Takeoff software on plans
Takeoff software for PDF plans, 100% online
Measuring on a PDF should not require CAD software or printing the plan. With Surplan you import your plan (PDF, DWG, JPG, PNG), calibrate the scale once, and read off areas, lengths and counts right on screen, in your browser, on desktop, tablet or mobile.
How to measure a PDF plan in 3 steps
Import your plan
Drop a PDF, DWG, DXF or a photo of a plan. Surplan renders it in high definition, ready to measure, nothing to install.
Calibrate the scale
Trace a known dimension and enter its real value. The scale is set for the whole document: every measurement is accurate at any zoom.
Measure and export
Read off areas, lengths and counts in a click. Surplan totals quantities per item and exports an annotated PDF plus a summary for your quote.
Areas, lengths, counts
Three measurement families cover nearly every takeoff need, across all trades:
Areas
Rooms, zones, floors, walls, roofs, with cut-outs for openings to get exact net areas.
Lengths
Walls, skirting, cables, pipework, edging, straight or curved paths, summed automatically.
Counts
Light points, sockets, joinery, manholes, tap and Surplan numbers and totals each item.
PDF, DWG, JPG, PNG
Surplan is not limited to PDF. Import CAD plans in DWG or DXF (converted automatically), or even a photo/scan of a plan in JPG or PNG. Everything is measurable in one interface.
Surplan vs desktop software
Legacy takeoff software is powerful but heavy: Windows install, licences costing hundreds to thousands, a CAD-style learning curve. Surplan takes the opposite approach.
| Surplan | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 100% web, nothing to install | Windows install |
| Devices | PC, Mac, tablet, mobile | Windows PC only |
| Price | €19/mo, upfront | €600 to €7,000 licence / on quote |
| Onboarding | Immediate | Training required |
Who is it for?
Surplan is built for tradespeople, estimators, site managers and construction SMBs who quote from plans: painters, plumbers, electricians, tilers, plasterers, roofers, joiners, landscapers.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I measure an area on a PDF plan?
Import the PDF into Surplan, calibrate the scale with a known dimension, then trace the area outline: the area in m² appears instantly, with optional cut-outs.
Do I need to install software?
No. Surplan runs entirely in the browser, on desktop, tablet and mobile. Nothing to download or update.
Does Surplan read DWG files?
Yes. DWG and DXF files are converted automatically on import, alongside PDF, JPG and PNG.
Does Surplan produce priced quotes?
Surplan focuses on the takeoff (the quantities) and exports them cleanly (annotated PDF + per-item summary) to feed your quoting software or spreadsheet.
How much does Surplan cost?
€19/mo solo, €29/mo for a team, with a free 14-day trial and no credit card.
Measure your first plan today
Import a plan, calibrate, measure. Your first takeoff in minutes, free.