Div 31 · Excavation & Sitework Division
Excavation Estimating Services — ZIP-Code Calibrated Across the USA
Bid-ready excavation estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 31 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Quick Scope Facts
CSI DivisionDiv 31
Starting Flat Fee$95
Typical Range$95 – $650
Turnaround24–48 Hours
SoftwareAGTEK Earthwork 4D
Quantities & Assemblies Measured in Excavation Estimating
- Complete Excavation Estimating material, fixture, assembly, and accessory takeoff from PDF/CAD/BIM plans
- Foundation over-excavation, structural select import fill, compaction lifts & haul-off trucking
- Utility & footing trenching, OSHA trench-box shoring, rock ripping/hammering & dewatering
- SWPPP silt fence, inlet protection, rip-rap, hydroseeding, and segmental/CIP retaining walls
Expensive Bid-Day Scope Gaps We Catch
- ! Ignoring 15–25% soil swell on export truckloads or 12–18% compaction shrinkage on import structural fill
- ! Subgrade lime/cement stabilization hidden in the geotechnical report rather than civil plan notes
- ! Rock horizon depth and groundwater dewatering wellpoints near coastal or riverine sites
Benchmark CSI Div 31 Line Items
| CSI Code | Description | Qty | National Base | Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 23 16 | Mass Site Cut-to-Fill Grading w/ GPS Dozer, Scraper & Padfoot Compactor | 18,500 BCY | $6.85/BCY | 95% Modified Proctor lift compaction & moisture conditioning |
| 31 23 23 | Imported Select Structural Granular Fill (Delivered, Placed & Compacted) | 4,200 CCY | $34.5/CCY | Includes 15% compaction factor & nuclear density testing prep |
| 31 25 00 | NPDES SWPPP Silt Fence, Stabilized Construction Entrance & Inlet Filters | 3,400 LF | $5.9/LF | Includes maintenance inspections through stabilization |
Related Excavation & Sitework Takeoff Services
Active US ZIP-Code Cost Benchmarks for Excavation Estimating
99506 · Jber, AK (124.4)
99615 · Kodiak, AK (123.1)
99697 · Kodiak, AK (124.9)
99654 · Wasilla, AK (125.4)
99687 · Wasilla, AK (123.6)
99779 · Tok, AK (127)
99780 · Tok, AK (127.8)
99801 · Juneau, AK (126.4)
99850 · Juneau, AK (125.3)
99901 · Ketchikan, AK (123.7)
99950 · Ketchikan, AK (123.5)
99540 · Indian, AK (124.9)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Excavation Estimating FAQs
Pricing, CSI MasterFormat deliverables, ZIP-code wage calibration, and turnaround windows
What is included in your excavation estimating package?
Every excavation estimating deliverable includes an unlocked CSI Div 31 Microsoft Excel workbook with itemized material quantities, waste allowances, 5-digit US ZIP-code calibrated labor hours and crew rates, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and bid-day scope inclusions/exclusions.
How much does excavation estimating cost and how fast is delivery?
Fees start at $95 (typical commercial range $95 – $650) based strictly on drawing sheet count and complexity—never a percentage of bid value. You receive a firm quote in 15 minutes and completed takeoffs in 24–48 hours.
How do you calibrate excavation & sitework labor and material pricing to my project ZIP code?
Every estimate applies 5-digit US postal-code labor productivity factors, prevailing Davis-Bacon or union local wage schedules when required, regional freight adjustments, and current distributor pricing across CSI Div 31.
What software and file formats do you deliver for excavation & sitework estimates?
Our excavation & sitework estimators run AGTEK Earthwork 4D, Kubla Cubed, AutoCAD Civil 3D and deliver an unlocked, formula-driven Microsoft Excel workbook plus color-coded PDF takeoff markups within 24–48 hours.
Ready to price your next bid without guesswork?
Send your PDF drawings, specs, and 5-digit project ZIP code. Receive a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes and your unlocked Excel takeoff in 24–48 hours.
Flat fee from $80 · Dual-estimator QA review · Unlocked Excel + marked-up PDF layers