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Sitework & Earthwork Takeoffs

Site work contractors, landscaping firms, land developers, general contractors, and civil contractors consistently depend on our professional site work estimating services to secure accurate and detailed estimates.

Our deliverables—including cut and fill takeoffs, earthwork volume calculations, and 3D mapping—are typically completed within 24 to 48 hours, enabling our clients to win more bids and reduce overhead costs through precision and efficiency.

At Lester Estimating, we are the trusted choice for excavation contractors with tight site schedules. Instead of burdening in-house estimators already stretched thin with bid preparations, many contractors choose to outsource their sitework and excavation estimates to us. Our team comprises experienced civil estimators who specialize in Division 2 estimating services, and they bring hands-on knowledge of residential, commercial, and public sector projects. We’re also proud to be listed on The Blue Book as a trusted provider of sitework estimating services.

What We Deliver in Site Work Estimating:

  • Detailed cut and fill takeoff reports with summaries
  • Earth volume breakdowns and sectional data
  • Surface grading analysis
  • 3D visuals of cut/fill areas and elevation changes
  • Topographic maps based on survey and GPS data
  • Complete landscaping estimates including hardscape, softscape, and irrigation

 

We handle a variety of scopes across residential, commercial, and industrial site development projects, ensuring every factor—manhours, equipment, permits, logistics, and safety—is accounted for with precision. Using cutting-edge software like Civil 3D, AGTEK, Planswift, and InSite, our team ensures all takeoffs are accurate, well-organized, and tailored to your format preferences.

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Our Services Include:

  • Quantity takeoffs and cost estimates (preliminary, conceptual, bid-stage)
  • Earthwork feasibility and site development analysis
  • 3D modeling, mass haul diagrams, terrain modeling
  • Bid preparation, marked-up plans, and cost breakdowns
  • Change order management and value engineering support
  • Landscaping & irrigation estimating (soil, turf, piping, sprinkler systems)
  • Site improvement takeoffs (retaining walls, fencing, lighting, play areas)

Commonly Estimated Elements:

  • Clearing & Demolition
  • Grading, Drainage & Earthwork
  • Roadways, Driveways, and Sidewalks
  • Utility Installation (water, storm, sewer)
  • Landscaping & Irrigation Systems
  • Concrete Flatwork, Fences, Site Furnishings, and More

 

We assist contractors of all sizes—whether supplementing your in-house team or acting as your dedicated estimator. Our estimates help you make confident bidding decisions and win more projects without the expense of full-time estimating staff or costly software licenses.

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

Submit Your Plans:

Acceptable formats: .PDF, .TIFF, .DWG, .DWF, .PLN, .JPG, .DXF, etc. Drawings can be schematic, design development, or construction-ready.

Receive a Quote:

Includes invoice, delivery time, and payment options (Credit/Debit Card, PayPal).

Get Your Estimate:

Delivered in Excel with complete material & labor breakdowns in your preferred format.

Our average fee is around $200, but pricing depends on project size and complexity. We proudly serve clients across the U.S. (including New York, Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and more), as well as in Canada, the Caribbean, and Australia.

Let Lester Estimating be your trusted partner for all sitework, excavation, and landscaping estimating needs.