For civil & sitework contractors

Estimate civil work with quantity takeoff

OneEstimate builds civil estimates with ready line items for earthwork, concrete, rebar and masonry, takes off quantities on the plan, applies markup, and prices from material and labor costs you update in one click.

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Civil work is won on takeoff and markup

Cubic yards of concrete, tons of rebar and markup. Here is what OneEstimate fixes.

Taking off volumes and areas by hand

Calculating CY of concrete, SF of slab or tons of rebar on a PDF is slow and error-prone. Take off on the plan and quantities flow into your line items.

Material prices that keep moving

Cement, steel, aggregate and fuel move. Update them once and the whole estimate recalculates.

Markup done by hand with errors

Overhead and profit define your margin. Apply markup on direct cost clearly and traceably.

Bids that don’t hold up in review

A proposal with itemized unit prices and visible markup passes review better than an unsupported lump sum.

Built for civil construction

Everything a civil contractor needs to bid fast and win the job.

Ready civil assemblies

Earthwork, concrete, reinforcing steel, formwork, masonry, finishes and sitework — with material, labor, equipment and productivity, editable.

On-screen quantity takeoff

Upload the plan as a PDF, image or DWG, calibrate the scale, then take off areas, lengths and volumes. Every quantity feeds its line item.

Markup (overhead & profit)

Apply overhead and profit on direct cost clearly and traceably, the way a formal bid requires.

Material costs you control

Update cement, steel, aggregate or equipment in your database and every estimate uses the new value.

AI that suggests line items

Describe the scope ("foundation and structure for a 5,000 sq ft warehouse") and AI proposes line items and quantities to start fast.

Export branded PDF & Excel

Send a professional proposal with unit prices and markup in one click, or export to Excel for the bid.

From plan to proposal in 4 steps

The workflow civil contractors use after leaving the spreadsheet.

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1. Upload the plan

Load the plan as a PDF, image or DWG and calibrate the scale.

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2. Take off quantities

Measure areas, lengths and volumes of concrete, steel and masonry on the drawing.

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3. Build the estimate

Quantities drop into ready assemblies; apply markup and adjust prices and productivity.

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4. Send the proposal

Export a professional PDF or Excel with unit prices and markup. Ready to bid.

Civil line items included

Start from a base built for civil work, not from scratch.

Site & foundation

  • Excavation & backfill
  • Earthwork / grading
  • Footings & foundations
  • Aggregate base
  • Compaction

Structure

  • Concrete by strength (f’c)
  • Reinforcing steel
  • Formwork
  • Slabs & columns
  • Beams

Masonry & finishes

  • Masonry walls
  • Plaster & stucco
  • Flooring & tile
  • Sitework / paving
  • Exterior works

Frequently asked questions

Can I estimate full civil projects?
Yes. It covers everything from earthwork and foundations to structure, masonry, finishes and sitework, with editable assemblies and markup.
Does it handle markup (overhead & profit)?
Yes. Apply overhead and profit on direct cost clearly and traceably, the way a formal bid requires.
Can I take off quantities on the plan?
Yes. Upload the plan as a PDF, image or DWG, calibrate the scale, then take off areas, lengths and volumes. Quantities flow into the line items.
How much does it cost?
There is a permanent free plan for your first estimate. Paid plans are accessible and scale with you.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs 100% in the browser on Windows, Mac or tablet, with automatic backup.

Estimate your next civil project today

Create your first civil estimate free, with ready assemblies, markup and prices you control.

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No credit card · Free plan · Runs in your browser