Construction Estimating
Civil Estimating
Earthwork, utilities, paving and site development, quantified from the civil set rather than inferred from the architectural one.
- Turnaround
- 48–72 hours depending on site size
- Delivered as
- Excel · PDF · marked-up plans
- Pricing
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Quality
- Second-estimator review
Overview
What this service does.
Site work is priced from the civil set, not inferred from the architectural plans. We measure cut and fill against the existing and proposed grids, balance the site before pricing, and quantify utilities, paving and site concrete so the work outside the building line is never a guess.
Who it’s for
- Site-development contractors
- Utility and paving subcontractors
- Developers pricing land improvements
What’s included
- Cut and fill volumes balanced by area
- Storm, sanitary and water utilities
- Paving, curb and site concrete
- Erosion control and SWPPP items
- Haul and import/export quantities
What you receive
Everything you need to bid. Nothing you have to redo.
Every estimate ships as the same four-part package, on the first job and the fiftieth.
| CSI | Line item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Cast-in-place concrete | 46 CY |
| 03 20 00 | Reinforcing steel | 0.86 TON |
| 05 12 00 | Structural steel framing | 38.4 TON |
| 09 21 16 | Gypsum board assemblies | 18,420 SF |
| 09 65 19 | LVT flooring | 2,140 SF |
| 23 31 13 | Ductwork — galvanized | 4,860 LB |
| 26 05 19 | Building wire & cable | 12,300 LF |
- LVT flooring2,140 SF
- Partition type A412 LF
- Flush wood doors18 EA
- Sheet A-2013 items
How it works
From plan set to bid‑ready in three steps.
No retainer, no subscription and nothing measured until you approve the fee.
- Step 1
Upload your drawings
Plans, specs, addenda and the bid date — PDF, DWG or a plan-room link.
- Step 2
Get a fixed quote
An estimator reviews the scope and confirms the fee and delivery date.
- Step 3
Receive a bid-ready package
Live Excel workbook, PDF summary, marked-up plans and written scope.
FAQ
Civil Estimating, answered.
Talk to an estimator
Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]How do you calculate earthwork?
From the existing and proposed surfaces using a grid or TIN comparison, with topsoil stripping, shrink and swell applied as visible factors.
Do you need CAD files?
CAD or surface files improve accuracy for earthwork. PDFs work for utilities, paving and site concrete.
Do you include dewatering or rock?
Only where the geotechnical report supports it. Otherwise we list it as an exclusion or allowance so it is visible.
Can you use our cost book and labor rates?
Yes, and we prefer it. Your historical costs reflect your crews and your suppliers better than any published average. Send the template and we work inside it.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is per project and quoted before any work starts — no retainer, no minimum volume and no subscription.
Start a quote
Have a bid coming up?
Pick your project type and send the drawings. We confirm the fee and delivery date within the hour on working days.