PDF Takeoff Software for Windows

The takeoff tool
that gets out of
your way.

Fast, accurate PDF takeoff software built by a practicing QS. Stay in your workflow — measure, label, and export without the software slowing you down.

Try it on your own drawings — free for 14 days See what it does ↓
14-day free trial
One-time purchase
Your data stays local
Windows desktop app
Live takeoff — 57 page drawing set
How it works

Measure. Label. Export.
No rework.

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Open your PDF and set scale

Drop in any PDF drawing set. Calibrate the scale directly from the plan in seconds. Works with mixed-scale drawing sets where pages vary.

02

Measure without losing your rhythm

Continue measuring the same item across pages with one click. Labels persist automatically — no reassigning, no menu diving, no losing your place.

03

Export a clean schedule instantly

One click exports your full takeoff to Excel or a marked-up PDF report. Organised by trade, filtered by section. Ready to use, no formatting required.

Why SJQS exists

Tired of paying annually
for software you already own?

Professional takeoff tools shifted to subscriptions. Small firms and sole operators are paying for seats, cloud storage, and features they never use. SJQS is the alternative — buy it once, own it.

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Built for real takeoff work

Linear, area, and volume measurement tools built around how QS professionals actually work — not how software vendors think they do.

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No account, no cloud, no tracking

Your drawings and data never leave your machine. No login required to open your own files.

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One price. Forever.

Pay once, use it as long as you want. No annual renewal. No price hikes. No surprise "you're now on a legacy plan" emails.

SJQS export report showing schedule of quantities
What's included

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

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Continue measuring

Pick up where you left off on any item with one click. Stay in your rhythm across pages without reassigning labels or switching modes.

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Labels that stick

Set your trade and label once — it persists across tools automatically. No rework, no manual regrouping when you export.

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Linear, area & volume

Measure lengths, areas, and volumes from the same interface. Deductions, pitch factor, and per-annotation units all built in.

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Scale calibration

Calibrate to any scale directly from the plan. Works across mixed-scale drawing sets where pages differ — no manual adjustment per page.

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One-click export

Export to Excel or a marked-up PDF report instantly. Organised by trade, filtered by section. Ready to hand over without formatting.

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Handles large drawing sets

Native PDF rendering engine built for real-world drawing sets — 50, 100, 200 pages. No lag, no browser, no web app slowdowns.

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Markup alongside measurement

Callouts, lines, arrows, text boxes, and snapshot areas sit alongside your takeoff — not in a separate tool or separate file.

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Auto-save & restore

Your session saves automatically as you work. Reopen any PDF and pick up exactly where you left off — no manual saving required.

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Your data stays local

Everything is stored on your machine. No account, no cloud, no login required to open your own drawings.

Pricing

Simple pricing.
No surprises.

One-time purchase. Use it as long as you want.

SJQS
$449
AUD · one-time purchase
Full product, no limitations. Buy once, use it as long as you want. No annual renewal, no price hikes, no subscription.
  • Full access to all tools
  • All 1.x updates included
  • 5 activations per licence key
  • Email support
  • No subscription, ever
Buy now — $449 AUD
SJQS — Free trial
14 days
no credit card required
Try the full product free for 14 days. All features unlocked. If it doesn't work for your workflow, just don't buy it.
  • Full access — no feature limits
  • No credit card required
  • Works on any Windows PC
  • No account needed to start
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PDF takeoff software that you buy once and own

SJQS is PDF takeoff and measurement software for quantity surveyors, estimators, subcontractors, and anyone who measures from construction plans. It runs on Windows as a desktop application — no browser, no internet connection required, no account to manage.

If you're tired of the annual subscription model that's become standard in the industry, SJQS is built for you. It does the core job — PDF measurement and takeoff — without the overhead of an enterprise platform you're renting indefinitely. Measure linear lengths, areas, and volumes directly from your PDF plans, organise by trade, and export to Excel or PDF in one click.

SJQS was built by a practicing quantity surveyor who hit the same wall. The industry-standard takeoff tools are good, but the shift to annual subscriptions means smaller firms, sole operators, and subcontractors are paying enterprise rates for tools they use a fraction of. SJQS is the pragmatic alternative: buy it once, own it, get on with your work.

Looking for a takeoff tool without annual renewals or setup overhead? See how SJQS compares to subscription alternatives →

Try it on your
own drawings.

14-day free trial. No credit card. No account required.

Download free trial — Windows