Drywall and Framing Takeoff Services for Subcontractors

Wall types separated. Fire ratings identified. Ceiling heights verified.

Drywall takeoff services that miss wall type classifications, fire-rating requirements, or ceiling height discrepancies leave subcontractors absorbing costs that should have been in the bid. A single misclassified wall assembly on a commercial project can mean thousands in unrecoverable material and labor costs.

Unicalibre Estimating provides complete drywall and framing takeoffs that account for every wall type, fire rating, acoustical requirement, insulation specification, and finishing detail. Our estimators work within your PlanSwift or Bluebeam licenses, verify ceiling heights against elevation drawings, and flag drawing discrepancies before your bid is submitted.

What a Complete Drywall Takeoff Includes

A thorough drywall takeoff should include all wall types separated by assembly (standard, fire-rated, acoustic, shear, shaft wall). Board counts by size and thickness. Metal framing and track quantities by gauge and spacing. Ceiling grid and tile with suspension system components. Insulation by type, thickness, and location. Corner bead, J-trim, and L-bead linear footage. Vapor barriers and air barriers. Finishing materials by level of finish. Access panels and specialty items. Accurate ceiling heights verified against elevation drawings.

Fire-Rated and Specialty Assemblies

Commercial projects require precise separation of wall types for accurate bidding. Our estimators identify and separately quantify each assembly type: 1-hour and 2-hour fire-rated walls, STC-rated acoustic assemblies, shaft walls, shear walls, and specialty conditions like lead-lined walls in healthcare. Each assembly type has different material and labor requirements that directly impact your bid number.

Software We Work In for This Trade

PlanSwift Bluebeam Revu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a complete drywall takeoff?

A complete drywall takeoff includes all wall types by assembly (standard, fire-rated, acoustic, shear), board counts by size, metal framing and track, ceiling grid and tile, insulation by type, corner bead and J-trim, vapor barriers, finishing materials, and ceiling heights verified against elevation drawings.

How do you account for different wall types?

We separate every wall type by its assembly classification, including fire rating, STC rating, and structural requirements. Each assembly type is quantified separately with its specific materials because a 2-hour fire-rated wall requires different board layers, insulation, and framing than a standard interior partition.

What is the average waste factor for drywall?

Standard drywall waste ranges from 5-10% depending on wall heights and room geometry. Projects with many short walls, angled conditions, or non-standard ceiling heights trend toward the higher end. We calculate waste based on actual wall dimensions rather than applying a flat percentage.

What software do you deliver drywall takeoffs in?

We work within your PlanSwift or Bluebeam Revu licenses, delivering takeoffs in your team's preferred format. We can also provide Bluebeam markup files with quantity links to Excel for automated bid sheet updates. Your team adjusts labor and pricing in the same project file.

Send us your plans. Get a complete drywall and framing takeoff with wall type separation and peer review.