Excel Takeoff Sample: Single-Family Residence (Complete GC)
A complete itemized GC takeoff in Excel for a new single-family residence in Florida: 285 line items across 17 CSI divisions, from site demolition to utilities.
- Scope:
- Site: demolition, earthwork (cut, fill and import soil), drainage, plus a septic tank and drain field.
- Structure: concrete footings, slab and walls; masonry and lintels; structural steel columns, beams and roof deck.
- Framing and envelope: trusses and wood framing (3,380+ LF of 2×4 studs), 7,500 SQ FT of TPO roofing with insulation and cover board.
- Finishes: 9,000 SQ FT of gypsum board, 10,360 SQ FT of wall paint, flooring, base, cabinets and countertops.
- MEP: plumbing pipe by size and fixtures, a full HVAC breakdown (59 line items: ductwork, equipment, air devices), and electrical lighting and devices.
- Format: Excel, with a summary by division plus the itemized takeoff, with waste factors applied.
- Impact: a pricing-ready line-item list a GC can drop straight into their own estimate.