Plumbing contractors
Bid more jobs with fixtures and piping already broken out by system and size.
- Pipe by system & size
- Fixture counts by unit type
For plumbing contractors
Plumbing Estimating & Takeoff Services
Fixtures, piping, fittings and equipment measured by system and pipe size from your P-sheets, so your plumbing bid covers every run from the main to the last trap.
- CSI Division 22 coverage
- Pipe by system & size
- Fixtures from schedules
Multi-family building, 64 units
Illustrative example
- Fixtures by type412 EA
- PEX domestic water14,800 LF
- PVC sanitary & vent9,640 LF
- Water heaters64 EA
CSI 22 11 00 Facility water distributionExcel ready
- Turnaround
- 48–72 hr
- Typical for commercial plumbing
- Units
- EA & LF
- Fixtures, piping and fittings
- Systems
- Separated
- Domestic, sanitary, vent and storm
- Coverage
- Division 22
- Plus gas and site utilities
Scope coverage
Complete Plumbing Quantities by System
Every fixture, pipe run and piece of equipment, kept separate by system the way you price it.
Fixtures
Toilets, lavatories, sinks, showers and drains counted from the fixture schedule.
Domestic water
Hot and cold water piping by material and size, with valves and hangers.
Sanitary & vent
Waste and vent piping by size, with cleanouts and fittings.
Storm drainage
Roof drains, overflow drains and storm piping to the building exit.
Gas piping
Natural gas piping by size to each appliance, with regulators and valves.
Equipment
Water heaters, pumps, backflow preventers and expansion tanks.
Fittings & valves
Fitting counts or allowances by type, plus isolation and balancing valves.
Pipe insulation
Insulation by pipe size and thickness where specified.
Underground & site
Under-slab piping, trenching and site utility connections.
What you receive
See What You Receive in Your Plumbing Package
Color-coded plan markups paired with an unlocked takeoff sheet you can load straight into your bid.
Unit type A: fixtures
6 per unit × 40 units
Domestic water risers
PEX 3/4"–2"
Sanitary stack S-3
4" PVC · 6 floors
Roof drains RD-1 to RD-8
8 EA · 4" storm
Every measurement is color-coded and tied to its sheet number.
| Item | CSI | Net | Unit | Waste | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing fixtures, per schedule | 22 40 00 | 412 | EA | — | 412 |
| PEX domestic water, 1/2"–1" | 22 11 16 | 14,800 | LF | 10% | 16,280 |
| Copper Type L, 1-1/4"–2" | 22 11 16 | 1,260 | LF | 5% | 1,323 |
| PVC sanitary & vent, 1-1/2"–4" | 22 13 16 | 9,640 | LF | 10% | 10,604 |
| Cast iron storm, 4" | 22 14 13 | 860 | LF | 5% | 903 |
| Pipe insulation, 1" | 22 07 19 | 6,420 | LF | 5% | 6,741 |
Live formulas: change any waste factor and the gross quantity updates.
Illustrative example. Vertical runs are measured from the riser diagrams, not just plan views.
How we price
How We Price Your Plumbing Bid
Each system and material is priced on its own, so substitutions and changes are easy to re-price.
Cost group 01
Materials
Fixtures, pipe, fittings, valves and equipment at current distributor pricing for your area.
Distributor pricing
Cost group 02
Labor
Hours by fixture, pipe size and material, adjusted for height and building type.
Labor units per item
Cost group 03
Equipment
Lifts, threading machines, press tools and excavation for the job.
Lifts & press tools
Cost group 04
Overhead & Profit
Permits, testing, disinfection and the markup you set.
Your markup & contingency
Who it's for
Tailored Plumbing Estimating Workflows
Organized for plumbing contractors, GCs and supply houses.
General contractors
Independent plumbing quantities to compare subs and confirm storm and gas aren't missed.
- System-by-system check
- Bid leveling support
Plumbing suppliers
Fixture and pipe lists your sales team can quote quickly.
- Fixture schedule totals
- Pipe & fitting lists
Why Bidnora
Why Plumbing Contractors Choose Bidnora
- 1
Organized by system
Domestic, sanitary, vent, storm and gas are kept separate, the way you price them.
- 2
Fixtures from the schedule
Every fixture tag is counted and checked against the schedule.
- 3
Risers and drops included
Vertical runs come from riser diagrams, not just plan views.
- 4
Fittings your way
Count fittings individually or carry an allowance; you choose.
- 5
Revisions tracked
Changed runs and fixtures are clouded on updated sheets.
“We use Bidnora for overflow when we're bidding several jobs at once. Their numbers line up with the sub bids we get back, which is exactly what we need.”
Estimates built with industry-standard software
Free quote
Get a Plumbing 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
Plumbing Estimating FAQ
Yes. Domestic water, sanitary, vent, storm and gas piping are measured and reported separately, by material and size.
Ready for bid day
Pricing a Plumbing Job?
Upload your P-sheets and get a fixed quote for a complete plumbing takeoff.
- 100% confidential
- NDA on request
- Fixed price before we start