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Landscaping Estimating Services

Hardscape, softscape and irrigation takeoffs measured on-screen for exact material counts, so every yard of mulch and every sprinkler head is accounted for. Pricing follows current supplier and labor rates for your area, so the landscaping figures hold up when.

Landscaping estimating

Bid landscaping work without second-guessing quantities

Landscaping bids live or die on quantity accuracy, too much sod or gravel ordered and the margin disappears, too little and the crew is stuck waiting on a supplier mid-job. Our landscaping estimators measure irregular planting beds, hardscape areas and irrigation runs on-screen so the material list matches what actually gets installed. Working from marked-up plans, we count shrubs, trees and boulders directly off plan symbols, measure square footage for sod, mulch, gravel and pavers, and trace irrigation piping to establish linear footage and sprinkler head counts.

The result is a takeoff that a supplier can quote against without a site visit.

Turnaround is normally 24 to 48 hours, and when addenda change the landscaping scope the revised quantities are issued without a second invoice.

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Landscaping crew placing pavers and planting shrubs around a residential property

Our clients

Who we estimate for

Landscaping contractors
Hardscape & softscape installers
Irrigation & sprinkler contractors
Landscape designers
General contractors
Golf course developers
Homeowners
Property developers

Range of services

Our range of landscaping takeoff services

Landscaping estimating
Hardscape estimating
Softscape estimating
Irrigation estimating
Sprinkler system installation cost estimates
Drip irrigation cost estimates
Sprinkler system price estimates
Bid & budget estimates
Maintenance cost planning
Subcontractor & equipment cost consultation

Scope detail

What we measure and count

Area, linear and count takeoffs combined into one coordinated landscaping estimate.

Area-based materials

  • Seed & sod
  • Mulch & gravel
  • Pavers & tiles
  • Decorative stone beds
  • Planting bed preparation
  • Turf & topsoil

Plant counts

  • Shrubs & hedging
  • Trees & saplings
  • Boulders & feature rock
  • Ground cover plantings
  • Ornamental grasses
  • Seasonal planting schemes

Irrigation & drainage

  • Drip irrigation lines
  • Sprinkler head counts
  • Piping lengths & fittings
  • Backflow preventers & valves
  • Controllers & zoning
  • Surface & subsurface drainage

Takeoff scope

What our landscaping estimates deliver

Every quantity is tied back to a supplier-ready material list, built for easy comparison against vendor quotes.

Square footage of sod, gravel and mulch
Volume calculations for topsoil and fill
Paver and tile counts by pattern
Plant symbol counts by species
Irrigation linear footage
Sprinkler head and valve counts
Edging and border linear footage
Retaining wall and edging quantities
Equipment rental and crew labour rates
Maintenance cost projections
Green building & water-efficiency notes
Golf course & sports complex grading detail

Deliverables

What you receive

Formatted for quick review and easy comparison against supplier pricing.

Material takeoff spreadsheet by area and plant type
Irrigation piping and fixture schedule
Labour, equipment and material costs
Colour-coded, marked-up plans
Bid summary with overheads, profit and taxes
Maintenance cost estimate
Review of inclusions and exclusions

Method

The steps behind a landscaping takeoff

01We review your landscape and irrigation plans to establish scope and plant schedules
02Areas, plant symbols and irrigation runs are measured on-screen in PlanSwift
03Quantities are organised by zone, bed and material type to control waste
04Current local material and labour pricing is applied per line item
05A senior estimator checks the takeoff before delivery in an editable spreadsheet

Follow the simple process

How we run a landscaping takeoff

We review the drawings for gaps first, then measure the landscaping work line by line and price it, so the bid you submit can be defended item by item.

Share your plans

Send your drawings by email, chat, or the upload button, we review them and start on the quote immediately.

Get our quote

Your quote arrives within minutes with invoice, turnaround time and delivery date. Pay by card or PayPal and work begins.

Receive your estimate

Delivered in 24 to 48 hours as Excel spreadsheets with colour-coded plans, in MasterFormat or your own template.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Talk to an estimator today

Upload your plan set and a landscaping estimator will send a fixed fee, a delivery date and a start time within minutes, no forms and no long discovery calls.

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Upload your plans and we'll send a quote within minutes. Call +1 (346) 358-6424 or email Info@estimatorexpert.com.

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