Flooring estimating software for Australian contractors
Upload a PDF plan, mark your rooms, get a quote-ready measurement report in minutes. Built for carpet, vinyl, hybrid, timber and tile trades. From $49/month AUD.
Most estimating software is built for general contractors — every trade, every material, every bill-of-quantities line. AreaSum picks a lane: floor plans in, quote-ready measurement report out, grouped the way flooring is actually sold. No CAD training, no per-seat licences, no consulting engagement to get started.
A tighter tool for a narrower job
Purpose-built for flooring, not general construction
Report format, wastage logic and per-material totals are wired for how flooring is actually quoted — square metres, linear metres, and grouping by carpet, vinyl, hybrid, timber or tile.
Web-based, no install, no training days
AreaSum runs in the browser on Windows, macOS, iPad or Android tablet. Your first quote comes out the same day. No CAD file conversions, no seat-license paperwork.
Built by an Australian software studio
Pricing in AUD, GST-inclusive invoices, AU-first defaults (3.66 m broadloom, m² and lm as the primary units). Support is local — email support@areasum.com.au.
Every step from plan to quote
Upload single- or multi-page PDF plans
The source PDF stays intact as the export background — no re-rendering, no lossy PNGs.
Set scale by two points of known distance
One click, one drag, and the whole page is calibrated. Every subsequent room measures in real m² and lm.
Draw rooms point-by-point with snap
Handles L-shapes, chimney cut-outs and octagonal nooks. Live area updates as you close each polygon.
Assign a flooring type per room
Carpet, vinyl plank, vinyl sheet, hybrid, timber or tile. Per-room area and perimeter roll up per material.
Apply wastage per material
Set a % once per material and it applies across every room using that material. Overrides supported per room.
Export a quote-ready branded PDF
Original plan as background, measurements drawn on top, totals grouped by material with wastage applied.
How AreaSum stacks up
Honest side-by-sides against the tools flooring estimators usually consider.
AreaSum vs PlanSwift
Read comparison →ComparisonAreaSum vs On-Screen Takeoff
Read comparison →ComparisonAreaSum vs Bluebeam
Read comparison →ComparisonAreaSum vs MeasureSquare
Read comparison →ComparisonAreaSum vs Magicplan
Read comparison →ComparisonAreaSum vs RoomSketcher
Read comparison →ComparisonAreaSum vs manual takeoff
Read comparison →Flat monthly pricing, in AUD
Unlimited projects and unlimited exports on every paid plan. 14-day free trial, no card needed to start.
$199 AUD / month
- Unlimited projects
- All editor features
- PDF export
- Priority support
Buying flooring estimating software
What is flooring estimating software?
Software that turns a floor plan (usually a PDF from an architect, builder or homeowner) into a set of measurements — area per room, perimeter per room, totals by material — accurate enough to quote a flooring job from. AreaSum is a web-based version built specifically for carpet, vinyl, hybrid, timber and tile trades in Australia and New Zealand.
Why not use PlanSwift, Bluebeam or MeasureSquare?
Those are broader construction estimating suites with steep learning curves designed for general contractors handling structural, mechanical and finish trades. AreaSum is faster for flooring-only quotes because the UI, the report format and the wastage logic are built around floor area, perimeter and material grouping — not a general bill-of-quantities workflow. See the side-by-side comparisons below.
How long does a quote take?
A single-storey house plan from PDF to a finished quote-ready measurement PDF is typically 10–15 minutes once you have the scale set — often faster than measuring by hand with a calculator, and dramatically faster than learning a full CAD or estimating suite.
Does it run on iPad?
Yes — AreaSum is a browser app and runs on iPad and Android tablets as well as Windows and macOS. There is no install, no App Store gatekeeper, and no separate mobile SKU.
What does it cost?
AreaSum is $49 AUD/month for the Solo plan, $99 for Pro and $199 for Business. All plans include unlimited projects and unlimited exports on paid tiers. A 14-day free trial is available without a credit card.
Is the demo really free?
Yes. The /demo page lets anyone load a sample plan or upload their own PDF, set the scale, draw rooms and see live measurements without signing up. The export is gated by a single email field — the measurement PDF and a magic link come to your inbox to convert into a real account.
Free calculators + audience guides
Try it on your next quote
14-day free trial. No card needed. Cancel any time.