★★★★★ 5.0 · 69 Google reviews Sydney · Australia-wide
Acoustic lagging

Acoustic lagging quantity survey.

Acoustic lagging takeoffs for specialist lagging contractors: linear metres by pipe size, broken down by floor and by apartment type. High-rise residential is our specialty. Stop spending days counting off plans.

ItemWhat you receiveFormatIncluded
1.01Linear metres by pipe sizeEvery pipe size counted and totalled separatelySchedule
1.02Floor by floor scheduleEach level broken out individuallySchedule
1.03Apartment type breakdown1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed and penthouse counted separatelySchedule
1.04Fittings countFittings counted alongside the linear metresCount
1.05Riser shafts & common areasScoped separately from the apartmentsSchedule
1.06Ready to price immediatelyFormatted so you apply your rates directlyFormat

As far as we know, SNZ is one of the only firms in Australia publicly offering this service to acoustic lagging contractors as a standalone takeoff.

2.0The problem

Days of counting. Done in hours.

Acoustic lagging contractors working on high-rise residential projects face a genuinely difficult estimating challenge. Every apartment is different, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, luxury penthouse, each with a different pipe layout, and every pipe size carries a different rate.

Most acoustic lagging companies do this themselves. It takes too long, it is prone to counting errors, and it pulls the business owner or a key estimator away from their core work for days at a time.

If you are spending days counting pipes off plans before you can price a job, there is a faster way. Send us the drawings and we do the counting.

Send us the hydraulic plans. We count every pipe, every fitting, floor by floor, apartment type by apartment type. You apply your rates and price the job in minutes.

3.0Real project

Bella Bardia, Heidelberg West

Residential development · two buildings · six levels each · Victoria

Buildings surveyed2
Levels per building6
Pipe sizesAll, counted separately
BreakdownBy floor & apartment type

The challenge

A full acoustic lagging quantity survey for the Bella Bardia residential development at Heidelberg West: two buildings, six levels each. The lagging contractor needed the complete pipe lagging takeoff from the hydraulic drawings, broken down in a way they could actually price against.

What we delivered

  • Complete pipe lagging takeoff from the hydraulic drawings
  • All pipe sizes broken down by floor level and by apartment type
  • 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and larger configurations individually counted

The outcome

  • The lagging contractor could apply different rates per floor and apartment type
  • Complete scope priced quickly and accurately
4.0How it works

Send drawings. Receive quantities.

4.01

Send us your drawings

The hydraulic plans for the project. PDF, DWG or Revit.

Any format
4.02

We quote same day

We come back same day with a fee for the takeoff and a turnaround time, confirmed before work begins.

Same day,
no surprises
4.03

We count everything

Every pipe, every fitting, floor by floor, apartment type by apartment type, pipe size by pipe size.

Counted,
not estimated
4.04

You price in minutes

The schedule is formatted so you apply your rates directly and your price is done the same day you receive it.

Ready to
price
5.0Why SNZ

Why lagging contractors choose SNZ.

Acoustic lagging takeoffs for high-rise residential are genuinely complex. Every floor is different, every apartment type is different, and every pipe size has a different rate. Getting the quantities wrong means getting the price wrong.

Most acoustic lagging contractors do this work themselves. It takes days, it pulls key people off productive work, and the manual counting process is prone to errors that only surface when the job is half built.

5.01

Proven high-rise methodology.

High-rise residential is our specialty. The same takeoff method we use on 30-storey towers, applied to your lagging scope.

5.02

Every pipe size separately.

Each size counted and totalled on its own line, because each carries a different rate.

5.03

Floor by floor, apartment by apartment.

Nothing averaged across the building. Every level and every apartment type broken out.

5.04

Turnaround confirmed before we start.

Every takeoff turnaround is confirmed before work begins. Send us your drawings and we will tell you how long it will take and what it will cost. No surprises.

Clients

What contractors say.

Verified Google reviews. 5.0 from 69 reviews.

★★★★★

Shoaib and the team went over and above to deliver in a tight timeframe. Everything was detailed and communication was 10/10. The breakdown was very thorough and transparent covering all aspects of the job. Will definitely be using SNZ on future projects.

George, PlumbwizardNew South WalesVerified Google review →
★★★★★

Worth every penny. SNZ estimated a large commercial hydraulic, civil and fire package on a tight timeline. Within 24 hours they had started on our quote. Their detailed estimate provided everything we needed to fill in the tender documents with ease.

Riverland Plumbing & GasSouth AustraliaVerified Google review →
★★★★★

We’ve been incredibly impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of SNZ. Quick to respond, thorough in their work, and consistently reliable. Their attention to detail has made a real difference to our workflow. We see them as a valuable long-term partner.

Pinnacle PlumbingSydneyVerified Google review →
6.0Questions

Common questions.

What do I receive from an acoustic lagging takeoff?

A complete quantity schedule: linear metres by pipe size, broken down floor by floor and by apartment type, with fittings counted and riser shafts and common areas scoped separately. It is formatted so you apply your rates directly.

Do I need to be an SNZ estimating client?

No. This is a standalone takeoff service for specialist acoustic lagging contractors. Send us the hydraulic plans and we do the counting.

Why is high-rise lagging so hard to count?

Every apartment type is different, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, penthouse, each with a different pipe layout, and every pipe size carries a different rate. Averaging across the building gets the price wrong.

How fast is a lagging takeoff?

We come back same day with a fee and a turnaround time, confirmed before work begins. The schedule is formatted so you can price the job the same day you receive it.

Do you count fittings as well as linear metres?

Yes. Fittings are counted alongside the linear metres, and riser shafts and common areas are scoped separately from the apartments.

Does anyone else offer this?

As far as we know, SNZ is one of the only firms in Australia publicly offering acoustic lagging takeoffs to lagging contractors as a standalone service.

Acoustic lagging job to price?

Send us the hydraulic plans and we will come back same day with a fee quote and turnaround time. Stop spending days counting pipes.

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