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Trade, Thermal & Moisture Protection

Thermal & Moisture Protection Estimating Services

Waterproofing, damp-proofing, roofing, firestopping, caulking, siding and sheet metal flashing quantified in one coordinated Division 7 takeoff, priced with current zip-code based material and labour rates. The thermal & moisture protection package arrives bid-ready, priced by CSI division, with revisions.

Building envelope estimating

One trade, dozens of moving parts

Thermal and moisture protection is rarely a single scope, it stitches together waterproofing, roofing, firestopping, caulking, siding, vapour barriers and sheet metal flashing into one envelope package, and a bid that misses any one of them is a bid that loses money on the job. Our estimators break the envelope into its component systems, quantify each on-screen from your drawings and specifications, and reassemble the numbers into a single, defensible takeoff.

Sealants, EIFS, membrane roofing, shingles, flashings, gutters and vapour-resistive barriers are all captured as separate, referenced line items rather than lumped allowances.

Because pricing runs off zip-code based material and labour databases and follows AACE and AIQS conventions, contractors can move straight from our numbers into a bid or a material order without a second review.

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Estimator marking up a roof and building envelope drawing for a thermal and moisture protection takeoff

Our clients

Who relies on our envelope estimates

Contractors and specialists across the building envelope trades bring us their bid and procurement takeoffs.

Waterproofing contractors
Damp-proofing contractors
Roofing contractors
Firestopping contractors
Caulking & sealant contractors
Siding contractors
Sheet metal flashing & trim contractors
Roof consultants

Range of services

The scope we cover

From below-grade waterproofing to the top of the roof, priced and packaged for bid submission or material ordering.

Waterproofing & damp-proofing takeoffs
Membrane & bituminous roofing estimates
Steep-slope & shingle roofing estimates
Fireproofing & firestopping estimates
Caulking & joint sealant estimates
Siding & cladding estimates
Sheet metal flashing & trim estimates
Bid estimates
Budget estimates
Change order estimates
Bid reviews
Project lead generation

Scope detail

The envelope systems we quantify

Each system is measured and described separately so material orders and labour hours line up with what's actually installed.

Waterproofing & damp-proofing

  • Foundation & below-grade waterproofing
  • Below-grade slab damp-proofing
  • Air & vapour barriers
  • Weather barriers
  • Vapour-permeable barriers
  • Chemical grouting
  • Traffic coatings

Roofing & sheet metal

  • Membrane & bituminous roofing
  • Steep-slope roofing & shingles
  • Flashings & coping
  • Fascias, gutters & downspouts
  • Roof curbs & expansion joints
  • Ridge vents & snow guards
  • Roof walkways & pavers

Firestopping, siding & cladding

  • Spray & intumescent fireproofing
  • Penetration firestopping & smoke barriers
  • EIFS & finish systems
  • Metal, vinyl & fibre-reinforced siding
  • Wood siding & shingles
  • Cladding takeoffs
  • Joint sealants & seals

Takeoff scope

Materials and assemblies we take off

A complete pass through every Division 7 assembly, with quantities cross-referenced against structural framing and roof drawings.

Fire-retardant cable sprays
Fibre, plastic, cellulose & reflective insulation
EIFS assemblies
Weather & vapour-resistive barriers
Asphalt, metal & slate shingles
Siding panels & cladding
Membrane & bituminous roofing
Flashings, coping & fascias
Gutters, downspouts & roof curbs
Ridge vents & pipe flashing systems
Spray & intumescent fireproofing
Penetration firestopping & smoke barriers

Deliverables

What you receive

Deliverables are tailored to the project, but a typical package includes the following.

Digital takeoff file
Excel takeoff spreadsheet with line-item descriptions
Material & labour pricing by zip code
Colour-coded, marked-up drawing plans
Labour-hour breakdown
Bid summary with overheads, profit, permits and taxes
Complete review of inclusions and exclusions

Method

Our method on thermal & moisture protection packages

01We review drawings, specifications and addendums to define the envelope scope
02Each system, waterproofing, roofing, firestopping, siding, flashing, is measured separately on-screen
03Quantities are cross-checked against structural assemblies and roof plans
04Pricing is applied through RSMeans and our zip-code based cost database
05A senior estimator reviews the full package before delivery

Follow the simple process

The thermal & moisture protection workflow, step by step

Nothing in a thermal & moisture protection estimate is guessed. Scope is confirmed in writing, quantities come off your drawings, and the final workbook stays editable so your team can adjust pricing.

Share your plans

Send your drawings by email, chat, or the upload button, we review them and start on the quote immediately.

Get our quote

Your quote arrives within minutes with invoice, turnaround time and delivery date. Pay by card or PayPal and work begins.

Receive your estimate

Delivered in 24 to 48 hours as Excel spreadsheets with colour-coded plans, in MasterFormat or your own template.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Talk to an estimator today

Send the drawings today and get your thermal & moisture protection quantities priced, marked up and ready to bid, with revisions covered when addenda change the scope.

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Need a thermal & moisture protection estimate?

Upload your plans and we'll send a quote within minutes. Call +1 (346) 358-6424 or email Info@estimatorexpert.com.

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