Sitework &
Earthwork Estimating
Professional sitework and civil estimating for commercial, industrial, and residential developments — cut/fill volumes, grading, underground utilities, paving, site concrete, and all civil quantities. Delivered in Excel with annotated markups in 48–72 hours.
Standard Turnaround
Civil Scope Categories
States Covered
Drawing-Referenced
What's Included
Complete Sitework Takeoff
Every sitework estimate we deliver is 100% drawing-referenced — every quantity tied to a specific civil sheet, grading plan, or utility drawing. Nothing is estimated or assumed.
Cut & Fill Volumes
Earthwork cut and fill calculations from grading plans — balanced earthwork analysis with import/export quantities.
Grading & Excavation
Rough and fine grading quantities, topsoil stripping, subgrade preparation, and compaction areas.
Underground Utilities
Storm drain, sanitary sewer, water main, gas, and electrical duct bank — pipe lengths, manholes, catch basins, and fittings.
Paving & Surfacing
Asphalt and concrete paving areas by thickness, base course, subbase, curb and gutter, and pavement markings.
Site Concrete
Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, retaining walls, pads, and flatwork — quantities with reinforcing.
Landscaping & Irrigation
Topsoil, sod, seed, planting areas, mulch, irrigation pipe, heads, and controllers.
Site Amenities
Fencing, gates, bollards, signage, site lighting, and all exterior accessories.
Erosion Control
Silt fence, inlet protection, rock check dams, hydroseeding, and SWPPP compliance items.
Why Choose Us
The Union Estimating Difference
Civil Drawing Expertise
We read C-sheets, grading plans, utility plans, and landscape drawings — every quantity tied to a specific sheet and detail.
Earthwork Precision
Cut/fill volumes calculated from grading contours using industry-standard methods — not rough estimates.
Utility Coordination
Underground utility quantities coordinated across all disciplines to avoid double-counting or missed scope.
Fast Turnaround
48–72 hour standard delivery. Rush available. We meet your bid deadline, every time.
Excel Deliverables
Organized Excel workbook with annotated PDF markups — every quantity referenced to its source drawing.
All Project Scales
From a single-lot residential site to a 200-acre master-planned development — same precision at every scale.
Project Types
Sitework Estimates for Every Project
From a single-lot residential pad to a 200-acre master-planned development, we deliver the same level of precision and detail on every civil scope.
FAQ
Sitework Estimating Questions
Trade Services
Explore All Trade Takeoffs
Union Estimating covers every major trade — from structural to MEP to finishes. Each takeoff is drawing-referenced, annotated, and delivered in 48–72 hours.
Ready to Get Your
Sitework Estimate?
Send us your civil drawings and we'll have a complete, bid-ready sitework estimate back to you in 48–72 hours.