A material take off service involves calculating the amount of building materials needed for a project. This service provides businesses with the amount of drainage materials needed for a project. It prevents overordering, along with saving time and money by having the exact quantity of materials needed ready from the outset.
The team at Drainfast has over 20 years of experience in drainage supply, including a history of groundworks, so we’re very confident in measuring and calculating the exact amount of materials needed for a successful project.
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What is Material Take Off?
The purpose of a material take off is to determine the exact number of materials needed for a project. It is also referred to as an MTO or just a take off. The process is designed to quantify what materials are needed for a construction project.
A take off is typically limited to materials used in the building process and doesn't include tools, equipment or machinery used in the process.
When it comes to drainage supplies, a material take off involves estimating the amount of pipes, connectors, manhole covers and accessories required. This is done by reviewing drainage drawings, site plans and project specifications.
Site Drawing Support
The construction industry runs on tight deadlines, and measuring materials directly from site drawings can be both time-consuming and costly. Simply send over your drawings along with a project brief, and our team will provide a fast, accurate material take off tailored to your requirements.
Once work is underway, you can call off the groundworks products you need, exactly when you need them. This helps reduce on-site storage requirements, frees up valuable space and ensures materials arrive in line with your project schedule.
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Need Help With Your Site Drawings?
Working from drawings is time-consuming, and time costs you money. Send us your drawings with a project brief, and we will quickly and accurately measure up what you need. When the job has started, call off the groundworks products you need when you need them and save yourself space in the yard.
Benefits of a Material Take Off Service
Specialist Department
Drainfast has a dedicated department working on your quotes and tenders, saving you time and money.
Free Re-Stocking
We are confident that our measurements are correct, that we'll take away any overestimated stock free of charge (Terms & Conditions apply).
Technical Advice
We're here to help your groundworks jobs go as smoothly as possible and provide you with complete peace of mind. Need technical advice? Just ask.
I have personally been utilising the drainage and ducting products supplied by Drainfast consistently over the past ten years. Over the years, as both companies have grown, we have established more of a partnership than a customer relationship with Peter and his professional sales team. There is no job too big or small. From advising/completing take-offs at tender-stage to dropping off a couple of bends (same-day) the day before we hand over! We have become reliant on their professional service and next-day deliveries. They have always been attentive and courteous whilst dealing with my requests (Even when I decide to change my mind at the last moment!). Lastly, and some may say most importantly, Drainfast have always offered competitive pricing for our projects. They have offered ideas on how we could value engineer where necessary. I hope we will continue to work alongside each other for many years to come.
Mick Walsh, Contracts Manager, Harringtons Builders PLC
Our Material Take Off Process
Step 1: Send Us Your Drawings
Provide your site drawings, plans or project specifications along with a brief overview of the works. The more information that’s provided will be beneficial in providing an accurate material take off.
Step 2: We Calculate Your Requirements
Our team reviews the drawings and identifies the drainage pipes, fittings, chambers, covers and accessories required for the project. We then produce a detailed materials list tailored to your specifications.
Step 3: Order and Call Off Materials
Once approved, your materials can be supplied in full or delivered in stages to suit your programme. This approach helps create a more organised work site and ensures products arrive when needed.
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Why Choose Drainfast’s Material Take Off Service?
- Accurate: Our specialist technical team are highly accurate. But if we have over-calculated, we'll take away any excess stock quickly and without charge.
- Quick Turnaround: If you've got a tender that must be returned quickly, just let us know and we'll do our best for you.
- Calculations Sheet: We can provide a comprehensive breakdown of our calculations for complete assurance.
- Attention to Detail: You can rely on Drainfast's ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when completing your take off.
- Value Engineering Expertise: Our team looks beyond simple quantity calculations. Through value engineering, we identify opportunities to remove unnecessary costs.
- Peace of Mind: We’re committed to helping our customers de-risk and avoid the frustrations associated with groundworks.
Get in Touch With Our Experts
Our team is here to take the stress out of quantity calculations, budgeting and project planning with our free material take off service. By accurately assessing your drainage requirements, we help keep your project on budget and on schedule.
Material Take Off Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Material Take Off Completed?
A material take off begins with you providing your project drawings, drainage plans and any relevant specifications. Our technical team then reviews the information and assesses the materials required for installation. Once completed, we provide a detailed materials list to ensure your project has everything needed to stay on track.
When Should Construction Material Take Off be Requested and Completed?
A construction material take off should be requested during the planning stages of a project. Completing it early helps improve budgeting, order accuracy and overall project efficiency.
What is the Difference Between Traditional and Digital Take Off Services?
Traditional material take offs are completed manually using paper drawings, scale rules and hand calculations to determine material quantities. Digital take offs use specialist software to measure and calculate requirements directly from PDF, DWG or CAD drawings. At Drainfast, we use QuickScale software to produce accurate material take offs from digital site plans.
What are the Units of Measurements in Construction Take Off?
Construction take offs use different units depending on the material being measured. Individual items, such as manholes, covers and frames, are measured by count. Linear products, such as drainage pipes, ducting and cables, are measured by length. Materials such as flooring, paint or plaster are measured by area, while bulk materials like concrete, sand and aggregates are usually measured by volume.
