Waterproofing Estimating & Takeoff Services

Price the building-envelope package with membrane areas and detail work kept visible. Our waterproofing takeoffs distinguish below-grade walls, decks, wet areas and joint treatments using the specified systems, substrate conditions and trade boundaries shown in your bid documents.

Division 07Quantity-only or priced scopeCommercial contractor bid support

Project-based estimating fees. Confirm scope, fee and delivery after document review.

Scope and measurement basis

What the waterproofing takeoff can include

Choose the items required for your bid. Quantities are grouped by the available drawing references, material or assembly, location and unit. Pricing is added only when it forms part of the agreed package.

Waterproofing scope and review fields
Scope itemMeasurementInformation retained
Below-grade wall membranesSFWall height, system and substrate
Horizontal deck waterproofingSFZones, upturns and termination details
Protection and drainage layersSFSpecified board/composite and limits
Waterstops and jointsLFJoint type, location and profile
Sealants and terminationsLFJoint dimensions and system details
Penetrations and accessoriesEA / LFCorners, boots, drains and reinforcement strips
Commercial foundation below-grade waterproofing membrane and moisture protection

Measure field coverage and detail treatments independently

A large membrane area is only one part of the waterproofing bid. We separate horizontal field coverage from vertical upturns, corners, penetrations, termination bars and transition details. The schedule identifies each system and substrate so unrelated coatings or membrane layers are not combined into one area without explanation.

Liquid-applied systems need the specified coverage, coats and product basis before quantities can be converted from area to containers. Sheet systems need the agreed lap and ordering treatment. Those conversions are listed separately from net coverage. Existing substrate repairs, moisture testing and access conditions are recorded as pricing assumptions when the documents do not fully define them.

Scope interfaces to settle before pricing

  • Distinguish waterproofing from roof membranes, air barriers and damp-proofing systems.
  • Confirm responsibility for substrate preparation, drainage connections and protection layers.
  • Identify who provides testing, flood tests, temporary protection and warranties in the requested bid scope.

Choose the output your bid team needs

Quantity-only takeoff

Use an itemized workbook to apply your own supplier quotes and crew rates. Keep quantities, units, locations, drawing references and measurement assumptions separate. Agree the PDF markup and summary format with the proposal.

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Priced trade estimate

Build on measured quantities with the agreed material, labor and equipment inputs. Identify supplier exclusions, quote dates, access assumptions and contractor markups so your team can review the bid basis before submission.

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Revision or alternate review

Identify the original drawing issue and the changed package. Keep additions, deletions and alternate quantities visible; clarify whether repricing and a revised scope letter are included in this assignment.

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For workbook organization, see the illustrative deliverable layouts. These layouts show the format; project-specific samples will be identified separately when available.

Waterproofing estimating questions

Upturns can be measured as their own surfaces. Laps and material-ordering adjustments are shown on an agreed basis rather than concealed inside the net field area. This helps compare products with different installation details.

Send your bid documents

Request a waterproofing estimate

Tell us the project location, trade scope and whether you need quantities only or a priced estimate. Add your bid deadline if you have one.

Useful documents for a scope review

  • Foundation, basement, plaza/deck and wet-area plans
  • Waterproofing details showing transitions, joints and terminations
  • System specifications, layer requirements and product information
  • Trade responsibility matrix, substrate repair scope and addenda

Upload the available set, or include a shared drawings link in your message. Note missing documents and any items you want excluded.

What happens next?

We review the available documents and clarify the requested package. The proposal establishes deliverables, fee, revision scope and delivery milestones before estimating work starts.

Review estimating fees and scope questions or call +1 (317) 751-5969.

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