Dropped $300 on a takeoff software and it paid for itself in 3 weeks

I was doing manual takeoffs with a scale and highlighter forever. Finally bought a subscription to a digital takeoff program at $75 a month. First big commercial job I used it on, I finished the takeoff in 2 hours instead of 6. The time savings alone made me money on that one bid. Any other small guys made the switch yet?

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margaretf401mo ago

Wait, you're telling me you did manual takeoffs with a scale and highlighter? Like for real? That sounds like something from the dark ages, no offense. I can't believe you stuck with that for so long, I would have lost my mind after one big job. That digital program must feel like a miracle compared to that setup. Two hours instead of six is wild, that's like having an extra half day every week.

sandra7151mo ago

Dark ages is right, my highlighter hand still cramps up thinking about it