Measruing Devices

[PrimaDonna]

We need to bring our measuring an estimating process into the 20th century. Out with the "measuring wheel" and manually calculating square footage. Especially as we are getting in to more commercial facilities. What apps, devices, programs, software are you using or do you recommend?

Thanks!

Meg

 

[Chris A]

I have a kobalt? Brand laser measurer from Lowe's, about a hundred bucks. I still scratch out the estimates on paper though, then take them back and clean them up at home

 

[PrimaDonna]

Pardon my spelling error. Measuring Devices...I was typing fast and can't edit the name of the post....

 

[Zee]

These don't get messed up measurements with all the electrical wires in walls and laying on the ground.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-Digital-Laser-Distance-Measurer-DLR130K/202504985


I would measure up the areas and put it in an estimate on my phone and email it right away. Zoho is what I use on my phone.


Cheaper Stanley ultrasonic brands would give 3 different measurements in 3 tries. Junk.

 

[Charlie Lyman]

I use the fat max from Stanley. I've had mine for 8 years and it still works fine. About $100.
The cheaper $40 ones will give messed up measurements like Zee said.

 

[Charlie Lyman]

Looks like the one I use has been discontinued and replaced with this:
http://www.laserstreet.com/Stabila-LD300-Laser-Measure.htm

 

[Desk Jockey]

We use the $100.00 FatMax lazer also and Digi-roller when its a commercial property.

 

[Blue Monarch]

I use the Bosch as well. Works great!

 

[dgardner]

I use the Bosch too, it does fine.

 

[handdi]

bosch hands down ebay them for around 70 or 80 bucks

 

[SamIam]

Oh crap I pace and screw myself a foot every 30 feet, I'm pretty accurate pacing an area one pace is 3 feet.


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[steve g]

Bosch. A lot nicer than the fat max. My Bosch is always accurate. I trust it to measure carpet. It's never wrong. It also does an internal click that you feel in your hand. That way you know it's taken a measurement.

 

[Dan]

Bosch.

 

[Johnny]

Bosch can do cumulative areas and totals, but I don't trust my fumble fingers. Just get the dimensions and work them out myself.

 

[Nate The Great]

Leica D2 disto. Very accurate and can go up to 197' I believe. Calculates the sf of each room, hold up to 10 rooms, adds total sf so you can give a price before you leave. Works for us.

 

[BradFenstermaker]

Bosch recommended here yrs back. Amazon or fleabay.

Great for teasing small animals too. My little boy loves blasting laser shots too

 

[PrimaDonna]

Leica D2 disto. Very accurate and can go up to 197' I believe. Calculates the sf of each room, hold up to 10 rooms, adds total sf so you can give a price before you leave. Works for us.

This is what we are looking at. An interior designer we work with recommended it. I was curious to know if anyone in our industry was using it.

 

[GCCLee]

Hey Meg,



You can't spell fur chit Mam : )



Chris

 

[PrimaDonna]

Hey Meg,



You can't spell fur chit Mam : )



Chris

Some days, the fingers fly fast....and I'm multi-tasking so much I don't have time to proof! Hell if carpet cleaners relied on proper spelling to make a living, most of us would be out of business!

 

[Desk Jockey]

These are our Digi-rollers for commercial.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

We are very happy with our 3 Leica Disto 2's. Very impressive to customers. Way more accurate than the wheel.

 

[Nate The Great]

This is what we are looking at. An interior designer we work with recommended it. I was curious to know if anyone in our industry was using it.

They're very good. I bought it when they were $230. Now they're $179 is a lot more reasonable. Use Lithium ion batteries and your good to go!