Material Takeoff Checklist for Laundry Room Remodels Laundry rooms look like the easiest job on your schedule. The footprint is small, there are only a few fixtures, and it seems like a weekend of work. Then the dryer vent run turns out to be fourteen feet longer than you assumed, the panel can’t support a new 240V circuit, and your “simple” bid is underwater. Small rooms hide big scope. Plumbing, electrical, venting, framing, and finishes all converge in a few square feet, and each trade has line items that are easy to overlook. Having priced small mechanical scopes for years, including dryer vent installations, I see the same misses repeat. Work through this checklist trade by trade before your next bid goes out. 1. Start with Site Conditions and Scope A good takeoff starts before you count anything. Measure thoroughly. Record room dimensions, ceiling height, floor level, and the distance to the nearest exterior wall. That last number drives your venting costs. Document existin...