Residential & Commercial Framing Contractors inSurrey, BC.

Yes. Sangha Framing offers a scoped material takeoff and estimate service: we produce a line-by-line materials list (lumber, sheathing, fasteners, hardware), supplier unit prices, delivery estimates, and recommended waste allowance. To start, we’ll need your plans and project location so we can factor local permit/soil/transport impacts. (Request a quote to get a tailored takeoff.)

We protect clients by: (1) doing detailed takeoffs up front, (2) providing short-term supplier quotes when possible, (3) recommending contingency buffers (typically ~10% for materials), and (4) advising on timing (ordering long-lead or fluctuating items early). We also propose alternatives if a specific product spikes in price. (This is a standard best practice given current lumber volatility.)

For a reliable estimate we need: final architectural plans (floor plans, elevations), structural drawings, foundation plans, and any engineering schedules or energy modelling results. Without these, any estimate will be a rough allowance rather than a detailed takeoff. Surrey permit submissions often require these same sealed drawings.

Framing duration depends on size, crew size, weather, and permit timing. A rough range for an average-sized home: 2–4 weeks for basic framing on a well-prepared lot; more complex builds (multiple levels, complicated rooflines) take longer. Note: delivery delays or permit hold-ups can extend the schedule.

A typical waste allowance for framing lumber and sheathing is 5–10% for straightforward builds; complex rooflines, many openings, or highly articulated exteriors often require 10–15%. Include this in your material estimate to avoid mid-project shortfalls and rush orders. (Sangha Framing recommends quoting waste explicitly on takeoffs.)