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Commercial Flooring Takeoff Estimating Software

How Does It Work? Editions Which Edition is Right for Me? Purchase vs. Subscribe Resources

Streamlined Takeoff Estimating: Fast, Accurate, Professional

Major Steps

Material Setup

Set up product types and add-on items based on project material schedule
Assign product list from existing product and labor database

Plan Takeoff

Download plans from online plan room, or scan a plan into the program
Import PDF, AutoCAD or image plans for onscreen takeoff
If using digitizer, lay blueprint on digitizer pad
Set up takeoff scale
Take off flooring areas

Material/Labor Assignment

Assign project products to designated floor and wall areas (by drag and drop)
Assign base, trim, transition to relevant perimeters or doorways
Assign labor items specific with respect to installation details

Estimating

Seam layout and cut planning, pattern matching, roll good waste optimization
Tile pattern design and installation layout

Worksheet, Order Forms Generation

Worksheet, Quotation, Work Order, Purchase Order and Invoices
Detail takeoff list on room area, perimeter, doors, walls
Export to Excel files and estimate to QuickBooks

Report Printout

Estimation summary, product usages
Cut plans, cut list, seam diagrams
3D Floor Design View with details on floor and walls

Product Editions for Commercial Takeoff Estimating

Product

Description

FEP2009 Professional

Key Features:

All of Retail Edition, plus
Advanced seam manipulation tools
Tile pattern designer, floor divider/splitter
Takeoff on PDF, Dodge plan files
Estimate by floor layer option, and 3D plan view

Best For: Commercial flooring jobs by contractors, multi-family contractors, dealers

Support/Updates: 12-month phone support/update included

Price: $2495

for $149/mo

FEP2009 Commercial

Key Features:

All of Professional Edition, plus
Takeoff on AutoCAD file formats: DWF, DWG, DXF
Material finish schedule view, tile pattern creator
Roll allocation & dye lot spec
Batch multiple page plan import (PDF/CAD)
Comprehensive takeoff report
Digitizer support: takeoff from hard copy blueprints (Buy GTCO digitizers)

Best For: Large commercial jobs by contractors and pro estimators

Support/Updates: 12-month phone support/update included

Price: $3495

for $179/mo

Match your Commercial Takeoff Job with Product Features

Job Type/Sizes

Takeoff Method

FEP2009 Edition

Small/Medium commercial jobs
Multi-family jobs

Onscreen Takeoff (PDF, CAD Files, JPG, TIF, GIF Image files)

FEP2009 Professional

Medium/large size commercial jobs
Multi-floor projects with large number of rooms
Complicated finish schedules
Multiple roll goods with different roll lengths and different dye lots

Onscreen Takeoff (PDF and CAD Files, JPG, TIF, GIF Image files),
Onscreen Takeoff with Multi-floor plan file imports
Digitizer Takeoff (hard copy blueprints, hardware required)

FEP2009 Commercial

Subscription for FloorEstimate Pro (FEP2009)

Floor Covering Soft offers an affordable monthly subscription option for FEP2009 estimating software editions.

How Does It Works?

STEP 1: Select the edition that best matches your needs (FEP2009 has four editions available for subscription: PROFESSIONAL, COMMERCIAL and COMMERCIAL+).
STEP 2: Provide a payment information (Visa, Master, AE or Paypal) by clicking on the Subscribe button, and complete the checkout process
STEP 3: Receive customer web login account by email, login to find the activation key and download link. Your credit card will be charged every 30 days, and you may cancel the subscription anytime.

Monthly Subscription Rates

Edition	Fee	Subscribe
FEP2009 Professional	$149/mo.
FEP2009 Commercial	$179/mo.

How to Sign Up or Cancel the Subscription?

To sign up, click on the Subscribe button to complete the checkout process. To cancel the subscription, simply call customer service rep at 1-866-928-3326 (US) or 1-626-683-9188, Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM Pacific Time.

Frequently-asked Questions

Should I subscribe or purchase the software?

When you are starting a business or learning commercial takeoffs, subscription avoids the upfront software license investment: a viable solution as your business grows.

Is technical support included in subscription?

Included for the first 12 months. For support, just call customer support hotlines 626-683-9188 or send email to support@floorcoveringsoft.com

How about the new version of the program?

You always get the latest update of the program without additional charge when it becomes available.

Can I upgrade or downgrade the edition subscribed to fit my needs?

Yes, please contact our sales representative at 1-866-928-3326 or 626-683-9188.

Can I transfer the subscription license from one PC to another?

Yes, simply click on Help menu, select Transfer License, then activate it at another PC (Internet connection required).

Resources


White paper	Reprints from Floor Covering News, Aug 18 2008 Floor takeoff/estimating: How Contractors Benefit?