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SurfaceQTO Division 09 Takeoffs
Get $350 Pilot
Dual-Verified Commercial Estimating Desk

Division 09 Takeoffs in 24 Hours.
Zero Missed Scopes.

Stop losing nights tracing plans in Bluebeam. We combine automated CAD vector extraction with senior estimator schedule & elevation audits for commercial flooring, wall tile, and drywall contractors.

Run a $350 Paid Pilot Download Sample PDF & Excel
24-48h
Guaranteed SLA Turnaround
85% / 15%
AI Speed + Human Accuracy
CSI 09
Flooring, Drywall & Wall Finish
$350
First-Time Trial Pilot

Real Deliverables Showcase

Inspect Our Actual Plan Markups

Every bid comes with color-coded assembly layers, room finish tagging, and an editable CSI-indexed Excel worksheet.

Project: Lincoln Pharmacy & Concentra Health (Division 09 Finish Set)
📄 View Lincoln PDF 📊 Download Sample Excel BOM
Sheet ID1.01 Color Markup Dual-Verified

Automated room boundary detection with manual verification of transition thresholds, LVT-1 vs CPT-1 carpet tiles, and 4" rubber cove base (`RB-1`).

Color-Coded Division 09 Takeoff Plan
Sheet ID1.00 Concentra Health Elevation & Fixture Deductions

Full healthcare clinic layout with biohazard room deductions, wet-area cove base calculations, and multi-pattern flooring breakouts.

Concentra Clinic Division 09 Takeoff Plan

Why Division 09 Is Different

Why Generic AI Software Fails Commercial Subcontractors

Commercial flooring and drywall contractors operate on thin 12% to 18% net margins. A single missed ceiling height, wall elevation, or roll waste factor wipes out your entire profit.

The Flat Software Trap

Generic Takeoff SaaS

Software like MeasureSquare or generic AI tools only read flat 2D floor plans. They completely miss vertical wall tile, cannot interpret partition schedules (deck vs grid heights), and leave you to manually fix 200 errors.

  • ✕ Misses interior elevations
  • ✕ Ignored stud gauges & fire ratings
  • ✕ Burns your internal estimators' time
The Freelance Agency Bottleneck

Traditional Human Firms

Traditional estimating agencies trace everything by hand with zero automation. They take 5 to 7 days per bid, charge high hourly rates, and choke during busy bid weeks when you need overflow capacity most.

  • ✕ Slow 5-7 day turnarounds
  • ✕ Expensive $600-$1,200 per bid
  • ✕ Unpredictable availability
The SurfaceQTO Moat
The Hybrid Solution

SurfaceQTO Dual-Verify

We use our internal CAD geometry engine to complete 85% of the flat takeoff in 30 minutes, then our Senior Estimator spends 2 hours auditing partition assemblies, wall elevations, finish schedules, and waste factors.

  • ✓ 24-Hour Guaranteed Turnaround
  • ✓ Verified to Deck & Grid Heights
  • ✓ Room-by-Room Finish Schedules
  • ✓ Starting at just $350 / bid

Trade Specializations

Built Exclusively for CSI Division 09

We don't do dirtwork or structural steel. We specialize 100% in architectural finishes.

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Commercial Flooring & Tile Takeoffs

Turnkey quantity takeoffs for tile contractors, commercial flooring dealers, and resilient installers.

✓ LVT, LVP, Sheet Vinyl & VCT
✓ Carpet Tile & Broadloom Roll Cuts
✓ Ceramic, Porcelain & Quarry Tile
✓ Bathroom / Wet Wall Elevations
✓ 4" & 6" Cove Base (Net Door Openings)
✓ Transitions, Schluter & Reducers
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Drywall, Framing & Wall Coverings

Accurate linear footage and surface area takeoffs verified against interior elevations and structural sections.

✓ Partition Types (P-1, P-2, UL-U419)
✓ Wall Heights to Deck vs Grid (RCP)
✓ Metal Stud Gauge, Spacing & Batts
✓ Type II Vinyl Wallcoverings & Murals
✓ Window & Door Opening Deductions
✓ Acoustical Ceilings (ACT) & Grid

The Execution Engine

How We Deliver 24-Hour Bids

A structured 4-step pipeline designed to never break an SLA or let a detail slip through.

Minute 0 – 15

1. Intake & Filter

We isolate relevant Finish Plans (`ID1.01`, `A1.01`), Room Finish Schedules, and RCPs to verify scale and completeness.

Minute 15 – 30

2. Auto CAD Vector Pass

Our geometry engine automatically maps wall masks, extracts boundary linear footage, detects room names, and deducts standard fixtures.

Hour 1 – 3

3. Senior Estimator QA

Our trade estimator verifies wall heights against building sections, cross-checks door schedules, calculates tile wainscot, and factors pattern waste.

Hour 4 (24h SLA)

4. Turnkey Delivery

You receive a color-coded markup PDF set, an editable CSI-formatted Excel quantity sheet, and an assumptions summary ready for pricing.

Transparent Pricing

Flexible Retainers & Risk-Free Pilots

No long-term contracts. Start with a single paid pilot and upgrade when you see the accuracy.

Front-End Wedge

Paid Pilot

$350 / single trade

Test our speed and accuracy on a live or benchmark drawing set.

  • ✓ Single Trade (Flooring or Drywall)
  • ✓ Guaranteed 24-Hour Turnaround
  • ✓ Color-Coded Plan Markups (PDF)
  • ✓ Editable Excel Quantities Sheet
  • ✓ Up to 15,000 SF project size
Book $350 Pilot
Most Popular
Hybrid Tier

Growth Retainer

$1,500 / month

Ideal for growing subcontractors bidding 4 to 8 commercial jobs a month.

  • ✓ Includes 4 Takeoffs per Month
  • ✓ Additional Bids at just $350/each
  • ✓ Priority 24-Hour Desk SLA
  • ✓ Minor Addenda Revisions Included
  • ✓ Dedicated Senior Estimator
Start Hybrid Retainer
High Volume

Core Retainer

$2,500 / month

For active commercial subcontractors bidding 8+ projects every month.

  • ✓ Up to 8 Takeoffs per Month
  • ✓ 24-Hour Guaranteed Capacity
  • ✓ Flooring, Drywall & Wall Coverings
  • ✓ Addenda Revision Coverage
  • ✓ Direct WhatsApp / Slack Hotline
Join Core Retainer
Tax Deduction Special
Pre-Paid Q1 Pack

Winter 8-Pack

$2,600 one-time

Priced at $325/bid. Write off as a 2026 expense before Dec 31.

  • ✓ 8 Takeoff Bid Credits
  • ✓ Valid throughout Q1 2027
  • ✓ Single & Multi-Trade Support
  • ✓ 2026 IRS Business Tax Write-off
Claim Tax 8-Pack
Fast 24-Hour Onboarding

Upload Your Blueprint Set

Send us your finish drawings or plan-room link. We will review the scope and confirm your 24-hour turnaround slot within 30 minutes.

Confidentiality Guarantee: SurfaceQTO operates with strict firewalling. We never disclose your project names, pricing worksheets, or bid submissions to competing bidders. All preliminary worksheets are subject to our standard Master Services Agreement (MSA).

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do you deliver takeoffs? ▾

Standard single-trade bids (e.g., Commercial Flooring or Drywall Partitioning) are delivered within 24 hours from confirmed plan ingestion. Large multi-trade or high-square-footage facilities (>50k SF) are delivered within 48 hours.

What software formats do you provide? ▾

You receive a color-coded high-resolution PDF markup with layered area and linear callouts, alongside an editable Excel workbook (.xlsx) organized by CSI code, room finish schedule, and material type with built-in waste formulas.

How do you handle architectural addenda? ▾

Minor addenda requiring under 30 minutes of estimator adjustment are updated free of charge. Major architectural redraws or wholesale floor plan replacements requiring significant re-measurement are billed at 0.5 bid credits against your monthly retainer or a flat $175 add-on.

Are you affiliated with any general contracting entities? ▾

No. SurfaceQTO operates under a strict corporate firewall as an independent estimation desk. We never share bid worksheets, vendor pricing, or prospective bid lists with any outside contracting entity.

CSI DIVISION 09 ESTIMATING DISCLAIMER & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

SurfaceQTO provides preliminary quantity takeoff worksheets, digital plan markups, and material measurement summaries for CSI Division 09 trades based solely on digital architectural drawings provided by the client. All deliverables are preliminary estimating aids and do not constitute licensed architectural, structural engineering, or certified quantity surveying guarantees. The licensed subcontractor bears sole legal responsibility for verifying all general notes, addenda, field dimensions, and final pricing prior to contract bid submission. Financial liability is strictly capped at the fee paid for the specific takeoff deliverable in accordance with our Master Services Agreement.