Framing takeoffs for multifamily.
We take off one building type at a time — floor by floor, rolled up to a clean, trade-ready material list per building type.
One takeoff per building type.
Built from floor-level counts. Rolled up to a complete material list per building type — ready to bid, order, and repeat across the site.
Per building type
Each building type ships as one complete takeoff. Repeat it across the site without re-counting.
Floor-level counts
Typical residential floor counted once and multiplied where it repeats. Special floors — podium, top, roof — counted where they differ.
Variations called out
End conditions, corner conditions, and mirrored layouts treated separately when framing changes.
Drops into your stack
CSV and XLSX, organized by building type and floor. Drops into your estimating spreadsheet or ERP without re-typing.
What a multifamily takeoff has to get right.
Floor-level repetition
Typical residential floors repeat up the building — same layout, same exterior. Count once. Multiply where they recur.
Special floors
Podium, top floor, roof — anything that breaks from the typical. Counted separately where the framing changes.
Variations across the building
End conditions, corner conditions, mirrored layouts — treated as their own where framing conditions shift.
Checked before your bid
Every quantity traceable to a marked-up element on the plan, reviewed before it reaches you.
See what your takeoff costs.
No quote calls, no waiting. Pick your project, check the price, and send your plans.
Quick price estimate
Enter your project details for an instant estimate.
Estimate reflects plan size and complexity. Large or unusual sets may need a quick scope review before we confirm.
Built for multifamily teams
Multifamily framing contractors
Quote more multifamily pursuits without staffing up your estimating bench.
General contractors
Get a defensible building-level framing takeoff without staffing up for one big multifamily pursuit.
Developers & owners
Get an independent framing takeoff to sanity-check scope, quantities, and bids before you sign.
LBM and material suppliers
Quote multifamily framing material faster, without dedicating an estimator to one pursuit.
Less time on takeoffs. More time on bids.
of estimator time saved per pursuit
typical turnaround on a 60-unit project
Frequently asked questions
How do you structure a multifamily takeoff?
We work one building type at a time, floor by floor. The typical residential floor is counted once and multiplied across the floors it repeats on. Special floors — podium, top, roof — get counted separately where the framing changes. Everything rolls up into one complete takeoff per building type.
How do you handle end units, corner units, and mirrored plans?
Treated separately when framing conditions change. We don’t assume every layout is identical — end conditions, corner conditions, and mirrored plans get their own counts. Confirmed against the drawing, not guessed.
How long does a multifamily takeoff actually take?
For a typical 3- to 5-story wood-frame project of 40–120 units, we deliver in 5–10 business days. Larger or more complex projects — podium, mixed-use, multiple building types — take longer. We’ll quote turnaround when you upload your plans.
How do I know the numbers are right?
Every line in the material list is traceable to a marked-up element on the drawing, so you can spot-check any number against the source. A second estimator also reviews the takeoff before it ships to you.
How does pricing work for multifamily projects?
Pay per building type, no subscription. Pricing scales with building complexity — floor count, podium, wrap configurations, mixed-use. You’ll get a fixed quote before any work starts. No surprise fees.
Send us your multifamily plans.
Upload your plans and the Aximos team will take off one building type, free — marked-up drawings and a material list you can check before you commit the project.