Paragon Estimates

drywall takeoff services

With extensive experience in the AEC industry, Paragon Estimates stands as a leading drywall cost estimator, delivering exact and comprehensive drywall estimates.

We ensure accuracy by using current, zip code-based pricing for materials and labor, adhering strictly to the criteria set by renowned organizations like the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).

Drywall Estimation Services

  • Drywall or Gypsum Board Estimates
  • Detailed Drywall Material and Labor Takeoffs, Including Person-Hours
  • Acoustical Ceiling Estimates
  • Wood Framing Estimates
  • Metal Framing Estimates
  • Bid Estimates
  • Drywall Project Management
  • Subcontractor Marketing
  • Project Lead Generation

 

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We serve a varied client base including general contractors, plasterboard contractors, and homeowners, across residential, commercial, and retail projects. Our services focus on:

  • Providing precise cost estimates and material takeoff sheets.
  • Ensuring competitive bids for our clients.
  • Guaranteeing on-time delivery.
  • Aiming for optimal profit margins.

 

Drywall Estimators at Paragon Estimates

Our services in drywall cost estimation encompass:

Our Deliverables:

  • Comprehensive Take-off Spreadsheets.
  • Pricing Breakdown for Labor, Supplies, and Equipment.
  • Calculation of Labor Hours.
  • Plans for Color-Coded Drawings.
  • Bid Summary, including all material, labor, and equipment costs, along with profit percentage, overheads, permits, taxes, and other expenses.
  • Thorough Examination of Inclusions and Exclusions.

 

WHAT WE QUANTIFY IN DRYWALL TAKEOFF SERVICES?

In our drywall takeoff services, we meticulously quantify every aspect of drywall installation, with detailed item descriptions. Our categorized takeoff sheets encompass various types, partitions, floors, sections, elevations, and more, with explicit reference to color-coded plans.

We Consider the Following Factors in Estimating Drywall:

  • Drywall Sheets
  • Sheetrock Panels
  • Gypsum Wallboard
  • Gypsum Board Ceiling
  • Cementitious Backer Board
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Acoustic Insulation
  • Drywall Mud
  • Drywall Taping
  • Joint Tape
  • Joint Sealant
  • Screws
  • Corner Beads
  • Clips
  • Bracings
  • Metal Studs
  • Metal Furrings

 

Our Portfolio

Our extensive drywall estimate portfolio includes a wide range of projects:

  • Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Build-Outs
  • Remodels
  • Significant Commercial New Construction Projects
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Government
  • Institutional
  • Restaurants
  • Industrial
  • Offices
  • Retail
  • Renovations
  • Remodeling

Drywall Estimating Software

Utilizing the latest drywall takeoff software, we employ the point-and-click method for accurate measurements of walls, partitions, and ceilings. Our software suite includes:

  • Bluebeam
  • Planswift
  • Accubid

Digital software significantly reduces the potential for errors and ensures precise square footage measurement.

Our Approach to Drywall Estimating Services

Our process begins with a thorough review of drawing designs and methodical bid documents to understand the project’s scope. We calculate the exact material quantities needed for installation, including sheetrock panels, plasterboard mud, screws, beads, clips, etc. Our estimates use RSMeans and a construction cost database for current, location-specific material and labor pricing.

Our comprehensive approach covers local labor rates, hours, transportation, optional painting, waste, and incidental charges like permits and taxes. Including value engineering, our goal is to maximize client profitability through detailed and accurate estimation.