Residential Takeoff
Single-family and townhome plans priced by division, with framing, trim, and finishes measured from the plan set.
EA · SF · LFMount Juliet, TN
Construction estimating services in Mount Juliet, TN
Mount Juliet issued 676 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, up 174% from 247 the year before. We produce CSI MasterFormat takeoffs and estimates for the contractors bidding that work, priced with ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor data.
24–48 hours for most projectsTypical turnaround
Every CSI divisionSitework through MEP
Mount Juliet ZIP pricingLocal material and labor
Price confirmed firstBefore any work starts
Census BPS · Mount Juliet · 2025Real permit data
Mount Juliet new housing permits2025
New housing units676Change vs. 2024+174%Permitted construction value$154MAverage value per unit$228,100Rank among covered Tennessee cities#7
Single-family: 417 (62%)Multifamily: 259 (38%)
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025. Residential only.
What makes construction estimating in Mount Juliet, TN different?
Wilson County soil and site conditions, a 38% multifamily share in the 2025 residential permit mix, Nashville-metro labor rates that run above rural Tennessee, ZIP-code-adjusted material pricing, and IBC and IRC editions adopted locally that you must confirm with the Mount Juliet building department before pricing.
- Mount Juliet permitted 676 new housing units in 2025, #7 among the Tennessee cities we cover.
- About 38% were in multifamily buildings; 62% were single-family.
- Permit volume was up 174% compared with 2024.
Mount Juliet sits in Wilson County on the eastern side of the Nashville metro, and its permit volume reflects that position. The city issued 676 new privately-owned residential units in 2025 at a permitted value of $154M, an average of $228,100 per unit, after 247 units in 2024. That 174% jump puts Mount Juliet 7th of 24 covered Tennessee cities by residential units and at 3.5% of the 19,558 units permitted statewide. For a bidder, that means more plans on the street and more competition per job.
We build estimates the way a general contractor needs to read them: CSI MasterFormat divisions, quantities with units, waste factors stated, and marked-up plan sets you can hand to a subcontractor. Pricing uses RSMeans data adjusted by ZIP code, so a Wilson County labor rate is not confused with a rural one. If you are working across the metro, our Tennessee construction estimating page covers the state picture, and the Maryville and Bristol pages cover those markets.
- Coverage
- Mount Juliet and nearby Tennessee communities
- Deliverable
- Excel estimate + marked-up PDF plans
- Pricing basis
- Mount Juliet 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 number you can defend in a bid opening. We return most takeoffs in 24–48 hours with division-level quantities, waste factors, and marked-up drawings so you can see where every figure came from.
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For builders. Production builders and framers working Mount Juliet subdivisions need repeatable quantities. We hold assemblies consistent across plans so your purchase orders and change orders reconcile against the same takeoff.
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For owners. Owners and developers comparing bids need a third-party benchmark. We price the scope as drawn, flag missing divisions, and give you a basis to question a low bid before you sign.
Mount Juliet by the numbers
Mount Juliet's residential construction pipeline
Select a bar to compare Mount Juliet with the largest Tennessee markets we cover.
676New housing units, 2025
3.5%Of all units in the Tennessee cities we cover
$154MPermitted residential value
38%In multifamily buildings
New housing units permitted in 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.
This city
Mount Juliet
676 new housing units in 2025 (+173.7% vs 2024).
417 single-family · 259 multifamily (38%).
A 174% permit jump changes how you bid
The 2025 numbers are not a normal year. Mount Juliet permitted 676 residential units against 247 in 2024, and 259 of those 2025 units were multifamily — 38% of the total. Multifamily at that share pulls in different trades than a subdivision: podium or wrap construction, commercial-grade MEP, fire protection under NFPA 13, and larger concrete packages. If your estimating process is built around single-family takeoffs, the multifamily portion of this market will price wrong. Our Multi-Family Estimating Services and MEP Estimating Services cover those divisions directly. The $228,100 average permitted value per unit is a citywide blend, so do not use it as a per-unit cost for either product type — pull the actual plan scope. For the broader state trend, see our Tennessee construction estimating page.
Wilson County site conditions drive the first 10% of your estimate
Middle Tennessee clay soils and variable rock depths are the reason sitework and foundation lines swing between two otherwise identical plans. On a Mount Juliet lot, the difference between a standard spread footing and over-excavation with engineered fill can move the estimate more than the framing package. We take off Sitework Estimating Services by cut and fill quantities, then carry Foundation Estimating Services with the footing schedule as drawn, noting where a geotechnical report is required before you lock the number. Stormwater detention, retaining walls, and utility tie-in lengths are common scope gaps on hillside lots near the lake side of the city. Contractors bidding against Oak Ridge or Nashville-area pricing should expect Wilson County labor to sit at metro-adjacent rates, not rural ones.
Services
Construction estimating services in Mount Juliet
Eight takeoff and estimating packages we run for Mount Juliet contractors, developers, and owners, all delivered in Excel and PDF by CSI MasterFormat division.
Multifamily Estimating
Wrap and podium buildings priced with unit-mix matrices, common-area splits, and NFPA 13 sprinkler scope.
EA · SF · GALSitework Takeoff
Cut and fill, grading, storm drainage, and detention quantities for Wilson County clay and rock conditions.
CY · LF · TONConcrete Estimating
Footings, slab-on-grade, and podium decks taken off with formwork, reinforcement, and finish schedules.
CY · SF · LBFraming Takeoff
Dimensional lumber, engineered joists, trusses, and sheathing counted by member and sheet from the plans.
BF · LF · EARoofing Estimating
Shingle, standing-seam, and low-slope membrane areas with typical waste factors and flashing linear feet.
SQ · LF · EAMEP Estimating
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scope by system, with fixture counts and equipment schedules priced.
EA · LF · TONCommercial Estimating
Retail, medical office, and light industrial shells and fit-outs priced division by division.
SF · EA · LSWho we provide estimates for
Who we prepare Mount Juliet estimates for
Production homebuilders
Mount Juliet's 417 single-family units in 2025 came largely in subdivision phases, so you need identical assemblies priced lot after lot and option pricing that survives a 90-day build cycle.
Framing and shell subcontractors
With 676 residential units permitted citywide, framing crews bid several Wilson County subdivisions at once. We give you board feet, plate counts and truss quantities per plan so your bids stay comparable.
Concrete and flatwork contractors
Slabs, driveways, walks and garage aprons dominate residential scopes here. We take off cubic yards by pour, include vapor barrier and mesh, and separate formwork so your unit costs hold.
General contractors bidding commercial
Retail, medical office and light industrial work along the corridors needs division-level coverage. We price Divisions 2 through 33 and flag missing scope before you submit.
Developers and owners
You are comparing builder bids on the same plans. An independent takeoff with marked-up drawings gives you a benchmark to question a low number before you sign a contract.
Roofing and exterior contractors
Steep-slope shingle roofs with complex hips and valleys are common on newer Mount Juliet plans. We measure squares by slope and pitch, and count ridge, hip, valley and starter separately.
Where we provide estimates
Mount Juliet areas and nearby communities we cover
We price work across Wilson County and the eastern Nashville metro, from in-town subdivisions to the surrounding towns where your crews already travel. If your project is outside these areas, send the address and we will confirm coverage.
Mount Juliet and immediate surroundings
- Providence
- West Wilson
- Nonaville
- Green Hill
- Old Hickory Lake shoreline
Wilson County communities
- Lebanon
- Watertown
- Gladeville
- Norene
- Statesville
Eastern Nashville metro
- Hermitage
- Old Hickory
- Donelson
- Gallatin
- Hendersonville
Property types
Types of Mount Juliet properties we estimate
The 2025 permit mix was 417 single-family and 259 multifamily units, so most of our Mount Juliet volume is residential with a steady commercial and light industrial tail. Each property type carries its own takeoff logic.
Single-family subdivisions
Standard plans repeated across phases need consistent assemblies, option pricing and waste factors. We take off per plan and per lot so your purchase orders match what the field actually installs.
Watch for: Slab thickness, plate heights, window schedules, option addenda
Townhomes and attached units
Party walls, fire separations and shared utility runs change the quantity math. We separate common scope from unit scope so each building shell is priced once and finishes are counted per unit.
Watch for: Fire-rated assemblies, party wall framing, shared MEP chases
Multifamily and apartments
The 259 multifamily units permitted in 2025 point to podium and garden-style work. We price by building type, repeat floor plates and unit mix, then break out site and amenity scope separately.
Watch for: Repeat floor plates, unit mix, elevator and trash scope
Retail and restaurant shells
Corridor retail and tenant fit-outs need Division 2 through 16 coverage with clear landlord-versus-tenant splits. We mark the demising line so your bid does not carry the other party's scope.
Watch for: Landlord vs. tenant split, grease interceptor, hood and make-up air
Medical and professional office
Mount Juliet's growth in healthcare and corporate relocation drives clinic and office builds. We take off exam room counts, plumbing fixture groupings and dedicated HVAC zones rather than a generic square-foot rate.
Watch for: Plumbing fixture counts, dedicated HVAC, med gas if specified
Light industrial and warehouse
Slab-on-grade, tilt or PEMB shells and truck courts are priced by square foot of slab, linear feet of panel and tonnage of steel. We separate site concrete from building concrete.
Watch for: Slab flatness, panel linear feet, dock equipment, fire sprinkler
Local factors
What changes a construction estimate in Mount Juliet
A Mount Juliet estimate is not a Nashville estimate with a different ZIP code. County permitting, karst-prone ground, and the pace of subdivision work all move the number. Here is what we adjust for.
Wilson County permitting and inspections
Permit review, inspection sequencing and certificate-of-occupancy timing affect your general conditions more than most bidders allow. We carry a line for permits and plan review, and we note when a scope item will trigger a separate trade permit. Confirm the adopted code edition and any local amendments with the Wilson County or Mount Juliet building department before you finalize your schedule. Do not assume the state minimum applies unchanged.
Wilson County building department · Mount Juliet permit office · certificate of occupancyKarst geology and foundation design
Central Tennessee sits on limestone with sinkholes and solution features, so foundation scope is rarely just a slab on grade. We take off footing and grade beam quantities from the geotechnical recommendation, add void-forming or grade beam depth where the soils report calls for it, and separate rock excavation as a bid item. If the report is not issued yet, we price the drawn foundation and flag the alternates as a stated allowance.
geotechnical report · drilled piers · void form · rock excavationHumidity, freeze-thaw and storm exposure
Middle Tennessee summers are humid and winters bring repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which drives vapor retarder, drainage plane and flashing details. We count house wrap, tape, sill seal and window flashing by linear foot rather than carrying a lump sum. Wind-rated shingles, ice barrier at eaves and proper attic ventilation are line items, not assumptions. Confirm the adopted energy code edition with the local building department, since envelope requirements move with it.
IECC · vapor retarder · ice and water shield · drainage planeLabor availability and crew pricing
Nashville-metro growth pulls crews toward larger jobs, so Wilson County labor rates and availability swing by trade and by season. Our pricing uses ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor from RSMeans data, which keeps a Mount Juliet rate from being blended with a rural Tennessee rate. On fast subdivision phases we also flag trades where the schedule itself, not the quantity, is the cost risk.
RSMeans data · ZIP-code adjustment · trade availability · prevailing wagesSitework, drainage and lot grading
Rolling lots near Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River bottoms need cut-fill balance, retaining walls and storm drainage priced from the grading plan. We take off clearing by acre, structural fill by cubic yard, and pipe by linear foot with structures counted separately. Erosion control and silt fence are measured by linear foot and included, not left as a contractor contingency. Confirm any local stormwater or floodplain requirements with the jurisdiction.
cut-fill balance · silt fence · storm drainage · floodplainMaterial logistics and Tennessee tax treatment
Most Mount Juliet projects draw materials from Nashville-area suppliers, so delivery distance and lead times for trusses, windows and electrical gear belong in the estimate. We carry sales tax treatment as a stated assumption rather than hiding it in unit costs, and we note long-lead items that affect your buyout schedule. Tennessee has no state income tax, which supports demand but does not change your material costs.
sales tax · long-lead items · supplier delivery · buyout scheduleMount Juliet estimating guide
How Mount Juliet conditions show up in a takeoff, trade by trade
Mount Juliet's mix of single-family subdivisions and multifamily infill changes what you quantify and how you price it. These are the trades where local conditions move the numbers most.
Sitework and grading
Wilson County's rolling terrain and karst features mean cut/fill rarely balances on its own. We take off mass excavation by cut depth bands, then separate structural fill under building pads from general grading. Rock excavation is carried as a separate line because weathered limestone and chert layers show up in the eastern part of the county and change the unit cost dramatically. We also quantify erosion control by linear feet of silt fence and by inlet protection count, not as a lump sum, so your bid survives a plan review comment. For sites with steep drive approaches, we measure trench excavation for utilities separately from building excavation.
Framing and rough carpentry
Middle Tennessee framing takeoffs need to account for engineered lumber in floors and roofs, not just dimensional lumber. We quantify wall framing by linear feet of plate and by stud count at 16-inch or 24-inch spacing, then add headers, trimmers, and blocking as separate items. Roof framing is taken off by rafter or truss count, with sheathing by square footage and house wrap by roll coverage. For multifamily projects in Mount Juliet, we separate common walls and demising partitions because fire-rated assemblies carry different material and labor. Our framing estimating services page covers how we handle waste on cut-up roof plans.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
MEP takeoffs on Mount Juliet projects hinge on fixture counts and home-run lengths. We count plumbing fixtures by type and size, then measure supply and drain lines by linear feet with fittings as a percentage. For HVAC, we quantify tonnage by zone, then take off ductwork by linear feet and register count. Electrical is taken off by device count, fixture count, and wire by linear feet per circuit. In multifamily buildings, we separate tenant fit-out from common area systems because the scope split changes the bid. Our MEP estimating services page explains how we organize these divisions in Excel.
Concrete and foundations
Karst geology drives foundation scope here. We take off continuous footings by linear feet, pad footings by count, and slab-on-grade by square feet with thickened edges measured separately. Where a geotech report calls for pier foundations or grade beams, we quantify concrete by cubic yards, rebar by tonnage with lap and waste, and formwork by contact area. For residential subdivisions, garage slabs and driveway aprons are often missed because they sit on a separate sheet. We also carry vapor barrier, gravel base, and anchor bolts as distinct lines so nothing hides in a concrete allowance. See our foundation estimating services for typical waste factors.
Roofing and exterior finishes
Humidity and summer storms make underlayment and flashing details worth quantifying line by line. We take off roofing by square (100 square feet) with starter course, ridge, hip, and valley flashing measured in linear feet. For steep-slope roofs common on Mount Juliet subdivisions, we add ice and water shield at eaves and valleys based on the actual plan dimensions. Exterior finishes are separated by material: brick by square feet of wall area, fiber cement by pieces and trim by linear feet. We also quantify house wrap, flashing tape, and caulking by coverage rate rather than allowance. Roofing estimating services details our takeoff format.
Scope gaps we see on Mount Juliet bids
- Rock excavation excluded without a unit price, then added as a change order when chert or limestone is hit.
- Vapor barrier and gravel base under slabs omitted because they are shown on a detail sheet, not the foundation plan.
- Garage slabs, driveway aprons, and walkway flatwork left out when they appear on the site plan instead of the architectural set.
- Fire-rated wall assemblies in multifamily buildings not separated from standard partitions, understating material and labor.
- Silt fence, inlet protection, and construction entrance not quantified by length or count, leaving erosion control as an allowance.
- HVAC ductwork and registers missing from the mechanical takeoff when only equipment tonnage is counted.
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 Mount Juliet project
- Read the full setArchitectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings, the geotechnical report and every addendum.
- Check Mount Juliet 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 Mount JulietMaterial 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: two-story single-family residence, Mount Juliet
| Section | Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Continuous footings, 12"x24" | 186 | LF |
| 03 30 00 | Slab-on-grade, 4" thick | 1,840 | SF |
| 05 12 00 | Structural steel beam, W8x10 | 42 | LF |
| 06 10 00 | Wall framing, 2x4 studs @ 16" o.c. | 1,260 | LF |
| 06 10 00 | Roof trusses, 24" o.c. | 38 | EA |
| 07 25 00 | House wrap, 9' rolls | 2,480 | SF |
| 09 21 00 | Brick veneer, modular | 2,150 | SF |
| 22 11 00 | PEX supply lines, 1/2" | 640 | LF |
Worked example: slab-on-grade concrete for a Mount Juliet single-family home
This example uses illustrative dimensions for a 1,840 square foot slab-on-grade with a 12-inch thickened edge. We show how a takeoff moves from plan dimensions to order quantity, including waste.
Step 1: Slab area. The main slab is 40 feet by 46 feet. 40 × 46 = 1,840 SF. No deduction for the garage because it is monolithic with the house slab in this design.
Step 2: Slab volume. At 4 inches thick, volume = 1,840 SF × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 613.3 CF. Convert to cubic yards: 613.3 ÷ 27 = 22.7 CY.
Step 3: Thickened edge. The perimeter is 2 × (40 + 46) = 172 LF. The thickened edge is 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep, but the top 4 inches overlap the slab. Additional volume = 172 LF × 1 ft × (8 ÷ 12) ft = 114.7 CF = 4.25 CY.
Step 4: Waste factor. Typical waste for slab concrete is 5% to 10% depending on pump vs. chute and crew experience. Using 7%: (22.7 + 4.25) × 1.07 = 28.8 CY. Order 29 CY.
Step 5: Reinforcement. #4 rebar at 16 inches on center each way. For the slab: (46 ÷ 1.333) + 1 = 35 bars at 40 ft, and (40 ÷ 1.333) + 1 = 31 bars at 46 ft. Total linear feet = (35 × 40) + (31 × 46) = 1,400 + 1,426 = 2,826 LF. Add 10% for laps and waste: 3,109 LF. At 0.668 lb/LF for #4 bar, that is about 2,077 lb, or roughly 1.04 tons.
Step 6: Vapor barrier and base. Vapor barrier covers 1,840 SF plus 10% lap: 2,024 SF. Gravel base at 4 inches: 1,840 SF × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 613.3 CF, or about 22.7 CY.
These quantities feed directly into our Excel takeoff, with each line tied to the plan sheet and detail number. Your actual dimensions will differ; we verify every number against the drawings before delivery.
FAQ
Mount Juliet construction estimating questions
What kind of projects are you seeing in Mount Juliet right now?
The permit data shows a heavy tilt toward residential: 676 new privately-owned residential units permitted in 2025, up from 247 the year before. Of those, 417 were single-family and 259 were multifamily, so roughly 38% of the units were in multifamily buildings. That mix means we take off a lot of subdivision infrastructure, single-family foundations and framing, and apartment or townhome shells with fire-rated assemblies. Commercial work follows the retail and service growth along the corridor, but residential drives the volume.
How do you handle karst geology in a foundation takeoff?
Karst shows up as variable rock depth and potential voids. We do not design foundations, but we quantify what the geotech report and structural drawings call for. If the plans show piers or grade beams instead of continuous footings, we take off concrete by cubic yards, rebar by tonnage, and formwork by contact area. We also carry rock excavation as a separate line with a unit price per cubic yard so you are not absorbing that risk. Confirm the geotech recommendations with your engineer before bidding.
Do you include permit and inspection fees in your estimates?
No. We estimate construction cost, not soft costs. Permit fees in Mount Juliet are set by the city and Wilson County and depend on valuation, square footage, and trade. Inspection requirements also vary by project type. We recommend you confirm current fee schedules with the local building department and add them as a separate line in your bid. Our takeoff gives you the material and labor quantities, and you layer fees, overhead, and profit on top.
What waste factors do you use for concrete and framing?
Typical waste factors we apply: 5% to 10% for slab concrete, 7% to 12% for foundation walls, 10% for rebar laps, and 5% to 10% for framing lumber depending on cut-up roof plans. These are not arbitrary. We adjust based on the complexity shown on the drawings, the delivery method, and whether the site has room for staging. Every waste factor is shown as a separate line in the Excel file so you can see exactly what we assumed.
Can you estimate a multifamily project with multiple buildings?
Yes. We regularly take off apartment buildings, townhomes, and mixed-use projects. For multifamily, we separate each building type and count repeating units, then add common areas, stairs, and mechanical rooms as distinct scopes. Fire-rated demising walls, floor-ceiling assemblies, and shaft walls are quantified separately because they carry different material and labor. We organize the takeoff by building and by CSI division so your subcontractors can bid directly from the file.
How do you price labor for Mount Juliet?
We use ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing from RSMeans data, with local adjustments based on crew availability in Wilson County and the Nashville metro. Labor rates in Mount Juliet track the broader region but can shift with large multifamily starts that pull crews from surrounding counties. We do not publish a wage table because rates change. Instead, we show the labor component separately from material on every line so you can review the basis.
What is your turnaround time for a Mount Juliet estimate?
Most projects are delivered in 24 to 48 hours. Rush service is available if you have a bid deadline sooner than that. Turnaround depends on the completeness of the plans and how many sheets we need to review. A single-family house with a full set is typically faster than a multifamily project with multiple buildings and a separate site package. Send the plans and we will confirm the schedule before starting.
Do you provide marked-up plan sets with the estimate?
Yes. Every estimate includes a marked-up plan set so you can see exactly where each quantity came from. We use Bluebeam Revu to annotate dimensions, counts, and detail references directly on the drawings. The Excel file is organized by CSI MasterFormat division, and the PDF includes the same structure. That way, when a subcontractor or supplier asks how you got a number, you can point to the sheet and the mark.
Where does the permit data on this page come from?
The permit figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey for 2025. They count new privately-owned residential units permitted by the city itself. That means the 676 total units, the 417 single-family and 259 multifamily split, and the $154 million in permitted value are residential only. They do not include commercial, industrial, or public projects. Use them as a demand signal, not as a complete picture of all construction activity in Mount Juliet.
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Send your Mount Juliet project plans for a quote
Upload your drawings and we will return a CSI-organized takeoff in Excel and PDF, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
- 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.