You can create an estimate in TakeCost with or without a takeoff, depending on your workflow.
Option 1: Start with a takeoff (from drawings)
Upload your drawings
Open the drawing and set or verify the scale
Use the Area, Linear, or Count tools to measure
Your quantities are calculated automatically as you draw.
When you're ready:
Click View Quantities
Select Send to Worksheet
Your measurements will appear as line items in your estimate.
Option 2: Start directly in the worksheet (no takeoff)
If you don’t have drawings or prefer to estimate manually:
Go to the Worksheet
Click + Line Item
Add your materials, labour, or subcontractor costs
Apply markup to calculate profit
Building your estimate
All costs and quantities are managed in the Worksheet
Profit is added using markup per line item
Totals update automatically as you make changes