Finishes estimating & takeoff services
Interior finish takeoffs from partition types, finish schedules and reflected ceiling plans. Framing, gypsum, ceilings, flooring, tile and paint are each measured in the unit its installer prices.
How we estimate interior finishes
Finishes carry the widest range of units of any division: studs by linear foot, gypsum by sheet and square foot, ceilings by square foot and grid length, carpet by square yard, tile by square foot with base by the foot, paint by square foot with doors and frames by the each. We measure each finish in the unit its subcontractor uses.
Quantities are built from the partition schedule, room finish schedule, reflected ceiling plans and finish plans, cross-checked against the specification for finish levels, fire ratings and product basis of design. Room-by-room breakdowns are available where the schedule supports them.
- Drawings used
- A-100 floor plans, A-120 reflected ceiling plans, A-600 partition types, A-601 room finish schedule, Spec 09 21 16 / 09 51 13 / 09 65 00 / 09 91 00
- Reported in
- LF · SF · SHT · SY · EA
- Format
- Editable Excel workbook, division tab with sheet references; PDF summary; written exclusions and assumptions.
- Turnaround
- Confirmed after we review the set and the project date.
Excluded by default
- Floor prep beyond stated allowance
- Moisture mitigation unless test results provided
- Furniture, fixtures and equipment
- Signage and graphics
- Window treatments
- Access flooring
Line items in an interior finishes takeoff
Every group below is a separate section of the workbook. Units shown are the units the estimate reports in.
Metal framing
LF · SF- Studs by width, gauge and spacingLF
- Top and bottom trackLF
- Deflection track and slip connectionsLF
- Headers, jambs and bracing at openingsEA / LF
- Furring channel and hat channelLF
- Shaft wall studs and J-runnerLF
Gypsum board
SF · SHT- GWB by type and thickness, each sideSF / SHT
- Type X and Type C at rated wallsSF
- Moisture and mold resistant boardSF
- Shaft liner panelsSF
- Corner bead, trim and control jointsLF
- Taping and finishing by levelSF
Ceilings
SF · LF- Acoustical tile by productSF
- Suspension grid by profileSF / LF
- Wall angle and edge trimLF
- Hard-lid gypsum ceilings and soffitsSF
- Specialty ceilings: wood, metal, feltSF
- Seismic bracing and hangersSF / EA
Flooring
SF · SY · LF- Carpet tile and broadloomSY / SF
- LVT, VCT and sheet vinylSF
- Wood and laminateSF
- Epoxy and resinous flooringSF
- Floor prep, patching and moisture mitigationSF
- Base by type and heightLF
Tile & stone
SF · LF- Floor tile by size and typeSF
- Wall tileSF
- Tile base and coveLF
- Waterproofing membrane at wet areasSF
- Thresholds, trim and edge profilesLF / EA
- Grout and setting materialsSF
Paint & coatings
SF · EA- Walls by paint system and coatsSF
- CeilingsSF
- Doors and framesEA
- Exposed structure and deckSF
- Exterior paint and stainSF
- Wall coverings and specialty finishesSF / LY
A interior finishes takeoff, as delivered
| Description | Qty | Unit | Sheet | Material | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3⅝" 20 ga studs @ 16" O.C. + track | 9,600 | LF | A-600 | 7,680 | 9,600 | 17,280 |
| 5/8" Type X GWB, both sides, Level 4 | 24,800 | SF | A-600 | 13,640 | 29,760 | 43,400 |
| 2×4 ACT, 15/16" grid | 10,900 | SF | A-120 | 27,250 | 16,350 | 43,600 |
| Carpet tile, 24×24 | 1,020 | SY | A-601 | 35,700 | 9,180 | 44,880 |
| LVT at break rooms and corridors | 1,850 | SF | A-601 | 8,325 | 5,550 | 13,875 |
| Paint P-1 walls, 2 coats + doors & frames | 26,400 | SF | A-601 | 6,600 | 19,800 | 26,400 |
| Division 09 subtotal | 99,195 | 90,240 | 189,435 | |||
Specific to this trade
What finish level is assumed on gypsum board?
Whatever the specification calls for by location: commonly Level 4 at painted walls and Level 5 where critical lighting or high-gloss finishes are scheduled. If the spec is silent, we assume Level 4 and say so.
What waste do you apply on flooring?
Carpet tile 5 to 8%, broadloom 10 to 15% depending on pattern repeat, LVT 8 to 10%, ceramic tile 10% plus extra at diagonal layouts. The percentage is stated per product.
Do you count doors and frames for painting?
Yes, by the each, separated from wall area. A door and frame takes far more labor per square foot than a wall, and lumping them together distorts the paint estimate.
Finishes bid due soon?
Send the relevant sheets and we'll come back with a price and a date.