CSI Division 32 · Civil & Sitework
Paving Estimating
Asphalt by tonnage from area, thickness and mix density, with base, subgrade preparation, joints and the tie-ins to existing pavement.
- TON
- asphalt by mix and course
- SY
- paved area
- CY
- aggregate base
- LF
- curb, joints, edge
Scope
What we measure.
Measured from
Paving plans, pavement sections, striping plans and curb details
- 01Asphalt · Binder Course
- 02Asphalt · Surface Course
- 03Aggregate Base
- 04Concrete Paving
- 05Striping & Markings
Where bids go wrong
What other paving estimates miss.
Asphalt by tonnage from area, thickness and mix density, not by square yard alone.
Subgrade preparation and proof-rolling before any base can be placed.
Tack coat, joints, transitions and tie-ins to existing pavement.
Phasing and night work where the lot has to stay open during construction.
Sample takeoff
How paving 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 12 16 | Asphalt — binder course | 780 T |
| 32 12 16 | Asphalt — surface course | 420 T |
| 32 11 23 | Aggregate base | 1,240 CY |
| 32 13 13 | Concrete paving | 2,180 SF |
| 32 17 23 | Striping & markings | 1 LS |
FAQ
Paving Estimating, answered.
Talk to an estimator
Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]Do you measure base and sub-base?
Yes. Each layer of the pavement section is measured by area and converted to tons or cubic yards.
Is striping included?
Yes. Striping, symbols and signage are measured from the striping 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.
Start a quote
Need paving 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.