Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads welding plans and weld length and count automatically.
- Price with your local $55-110/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Welding costs: $3-10/LF/structural weld, $15-50/EA (joint)/pipe weld, Varies/field weld.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Welding takeoff
Welding takeoff covers structural, pipe, and specialty welds by length, count, and pound with consumables and inspection. CyanBuild detects and counts weld length and count and other welding elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Welding cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Structural weld | $3-10/LF | |
| Pipe weld | $15-50/EA (joint) | |
| Field weld | Varies |
Common Welding tasks
- Weld length and count
- Consumables
- Inspection and testing
- Touch-up and primer
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Welding
- Filler metal
- Shielding gas
- Consumables
- Backing bars
- Primer
Welding takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Weld length and count | 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 Welding takeoff?
Upload your Welding plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts weld length and count and other welding elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $55-110/hr rates.
What does Welding work cost?
Typical Welding ranges: $3-10/LF for structural weld; $15-50/EA (joint) for pipe weld; Varies for field weld. Labor runs about $55-110/hr (welders).
What materials are included in a Welding takeoff?
Common Welding materials: Filler metal, Shielding gas, Consumables, Backing bars, Primer.
Can CyanBuild estimate Welding labor and materials separately?
Yes. Welding 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 Welding-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Welding estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Welding cost build-up.