Key Takeaways
- AI reads your countertops PDF and top area by type automatically.
- Reviewable overlay with visual proof per item — defensible, not a black box.
- Price with your local $45-85/hr rates.
- Typical Countertops costs: $50-120/SF/stone countertop, $40-90/SF/solid surface, $15-40/SF/laminate.
How Countertops takeoff works
Countertop takeoff covers stone, solid surface, and laminate tops by SF with edge profiles, cutouts, and splash.
- Upload your PDF plans — no preprocessing or calibration required.
- AI detects and counts top area by type and other countertops elements.
- Review the overlay, adjust anything the AI missed, and add conditions.
- Price each line with your local labor and material rates.
- Export a defensible, line-item takeoff with visual proof per item.
Countertops cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Stone countertop | $50-120/SF | |
| Solid surface | $40-90/SF | |
| Laminate | $15-40/SF |
What CyanBuild tracks for Countertops
Materials
- Granite/quartz
- Solid surface
- Laminate
- Edge profiles
- Sink and fixture cutouts
Common tasks
- Top area by type
- Edge profiles
- Cutouts and splashes
- Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countertops takeoff software?
Countertops takeoff software reads your plans and automates the counting and measuring of top area by type and other countertops elements, so you skip manual clicks and get a defensible, priced takeoff.
How accurate is AI Countertops takeoff?
AI handles the counting and measuring consistently and fast; you review the overlay and adjust before pricing. The result is a reviewable takeoff with visual proof per item — more defensible than hand counts.
Does it work with my Countertops plan format?
Yes — upload standard PDF plans. CyanBuild reads the geometry and symbols directly; no special CAD format or calibration needed.
Can I price Countertops work with my own rates?
Yes. After takeoff, price each line with your local $45-85/hr rates and material costs. Your estimate, your numbers.
What does Countertops takeoff include?
Common Countertops materials (Granite/quartz, Solid surface, Laminate, Edge profiles) and tasks (Top area by type, Edge profiles, Cutouts and splashes), with quantities, waste factors, and labor hours.