Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads plumbing plans and fixture counts automatically.
- Price with your local $50-95/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Plumbing costs: $350-650/EA/water closet, $250-500/EA/lavatory, $12-30/LF/dwv run, $8-20/LF/domestic water run.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Plumbing takeoff
Plumbing takeoff covers fixtures, waste and vent piping, domestic water, risers, and rough-ins from plumbing plans and schedules. CyanBuild detects and counts fixture counts and other plumbing elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Plumbing cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water closet | $350-650/EA | |
| Lavatory | $250-500/EA | |
| DWV run | $12-30/LF | |
| Domestic water run | $8-20/LF |
Common Plumbing tasks
- Fixture counts
- Waste and vent runs
- Domestic water risers
- Rough-ins
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Plumbing
- PVC/DWV
- Copper or PEX
- Fixtures (WC, lav, sink)
- Valves
- Hangers
- Insulation
Plumbing takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Fixture counts | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Plumbing takeoff?
Upload your Plumbing plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts fixture counts and other plumbing elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $50-95/hr rates.
What does Plumbing work cost?
Typical Plumbing ranges: $350-650/EA for water closet; $250-500/EA for lavatory; $12-30/LF for dwv run; $8-20/LF for domestic water run. Labor runs about $50-95/hr (plumbers).
What materials are included in a Plumbing takeoff?
Common Plumbing materials: PVC/DWV, Copper or PEX, Fixtures (WC, lav, sink), Valves, Hangers, Insulation.
Can CyanBuild estimate Plumbing labor and materials separately?
Yes. Plumbing takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Plumbing-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Plumbing estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Plumbing cost build-up.