Earthwork Takeoffs for Contractors

KNOW THE DIRT BEFORE YOU BID IT

Earthwork Quantities You Can Bid With Confidence

A reliable earthwork takeoff should do more than provide one cut number and one fill number. Contractors need to understand what was included, what was excluded, where the material is located, and how the quantities were calculated.

Midwest Modelers reviews the grading plans, existing conditions, proposed surfaces, roadway information, utility plans, details, notes, and available CAD files together.

The final takeoff is organized to help estimators and project managers understand the site—not just receive a spreadsheet filled with numbers.

What Can Be Included in Your Earthwork Takeoff

Depending on the project scope, quantities may include:

Cut quantities
Fill quantities
Import or export quantities
Topsoil stripping
Topsoil replacement
Pavement subgrade
Building-pad subgrade
Aggregate base
Stone quantities
Unsuitable material removal
Over-excavation
Pond and basin excavation
Roadway excavation
Structural excavation
Phased quantities
Area-by-area breakdowns
Cut-and-fill maps
Quantity summary reports

Earthwork Takeoff FAQs

What files do you need for an earthwork takeoff?

The best starting package includes the complete PDF plan set, existing and proposed CAD files, survey or existing-ground data, pavement sections, addenda, and the quantity breakdowns you need.

Can you complete a takeoff without CAD files?

Yes. Many projects can be calculated from PDF plans, contours, spot elevations, profiles, cross sections, and details. Pricing and turnaround may be higher when design information must be recreated manually.

What quantities can you calculate?

We can calculate cut, fill, topsoil stripping, topsoil replacement, pavement subgrade, building-pad subgrade, aggregate, stone, pond excavation, structural excavation, and import or export.

Do you include topsoil stripping?

Yes, when requested. The stripping depth and limits should be provided or confirmed before final quantities are issued.

Will I receive a cut-and-fill map?

Yes, when included in the requested scope. Deliverables may include color-coded cut-and-fill maps, quantity summaries, spreadsheets, plan markups, and written assumptions.

What happens when the plans are incomplete or conflicting?

We document the missing or conflicting information and identify any assumptions needed to complete the takeoff. Major design questions may need clarification from the contractor or engineer.

Can you update a takeoff after revised plans are issued?

Yes. Send the revised plans and clearly identify the changed sheets, CAD files, phases, or quantity assumptions.

How long does an earthwork takeoff take?

Turnaround depends on the project size, plan quality, requested breakdowns, bid date, and current workload. The estimated completion date is confirmed in the quote.

Accurate Earthwork Takeoffs for Contractors

EARTHWORK TAKEOFF SERVICES

LET’S GET YOUR PROJECT MOVING

KNOW THE DIRT BEFORE YOU BID IT

Earthwork Quantities You Can Bid With Confidence

Prefer to Talk Through the Project?

What Can Be Included in Your Earthwork Takeoff

Depending on the project scope, quantities may include:

Built for the Systems That Move Dirt

Earthwork Takeoff FAQs

Accurate Earthwork Takeoffs for Contractors

EARTHWORK TAKEOFF SERVICES

LET’S GET YOUR PROJECT MOVING

KNOW THE DIRT BEFORE YOU BID IT

Earthwork Quantities You Can Bid With Confidence

Prefer to Talk Through the Project?

What Can Be Included in Your Earthwork Takeoff

Depending on the project scope, quantities may include:

Built for the Systems That Move Dirt

Earthwork Takeoff FAQs

This website uses cookies.