Exterior Improvements estimating & takeoff services
Site improvement takeoffs from civil and landscape plans: asphalt and concrete paving by section, curb and gutter, sidewalks, striping, fencing, walls and planting.
How we estimate site paving and landscape
Paving is measured in the units each layer is bought in: aggregate base by ton or cubic yard, asphalt by ton from the section thickness, concrete paving by square foot with thickness noted, curb and gutter by linear foot with the profile identified. We build each pavement section from the civil details rather than pricing lots by the square yard.
Sidewalks, ADA ramps, striping and signage, fencing and gates, retaining walls, site furnishings and the full landscape and irrigation scope are each carried on their own lines, measured from the site plan, landscape plan and details.
- Drawings used
- C-100 site plan, C-400 paving plan & details, L-100 landscape plan, L-200 irrigation, L-500 details, Spec 32 12 16 / 32 13 13 / 32 16 13 / 32 31 13 / 32 90 00
- Reported in
- TON · SY · SF · LF · CY · EA · ZONE
- Format
- Editable Excel workbook, division tab with sheet references; PDF summary; written exclusions and assumptions.
- Turnaround
- Confirmed after we review the set and the project date.
Excluded by default
- Site lighting fixtures and wiring (Division 26)
- Site utilities (Division 33)
- Off-site and right-of-way improvements
- Permit, bond and inspection fees
- Soil amendment beyond specification
- Plant establishment beyond stated maintenance period
Line items in a site paving and landscape takeoff
Every group below is a separate section of the workbook. Units shown are the units the estimate reports in.
Asphalt paving
TON · SY- Aggregate base by thicknessTON / CY
- Asphalt binder course by thicknessTON
- Asphalt surface courseTON
- Tack and prime coatSY / GAL
- Milling and overlay where shownSY
- Subgrade preparationSY
Concrete paving & flatwork
SF · LF · CY- Concrete pavement by thicknessSF / CY
- Sidewalks by widthSF
- Curb and gutter by profileLF
- ADA ramps with detectable warningsEA
- Dumpster pads and approachesSF
- Joints, dowels and reinforcementLF / LB
Markings & signage
LF · EA- Parking stall stripingLF
- Accessible stalls with symbolsEA
- Directional arrows and stop barsEA
- Signs, posts and bollardsEA
- Wheel stopsEA
- Fire lane markingsLF
Fencing & walls
LF · SF · EA- Chain link fencing by heightLF
- Ornamental or wood fencingLF
- Gates by type and widthEA
- Segmental or CIP retaining walls by face areaSF
- Guardrail and handrail at siteLF
- Screen walls and enclosuresSF / EA
Landscape
EA · SF · CY- Trees by caliper and speciesEA
- Shrubs and perennials by container sizeEA
- SodSF / SY
- Seed and hydroseedSF / AC
- Mulch and planting soilCY
- Edging and weed barrierLF / SF
Irrigation & furnishings
ZONE · EA- Irrigation by zone and head countZONE / EA
- Mainline, laterals and controllerLF / EA
- Backflow and point of connectionEA
- Benches, bike racks, receptaclesEA
- Site lighting bases (coordinate Div 26)EA
- Maintenance period and warrantyMO
A site paving and landscape takeoff, as delivered
| Description | Qty | Unit | Sheet | Material | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" aggregate base, compacted | 3,860 | TON | C-401 | 61,760 | 23,160 | 84,920 |
| 3" HMA, 2" binder + 1" surface | 1,540 | TON | C-401 | 138,600 | 46,200 | 184,800 |
| 6" concrete curb & gutter | 2,180 | LF | C-402 | 26,160 | 30,520 | 56,680 |
| 5" concrete sidewalk w/ ADA ramps | 6,400 | SF | C-402 | 25,600 | 22,400 | 48,000 |
| Striping, symbols, signs, wheel stops | 1 | LS | C-101 | 6,200 | 4,800 | 11,000 |
| Trees, shrubs, sod, mulch, irrigation | 1 | LS | L-101 | 48,500 | 32,000 | 80,500 |
| Division 32 subtotal | 306,820 | 159,080 | 465,900 | |||
Specific to this trade
How is asphalt tonnage calculated?
Area in square yards multiplied by thickness in inches multiplied by 110 pounds per square yard-inch, adjusted for the mix density in the specification. The factor is stated so it can be checked against your supplier.
Are ADA ramps and detectable warnings separated?
Yes, by the each. They carry significantly more labor and material than the equivalent area of plain sidewalk and are a frequent inspection item.
Do you price landscape from the plant schedule?
From the schedule when one is provided, by species, size and count. When only symbols are shown, we count symbols and state the assumed size.
Exterior Improvements bid due soon?
Send the relevant sheets and we'll come back with a price and a date.