HemingwayPreconstruction Services

Landscape / Irrigation Estimating

Landscape and irrigation takeoffs and estimates covering planting, sod, hardscape and irrigation, with quantities by area and plant type.

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Bid more work

Hand off takeoffs and estimates so your team can chase more projects without adding headcount.

See exactly what is in

Every line ties back to a plan or spec reference, with scope assumptions written down.

Reviewed before delivery

Experienced review on every estimate, and direct access to the person who built it.

Plants to pavers

Landscape is counted by area and plant.

Plant schedules, hardscape and irrigation zones each define a separate package.

  • Trees, shrubs, groundcover and sod
  • Mulch, topsoil and soil amendment
  • Hardscape, pavers, walls and site furnishings
  • Irrigation zones, heads and controllers
  • Establishment and warranty requirements
  • Access and delivery for plant material
Plans and a hard hat on a table
Estimated remotely from your documents.
What you get

Quantities in the units landscape is priced in.

  • Plants: count by size and species
  • Sod and seed: square feet or acres
  • Soil and mulch: cubic yards
  • Hardscape: square feet and linear feet by type
  • Irrigation: heads, valves, pipe and controllers
  • Labor and equipment: hours by activity
Common catches

Where landscape scope slips.

Often missedPlant counts from legends.
How we catch itCounted from planting plans and schedules.
Often missedSoil preparation not priced.
How we catch itPreparation and amendment carried.
Often missedIrrigation priced as a lump sum.
How we catch itZones, heads and mainline measured.
Often missedEstablishment period ignored.
How we catch itMaintenance and warranty requirements stated.

Checked by the founder and chief estimator.

Our estimators perform the work, and every estimate is checked by the founder and chief estimator.

Meet our chief estimator
FAQ

Good questions.

Who uses this service?

Landscape and irrigation contractors, general contractors and developers.

Do you include site concrete and paving?

Site concrete and paving are often by other trades. We state the boundary with each estimate.

Can I get quantities only?

Yes. A quantity takeoff carries no unit costs. A priced estimate states the pricing basis: your rates, Hemingway pricing inputs for the project's ZIP code, or an applicable wage determination.

What should I send?

Landscape and irrigation plans, plant schedules, details, Division 32 specifications and addenda.

Request a landscape quote

Send the location, scope, documents and due date. We reply with availability and a quote.

Request an Estimate