Flooring Estimating Services

We provide flooring material takeoff services to generate detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) for contractors to order exact quantities and avoid shortage or wastage. We provide flooring quantity takeoffs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the USA.

Accurate Floor Area Calculations

Our process begins with precise measurements of the space you need to cover. Whether the room has regular dimensions or irregular layouts, we account for every inch.
Rectangular rooms are calculated with simple length × width formulas.
Triangular sections or irregular areas are estimated using (base × height) ÷ 2 and tailored methods.
No area goes unmeasured.
For example, in a project with a 12′ × 10′ rectangular living space (120 sq ft) and a 5′ × 8‘ triangular closet (20 sq ft), the total area would be 140 sq ft. Adding the industry-standard 10% for waste, we ensure your final calculation is 154 sq ft, accommodating cuts, patterns, and errors.

Detailed Component Quantities with Sizes and Dimensions

Breakdown by flooring material:

Subfloor Panels:

Subfloor panels typically measure 4′ × 8′ (32 sq ft each). For a 154 sq ft area:
154 ÷ 32 = 4.81 panels. Rounding up to 5 panels ensures full coverage.
Panels are chosen based on project type, whether plywood, OSB, or concrete subflooring.

Underlayment Rolls:

Underlayment protects from moisture and adds cushion, with typical roll coverage being 100 sq ft per roll. For a 154 sq ft area:
154 ÷ 100 = 1.54 rolls. Round up to 2 rolls for sufficient material.

Finish Flooring:

Finish materials vary greatly in size. With our expertise, we calculate exact needs based on your flooring type:
Hardwood planks (5″ × 48″) cover approximately 1.67 sq ft per plank. For 154 sq ft:
154 ÷ 1.67 = 92.21 planks. We round this to 93 planks for accuracy.
Vinyl planks (~2 sq ft per plank) require fewer pieces. For 154 sq ft:
154 ÷ 2 = 77 planks.
Tile, often standard at 1 sq ft per tile:
154 tiles required for 154 sq ft.

Adhesive and Grout:

Adhesive often covers 80 sq ft per gallon. For 154 sq ft:
154 ÷ 80 = 1.93 gallons. Rounded up to 2 gallons.
Grout usage varies with tile size and joint width. We customize calculations, giving you an exact amount for clean, finished surfaces.

Accessories:

Baseboards are calculated by measuring the perimeter:
For a rectangular 12′ × 10‘ room, the perimeter is (12 + 12 + 10 + 10) = 44 linear feet.
Transition strips (used between different floor types) are measured by the linear length of doorways or adjoining spaces.
We combine all the data into an excel spreadsheet in CSI Master format or your desired format. Our flooring takeoffs help contractors in project planning, procurements, resource allocation, and cost control.