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Estimating Canada — Sample Takeoff Report
| Description | Unit | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Water, Storm & Sanitary | CY | 120 |
| Trenching & Backfill | SF | 340 |
| Dry Utility Conduit | LF | 560 |
| Gas Mains & Services | EA | 48 |
| Testing & Commissioning | hrs | 210 |
| Restoration | LS | 1 |
Illustrative figures only. The real sample PDF will appear here soon.
Dry & Wet Utility Work
Utility Estimating
Underground utilities carry hidden risk, so accurate quantities matter. We estimate wet utilities such as water, storm, and sanitary, and dry utilities such as power, gas, and telecom, from civil and utility drawings.
What's Included
Water, Storm & Sanitary
Pipe, fittings, manholes, hydrants, and valves by run.
Trenching & Backfill
Excavation, bedding, backfill, and compaction by depth.
Dry Utility Conduit
Ducts, vaults, and pull boxes for power and telecom.
Gas Mains & Services
Pipe, regulators, and service connections.
Testing & Commissioning
Pressure tests, flushing, and inspection allowances.
Restoration
Pavement, landscaping, and surface restoration after install.
Why Choose Estimating Canada
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Utility estimating services for Canadian contractors
Underground utility work is priced by the metre of trench, but the depth, the soil and the surface above it all change the cost. Water, sanitary, storm, gas and electrical duct each have their own rules and their own materials.
We prepare utility takeoffs from the civil and servicing drawings, with pipe, structures, bedding and restoration on their own lines.
| What we count and price
| Canadian utility detail
| How we price it
Pipe is taken off by size and run, with depth bands where the trench depth changes the work. Structures are counted by type and depth. Trench excavation and backfill are shown by section so you can apply your own productivity.
| Timing
Small utility takeoffs are normally ready in about 4 to 6 hours and larger projects in 6 to 48 hours, depending on size and urgency.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take off from profile drawings?
Yes. Plan and profile together give pipe length, depth and structure counts.
Do you include restoration?
Yes, as separate lines for asphalt, concrete and landscaping.
Do you price dewatering?
As an allowance with the assumption stated.
Do you price water, sanitary and storm together?
Yes, or separately if you only bid one.
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