--- description: Review of Square Takeoff Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Square Takeoff | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Residential Construction Estimating Software](/directory/3646/flooring-estimating/software) > [Square Takeoff](/software/66545/square-takeoff) # Square Takeoff Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/66545/square-takeoff Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/66545/square-takeoff?page=2) > Estimating is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a small construction business — and one of the most consequential. Underbid a job and you eat the difference. Overbid it and you lose the work. Take too long putting numbers together and the opportunity is gone before the proposal lands. Square Takeoff was built to solve all three problems at once. Square Takeoff is a cloud-based digital takeoff and estimating platform designed for small contractors, tradespeople and remodelers managing residential projects. It replaces the slow, error-prone process of manual measurement and spreadsheet-based estimating with a faster, more accurate workflow that one person can run without specialized training or enterprise-level software costs. Upload plans. Measure directly. Get to a number faster. The core workflow is simple: upload your digital blueprints into the platform, take measurements directly on the drawings and let Square Takeoff do the math. Total square footage, linear feet, item counts and material quantities are all calculated automatically — no manual formulas, no switching between tools, no reconciling numbers across multiple documents. Custom scaling ensures your measurements reflect the actual dimensions of the plans, regardless of how they were printed or exported. A custom wall area tool lets you calculate wall dimensions precisely, with notes and color codes to keep complex scopes organized and easy to interpret. What used to require careful manual calculation and a healthy tolerance for error now happens in minutes, with results you can stand behind. Bids that move faster and land better. Speed matters in competitive bidding. Square Takeoff's bid management functionality keeps your pipeline organized — tracking active bids, setting task notifications and enabling collaboration with both internal team members and external stakeholders like subcontractors and suppliers. Everyone stays aligned on where each bid stands without the back-and-forth of email threads and phone calls. A built-in template database and material formulas mean you're not starting from scratch on every estimate. Recurring project types get faster over time as your library builds out, and consistent formatting makes your proposals look more professional without requiring extra effort on the back end. Organized, exportable and ready to use. Square Takeoff isn't just a measurement tool — it's a project organization platform. Estimates are structured and documented inside the system, giving you a clear record of how every number was derived. When a client pushes back on pricing or scope changes mid-project, you have the documentation to back up your bid. Reports can be generated directly from the platform and exported to Excel, making it easy to share estimates with clients, incorporate numbers into your existing workflow or hand off to a bookkeeper or project manager without reformatting everything from scratch. Multi-device support means you can access your plans, measurements and bids from the office, the job site or wherever the work takes you, with calendar integration keeping deadlines and bid due dates visible across your schedule. The right tool for the size of your operation. Enterprise estimating platforms are built for firms with dedicated preconstruction departments, large software budgets and complex workflows that justify the overhead. Square Takeoff is built for everyone else — the contractor running a lean team who needs accurate estimates out the door quickly, without a steep learning curve or a platform full of features that don't apply to the work they actually bid. Available on quarterly or annual subscriptions, with support via phone, email and online resources, Square Takeoff is priced and structured for the way small construction businesses operate. Less time on takeoffs. More accurate bids. More time focused on the work that grows your business. > > Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 10 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 10 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Buildertrend - **Location**: Omaha, US - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$249.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Month-to Month - $249 Per Month Quarterly - $599 Per Quarter Annual - $1699 Per year - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - API - Accounting Integration - Annotations - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Calendar Management - Collaboration Tools - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electrical Estimating - Electronic Plans ## Integrations (3 total) - Buildertrend - Excel Tools - Google Maps ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Residential Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3646/flooring-estimating/software) ## Related Categories - [Residential Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3646/flooring-estimating/software) - [Plumbing Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/183/plumbing-estimating-software/software) - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) - [Web Based Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/42/web-based-project-management-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1722/best-apps/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is cutting edge software that meets our takeoff and construction requirements in clinical detail. ----- ### "Outstanding Product and Customer Service" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew** | *15 June 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: As one of the largest lumber retail companies in the industry, we always work to stay up with new technology trends to ensure we provide our clients with the most accurate estimate for their construction projects. We were looking for a leader in the industry that could provide us with a stable software that would be able to meet our daily demands. The software and the Team at Square Takeoff have went above and beyond meeting every need and has helped us acheive the goals we have set forth as a company. Keep up the great work. > > **Cons**: Nothing yet. Currently the product meets our needs and if we need a feature they are fast to add it. > > Makes me and my team more accurate everyday by allow us to generate better estimates for the top builders in the construction industry. ----- ### "The WORST customer service experience I have ever received - They NEVER call you back." — 1.0/5 > **Mark** | *31 January 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Affordable and ability to share documents and take-offs easily > > **Cons**: Service, and support. When I have a problem no one calls back. We sent at least a half doze e-mails and another seven or eight phone calls. No one calls back. I finally called sales - ha\! got a call back\! But he could not help me. Their customer service is the worst. > > I hate this company because they will not support my needs when I get stuck or the product does not work. ----- ### "Simple But Powerful" — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *11 July 2016* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cloud based. Easy share feature. Easy to manage bids. Good price. Operates like a desktop solution. Note feature with attachments. > > **Cons**: Missing some features of my desktop software. But spoke to them and they said development would work on them and have already launched one of those features. > > Started using the product a few weeks ago after years of using a competitors product. Only reason for the switch was I upgraded to an iPad PRO for work and my other solution didn't work. I was skeptical at first about using a cloud takeoff solution and was worried that it would be slow. To my surprise it actually works faster than my desktop software. Overall it has a similar feel to my desktop product but worked on my MAC and iPad PRO. Customer service was great and helped me out with a few questions I had. Price was good and the sales rep even saved me more on my monthly subscription. Overall I give them two thumbs up. ----- ### "Construction estimating with Square Takeoff" — 4.0/5 > **Vikram** | *22 February 2023* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Square Takeoff ability to accurately calculate material and labor costs, allowing users to create highly accurate estimates quickly. > > **Cons**: Square Takeoff do not have all the advanced features that require, such as detailed project management tools. > > Square Takeoff covers the essential functions of construction estimating and is a reliable option for businesses looking to improve their estimating process. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/66545/square-takeoff?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/66545/square-takeoff) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data