We’ll Help You Build And Cost Your Construction Project
Not only does the Home Depot have everything you need for your construction project; we’ll help you figure out what you need and provide a detailed, cost estimate.
With this service, you get:
- A Materials Cost Estimate for your project;
- Detailed, Itemized Material Lists with quantity breakdowns, broken down into categories such as type and room;
- Estimates to assist with budgets (subject to changes such as price fluctuations, material availability or shortages and product replacements); and
- Prompt Turnaround of your construction estimate. *Confirmation of time from purchase of service will be discussed.
Here’s What You Need To Get Started
Bring us your project plans and we’ll draw up a material takeoff. In order to ensure efficiency, please make sure you have the following ready when you meet with a Home Depot Associate:
- Provide your finalized project blueprints to the Associate. *This is a required first step for our estimators to create your material takeoff.
- Identify the scope of your project.
- Is it a new build or renovation?
- Do you require engineering?
- Do you need only one type of product or a materials package?
What Kinds of Material Takeoff Packages Do We Offer?
We understand that each project is different. That’s why we’re committed to providing a material takeoff package that best meets your needs.
Single Material Takeoff or Renovation Takeoff Only— $575
- Takeoff of single material only
- Renovation or addition, no engineering
Material Takeoff Only — $1,025
- New build up to 7,000 square feet
- Custom quote over 7,000 square feet
Full Package (Take Off Price + Engineering) — $2,390
- Material takeoff & engineering up to 7,000 square feet
- Custom quote over 7,000 square feet
- Select Engineering refers to structural engineering for certain Home Depot engineered wood products
How Does Material Takeoff Work?
We understand that each project is different. We are committed to providing a package that best meets your needs.
1 Virtual Consultation
- Submit a request to speak with a trusted Home Depot Associate about your new build or renovation project.
- Please come prepared with detailed plans or blueprints for your project to allow our Associates to assemble a material take off.
2 Professional Estimate
- Our estimator will review the details of your project and the scope of your request. They will draw up a detailed, cost estimated material take off.
3 Materials Pickup & Delivery
- Once your materials package is ready, you can arrange pickup at the store or purchase and schedule delivery directly to your job site.
Why Choose The Home Depot
We’ve got you covered.
Experienced Estimators
Our estimators are experienced professionals who know how to review your plans to promptly draw up a material takeoff for your project.
Reliable Materials & Supply
Choosing The Home Depot means you enjoy the benefit of using our high-quality building supplies once the material takeoff has been completed and your materials have been delivered.
Volume/Bulk Pricing
For some projects, large material orders may qualify for discounted volume or bulk pricing to save you on your overall project costs. Ask your estimator to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A material takeoff is an accounting and costing of most materials you need for a construction or renovation project.
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- While anyone can draw up a list of materials they need and give their best guess as to overall quantities and cost, it takes an experienced professional draw up a material takeoff.
- Being as accurate as possible at the start can save you a significant amount of money over the course of the project.
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The Home Depot’s professional estimators are experienced at producing material lists based on blueprints supplied. Free estimating services may be less comprehensive or miss materials during the review.
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- Yes, there is a tiered pricing structure for this service depending on the scope of your project and the materials you need.
- Details for our available material takeoff services are outlined in the “What Kinds Of Material Takeoff Packages Do You Offer?” section above.
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- Yes, customers are required to submit blueprints for their project when they sign on to this service.
- We cannot produce a material takeoff without a project blueprint, whether it is provided by the customer, their service provider or the store.
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We are committed to providing material takeoffs within 7-10 business days, and confirmation of time from purchase of service will be discussed upon our service provider’s receipt of the purchase order and blueprints.
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- We do not guarantee a final or complete materials list, or provide professional advice for any project. All materials, quantities and prices are presented as estimates.
- Product availability and prices may vary at time of purchase, and vary by store.
- Home Depot is a supplier of materials only. The material takeoff must be verified with a qualified, licensed professional architect, engineer or inspector, as applicable. You are responsible for all required permits and related legal requirements for completing your building project.
- Engineering refers to structural engineering for certain Home Depot engineered wood products (Select Engineering as referenced above)
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While material takeoff, quantity takeoff and construction takeoff are all similar and sometimes used interchangeably, they are not exactly the same thing. Material takeoff normally only entails material estimates needed for a construction project, whereas quantity takeoff and construction takeoff will typically include estimates for other aspects of the project, such as labour.
