Compare grade plans
Identify the existing and proposed survey sources and use consistent horizontal limits and vertical datum. Resolve unexplained elevation shifts before comparing surface quantities.
Grading and subgrade takeoffs
Surface Grading Takeoff Services
Prepare grading quantities from existing and proposed information with clear limits for stripping, excavation and finish grading.
What this service covers
Identify finish zones
Separate subgrade below pavement, fine grading at landscaped areas and structural pads. Each zone has a different finished section and may have its own tolerance or handwork allowance.
Protect the boundary
Check swales, slope transitions and grading along adjoining property. Confirm whether temporary access, erosion-control preparation and restoration are included or measured under separate packages.
What the estimate covers
- Grading limits and modeled surface area
- Cut and fill by defined boundary
- Topsoil stripping and respread
- Fine grading and slope transitions
What to send
Send digital surfaces or grading sheets, pavement sections, spot elevations and phase limits.
Frequently asked questions
Can grading quantities be reported by phase?
Yes when the phase boundary and corresponding design surface are defined. Clearly identify earthwork shared by multiple phases.
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Confirming grading limits and finish surfaces
Use the grading plan to distinguish limits of disturbance, finish grades and areas requiring fine grading. Compare those areas against paving, landscaping and structural subgrades. Note the drawing datum and the surface file revision used for the measurement.
What the estimate can show
- Scope and quantity detail arranged by the trade, system, phase or bid item.
- Document references so scope questions can be traced to the applicable plans or specifications.
- Assumptions and exclusions kept visible, with separate pricing or allowances when requested.
Have a bid set ready?
Tell us what you need priced, which drawings govern the bid and when it is due.