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Sitework / Earthwork Estimating

Sitework and earthwork takeoffs and estimates covering clearing, grading, excavation, fill and paving subgrade from your civil drawings.

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Earthmoving equipment grading a site

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.

Cut, fill and haul

Earthwork is a balance of cut and fill.

Quantities, haul distance and soil conditions determine equipment, time and cost.

  • Clearing, stripping and demolition of site features
  • Mass and detailed excavation and fill
  • Haul-off, import and balance of earthwork
  • Grading, subgrade and compaction
  • Erosion control and dewatering where shown
  • Paving, curbs and base course where in scope
Plans and a hard hat on a table
Estimated remotely from your documents.
What you get

Quantities in the units sitework is priced in.

  • Earthwork: cubic yards of cut, fill and haul
  • Grading: square yards or acres
  • Base and paving: square yards and tons
  • Erosion control: linear feet and count
  • Dewatering: by method and duration
  • Equipment and labor: hours by machine and crew
Common catches

Where sitework scope slips.

Often missedCut and fill taken from spot grades.
How we catch itVolumes measured from surface models or sections.
Often missedHaul and import not carried.
How we catch itBalance and haul stated.
Often missedSoil conditions assumed.
How we catch itGeotechnical report reviewed where provided.
Often missedErosion control left out.
How we catch itCarried as a line from the plans.

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

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FAQ

Good questions.

Who uses this service?

Sitework contractors, general contractors and developers preparing site budgets.

Do you cover paving?

Paving and base are included when they are in your scope. We state the boundary with other site trades.

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?

Civil plans and details, grading and utility plans, geotechnical report if available, Division 31 specifications and addenda.

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

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