Fire Estimating Software

Our advanced, cloud-based fire protection estimating and takeoff software is designed to optimise your entire workflow, from the initial takeoff to the final installation. Empower your team with seamless collaboration, ensuring every fire protection project is accurate, efficient, and profitable.
Groundplan's powerful features are designed to streamline your fire protection workflow:

  • Intelligent Component Quantification: Rapidly and precisely quantify sprinkler heads, pipes, valves, fittings, alarms, and other essential fire protection elements. Calculate material costs, labour hours, and more with a single click.
  • Accurate Pipe and Conduit Measurement: Effortlessly measure pipe lengths, conduit runs, and distances between devices to ensure optimal system layout and precise material ordering.
  • Comprehensive Coverage Analysis: Determine the exact coverage area for sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, and other fire safety devices, ensuring complete protection for every space.
  • Streamlined Plan Revisions: Easily track changes to project plans and compare estimates, keeping everyone on your team informed and aligned throughout the project.
  • Integrated Project Management: Schedule installations, set milestones, and monitor progress with our integrated project calendar and task management tools, ensuring timely project completion.
  • Seamless Software Integration: Connect Groundplan with your preferred project management and accounting software for a unified workflow that saves you valuable time and eliminates errors.

Whether you're safeguarding a family home or a large-scale industrial facility, Groundplan is the adaptable solution that caters to your specific needs. Our dedication to providing exceptional value makes Groundplan a cost-effective investment for fire protection businesses of any size.

Why Groundplan?

Takeoff software for any Trade

Modernise your business processes with our cloud-based takeoff software.
Work from anywhere
Use any device to access all your projects, plans and takeoff estimates online. Collaborate with your remote team as changes happen in real time.
No more software installs and updates.
Excellent support
Either through our free one-on-one training or our live chat, we strive to get you going as quickly and efficiently as possible. Trusted by more than
2,000 businesses in 10 countries.
Easily export your takeoff estimates
Once you have finished your takeoff estimates, export your bill of quantities directly to excel
or push to a quote via one of our
software integrations.

Groundplan success stories

Discover how trades are moderising their business processes with our cloud-based takeoff software.

Fire Plan Design – PDF Editor

With more than 100 standard symbols in Groundplan, fire plan design is a breeze. Place, edit and delete symbols, and add text boxes, images, legends and more – you’re in complete control. Once all symbols are placed in their right position, Groundplan automatically counts them for you.

  • Place more than 100 standard symbols
  • Draw clear, concise lines
  • Use the Arc Tool for drawing circuitry
  • Delete symbols as needed
  • Add text boxes, images and legend
  • Add a title block and logos
  • Add dimensions
  • Snip areas of plans
  • Change plan sizing

Fire Labour and Parts Estimating

Count or measure an item in Groundplan and it can be costed – and labour quantified – at the click of a button. Save time and improve your estimates’ accuracy every time.

  • Upload your rates from CSV
  • Save takeoff templates for future projects
  • Use formulas to multiply materials and calculate wastage
  • Labour calculator
  • Quantify your costs
  • Download fire estimates directly to Excel

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customise the fire protection symbols and templates in Groundplan?

Our fire takeoff software allows you to create and customise fire protection symbols and templates to perfectly match your specific project requirements, saving you valuable time on future projects.

How does Groundplan ensure accuracy in fire protection estimates?

Groundplan's advanced features and intelligent tools ensure pinpoint accuracy in your takeoffs. We minimise the risk of human error by automating calculations for surface areas, linear footage, and material quantities. You can further refine your estimates with customisable coverage rates and waste factors, guaranteeing precise results tailored to your specific needs.

Why should I choose Groundplan for fire protection takeoff and estimating?

Groundplan is the preferred fire protection takeoff and estimating software because it's tailored specifically for the fire protection industry. Designed by trade experts who understand your industry’s unique challenges, our intuitive platform combines user-friendliness with powerful features that streamline your entire estimating process. Accurate estimates and efficient workflows will help you win more bids and boost your bottom line.

How does Groundplan's software cater to commercial fire protection installations?

Groundplan’s fire alarm estimating software is built to handle even the most complex commercial fire protection projects. Our intelligent symbol recognition technology automatically identifies and quantifies all fire protection components. You can easily measure pipe lengths, calculate materials, and create detailed bills of quantities, no matter the project size.

How does Groundplan's fire protection software help in reducing estimation errors?

Groundplan significantly reduces errors through automation and intelligent features. By automatically counting symbols and performing accurate calculations, it eliminates the risk of human error associated with manual takeoffs. Our software also allows for easy revisions, keeping your estimates accurate even as plans change.

Does Groundplan offer estimating software for other trades besides fire protection?

Yes, Groundplan offers a range of estimating and takeoff software solutions tailored to various trades to help streamline your specific workflow and enhance your estimating accuracy. You can explore our other solutions by visiting the following pages:

How frequently is the fire protection estimating software updated with new features or improvements?

We believe in staying ahead of the curve. Groundplan undergoes frequent updates to incorporate new features, improve existing functionality, and adapt to the latest industry trends. You can rest assured that you're always using the most up-to-date and efficient estimating software available.

Are there any training resources and customer support available for the fire protection estimating software?

We believe in empowering our users, and that starts with comprehensive training. When you sign up for Groundplan, you'll receive a free one-on-one training session with a trade expert who understands the ins and outs of the fire protection industry. We also offer ongoing support through multiple channels, so you're never left in the dark.

Is Groundplan suitable for both small-scale residential and large-scale commercial fire protection projects?

Our fire sprinkler estimating software is designed for projects of all sizes and complexities. Whether you're estimating a small residential renovation or a large-scale commercial development, Groundplan's adaptable features cater to your specific needs, ensuring accurate takeoffs and efficient project management.

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