Your own takeoff cleanup tool — built around your tags.
Stop spending hours sorting raw takeoff exports by hand. We build estimation companies a custom tool that turns hours of manual cleanup into under sixty seconds — configured to your exact tags, sections, and output format.
What your estimator gets vs. what they should get.
Raw takeoff exports come out as 1,000+ rows across half a dozen sheets — duplicates everywhere, tags formatted six different ways, no structure. Your custom tool gives back a single clean estimate, sectioned and merged, ready to price.
| Tag | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| B: | 1P/20A Breaker | 41 EA |
| LF: | GG1 Recessed Troffer | 19 EA |
| DS: | 4#3/0 1#4 AL 2" EMT Conduit | 217 FT |
| PWB: | 3#12 CU 3/4" EMT Conduit | 161 FT |
| b | 1P/20A Breaker | 12 EA |
| PNL: | 200A MLO Panel | 2 EA |
| HVAC: | 3#10 CU 3/4" EMT | 84 FT |
| B: | 1P/20A Breaker | 41 EA |
| LWHR: | 2#12 CU 1/2" EMT | 340 FT |
| lf_ | GG1 Recessed Troffer | 8 EA |
| FA: | FACP Fire Panel | 1 EA |
| FAW: | 2#14 CU FPLR Wire | 520 FT |
| PNL: | 200A MLO Panel | 2 EA |
| SEC: | Prox Card Reader | 6 EA |
| SECW: | 4#22 CU CMP Plenum | 280 FT |
| DS | 4#3/0 1#4 AL 2" EMT | 68 FT |
| DEMO: | Existing fixtures | 24 EA |
| SAW: | 4" concrete saw cut | 38 LF |
| TL: | CAT6 Outlet w/ jack | 22 EA |
| b: | 1P 20A Breaker | 6 EA |
| TELEW: | CAT6 Plenum Cable | 1,840 FT |
| SL: | Pole-mount HID 150W | 12 EA |
| LWHR: | 2#12 CU 1/2" EMT | 340 FT |
| JB: | 4-Sq Junction Box | 48 EA |
| REL: | Relocate existing outlet | 14 EA |
| Tag | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Breakers | ||
| B | 1P/20A Breaker | 59 EA |
| Subtotal | 59 EA | |
| Panels | ||
| PNL | 200A MLO Panel | 2 EA |
| Subtotal | 2 EA | |
| Lighting Fixtures | ||
| LF | GG1 Recessed Troffer | 27 EA |
| SL | Pole-mount HID 150W | 12 EA |
| Subtotal | 39 EA | |
| Distribution | ||
| DS | 4#3/0 1#4 AL 2" EMT Conduit | 285 FT |
| Subtotal | 285 FT | |
| Fire Alarm | ||
| FA | FACP Fire Panel | 1 EA |
| FAW | 2#14 CU FPLR Wire | 520 FT |
| Subtotal | 521 ITEMS | |
| Telecommunication | ||
| TL | CAT6 Outlet w/ jack | 22 EA |
| TELEW | CAT6 Plenum Cable | 1,840 FT |
| Subtotal | 1,862 ITEMS | |
Not a generic tool. Yours.
Every estimation company tags differently, sorts differently, and outputs to a different template. Generic software forces you to adapt to it. We build the tool around how you already work.
Configured to your tags
Your tag prefixes, your aliases, your shortcuts. Whether your team writes "B:" or "BRK" or "breaker_1p" — the tool knows it's the same thing and treats it accordingly.
Mapped to your sections
Circuit breakers, panels, distribution, fire alarm, low voltage — items land in the right section automatically, in the order your senior estimator would put them.
Output in your format
The cleaned file comes back in your house template — your columns, your formatting, your headers. Ready for pricing the moment it lands. No reformatting needed.
Runs in your browser
Your tool, hosted on your own URL. Estimators upload exports, the tool processes, they download the cleaned file. No software to install, no IT involvement.
Three steps. No meeting required.
You don't sit through a discovery call. You don't watch a sales demo. You send us one sample export, we build your tool, you decide if it works.
Send us a sample takeoff
Email one raw export. That's all we need to understand your tag conventions, your section structure, and your output format. No call, no questionnaire.
We build your custom tool
We configure the cleanup logic around your exact workflow — your tags, your sort order, your house format. You don't talk to us during this. We do the work and ship.
Try it. Pay only if you love it.
We send your cleaned sample so you can compare it to a manual cleanup. If the output matches what your senior estimator would produce, you pay and get your tool. If not, we fix it — or you walk away. Zero cost.
Honest pricing. No surprises.
You're paying for a tool built around your specific workflow — not a license fee for generic software you have to bend yourself to fit.
One-time setup
$500–1,000
Custom tool built around your tags, your sections, your output format. Tested on your real files before handover. The range depends on workflow complexity — confirmed before we start.
Monthly
$100–200
Hosting, maintenance, updates as your conventions evolve, and direct support. Month-to-month — cancel anytime. No long-term contract.
You don't pay until it works. We build the tool on a sample of your real files first. If the cleaned output doesn't match what your senior estimator would produce, we fix it — or you walk away at zero cost.
What people ask before they send a sample.
Will it work with my company's tag format?
Yes — that's the entire point. The tool is configured to your specific tag conventions during setup. Whether your team writes "B: 1P/20A Breaker" or "BRK-1P20" or some shorthand only your estimators understand, we map it correctly so the cleaned output looks exactly like what your senior estimator would produce.
What takeoff software do you support?
PlanSwift exports today, where most of our work is concentrated. If you're on Bluebeam, McCormick, Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, or another system, reach out — we're expanding based on demand and can let you know our timeline.
How do I know it won't miss items or break on edge cases?
Before handover, you compare the cleaned output to a manual cleanup of the same file. If it doesn't match what your senior estimator would produce, we fix it. You only pay setup once it's working on your real workflow — not before.
How long does setup take?
Roughly a week from your first sample to a configured, tested tool. We need to understand your tag conventions, your section structure, and your output format. Then we configure, test against your files, and hand it over with credentials.
Do I need to schedule a call?
No. The whole point is removing meetings from the equation. Send one sample export, we'll handle the rest async. We only get on a call if you specifically want to — most clients never do.
What does the monthly fee cover?
Hosting your tool, ongoing maintenance, updates as your tag conventions evolve, and direct support whenever something needs adjustment. Month-to-month, no contract, cancel anytime.
Send a sample. See it on your own files.
One email. One export file. Within a week, you have a tool built around your workflow, tested on your real data, ready for your team. Pay only if it works.
Send us a sample export →or email directly
sami@automasonai.com