Core Features
Takeoff Tools
Area, Linear, and Count tools for accurate measurements
Real-time quantity calculations as you draw
Support for complex and irregular shapes
Smart Takeoffs (AI-Assisted)
AutoTake for exterior elevations
Automatic detection of scopes and elements
Faster setup and reduced manual work
Estimating & Costing
Add materials, labour, and subcontractor costs
Production-based labour calculations
Real-time cost updates based on takeoffs
Proposals
Generate proposals directly from your estimate
Export and share with clients
Keep pricing and quantities connected
Catalog (Materials & Cost List)
Store reusable materials, labour rates, and cost items
Standardize pricing across projects
Quickly apply items to estimates
Collaboration
Share projects with team members
Comment directly on drawings
Keep all communication in one place
Cloud-Based Access
Access from anywhere with a browser
No installation required
Secure storage for drawings and project data
Summary
TakeCost combines takeoffs, estimating, and proposals into one platform, helping you work faster, stay organized, and reduce manual effort.
Read drawings with On this sheet
On this sheet lists wall types, doors, windows, and schedules found on each drawing. Use Locate to highlight a type on the plan, View schedule to inspect its schedule, or open a wall assembly and follow links to related details. Review the source drawings before measuring.
Set measurement Properties and Smart Scopes
For a line, choose Length, Wall, or Volume. Wall uses length × wall height; Volume adds thickness. Area measurements offer Area, Volume, and Slope.
Add suggested Smart Scopes to a measurement and set their options to match the assembly. Click Done, then review the scopes and calculated outputs in Quantities.
Find the current workspace
Sheets holds the drawings, Estimate is where you price quantities, and Bid is where you prepare and send the proposal. Share invites collaborators, and Help contains guides, support, and keyboard shortcuts.