CSI DIVISIONS 31–33 — SITEWORK
Sitework Estimating Services in New York
Earthwork, excavation, grading, utilities, stormwater and paving estimates — with cut and fill, haul, dewatering and equipment costs for New York sites.
QUICK ANSWER
What Is a Sitework Estimate?
A sitework estimate calculates the cost of preparing a site and building its civil infrastructure — clearing, excavation, cut and fill, grading, support of excavation, dewatering, underground utilities, stormwater systems, paving, curbs and sidewalks — including equipment, trucking and disposal. It covers CSI Divisions 31 to 33.
On New York City sites, excavation often requires shoring, underpinning and contaminated soil disposal, while upstate sites involve large-scale earthwork and stormwater management.
Key Facts
- Best for: Site contractors, excavators, GCs, developers
- Deliverable: Earthwork, utilities and paving estimate
- Turnaround: Usually a few business days; rush available
- Formats: Excel + PDF + marked-up plans
OVERVIEW
Sitework Estimates From Excavation to Paving
Sitework carries some of the biggest unknowns on a project. Our estimators calculate cut and fill volumes from existing and proposed grades, measure utility runs by size and depth, and take off paving, curbs and sidewalks from the civil drawings.
We estimate sitework for industrial facilities, commercial developments and residential subdivisions across New York.
Sitework coordinates with concrete foundations, demolition, landscaping and plumbing connections.
Who Uses This Service
- Site and excavation contractors
- General contractors
- Civil engineers
- Developers
- Paving contractors
What You Receive
- Cut and fill volumes
- Excavation and backfill
- Utility runs by size
- Paving and curbs
- Equipment and trucking
- Disposal costs
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What Our Sitework Estimates Include
Earthwork
Clearing, stripping, cut and fill, grading and compaction.
Excavation Support
Sheeting, shoring, underpinning and dewatering.
Utilities
Water, sewer, storm and gas service lines.
Stormwater
Detention, infiltration, drywells and structures.
Paving
Asphalt, concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks and striping.
Disposal
Soil export, contaminated soil and trucking.
SPECIALIZED COVERAGE
Sitework Projects We Estimate
Urban Excavation and Foundations
Deep excavation with support of excavation and underpinning in New York City.
Commercial Site Development
Parking lots, utilities and stormwater for retail and office sites.
Industrial Site Development
Mass grading, truck courts and heavy paving.
Residential Subdivisions
Roads, utilities and lot grading.
Stormwater Management
Detention systems and green infrastructure.
Utility Connections
Water, sewer and storm connections to city mains.
ESTIMATING GUIDE
How Sitework Quantities Are Measured
Every sitework estimate starts with the right unit of measure. These are the units our estimators use, so quantities line up with supplier quotes and your own pricing:
- Cut and fill: bank cubic yards (BCY)
- Export and import: loose CY / truckloads
- Utilities: LF by size and depth
- Structures: each
- Paving: SF / tons
- Curbs and sidewalks: LF / SF
Common Sitework Estimating Mistakes We Prevent
- Ignoring swell and shrink factors in earthwork
- Missing rock, contaminated soil or unsuitable material allowances
- Forgetting trench support and dewatering on deep utilities
- Underestimating trucking distance and disposal fees
Each takeoff is checked by a second estimator under our Estimate Accuracy and Quality Policy.
NEW YORK COST DRIVERS
Sitework Cost Factors in New York
Contaminated Soil
Urban fill often requires testing and disposal at licensed facilities.
Support of Excavation
Adjacent buildings require shoring, underpinning and monitoring.
Groundwater and Dewatering
High water tables near the waterfront require dewatering.
Frost Depth
Upstate frost depths affect footing and utility depths.
OUR PROCESS
How Our Sitework Estimating Process Works
1. Send Documents
Share drawings, specifications, addenda, project location and your deadline.
2. Scope & Fixed Quote
An estimator confirms scope and sends a fixed fee and delivery date.
3. Takeoff & Pricing
Quantities are measured digitally and priced for New York conditions.
4. QA & Delivery
A second estimator reviews everything before Excel and PDF delivery.
See every step, revision round and file format on Our Estimating Process.
RELATED TRADES
Related Trade Estimating Services
Trades that are usually bid or coordinated alongside this scope — each has its own detailed page:
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Not sure which service fits? Compare options on Construction Estimating Pricing or ask an estimator.
PRICING & TURNAROUND
How Much Does a Sitework Estimate Cost?
Sitework estimate fees depend on site size, earthwork complexity and utility scope.
Fee Depends On
- Site acreage
- Earthwork complexity
- Utility scope
- Paving area
- Deadline
WHY CHOOSE US
Why New York Builders Trust Our Sitework Estimating
New York Pricing
Labor, material and logistics costs adjusted to the project's borough or city.
Traceable Quantities
Every quantity tied to color-coded, marked-up drawings.
Two-Step Review
A second estimator checks the work — see our Estimate Accuracy and Quality Policy.
Confidential
Your plans and numbers are never shared. Read our Privacy Policy.
Meet the team on Meet Our Estimators, see Sample Estimates and read Client Reviews.
SERVICE AREAS
Sitework Estimating Across New York State
We provide sitework estimating services throughout New York, with local pricing for these markets.
New York City (Manhattan)
Manhattan high-rise, fit-out and complex logistics.
Brooklyn
Brownstones, multifamily and mixed-use.
Queens
Residential, mixed-use and commercial.
The Bronx
Affordable housing and institutional.
Staten Island
Single-family homes and retail.
Yonkers
Waterfront and multifamily development.
White Plains
Mixed-use, office and healthcare.
New Rochelle
Downtown residential towers.
Buffalo
Medical, adaptive reuse and industrial.
View all Service Areas.
FAQS
Sitework Estimating: Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers for New York contractors and owners. More on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
How do you calculate cut and fill?
We compare existing and proposed grade contours from the civil drawings to calculate cut and fill volumes, then apply swell and shrink factors to determine export, import and trucking.
Do you estimate underground utilities?
Yes. Water, sanitary, storm and gas lines are measured by size, material and depth, with structures, trenching, bedding and backfill included.
Do you include support of excavation?
Yes. Sheeting, shoring, soldier piles, lagging and underpinning are included when required by the drawings or site conditions.
Do you estimate paving and curbs?
Yes. Asphalt and concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, striping and signage are measured from the site plan.
Do you include soil disposal costs?
Yes. Export trucking and disposal are included, and contaminated or regulated soil is priced separately when environmental reports identify it.
Do you estimate stormwater management systems?
Yes. Detention tanks, drywells, infiltration systems, catch basins and green infrastructure are included.
Do you include dewatering?
Yes. Dewatering is priced when groundwater conditions or geotechnical reports indicate it will be needed.
Can you estimate residential subdivisions?
Yes. We estimate roads, utilities, grading and lot preparation for single-family and townhouse developments.
Get Sitework Estimating Services in New York
Send your plans today and receive a detailed, trade-by-trade estimate priced for New York labor, materials and site conditions — ready for bidding, budgeting or financing.
OFFICE LOCATION
Visit or Contact Our Brooklyn Office
New York Cost Estimating works from Brooklyn and serves contractors, developers, owners and design teams across all five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island and Upstate New York. Plans are reviewed digitally, so you can send drawings from anywhere in the state.
- 180 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
- 1 (929) 529 7507
- ask@newyorkcostestimating.com
- Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)