Audience
Commercial low-slope roofing contractors and estimators
About Sharp Pencil
Sharp Pencil does quantity takeoffs for commercial low-slope roofing contractors and estimators. We cover TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up and mixed-system roofs, on new construction, tear-off and recover jobs.
Send the plan set and specs. You get back a takeoff workbook with roof areas in squares by system, insulation and cover board, tapered ISO areas with crickets and saddles, field, perimeter and corner zones, parapet wall area, edge metal and coping by type, drains, curbs and penetrations. Anything the drawings leave unclear goes on an RFI register so you can price around it or ask the design team before bid day.
Every quantity names the sheet it came from, so you can check any number fast. Every paid takeoff is checked before delivery.
Delivered within 48 hours*. Your first takeoff on a live bid is free. Commercial work only, no residential.
*Clock starts once any questions we send you are answered.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free (first takeoff)
Pricing Details:
Starting price: Free (first takeoff)
Pricing model: Per takeoff, or monthly plan
Single takeoff: $395
Shop 12: $2,750/month
Shop 25: $5,500/month
Shop 60: $11,000/month
Free trial: Yes, first takeoff free on a live bid
Pricing model: Per takeoff, or monthly plan
Single takeoff: $395
Shop 12: $2,750/month
Shop 25: $5,500/month
Shop 60: $11,000/month
Free trial: Yes, first takeoff free on a live bid
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Sharp Pencil
United States
getsharppencil.com/
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Product Details
Training
Documentation
Support
Phone Support
Online
Sharp Pencil Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Sharp Pencil work with?
Sharp Pencil works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Sharp Pencil support in their product?
Sharp Pencil supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Sharp Pencil offer?
Sharp Pencil offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What type of training does Sharp Pencil provide?
Sharp Pencil provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does Sharp Pencil offer a free trial?
Yes, Sharp Pencil offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Sharp Pencil cost?
Pricing for Sharp Pencil starts at Free (first takeoff).
Sharp Pencil Product Features
Construction Estimating
Takeoff
Supported
Accounting Integration
Not Supported
Audit Trail
Not Supported
Bid Management
Not Supported
Billing & Invoicing
Not Supported
Building Product Database
Not Supported
Calculators
Not Supported
Change Orders
Not Supported
Contract Management
Not Supported
Cost Database
Not Supported
Customer Management
Not Supported
Customizable Templates
Not Supported
Electrical Estimating
Not Supported
HVAC Estimating
Not Supported
Historical Database
Not Supported
Job Costing
Not Supported
Plumbing Estimating
Not Supported
Price Data / Price Books
Not Supported
Project Management
Not Supported
Quote Management
Not Supported
Reporting/Analytics
Not Supported
Scheduling
Not Supported
Subcontractor Management
Not Supported
What-if Analysis
Not Supported
