CSI 09 — Finishes
Drywall & Finishes Estimating
Drywall, paint, flooring, and finishes takeoffs priced to U.S. rates.
Finishes scope is where small quantity errors compound across large areas — drywall, paint, and flooring all run by the square foot. We quantify every finish by area and type, plus the accessories (mud, tape, trim) that complete the scope.
What’s Included
Quantified to the drawing.
- Drywall board by type and thickness (SF)
- Mud, tape, corner bead, and fasteners
- Paint and coatings by area and coat
- Flooring (VCT, LVT, carpet, tile) by SF
- Acoustical ceilings and trim
Deliverables
Bid-ready in Excel.
- Finishes takeoff by trade and area
- Material pricing at current market rates
- Labor hours by finish type
- Bid-ready Excel deliverable
How It Works
From plans to bid in 48 hours.
01
Send your plans
Upload PDF, DWG, DXF, or image plans through the quote form or chat. Tell us your trade, deadline, and deliverable.
02
We take off & price
Our estimators quantify every component and price at current U.S. market rates, with labor hours by activity.
03
Bid-ready delivery
You receive a line-item Excel takeoff and cost estimate within 48 hours — ready to price your bid and submit.
Do you include drywall accessories (mud, tape, corner bead)?
Yes — board, joint compound, tape, corner bead, fasteners, and primers are all quantified so your drywall bid is complete and competitive.
Can you price paint by coat and substrate?
Yes. Paint and coatings are quantified by area, substrate, and number of coats, priced at current market rates.