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A better number starts with a better brief.

Tell us what project you are pricing, the trade you need measured, and when the bid is due. Attach drawings if they are available, and we’ll start with a scope review.

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Project brief

Give us the job behind the drawing.

A project name or reference, trade scope, reply email, and tender deadline are required. Add other details when available; drawings are optional.
Project name or project reference

Enter either one; both are fine if you have them.

Enter the date your bid is due. We’ll review the scope and confirm availability and timing.

Helpful information for your takeoff

Share whichever drawing and project details are relevant and available. This is guidance, not a required checklist. View the full drawing submission checklist

For a summary of what a completed takeoff includes, see View the takeoff deliverables overview.

Review service scope and submission expectations in the takeoff FAQ.

  • Architectural and floor plans
  • Finish schedules and specifications
  • Revision notes or current drawing revisions
  • Site constraints such as substrate, access, sequencing, or preparation

These details help measure quantities by room, area and substrate, outline materials and preparation allowances, and record assumptions or exclusions.

Drawings are optional. When available, floor plans, finish schedules, and relevant detail drawings can help.

Accepted formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, or WebP. Up to 5 files. PDFs up to 50 MB each; images up to 20 MB each.

If known, add the sheet count and drawing revision in Optional details. File-level progress is shown as selected files are uploaded securely.

Optional - add what you know, skip the rest.

How many sheets are in the set?

Enter the revision or issue date shown on the drawings, if available.

Pilot service fee estimate

Introductory pilot pricing — fees may be reviewed as the service develops. Submitting a request does not take payment.

View the published service-fee schedule (opens in a new tab)

Choose a work type and add the total area to see an optional pilot fee estimate.

Saved as a project-costing reference for your estimates. It is kept separate from FathomTrowel’s takeoff service fee and is not added to that fee.

This is a preference, not a guaranteed delivery date.

Enter the project address, town and postcode.

Optional. Share any access or substrate information you already know. Leave unknown conditions blank; you do not need to verify or certify them.

Share known substrate conditions or preparation issues, or leave this blank.

The guide helps contractors describe known substrate conditions; it does not replace site verification or guarantee a particular allowance. Read the substrate preparation and allowances guide.

Share what your contractor has reported. FathomTrowel has not verified these results or site conditions. This information does not replace project-specific or manufacturer guidance.

Subfloor moisture test details (optional)

Every field is optional. Any details reported here are unverified and do not replace project-specific or manufacturer guidance.

Leave blank if you do not know or prefer not to report this.

Enter the result as reported, including its unit if known.

Add the date only when it is known.

Share known access restrictions or other working constraints that could affect the takeoff estimate. Leave this blank if none are known.

Add any anticipated preparation or protection work, if known.

Waste is project-specific. Share any known layout or product factors; no single percentage is assumed for every project.

Describe any relevant substrate, access, sequencing, or preparation conditions. Leave this blank if there are none.

Record unresolved differences between floor plans and finish schedules. Include a room or area and document reference where known; do not choose which document takes precedence. Leave interpretation and resolution to the review team.

Describe where transitions or thresholds occur, such as between finishes or at doorways. Leave this blank if none are known.

Share who is expected to supply and/or install trim when known. Leave this blank if responsibility is unknown.

Supporting documents (optional)

Attach product schedules or written specifications to help clarify the requested finishes. You can submit without them.

Up to 5 files combined, 50 MB each.

PDF, CSV, XLS, or XLSX

PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, or TXT

Drawings and supporting documents are used to review this request and are stored securely with the project record.

Submitting starts a scope review; it does not confirm a project price or booking.

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