Residential takeoff
Custom single-family takeoffs for the 84-unit Boca Raton market, with framing, drywall and finish quantities by room.
SF · LF · EABoca Raton, FL
Construction estimating services in Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton permitted 84 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, all single-family, at an average value of $1,642,000. We produce division-by-division takeoffs and estimates for builders, bidders and owners working in Palm Beach County.
24–48 hours for most projectsTypical turnaround
Every CSI divisionSitework through MEP
Boca Raton ZIP pricingLocal material and labor
Price confirmed firstBefore any work starts
Census BPS · Boca Raton · 2025Real permit data
Boca Raton new housing permits2025
New housing units84Change vs. 2024+12%Permitted construction value$138MAverage value per unit$1,642,000Rank among covered Florida cities#17
Single-family: 84 (100%)Multifamily: 0 (0%)
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025. Residential only.
What makes construction estimating in Boca Raton different?
Boca Raton estimates turn on four local drivers: high-value single-family infill on tight coastal lots, Palm Beach County coastal wind and flood requirements, high water table and muck soils that drive foundation and dewatering scope, and ZIP-code-adjusted labor and material pricing for the 33428–33498 corridor.
- Boca Raton permitted 84 new housing units in 2025, #17 among the Florida cities we cover.
- About 0% were in multifamily buildings; 100% were single-family.
- Permit volume was up 12% compared with 2024.
Boca Raton sits in Palm Beach County between the Atlantic barrier island and the Everglades, and that geography shapes every takeoff. Coastal lots east of the Intracoastal bring wind-borne debris and flood-zone requirements, while western sites near the Hillsboro Canal run into high water table and organic soils that change foundation, dewatering and fill quantities. We read the geotech report and the adopted code edition before we price a yard of concrete.
Our estimates come back in 24–48 hours for most projects, organized by CSI MasterFormat division, in Excel and PDF, with marked-up plan sets. Material and labor pricing is ZIP-code-adjusted, so a Boca Raton address does not get Miami or Orlando unit costs. We work in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and RSMeans data. If you are bidding against other contractors in the 33431–33487 ZIPs, the difference is usually in the details: rebar laps, tie-beam quantities, impact glazing counts and the dewatering line most bidders forget. Start with our Florida construction estimating overview or send plans through get an estimate.
- Coverage
- Boca Raton and nearby Florida communities
- Deliverable
- Excel estimate + marked-up PDF plans
- Pricing basis
- Boca Raton ZIP-code material and labor costs
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours for most projects
- Software
- Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, RSMeans data
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For bidders. You need a bid that holds up. We mark up your plan set, quantify every division and flag scope gaps before you sign a subcontract, so your number survives the buyout.
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For builders. You need quantities you can order from. We break out concrete, rebar, framing, drywall and roofing by area and unit, with waste factors you can defend to your superintendent.
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For owners. You need a budget before design is finished. We estimate from schematic drawings, then reconcile against the contractor's bid so you see where the money actually goes.
Boca Raton by the numbers
Boca Raton's residential construction pipeline
Select a bar to compare Boca Raton with the largest Florida markets we cover.
84New housing units, 2025
0.2%Of all units in the Florida cities we cover
$138MPermitted residential value
0%In multifamily buildings
New housing units permitted in 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.
This city
Boca Raton
84 new housing units in 2025 (+12% vs 2024).
84 single-family · 0 multifamily (0%).
What the 2025 permit numbers say
Boca Raton issued permits for 84 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, up from 75 in 2024 — a 12% increase — with a permitted value of $138M. Every one of those units was single-family; multifamily was zero. That average of $1,642,000 per unit tells you the work here is custom and high-specification, not production volume. For bidders, that means fewer but larger packages, longer finish schedules and allowances that need real backup. The city ranks 17th of 25 covered Florida cities by units and accounts for about 0.2% of the 38,215 units permitted statewide. Read that as a market where accuracy on a single $1.6M house matters more than throughput. Our Florida construction estimating page covers how we handle the rest of the state.
Coastal Palm Beach County cost drivers
Palm Beach County enforces the Florida Building Code with local amendments, and the adopted edition changes on a cycle — confirm the current edition with the city's building department before you price. Coastal sites inside the wind-borne debris region require impact-rated openings and specific roof-to-wall connections; those are countable line items, not allowances. The high water table west of Federal Highway drives dewatering, underdrain and sometimes a raised structural slab, and muck excavation can add significant earthwork. On the barrier island, flood elevation requirements push finish floor heights and foundation type. Nearby work in Pompano Beach and Davie shares some of these conditions but not all of them. We price each city separately.
Services
Construction estimating services in Boca Raton
We estimate the trades that dominate Boca Raton residential and commercial work, from sitework through finishes, organized by CSI MasterFormat division.
Concrete and foundations
Footings, stem walls, tie beams and slabs priced for high water table and coastal wind requirements.
CY · SFFraming estimating
Lumber, truss and sheathing counts with waste factors, including roof-to-wall connection hardware for wind zones.
BF · LF · EASitework and earthwork
Clearing, muck excavation, fill, grading and dewatering quantities for flat, wet Palm Beach County sites.
CY · SF · LSMEP estimating
Plumbing, HVAC and electrical takeoffs coordinated with fixture and equipment schedules for high-spec homes.
LF · EA · TONRoofing estimating
Tile, metal and membrane roofing quantities with underlayment, flashing and impact-rated attachment details.
SQ · LFCommercial estimating
Divisions 1–33 for retail, office and mixed-use projects in the Boca Raton and Palm Beach County market.
SF · LSMulti-family estimating
Unit-mix takeoffs and common-area quantities for multifamily and resort work across South Florida.
UNIT · SFWho we provide estimates for
Who sends us Boca Raton plans
Custom home builders
Palm Beach County infill lots east of I-95 bring tight access, impact glazing and flood elevations that change framing, roofing and concrete quantities before the first subcontract goes out.
General contractors bidding public work
City and county bids require line-item quantities by CSI division. We break out concrete, rebar, paving and drainage so your unit prices survive the buyout.
Developers and owners
You need a budget before design is complete. We estimate from schematic drawings and reconcile against contractor bids for projects in the 33431–33487 ZIPs.
Architects
You want a cost check while drawings are still moving. We quantify from your plan set and flag scope gaps before they become change orders.
Subcontractors
Bidding against three other trades in Boca Raton means your number has to hold. We quantify your scope by area and unit so you can defend it.
Out-of-state contractors
You are pricing Florida work from another market. We apply ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing and explain the local code and soil conditions that drive cost.
Where we provide estimates
Boca Raton areas and nearby communities we cover
We estimate projects across Palm Beach County and into Broward, from the coastal ridge to the western canal corridors.
East Boca Raton and the barrier island
- Downtown Boca Raton
- Mizner Park
- Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
- Boca Raton Hotel and Club area
- Spanish River
- Red Reef Park
- Barrier island
West Boca Raton and the canal corridor
- Boca West
- Loggers Run
- Boca Falls
- Boca Isles
- Hillsboro Canal corridor
- West Boca Raton
South Palm Beach County
- Delray Beach
- Highland Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Boynton Beach
- Lantana
Nearby Broward County cities we cover
Property types
Types of Boca Raton properties we estimate
Permit activity in Boca Raton is almost entirely single-family, with 84 new privately-owned residential units permitted in 2025 at an average value of $1,642,000 per unit. That mix drives the scopes we see most.
Custom single-family homes
High-value infill and tear-down replacements on coastal and western lots. We quantify concrete, rebar, impact glazing, roofing and finishes from the architectural and structural sets.
Watch for: Impact glazing counts, tie-beam and stem-wall concrete, rebar laps
Residential renovations
Additions, interior gut renovations and window replacements. We separate demolition from new work and price the temporary protection and disposal line items separately.
Watch for: Demolition quantities, dumpster counts, matching existing finishes
Low-rise multifamily
Townhomes and small apartment buildings. We break out units by type, then price common areas, stairs, elevator shafts and sitework as separate line items.
Watch for: Unit-type mixes, common-area square footage, fire separation
Commercial interiors
Office, medical and retail fit-outs in downtown and along the Federal Highway corridor. We estimate partitions, ceilings, MEP rough-in and storefront by area.
Watch for: Partition types, ceiling heights, storefront glazing, MEP tie-ins
Residential sitework
Driveways, pools, retaining walls and drainage on tight coastal lots. We quantify excavation, fill, dewatering and paving from the civil drawings.
Watch for: Dewatering, fill volumes, retaining wall lengths, pool shell
Roofing replacements
Tile, metal and flat roof systems on homes and small commercial buildings. We count squares, ridge and hip lengths, and price underlayment and flashing separately.
Watch for: Tile breakage, underlayment type, flashing and valley details
Local factors
What changes a construction estimate in Boca Raton
Boca Raton sits between the Atlantic and the Everglades, and that position drives code, soil, water and logistics decisions that move the number.
Code and permitting
Boca Raton enforces the Florida Building Code, including the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions for wind-borne debris. Impact glazing, roof-to-wall connections and product approvals add cost and require submittals. Permit review times and inspection sequences affect your schedule and general conditions. Confirm the adopted code edition and any local amendments with the City of Boca Raton building department before you price.
Florida Building Code · High-Velocity Hurricane Zone · City of Boca Raton building departmentSoils and foundations
Western sites near the Hillsboro Canal and the Everglades fringe often carry organic soils, high water table and variable fill. That changes foundation type, dewatering and concrete quantities. A geotechnical report is required to price excavation, fill, piling or auger-cast piles correctly. Without it, foundation numbers are a guess.
Geotechnical report · Auger-cast piles · High water tableClimate and wind
Coastal exposure means wind uplift pressures govern roof nailing, sheathing and connection details. Flood zones east of the Intracoastal raise finished floor elevations, which adds fill and stem wall height. Roofing and glazing scopes carry more fasteners and heavier assemblies than inland markets.
Wind uplift · Flood zones · IntracoastalLabor market
Palm Beach County labor rates run above the state average, and skilled trades are in demand. Overtime, per-diem and small-crew premiums show up in the estimate. We apply ZIP-code-adjusted labor rates so your bid reflects what crews actually cost in Boca Raton.
Palm Beach County · ZIP-code-adjusted labor · Skilled tradesSite and drainage
Tight coastal lots limit staging and equipment access, which raises excavation and concrete placement costs. Western sites need retention, swales and exfiltration systems to meet local drainage requirements. We quantify earthwork, dewatering and drainage structures from the civil set.
Retention · Exfiltration · DewateringMaterials and logistics
Concrete, masonry and drywall deliveries to barrier island and downtown sites face bridge weight limits and narrow streets, which can require smaller trucks and more trips. Material pricing is ZIP-code-adjusted so you are not carrying another market's freight. Sales tax treatment on materials should be confirmed with your accountant.
Bridge weight limits · ZIP-code-adjusted material pricing · Florida sales taxBoca Raton estimating guide
How Boca Raton conditions show up in a takeoff, trade by trade
Boca Raton's coastal exposure, high water table, and high-value residential work change what belongs in each division, so we build the takeoff around the trades that carry the risk here.
Sitework and earthwork
Flat, sandy sites in Boca Raton sit close to the water table, so a takeoff that only counts cut and fill misses the dewatering, muck excavation, and import that actually drive cost. We measure stripping by square yard from the grading plan, then separate on-site fill from imported structural fill by cubic yard, because the borrow is usually the line that moves. Underdrain and exfiltration systems get counted by linear foot of pipe plus gravel by ton, not lump sum. For a full site package, see our sitework estimating services. Confirm the adopted code edition and any local drainage requirements with the city building department before you price.
Framing and structural
Wind requirements along the coast push up nailing, hardware, and sheathing counts, so we take off framing by member, not by board foot alone. Studs are counted by length and spacing, headers by linear foot with the correct species and grade, and trusses by piece with a separate line for bracing and connectors. Roof sheathing is measured by sheet with waste, and wall sheathing by square foot with the required thickness. If you are pricing a wood-frame house, see our residential estimating services and framing estimating services. Confirm the wind-borne debris region and the adopted code edition with the local building department.
MEP and interior finishes
In Boca Raton's larger homes, MEP runs are long, so we take off pipe and duct by linear foot and count fixtures, devices, and equipment by piece, not by allowance. Electrical is counted by device box, fixture, and home-run length; plumbing by fixture and by pipe material and size; HVAC by ton of equipment and by linear foot of duct and refrigerant line. Interior finishes are measured by square foot of floor, wall, and ceiling, with tile and stone counted by square foot plus trim by linear foot. For a coordinated MEP package, see our MEP estimating services. Confirm local amendments with the building department.
Concrete and foundations
High-value homes in Boca Raton often carry deep foundations, and the takeoff has to separate footing concrete from slab-on-grade and elevated slab by mix and by cubic yard. We count formwork by square foot of contact area, not by foundation length, and reinforcing by ton using the placing drawings. Post-tension slabs get broken out by tendon linear feet and anchorages separately from mild steel. For a foundation package, use our foundation estimating services. Verify the geotechnical report and any local floodplain elevation requirements with the local building department, since those change footing depths and slab elevations.
Roofing and waterproofing
Salt air, sun, and rain mean underlayment and flashing quantities matter as much as tile or shingle area. We measure roof area by square from the plan, add hip and ridge by linear foot, and count valley and penetration flashing by piece. Peel-and-stick underlayment is taken off by roll or square, and secondary water barriers at pans and thresholds are counted by linear foot. For a full roof package, see our roofing estimating services. Confirm the adopted code edition and any local wind-uplift requirements with the local building department, because those change fastening schedules and product approvals.
Scope gaps we see on Boca Raton bids
- Dewatering and muck excavation left out of the sitework scope, then added as a change order once the excavation subcontractor hits water.
- Underdrain and exfiltration systems shown on the civil plan but not carried into the sitework bid or the plumbing bid.
- Wind-uplift fastening and secondary water barriers omitted from the roofing scope because the bid used a standard detail.
- Post-tension tendon and anchorage quantities missing from the concrete package when only mild steel is taken off.
- Long MEP home runs priced as a lump-sum allowance instead of measured pipe, duct, and wire, which hides the real cost.
- Finish trim, thresholds, and waterproofing at wet areas left out of the interior finishes scope.
Free tool
Concrete volume calculator
Quick check for a single element. For a full drawing set, send the plans and we measure everything, including the items calculators miss.
Typical waste: 3–5% for slabs, 5–10% for footings and walls. Truck count assumes 10 CY loads; confirm load size with your ready-mix supplier.
Result
19.4CY
Net volume18.5 CY
Cubic feet500 CF
Ready-mix trucks (10 CY)2
80 lb bags (premix)875
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How it works
How we estimate a Boca Raton project
- Read the full setArchitectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings, the geotechnical report and every addendum.
- Check Boca Raton conditionsLocal code edition, site and drainage requirements, soils and any hazard rules are confirmed before the takeoff starts.
- Take off by CSI sectionQuantities measured and color-coded on the plans, so every number traces to a sheet.
- Price to Boca RatonMaterial and labor costs adjusted to the project ZIP code, or to your own supplier quotes and crew rates.
- Check and deliverA second estimator checks quantities before the estimate goes out.
Sample output
Sample takeoff: Boca Raton single-family house
| Section | Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Footing concrete | 18 | cy |
| 03 30 00 | Slab-on-grade concrete | 42 | cy |
| 03 10 00 | Formwork, footing and slab edge | 1,250 | sf |
| 03 20 00 | Reinforcing steel | 3.2 | ton |
| 06 10 00 | Framing, studs and plates | 4,800 | lf |
| 06 10 00 | Roof trusses | 34 | ea |
| 07 30 00 | Roof underlayment | 38 | sq |
| 09 30 00 | Tile flooring | 1,850 | sf |
Worked example: slab-on-grade concrete for a Boca Raton house
This example uses illustrative dimensions for a single-family house slab-on-grade in Boca Raton. The slab is 48 ft by 62 ft, with a 4 in. thickness, and we add a 10% waste factor for pump loss, over-excavation, and edge conditions. The arithmetic below shows how the quantity moves from dimensions to cubic yards.
| Step | Calculation | Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan area | 48 ft × 62 ft | 2,976 | sf |
| Thickness | 4 in. ÷ 12 | 0.333 | ft |
| Net volume | 2,976 sf × 0.333 ft | 992 | cf |
| Waste factor | 992 cf × 1.10 | 1,091 | cf |
| Convert to cubic yards | 1,091 cf ÷ 27 | 40.4 | cy |
We round the order quantity to 41 cubic yards, then separate the mix design and the pump or conveyor line as its own line item. The same method applies to footings, but there you take off by linear foot of footing times width times depth, not by plan area. If the slab carries post-tension tendons, count tendon linear feet and anchorages separately so the concrete bid does not absorb them. For a full foundation package, see our foundation estimating services. Confirm the adopted code edition and any local slab elevation requirements with the city building department before you release the bid.
FAQ
Boca Raton construction estimating questions
How does Boca Raton's coastal location affect a takeoff?
Coastal exposure changes fastening, sheathing, and waterproofing quantities. We count sheathing by sheet with the required thickness, add hardware and connectors by piece, and take off secondary water barriers by linear foot. Roofing underlayment is measured by square, not by an allowance. Confirm the wind-borne debris region and the adopted code edition with the local building department, because those requirements change the material list and the labor hours.
What soil conditions should I expect in Boca Raton?
Sandy soils and a high water table are common, so the geotechnical report drives the foundation and sitework takeoff. We separate muck excavation, dewatering, and imported structural fill by cubic yard, and we count underdrain by linear foot. If the report calls for deep foundations, footing concrete and reinforcing are taken off separately from the slab. Confirm the report's recommendations and any local drainage requirements with the local building department.
Do you price Boca Raton projects with ZIP-code-adjusted rates?
Yes. We use RSMeans data with ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing, so the rates reflect the local market rather than a national average. The takeoff is organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with quantities and units you can check line by line. We deliver in Excel and PDF with marked-up plan sets, so your estimator can trace every number back to the drawing.
How long does a Boca Raton estimate take?
Most projects are returned in 24 to 48 hours, and rush service is available when a bid date is close. The turnaround depends on the size of the plan set and whether the drawings are complete. If structural, MEP, and civil sheets are all available, we can build a full division-by-division takeoff without waiting on clarifications. Send the plans and we will confirm the schedule before we start.
What formats do you deliver?
We deliver Excel and PDF, organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with marked-up plan sets that show where each quantity came from. That lets your project manager or estimator check the takeoff against the drawings without re-measuring. If you use Bluebeam Revu or PlanSwift, the marked-up set fits your workflow. We can also provide a summary sheet by division for a quick bid review.
Do you cover nearby cities?
Yes. We cover Boca Raton and the surrounding South Florida market, including Pompano Beach, Miami Gardens, Davie, Sunrise, and Plantation. If your project is in one of those cities, the same ZIP-code-adjusted pricing and division-by-division format applies. See our Florida construction estimating page for the statewide approach, or send the plans and we will confirm coverage.
Can you estimate a multi-family or commercial project in Boca Raton?
Yes. We estimate multi-family and commercial work, including concrete, framing, MEP, roofing, and sitework packages. The takeoff is organized by CSI MasterFormat division, so a general contractor can roll the numbers into a bid or a budget. For a full commercial package, see our commercial estimating services. For multi-family, see our multi-family estimating services.
What do you need to start a takeoff?
We need the plan set, including architectural, structural, civil, and MEP sheets if they are available, plus any specifications and the geotechnical report. If you have a bid date, tell us so we can schedule the turnaround. We also ask for the project address so we can apply the correct ZIP-code-adjusted pricing. Send the files through our get an estimate page and we will confirm receipt.
Where does the Boca Raton permit data come from?
The permit figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey for 2025, and they count new privately-owned residential units only. That means they do not include commercial permits, additions, or renovations. The survey reported 84 new residential units in Boca Raton, up from 75 the previous year, with a permitted value of $138 million. Use these numbers as a market indicator, not as a count of all construction activity.
How do you handle waste factors in a Boca Raton takeoff?
We apply waste factors by material, not one blanket percentage. Typical ranges are 5% to 10% for concrete, 10% for framing lumber, and 10% to 15% for tile and roofing. The factor is shown as its own line in the takeoff so you can adjust it for your crew and the site conditions. If the project has complex geometry or a tight site, we increase the factor and note why.
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Send your Boca Raton project plans for a quote
Send your plans and specifications, and we will return a division-by-division takeoff in 24 to 48 hours, with rush service available if your bid date is close.
- We review the set and check for missing sheets or addenda.
- You get a quote with a price and a delivery date.
- You approve and we start the takeoff.
- You receive the Excel estimate and marked-up plans.