale, a commercial material takeoff for a retail build in Tempe, or a full MEP estimating package for an industrial project in Tucson, our estimators measure it the way it will actually be built.
Concrete, masonry, drywall, roofing, flooring, framing, electrical, plumbing & HVAC
Excel, PDF, and marked-up drawings your team can hand straight to suppliers
Statewide Arizona coverage, with construction cost estimate support nationwide
01 / Services
Quantity takeoff, material takeoff, and construction cost estimating for contractors bidding work across Arizona.
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Detailed construction quantity takeoffs covering every measurable item on your drawings, prepared for accurate bid preparation and project budgeting.
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Itemized material quantities pulled directly from your plans, so purchasing and procurement teams order exactly what the job needs.
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Quantities paired with current material pricing and labour quantities to support a complete construction cost estimate for USA-based projects.
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Electrical bid estimating covering panels, devices, conduit, and fixture counts for residential, commercial, and industrial scopes.
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Mechanical estimating services and full MEP estimating services, aligning mechanical, electrical, and plumbing quantities under one report.
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Subcontractor estimating services and contractor estimating services built for fast turnaround during active bid windows.
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Commercial construction estimating for office, retail, hospitality, and tenant-improvement projects across Arizona.
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Residential mechanical estimating for single-family and multifamily projects, sized to match local Arizona building practices.
02 / Audience
Our quantity takeoff services in Arizona are built around how each type of client actually bids and builds - not a one-size-fits-all report.
03 / Scope
Residential, commercial, and industrial quantity takeoff services for projects across Arizona.
Residential quantity takeoff services for new construction, remodels, and multifamily builds across Arizona.
Commercial quantity takeoff and material takeoff for retail, hospitality, and office construction.
Industrial quantity takeoff services for manufacturing facilities and large-scale construction projects.
05 / Scope of Work
Every quantity takeoff comes back with the quantities, notes, and marked-up drawings your team needs to price the bid.
Detailed material quantities by trade and CSI division
Labour quantity estimates alongside material counts
Itemized bill of quantities (BOQ)
Marked-up, colour-coded drawings showing measured areas
Waste factor and allowance notes
Assumptions and exclusions documented for every line item
04 / Trades
From concrete quantity takeoff to HVAC quantity takeoff, we measure each trade the way that trade actually prices and builds.
Trade Takeoff Scope
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Trade
What We Measure
Concrete Takeoff
Slabs, footings, and foundation quantities.
Masonry Takeoff
Block, brick, and mortar quantities.
Drywall Takeoff
Board, tape, and finish quantities.
Roofing Takeoff
Square footage, flashing, and slope.
Flooring Takeoff
Area, transitions, and material counts.
Framing Takeoff
Lumber, studs, and structural counts.
Electrical Takeoff
Devices, circuits, and fixture counts.
Plumbing Takeoff
Fixtures, piping, and rough-in counts.
HVAC Takeoff
Ductwork, units, and vent quantities.
Deliverables
Excel-based quantity takeoff report, editable by your team
PDF summary report for quick review
Marked-up plan sets showing every measured quantity
Bill of quantities formatted for supplier and bid use
Quantity summary organized trade-by-trade
Delivered digitally, ready to attach to your bid
06 / Process
From the drawings you send to the bid-ready takeoff that comes back, every step is set up for an active bid window.
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Send your construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
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Tell us the trades and project type you need measured.
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Our estimators run the quantity takeoff using digital measurement tools.
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A second estimator cross-checks quantities against the plans.
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You receive the bid-ready takeoff, BOQ, and marked-up drawings.
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We handle revisions if scope or drawings change before you bid.
Software & Pricing Sources
We run every digital quantity takeoff and construction takeoff using industry-standard measurement software, and price quantities against current regional material and labour cost data for the Arizona construction market.
Accuracy & QA
Quantities are checked against the drawings, the scale, and the specifications before they reach your bid.
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Every takeoff passes a second-estimator review before delivery
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Quantities are cross-referenced against plans and specifications
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Scale and measurement checks on every drawing sheet
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Revision support if plans change before your bid deadline
10 / Why Us
Arizona contractors use Estimating Buddies when they need quantities measured from the drawings, reviewed before delivery, and formatted for the bid they are about to submit.
We understand Arizona construction pricing, jurisdictions, and how local contractors bid - not a generic national template.
From concrete to MEP estimating services, one estimating team handles the full scope so quantities stay consistent.
Standard takeoffs typically return in 24–48 hours, so you never miss a bid deadline over a missing quantity.
Reports are formatted for contractors, subcontractors, and estimating teams to use straight away - no reformatting required.
07 / Arizona
We provide quantity takeoff services across the entire Arizona construction market, with dedicated support for contractors in these areas - plus construction cost estimate support for projects across the USA.
08 / Compliance
Arizona jurisdictions adopt and amend building codes at the state, county, and city level, so quantities on a project in Maricopa County can carry different requirements than one in Pima County or the City of Flagstaff. Our takeoffs are built directly from your approved drawings, which already reflect the codes your design team has applied.
IBC / IRC
International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted locally.
IECC
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements affecting insulation and glazing quantities.
FIRE
Fire-rated assembly and separation requirements shown on your plans.
LOCAL
City- and county-specific amendments across Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and surrounding jurisdictions.
Because code adoption varies by jurisdiction and changes over time, we do not provide code interpretation - quantities are measured to match what your architect and engineer have already documented. This keeps your bid takeoff aligned with what your local building department will actually require at permit and inspection.
09 / Pricing
Quantity takeoff pricing depends on project size, number of trades, and drawing complexity - not a flat rate. Here's what typically drives the price of a takeoff.
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Square footage & drawing sheet count
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Single trade vs. full multi-trade takeoff
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Residential, commercial, or industrial
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Standard vs. expedited delivery
Send your plans and we'll return a fixed price and turnaround time for your quantity takeoff - no obligation, no guesswork.
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Send your plans and we'll return a fixed price and turnaround time for your Arizona quantity takeoff - no obligation, no guesswork.
11 / FAQ
Questions Arizona contractors ask before sending plans
Quantity takeoff services in Arizona involve measuring construction drawings and blueprints to determine the exact material and labour quantities needed for a project, so contractors can prepare an accurate bid before construction begins. Related scope on the same drawings can move through our quantity takeoff services.
A construction quantity takeoff includes itemized material quantities, labour quantities, a bill of quantities, and marked-up drawings showing exactly how each quantity was measured, organized trade-by-trade. Every service line is listed from the home page.