Figuring out Materials Needed

[Cynthia Nina-Soto]

Need help from all flippers and contractors here. I'm looking for an iPad app or software that allows me to design a room and also provide a list of all materials needed.  For example if I'm doing a gut rehab and I'm taking measurements for a bedroom I would like to know how much insulation, sheetrock, joint compound, trim, baseboard, paint, etc I should buy.  Do you know of anything like this?  Once I'm able to quickly generate a list it should be relatively easy for me to go to my preferred vendor and figure out exactly how much I'm spending in material but also how much I'm spending in each room of the house.

[Peter Green]

I don't think something like that exists. I'm a carpenter/contractor and have never seen one. It seems you have a good idea of what goes into a project. Have you ever measured and made a material list for yourself? If you know your square footage of walls and floors, then itemizing becomes easier and easier the more you do it. Be sure to add for waste! Good luck, and please let us know if you find that app!