Sitework is the first essential step for every successful construction project. You have to work on moving massive amounts of dirt, balance cut and fill, install utilities, and prepare the ground before the first foundation is poured. A small mistake in these early quantities can cause budget overruns once heavy equipment starts rolling. That is why site contractors, excavation contractors, civil contractors, and land developers across the country rely on ALM Estimating for clear, detailed sitework estimating services. We give you accurate numbers for excavation, grading, drainage, and all related work. We provide you the 3D maps also within 24 to 48 hours. Therefore, you bid confidently, control costs, and protect your margins.
Upload your site plans today and receive a complete estimate within 24 hours. No guesswork. Just reliable numbers you can use right away.
Sitework estimating services cover all the ground-level activities needed to get a raw piece of land ready for building. This includes earthwork estimating services, excavation estimating services, grading estimating services, land clearing, cut and fill calculations, utility trenching, drainage systems, stormwater systems, and backfilling.
These numbers matter because sitework often involves huge volumes of soil and heavy equipment. One wrong calculation in earthwork quantities can mean bringing in extra fill material at the last minute or paying to haul away excess dirt you didn’t plan for. ALM Estimating’s sitework cost estimating helps you avoid those surprises and keeps your project on budget from day one.
We provide full sitework takeoff services with a focus on accuracy and speed. Our estimators have real-world experience on job sites, so they understand the practical side of moving dirt, managing equipment hours, and coordinating underground work.
You receive one clear, easy-to-read package that covers the entire site preparation phase from initial land clearing all the way through final grading and utility installation.
We do all of this from your drawings. You get a complete package ready for bidding or buying.
We cover every major flooring category in Division 9 finishes.
Ceramic tile
Porcelain tile
Terrazzo tile
VCT (vinyl composition tile)
LVT (luxury vinyl tile)
Rubber tile
Broadloom carpet
Carpet tiles
Area rugs
Dance flooring
Fitness room mats
Solid hardwood
Engineered wood
Bamboo wood
Reclaimed wood
Cork
Wood athletic flooring (gymnasiums)
Vinyl sheet
Vinyl plank
Rubber sheet
Linoleum
Laminate flooring
Concrete floor stains
Decorative concrete toppings
Epoxy and fluid applied flooring
Glass flooring
Leather flooring
If you install it on a floor, we can estimate it.
We do not send you a single number on a napkin. You get a complete package you can bid from, buy from, and build from. Every flooring estimate includes:
You can take our estimate and submit it. No extra work needed.
Different jobs need different kinds of estimates. We provide them all.
Tell us what you need. We will match the estimated type to your project.
We work with everyone involved in flooring installation.
You install the floor. Let us handle the takeoff. You bid more jobs without hiring more estimators.
Tile takeoffs are detailed. Grout, thin-set, underlayment, patterns. We know tile math.
Carpet comes in rolls. Seams matter. We calculate square yards plus waste.
Laminate is different from wood. We know the difference.
Sheet vinyl. LVT planks. LVT tiles. Each has its own coverage math.
You need reliable flooring numbers to check subcontractor bids.
Budget numbers before drawings are final.
Tell us what you need. We will match the estimated type to your project.
Flooring materials are not cheap. A mistake on a 10,000 square foot commercial job can cost you thousands. Here is what happens when your flooring estimate is off.
You bid more projects because you are not stuck doing takeoffs.
No need to buy expensive estimating software or hire a full-time estimator.
You have the numbers you need to bid when deadlines are tight.
Accurate estimates mean you do not leave money on the table.
When you know your flooring quantities to the square foot, you control your profit instead of hoping for it.
We follow the same simple process on every project. You always know what to expect.
You send us your drawings. We review floor plans, room layouts, and material specifications. We note flooring types by area. We check for special conditions (patterns, borders, inlays).
We measure every room and open area using PlanSwift or Bluebeam. Length times width gives square footage. For irregular rooms, we break them into rectangles. We subtract areas that do not get flooring.
We convert floor area into material counts. Pieces per square foot by tile size. For carpet square yards and seam allowance. For wood, square feet and waste factor (5-15% depending on pattern). Each flooring type gets its own math.
We calculate underlayment square footage. Adhesive by the gallon based on coverage rates. Trim by linear foot based on room perimeters and doorways.
Labor hours are based on flooring type, room size, and pattern complexity. Tile takes longer than carpet. Herringbone takes longer than straight lay. We use industry standards.
We use RSMeans and our construction cost database for zip code based pricing. Material costs from major suppliers. Labor rates for your location.
A senior estimator reviews everything. You receive an Excel file with all takeoffs, marked-up plans, and a summary. Ready to bid.
Here is an actual estimate we delivered for a 2,500 sq ft residential repaint.
Project scope: Interior only. Walls, ceilings, trim. Two coats of paint. One coat of primer on repaired areas.
You get this level of detail for every job. No mystery. No guesswork.
Every estimate we deliver is broken down line by line. You see exactly where every number comes from.
Our experts measure every room and open area from your drawings. Length times width gives us square footage. They subtract areas that do not get flooring (toilet rooms, mechanical closets, etc.). We convert to square yards when needed because carpet comes in square yards.
Tile? We count pieces per square foot based on tile size. Carpet? We calculate square yards plus an extra roll for seams. Wood? We count square feet plus waste for cuts. LVT? Planks per box based on coverage. Each flooring type gets its own math.
The carpet needs padding. Tile needs a cement board or decoupling membrane. Wood needs an underlayment or moisture barrier. We calculate every layer beneath the finished floor. These items add cost. We make sure you do not miss them.
Thin-set for tile. Grout for joints. Carpet adhesive for glue-down. Staples or cleats for wood. We count these consumables by the square foot or by the gallon. Small items. Big impact on your total cost.
Flooring does not end at the door. You need transition strips between rooms. Thresholds at exterior doors. Quarter round or shoe molding along baseboards. We measure linear feet of every trim piece.
How many installers? How many hours? Different flooring types install at different speeds. Tile takes longer than carpet. Herringbone wood patterns take longer than straight lay. We use industry productivity rates and adjust for your project.
We apply current material pricing for your zip code. Tile from major brands. Carpet from regional distributors. Wood from specialty suppliers. You get real costs, not national averages.
We measure each room using digital takeoff software. Length times width gives square footage. We convert to material counts based on the flooring type.
All of them; Tile. Carpet. Wood. Laminate. Vinyl (sheet, plank, and tile). Rubber. Linoleum. Terrazzo. Concrete stains. Dance flooring. Fitness mats. Leather. Glass. If it goes on a floor, we can estimate it.
Most residential and light commercial estimates are delivered within 24 hours. Larger commercial projects take 2-3 business days. We confirm turnaround time when you send your drawings.
We typically hit within 1-2% of actual installed quantities. Waste factors and site conditions affect final numbers. We discuss those with you upfront so there are no surprises.
Your floor plans. PDF is fine. We need room layouts, dimensions, and any material specifications. For existing buildings, rough sketches or photos can work for budget estimates.
Stop measuring rooms. Stop calculating waste factors. Stop guessing labor hours. Upload your floor plans. We will review them and send you a quote within a few hours.
