Comprehensive Sitework Estimating Solutions
Site work contractors, landscaping contractors, land developers, general contractors, and site contractors trust our site work estimating services for precise and detailed estimates, including cut and fill takeoffs and 3D maps, all delivered within 24 to 48 hours. With accurate figures, they can secure more bids and reduce overhead costs.
At Smart Estimations, many of our clients are excavation contractors who, due to their demanding schedules on-site, prefer outsourcing their excavation estimating needs to a reliable, cost-effective company. Their in-house estimators are often tied up with bidding proposals, leaving little time for takeoff plans and job markup calculations. We have a dedicated team of specialized site work estimators experienced in civil works and division 2 estimating services. Our experts have worked with site work contractors and are knowledgeable about the public, commercial, and residential scopes of projects. For more information, please visit our profile on The Blue Book for site work estimating services.
Our deliverables for site work estimating services include:
- Cut & Fill Takeoff list with summary
- Earth Volumes, quantities, and sections
- Surface Grading
- Cut & Fill visual 3D reports
- 3D mapping reports and reviewed bid documents
- Landscaping estimate with soil volumes (Hardscape, Softscape & Irrigation)

Detailed Scope of Our Site Work Estimating Services
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Erosion Control
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Clearing & Demolition
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Earthwork
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Grading
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Drainage
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Utility Spoils
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Storm Sewer
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Site Furnishing
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Concrete Flatwork
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Retaining Walls
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Climbing Walls
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Fences & Gates
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Landscaping
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Irrigation
We Can Deliver the Following for You:
- Estimate/Takeoff for Cut/Fill quantities in your site development and construction projects.
- 3D graphical representation of Cut & Fill areas, elevations, and cross-sections.
- Mass Haul Diagrams to minimize and control earth and soil movement.
- Convert your topographical data into Civil 3D format.
- Provide 3D surfaces from surveying and GPS data points as part of our site work estimating services.
- Excavation Estimating Services.
- Existing surface terrain model with contours and depth contours.
- Cross-sections with longitudinal profiles.
- Volume and area calculations for land development, cut-fill, and earthworks.
- Use of the Primordial Method and End Area Method.
Our Site Work Estimating Services Portfolio Includes:
- Residential Site Work
- Commercial Site Work
- Industrial Site Work
We recognize that every sitework project is unique and demands a tailored approach. Using the latest software technologies in sitework estimation, our expert estimators carefully review drawings and plans to provide precise sitework takeoffs for material, labor, and manhours. We also consider various factors such as construction equipment, insurance, logistics, safety, permits, contingencies, and more in our site work estimating services.
If you’re unable to afford the cost of a full-time estimator or expensive software, or if you need additional support for your existing estimating department, we’re here to help!
We Offer:
- Cost-effective solutions (competitive pricing)
- Efficiency and accuracy
- Quick turnaround times
- Confidentiality
- Certified estimators
- 24/7 support via chat and email
Our Range of Sitework Estimating Services
Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Estimates: Fast, accurate, and efficient Preliminary Estimates, Comparison Estimates, Conceptual Estimates, Budget Estimates, and Bid Estimates.
Sitework Feasibility Analysis: Comprehensive earthwork analysis, cut/fill volumes, and feasibility cost estimates.
Land Development Consultation: Expert guidance on budgeting and managing costs for excavation estimating services.
Bidding Assistance: Bid comparisons, reviews, and consultation on effectively preparing and submitting bids.
Design Phase Estimating Assistance
Legal Claims Assistance
Change Order Management
Value Engineering
Earthwork Estimating Services
Excavators, site engineers, and specialized contractors rely on earthwork estimating services to determine the total cost of preparing the land before construction begins. We offer quick and accurate earthwork volume and material takeoffs to assist with bid preparation, ensuring that critical deadlines are met. Our team of experts in site work estimating guarantees that the quantity takeoffs account for all high and low elevation points, ridges, swales, breaklines, hooks, top/bottom of walls, and pad elevations. Our comprehensive earthwork estimate includes:
- Site Excavation Report
- Cut/Fill Quantities
- Export or Import Quantities
- Volume Reports
- Topsoil Spreads
Earthwork Volumes
An accurate estimate of earthwork volumes is essential for contractors in bidding, setting profit margins, budgeting, and managing costs. Through careful comparison of current and anticipated conditions, our team uses the latest software to estimate earthwork volumes precisely, calculating cut and fill quantities to achieve the required topography. We also provide visual reports highlighting the cut and fill areas.
Our Earthwork Volumes typically include the following items:
- Clearing
- Demolition
- Soil Strata & Groundwater Elevations
- Excavation and Backfill
- Pre-Load
- Structural Fill
- Phasing & Staging
- Sub-Grades
- Embankment
- Distribution Analysis
Call Us Today
Smart Estimations
- +17372828012
- info@smartestimations.com