Trusted by 1,000+ UK contractors and rated 4.9/5★ on Google, Ensign’s insulation take-off software delivers fast, accurate quantities for pipe and duct insulation directly from PDFs. As the UK’s leading lagging take-off software, it gives contractors confidence in every tender.
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THE PROBLEM
Insulation contractors often work across multiple services — hot water, heating, cold water services, and ventilation. Measuring pipework and ductwork by hand is slow and repetitive, and even small errors in lengths or fittings can throw off an entire tender. With spreadsheets and printed drawings, duplication and miscalculations are common, leading to wasted hours, inaccurate bids, and lost projects.
THE SOLUTION
Ensign Insulation Take-off software replaces rulers, spreadsheets, and printing with a simple on-screen system. Pipework and ductwork services like HTG, HWS, CWS, Supply and Return Air are measured directly from PDFs in minutes. Every length and fitting is captured accurately, with clean take-off sheets ready to send into estimating. Ensign is the UK’s trusted digital insulation and lagging take off software, built to deliver accurate quantities for every project.
“Our monthly quotes jumped from 60 to 180 without adding staff. Printing costs dropped from £1,600 a month to zero, saving nearly £20,000 a year.”
Robert Coster,
Managing Director
Import full insulation layouts as PDFs or images, set the scale once, and keep all services — hot water, heating, chilled water, and ventilation — organised in a single workspace.
Trace insulation runs directly on-screen as Ensign quantifies lengths and fittings automatically. Every service is captured consistently without duplication or missed items.
Generate a complete insulation take-off sheet and send it straight into estimating. Accurate quantities mean faster tenders, sharper pricing, and bids you can trust.
Measure insulation for hot water, heating, chilled water, and ventilation systems — all in one workspace, with quantities clearly separated by service.
Accurately measure insulation runs across pipework, ductwork, and vessels directly from PDFs or images, ensuring no component is missed.
Upload and work across multiple drawings in a single project — ideal for large-scale insulation packages with multiple services and plantrooms.
Update and compare drawings quickly, so your insulation quantities stay accurate and aligned with design changes.
Send completed take-off data straight into Ensign Estimating with one click, removing rekeying and ensuring insulation tenders are fully costed in minutes.
Ensign is the only dedicated insulation take-off software in the UK — trusted by over 1,000 contractors nationwide and rated 4.9/5 on Google.
KEY FEATURES
Measure insulation for pipework, ductwork, and vessels directly from PDFs — cutting take-off time by up to 80% compared with manual methods.
Work fully digital and avoid the need to print large drawing sets. Many contractors report saving up to £20,000 a year by removing printing from their workflows.
Service-by-service take offs mean insulation for HWS, CWS, HTG, MCWS etc. and ventilation is captured accurately and consistently. Reliable quantities flow into estimating, helping contractors price faster and win more projects.
TESTIMONIALS
Insulation contractors share how Ensign helped them go fully digital, eliminate printing costs, and deliver faster, more competitive tenders.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What is Ensign Insulation Take-off software?
Ensign Insulation Take-off lets contractors measure and quantify insulation for pipework and ductwork straight from digital drawings. By replacing rulers, spreadsheets, and printing with fast, accurate on-screen tools, it delivers precise quantities quickly and reduces errors.
Can it separate insulation take-offs by service?
Ensign Insulation Take-Off keeps quantities separated by service. Heating, hot water, chilled water, and cold water systems are measured individually, avoiding duplication and giving contractors clear, checkable schedules.
Can it cope with large insulation packages?
Ensign Insulation Take-off supports multi-file projects, letting contractors manage full drawing sets for large insulation jobs, including plantrooms and risers.
Can it manage drawing revisions?
Revision Management lets you upload new drawings, track changes, and keep insulation quantities up to date as designs evolve.
Is training provided for new users?
Ensign provides one-to-one training and tailored webinars, helping even users with no software experience get started quickly.
Is it suitable for both small and large insulation firms?
It’s built for contractors of all sizes, from small firms handling a few tenders to large companies managing hundreds of insulation projects annually.
Does it support different insulation materials?
Ensign Insulation Take-off quantifies insulation for all common materials, including glasswool, rockwool, and phenolic foam, measuring consistently so you can price accurately.
How does it save time on insulation projects?
Measuring directly from PDFs, Ensign Insulation Take-off eliminates manual rulers and spreadsheets. Contractors complete insulation take-offs up to 80% faster and with fewer errors.
Does it work on ductwork as well as pipework?
Ensign Insulation Take-off measures insulation for ductwork and pipework straight from PDFs or images, ensuring nothing is missed.
Do contractors still need to print drawings?
Ensign Insulation Take-off is fully digital, helping contractors eliminate printing and save up to £20,000 a year on drawing costs.
Is the software cloud-based?
Contractors can access insulation projects securely from any device, in the office, on-site, or at home, using Ensign’s cloud-based system.
What support do contractors receive?
UK-based in-house support answers calls in under three rings, with contractors praising its speed and personal service.
What proof is there that Ensign Insulation Take-off delivers results?
Ensign Insulation Take-off is the UK’s only dedicated insulation take-off software, trusted by 1,000+ contractors and rated 4.9/5★ stars on Google. Users save up to 80% of take-off time and cut printing costs.
How does Ensign Insulation Take-off help with tight tender deadlines?
The software cuts insulation take-off time by up to 80%, letting contractors prepare fully measured quantities in hours and submit tenders on time or ahead of competitors.
What makes Ensign Insulation take-off different from generic software?
Ensign Insulation Take-off is the UK’s only dedicated insulation take-off software. Backed by 45+ years of trade expertise, 3 patents, and nearly £1m in annual R&D, it is built specifically for insulation contractors, not generic construction workflows.
How accurate are the measurements?
The software calculates lengths and fittings directly from drawings, eliminating duplication and missed items for consistent, reliable quantities.
Does the software link to estimating software?
Your insulation take-offs flow directly into Ensign Estimating, eliminating rekeying, avoiding errors, and producing fully costed tenders in minutes.
How secure is my project data?
Project data is secured with permission controls, so only approved users can view or edit take-off sheets.
How often is the software updated?
Ensign Insulation Take-off is continually updated, with user-driven improvements and nearly £893k invested in R&D last year to keep contractors ahead.
What is the best insulation take-off software in the UK?
The UK’s leading insulation take-off software is Ensign Insulation Take-off. Built specifically for insulation contractors, it measures pipework and ductwork from PDFs, integrates seamlessly with estimating, speeds up workflows, and helps submit sharper, more profitable tenders.
Does it support flow and return insulation take-offs?
The Flow & Return feature automatically measures both runs on the same pipe, even with different sizes, capturing heating, hot water, and chilled water systems consistently without tracing twice.
AWARD-WINNING
Insulation is a specialist trade — and Ensign is the only software built specifically for it. Established in 1980, Ensign combines multi award-winning innovation, 3 patents, and a 4.9/5★ Google rating, trusted by over 1,000 UK contractors.
With Ensign, insulation take offs for pipework and ductwork — across hot water, heating, chilled water, and ventilation services — are measured directly from PDFs. Quantities are clear, accurate, and consistent, ready for pricing without duplication or missed items.
Contractors save up to 80% of take-off time, cut £20,000 a year in printing costs, and submit tenders that are faster, sharper, and more profitable.
