01 / PREPARE
Start with the right plans.
Create a project, upload the drawing set and calibrate the scale before measuring.
Project & plans → Set scale
KLOUTEESTIMATING / CEILING & WALL ESTIMATING SOFTWARE Ceiling and wall estimating,
Ceiling and wall estimating,
from plan to quote.
Measure PDF plans in m² and linear metres, price the work with your own rates, and prepare client-ready quotes in one workspace.
CEILING AREA · 248.40 m²EXAMPLE TAKE-OFF / A103Measured quantities
Ceiling area248.40 m²
Wall lining186.60 m²
Bulkheads42.80 lm
PDF plan → take-off → costed quote
A103 Level 01 · Reflected ceiling plan1:100 · Calibrated
↖ Select · Pan · ▱ Area · ╱ Linear · ⊞ Count · Undo
CEIL 248.40 m²
ACOUSTIC 96.00 m²
Area · Click vertices to trace a region. Double-click to finish. − 100% +
Built for ceiling and wall contractorsm² / lm / ea · AUD & GST
/ ONE CONNECTED WEB WORKFLOWFrom drawing set
From drawing set
to a quote you can stand behind.
A clear sequence for the work that matters. Keep project context, measured quantities and pricing together as your estimate takes shape.
02 / MEASURE
Define the scope on plan.
Trace ceiling and wall areas, measure linear lengths and count individual items.
Area · Linear · Count03 / PRICE
Make the numbers clear.
Review your take-off, apply library rates and allow for materials, labour and waste.
Review take-off → Cost & quote04 / PRESENT
Put your quote forward.
Check the client copy, include scope and terms, then export a professional PDF.
Preview & export → PDF/ YOUR RATES. YOUR METHOD.A cost library built
A cost library built
around your trade.
Turn your materials and labour into reusable supply-and-install assemblies. Price measured quantities with a consistent starting point, then make the allowances each job needs.
- Ceilings, partitions, bulkheads and trims
- Separate material and labour cost build-ups
- Library updates leave existing job rates intact
COST LIBRARY / ASSEMBLIESExample rates · AUD · Ex GST
Assemblies 8Materials 8Labour 8
Search by name, code or specification…All units Active rates
ASSEMBLY / SPECIFICATIONUNITMATERIAL $LABOUR $COST RATE $
C01 Plasterboard ceilingSupply and installm²18.0022.0040.00
C02 Acoustic tile ceilingSupply and installm²32.5018.0050.50
C03 Fire-rated ceilingSupply and installm²42.8038.0080.80
P01 Plasterboard wall liningSupply and installm²14.6024.0038.60
T02 Steel stud partitionSupply and installm²36.5042.0078.50
B01 BulkheadsSupply and installlm16.8032.0048.80
P05 CorniceSupply and installlm5.8010.0015.80
A01 Access panelsSupply and installea65.0045.00110.00
/ DETAILED INSIDE. CLEAR OUTSIDE.
ESTIMATE → CLIENT COPY → PDFKeep the detail. Present the scope.
Client quote previewEXAMPLE PROJECT · 1 / 1
OCEAN CEILINGSBrisbane, Queensland · ceiling and wall specialists
QuotationDESCRIPTION / SCOPEQUANTITYUNITAMOUNT (AUD)
Plasterboard ceiling248.40m²$14,416.32
Acoustic tile ceiling96.00m²$8,517.41
Plasterboard wall lining186.40m²$10,381.71
Bulkheads42.80lm$2,165.15
Cornice128.60lm$3,785.11
Access panels12ea$2,756.13
Subtotal excl. GST $42,021.83GST · 10% $4,202.18Total incl. GST $46,224.01
A professional finish to a considered estimate.
Move from internal costing to a clear client-facing document. Review what’s included before the quote leaves your desk.
- Itemised scope and measured quantities
- Internal costs and margin kept out of view
- Scope, conditions and payment terms
- AUD totals with GST, ready for PDF export
/ BEFORE YOU BEGINQuestions about
Questions about
estimating with Kloute.
See how Kloute fits the way your team estimates.
/ SEE THE WHOLE PICTUREMeasure the plan.
Measure the plan.
Price the job. Send the quote.
See PDF take-offs, costing and quote export together in a guided product demo.
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