10 Minute Bids
Everett & north Snohomish

The local numbers behind a framing bid.

What Everett and north Snohomish County builds to, and what it means for the takeoff.

Everett & north Snohomish: the numbers a framing bid depends on
WhereSnow loadDesign wind speedSeismic design categoryFrost depth
Snohomish CountyVaries by site110 mphD218 in
Everett25 psf (as printed)98 mphD218 in
Arlington25 psf (roof)—D118 in
Snohomish25 psf (ground)110 mph—18 in
Stanwood25 psf (roof)—D118 in
  • Snow load: 25 psf (as printed) (Everett). The trusses, rafters and roof sheathing on your plans are designed for the snow load; if the truss notes show a different number, ask before you bid.
  • Design wind speed: 110 mph (Snohomish County). Straps, hold-downs and wall bracing on the plans follow it.
  • Seismic design category: D2 (Snohomish County). Braced wall panels, hold-downs and anchor bolts follow the seismic rules; they are on the plans' shear wall sheet, and in the hardware list.
  • Frost depth: 18 in (Snohomish County). The footings go below it (foundation work, shown for reference).
  • Houses in Washington are built to the 2021 International Residential Code, with state amendments.

Sources: Snohomish County: Snohomish County PDS · Everett: City of Everett FAQ · Arlington: City of Arlington Community and Economic Development · Snohomish: City of Snohomish · Stanwood: City of Stanwood. Read 2026-09-28. Every number is as the jurisdiction publishes it (its design criteria for houses, IRC Table R301.2(1)); a dash means it isn't published. Your lot can differ with elevation and exposure, so confirm it with the building department before you order.

What you get

Every stick on a cut list.

Your takeoff is built from the model, not highlighters on a plan. Here's what it covers, with the numbers from our example house.

  • A cut list: studs, plates, headers, joists, rafters and trusses
  • Lumber by size and stock length, with waste
  • Trusses by span and pitch
  • Wall sheathing, hardware and nails
  • A supplier order sheet to save as a PDF and email to your supplier. See a sample

See the full framing takeoff on an example house

Questions

Framing takeoffs in Everett & north Snohomish

Do you do framing takeoffs for houses in Everett?

Yes. Upload the plan set for a house anywhere in Everett and north Snohomish County (Everett, Marysville, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Stanwood), or anywhere else. Nothing has to be built yet: we measure the house on the plans.

What design numbers apply in Everett?

Everett publishes snow load: 25 psf (as printed); design wind speed: 98 mph; seismic design category: D2; frost depth: 18 in. The design on your plans should match them, and the takeoff follows your plans. Elevation and exposure can change them for your lot, so confirm with the building department.

Does a takeoff cost more in Everett & north Snohomish?

No. The price is the same everywhere, and you see it before you pay. The 3D model is included, and each trade after the first in the same order is half price.

Is this an exact price?

No. It's an estimate built from your plans. Plans don't show field changes: walls moved on site, extra blocking, or framing an engineer or inspector asks for. Anything built differently from the drawings won't be in the bid. We recommend a site visit to confirm measurements and conditions before you sign a contract or order materials.