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Sitework and earthwork takeoffs and estimates

Cut, fill, paving and utilities from the civil set, with over-excavation, backfill and compaction quantified separately.

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What we count

  • Excavation, over-excavation and backfill
  • Compaction and grading
  • Asphalt and concrete paving
  • Curbs, sidewalks and parking striping
  • Fences, signage and landscaping
  • Water, sewer, storm and gas lines
  • Catch basins and septic systems

Reported in CY, SF, LF and EA. Wastage shown as its own column so you can adjust it.

What you receive

Excel

Quantity takeoff workbook

One row per item: drawing reference, description, quantity, unit, wastage, quantity with wastage, labor and material unit cost, and line total. Grouped by CSI division with subtotals.

PDF

Marked-up drawings

Every area, length and count is color-coded on the plans with a legend that ties back to the workbook. You can check any number in seconds.

Excel

Cost summary

Trade cost per division, cost per square foot, then overhead, insurance, contingency and tax at the percentages you use, ending in a suggested bid.

Standard turnaround
2 to 3 business days
Rush
24 hours
Revisions
14 days included

Sitework and earthwork in delivered work

Foundation plan with the slab on grade shaded yellow and footings outlined, with a quantity legend

Altadena, California · April 2026

Two-story residence with ADU

Earthwork takeoff and priced estimate for excavation, backfill and compaction under the main house and the accessory dwelling unit.

  • Pad footing 3'-0" x 3'-0" x 2'-0"2 EA
  • Pad footing 2'-6" x 2'-6" x 2'-0"1 EA
  • Continuous footing 1'-6" x 2'-0"291.7 FT
Foundation plan with slab shaded blue and continuous footings traced

Altadena, California · April 2026

New single-family residence

Earthwork takeoff and priced estimate for excavation, backfill and compaction from the foundation plan.

  • Continuous footing 1'-3" x 2'-0"225.0 FT
  • Continuous footing 1'-0" x 1'-6"67.9 FT
  • 5" concrete slab on grade1,619.9 SF

Other trades

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Upload a set and tell us the trades and the due date. You will hear back within one business day with a price and a delivery date.

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