FOR PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

AI-Powered Plumbing Estimating Software

Count fixtures, measure pipe runs, and quantify fittings in minutes. Tectonic's AI reads plumbing plans and delivers accurate takeoffs you can trust.

The Plumbing Estimating Problem

Manual takeoffs waste your time and cost you money. Sound familiar?

Fixture Counting Across Multiple Sheets

Toilets, sinks, showers, floor drains - spread across floor plans, enlarged plans, and details. Miss one water heater and your bid is wrong.

Pipe Sizing and Footage

Tracking pipe runs by diameter, material, and system (supply, waste, vent) requires careful measurement and documentation that's easy to mess up.

Fitting Quantification

Elbows, tees, couplings, valves - the number of fittings directly impacts labor hours. Manual counting is slow and often underestimated.

Specification Cross-Referencing

Matching fixtures to specs, verifying pipe materials, and confirming valve types requires flipping between drawings and specifications constantly.

How Tectonic Solves It

AI-powered takeoffs that work the way you think.

Automated Fixture Counting

AI identifies and categorizes every plumbing fixture on your plans. Water closets, lavatories, sinks, floor drains - all counted and organized automatically.

Pipe Run Measurement

Trace and measure pipe runs by diameter and material. Tectonic separates domestic water, sanitary waste, and vent piping for accurate estimates.

Fitting Takeoff with Labor

Automatically quantify fittings based on pipe routing. Labor hours calculated using production rates specific to pipe size and material.

Riser Diagram Analysis

Extract quantities from riser diagrams and isometrics, ensuring vertical runs and connections are captured in your takeoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about plumbing estimating with Tectonic.

Does Tectonic handle different pipe materials?

Yes. Tectonic recognizes copper, PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and steel piping. It separates quantities by material type for accurate pricing.

Can the software count fixture rough-ins vs. trim?

Absolutely. Tectonic can separate your takeoff into rough-in quantities and trim/finish items, helping you price phases accurately or bid rough-only work.

How does it handle multi-story buildings?

Tectonic processes each floor level and stacks quantities. It identifies vertical risers and accounts for floor-to-floor heights in pipe footage calculations.

Does it include specialty items like water heaters and pumps?

Yes. Tectonic identifies all plumbing equipment including water heaters, pumps, expansion tanks, backflow preventers, and specialty fixtures.

Can I generate submittals from the takeoff data?

Tectonic provides fixture schedules and equipment lists that streamline submittal preparation. Export to Excel for further formatting.

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