Insulation contractors
Bid more thermal and acoustic packages with areas already split by product and R-value.
- Areas by product & R-value
- Bag and bundle counts
For insulation contractors
Insulation Estimating & Takeoff Services
Batt, blown, rigid board and spray foam measured by assembly and R-value, so your insulation bid covers every wall, roof and slab edge on the drawings.
- CSI Division 07 coverage
- Areas by R-value
- Air barrier options
Multi-family building, 4 stories
Illustrative example
- R-21 batts, exterior walls48,600 SF
- R-38 blown, attic22,400 SF
- 2" XPS, slab edge1,860 LF
- Closed-cell spray foam6,200 BF
CSI 07 21 00 Thermal insulationExcel ready
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hr
- Typical for building envelope packages
- Units
- SF, BF & LF
- Area, board feet and perimeters
- R-values
- By assembly
- Matched to wall and roof types
- Coverage
- Division 07
- Thermal, acoustic and air barrier
Scope coverage
Complete Insulation & Air Barrier Quantities
Every assembly in the building envelope and interior partitions, measured from sections and details.
Wall batts
Exterior and interior wall batts by stud depth and R-value, with openings deducted.
Attic & roof
Blown and batt attic insulation, plus rigid roof insulation by thickness and taper.
Rigid board
Continuous insulation, foundation walls and slab edges by board type and thickness.
Spray foam
Open- and closed-cell spray foam by area and depth, converted to board feet.
Sound batts
Acoustic insulation in partitions and floor-ceiling assemblies.
Air & vapor barriers
Building wrap, fluid-applied barriers and vapor retarders by area.
Firestopping & safing
Perimeter safing, curtain wall firestop and penetration counts where in scope.
Pipe & duct insulation
Mechanical insulation by pipe size or duct area when included.
Crawlspaces & rim joists
Rim joist and crawlspace insulation, often missed on the first pass.
What you receive
See What You Receive in Your Insulation Package
Color-coded plan markups paired with an unlocked takeoff sheet you can load straight into your bid.
Exterior walls: R-21
48,600 SF net
Attic: R-38 blown
22,400 SF
Slab edge: 2" XPS
1,860 LF × 2' deep
Rim joists: spray foam
1,240 LF
Every measurement is color-coded and tied to its sheet number.
| Item | CSI | Net | Unit | Waste | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-21 fiberglass batts, 2×6 walls | 07 21 16 | 48,600 | SF | 5% | 51,030 |
| R-38 blown cellulose, attic | 07 21 26 | 22,400 | SF | 5% | 23,520 |
| 2" XPS rigid board, slab edge | 07 21 13 | 3,720 | SF | 8% | 4,018 |
| Closed-cell spray foam, rim joists | 07 21 19 | 6,200 | BF | 10% | 6,820 |
| R-11 sound batts, partitions | 07 21 16 | 31,800 | SF | 5% | 33,390 |
| Weather-resistive barrier | 07 25 00 | 52,400 | SF | 10% | 57,640 |
Live formulas: change any waste factor and the gross quantity updates.
Illustrative example. Areas are tied to the assembly that calls for them, then converted into bags, bundles and boards.
How we price
How We Price Your Insulation Bid
Each product is priced on its own, so a change in one assembly doesn't throw off the whole bid.
Cost group 01
Materials
Batts, loose fill, board and foam priced by R-value and coverage from suppliers near the job.
Local supplier pricing
Cost group 02
Labor
Install hours by assembly, height and access, from open walls to tight attics.
SF per crew-day
Cost group 03
Equipment
Blowing machines, spray rigs, lifts and protection for the work.
Rigs & access
Cost group 04
Overhead & Profit
Inspections, cleanup, disposal and the markup you set.
Your markup & contingency
Who it's for
Tailored Insulation Estimating Workflows
Organized for installers, GCs and distributors.
General contractors
Confirm the insulation and air barrier scope is complete before you award.
- Envelope scope check
- Bid leveling support
Insulation distributors
Product lists by type, thickness and coverage for quick quoting.
- Bundles, bags & boards
- Accessory totals
Why Bidnora
Why Insulation Contractors Choose Bidnora
- 1
Every assembly covered
Walls, roofs, floors, slab edges and rim joists are measured from sections and details.
- 2
Right R-value, right place
Areas follow the assembly that calls for them instead of being averaged across the building.
- 3
Order-ready units
Areas are converted into bags, bundles and boards based on coverage.
- 4
Energy code changes caught
Addenda that change R-values are flagged and updated.
- 5
Clear scope lines
We note where firestopping, air barrier or mechanical insulation sits with another trade.
“An addendum dropped two days before the bid and they turned the update around the next morning. The Excel files have live formulas, so we adjust margins ourselves.”
Estimates built with industry-standard software
Free quote
Get a Insulation Takeoff Quote
Send what you have and we'll reply with a fixed price and delivery date before any work starts.
What to send
- Drawings as PDF or CAD files, or a plan-room link
- Specifications, or just the sections for your scope
- Any addenda issued so far
- Your bid date and anything to include or exclude
Trade takeoffs
Need Estimates for Other Trades?
The same detail and turnaround for every specialty trade on the job.
Common questions
Insulation Estimating FAQ
Yes. Areas are grouped by assembly and R-value so each product is priced correctly, with openings deducted from wall areas.
Ready for bid day
Need an Insulation Takeoff?
Send your drawings and get a fixed quote for a complete thermal, acoustic and air barrier takeoff.
- 100% confidential
- NDA on request
- Fixed price before we start