Why Our Plumbing Piping Takeoffs Hold Up

Plumbing systems can contain multiple pipe materials, diameters, installation locations, and pressure or service requirements.
We review plumbing plans, riser diagrams, isometrics, schedules, details, and specifications to measure piping by system and size and identify fittings, valves, supports, insulation, and other documented components.

Coordination Across Plumbing Systems

Plumbing piping interacts with fixtures, plumbing equipment, structural penetrations, walls, ceilings, slabs, site utilities, and mechanical systems.
We coordinate available architectural, structural, civil, and MEP documentation to identify risers, sleeves, penetrations, underground connections, vertical runs, and other conditions affecting quantities.

Domestic Water Piping Takeoff

Domestic water systems can include cold water, hot water, and hot-water return piping.
Quantities can be separated by pipe size and material and coordinated with plumbing fixtures, risers, equipment, and branches.

Sanitary & Vent Piping Takeoff

Sanitary and vent systems require coordination between floor plans, riser diagrams, fixture layouts, and vertical piping.
Horizontal branches, stacks, vents, fittings, cleanouts, and other documented components can be quantified separately.

Storm Drainage Piping Takeoff

Storm systems can include roof drains, horizontal storm piping, vertical leaders, underground connections, fittings, and related accessories.
The takeoff can distinguish storm piping from sanitary and domestic water systems.

Natural Gas Piping Takeoff

Gas piping can be quantified by diameter, material, route, fittings, valves, regulators, supports, and connections to equipment where documented.

Related Services

For the complete scope of related estimating services, visit our main MEP page.

What Is Included in Your Plumbing Piping Estimate

  • Domestic cold-water piping
  • Domestic hot-water piping
  • Hot-water return piping
  • Sanitary waste piping
  • Vent piping
  • Storm drainage piping
  • Natural gas piping
  • Specialty piping where specified
  • Underground plumbing piping
  • Above-grade piping
  • Pipe by diameter
  • Pipe by material
  • Pipe fittings
  • Elbows
  • Tees
  • Couplings
  • Reducers
  • Unions
  • Valves
  • Cleanouts
  • Hangers
  • Supports
  • Pipe insulation where included
  • Sleeves where documented
  • Firestopping where included
  • Pipe identification
  • Material waste
  • Material pricing
  • Installation labor
  • Editable Excel takeoff