CSI Division 32 · Civil & Sitework
Landscaping Estimating
Plants by size and count with beds, sod and irrigation, plus the soil preparation beneath every planted area and the establishment period the spec requires.
- EA
- trees, shrubs, plants by size
- SF
- sod, seed, beds, mulch
- LF
- edging, irrigation main
- LS
- establishment and maintenance
Scope
What we measure.
Measured from
Planting plans, irrigation plans, plant schedules and hardscape details
- 01Trees · 2.5" Caliper
- 02Shrubs & Perennials
- 03Sod & Seeding
- 04Irrigation
- 05Soil Prep & Mulch
Where bids go wrong
What other landscaping estimates miss.
Soil preparation, amendment and imported planting medium beneath every planted area.
Irrigation zoning, controller, backflow and the water source connection.
Establishment and maintenance period required by the specification after substantial completion.
Plant guarantee and replacement, which is a carried cost rather than an installation cost.
Sample takeoff
How landscaping line items come back.
Every quantity is traceable to the sheet it came from, in the units the trade buys in.
- Quantities traced to the sheet they came from
- Waste and productivity carried as visible lines
- Formulas intact — edit any rate
| CSI | Line item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 32 93 00 | Trees — 2.5" cal. | 24 EA |
| 32 93 00 | Shrubs & perennials | 186 EA |
| 32 92 19 | Sod & seeding | 18,600 SF |
| 32 84 00 | Irrigation | 18,600 SF |
| 32 91 13 | Soil prep & mulch | 4,200 SF |
FAQ
Landscaping Estimating, answered.
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Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]Do you count plants by species?
Yes. Plants are counted by species and size from the planting plan and checked against the schedule.
Is irrigation included?
Yes. Irrigation heads, zones, pipe and controllers are measured from the irrigation plan.
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.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Drawings, specifications and pricing are treated as confidential by default, and we sign your NDA on request before any documents change hands.
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Need landscaping numbers for your next bid?
Pick your project type and send the drawings. We confirm the fee and delivery date within the hour on working days.