Paving Estimating Services
Forte Estimating offers specialized paving estimating services for contractors and subcontractors who are bidding a scope with paving on residential, commercial and industrial projects. Our estimators perform hands-on work in the trade, while also using detailed takeoff software, resulting in accurate estimates that are ready to be bid on, and supported by current pricing for materials and labor, including asphalt estimating services and parking lot estimating services.
From specialty subcontractors who are bidding on projects directly to general contractors who require a paving estimate in a comprehensive bid package, our team brings the detail that a particular trade demands to accurately price the work and to win competitive bids.
We take your plans and specifications and provide you with a comprehensive concrete paving estimating package that can then be passed on to suppliers for material pricing or serve as a reference for review.
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What Is Paving Estimating?
Estimates quantities of asphalt and concrete pavements for driveways, parking lots and roadways, including base preparation and pavement thickness requirements.
Our takeoff services determine the area of pavement by type and thickness, and estimate amount of material for base courses, and quantity of curb, gutter and striping required as per drawings on the site.
These amounts are not just part of a bid; they are an integral component of material ordering and scheduling once the project is awarded, and a paving takeoff that is incorrect can cause issues long after the project is won.
Our Paving Takeoff Process
All concrete paving estimating projects start with a comprehensive examination of the drawings and specifications to be followed by a detailed quantity takeoff, broken down by the most important categories to ensure an accurate price.
After quantities are taken, another estimator takes a second look at the takeoff, looking for mistakes or misjudgements before price is added on, which can help you spot any mistakes or gaps in scope before they ever make it to your bid.
What's Included in Our Paving Estimate
Deliverables: pavement quantity schedule by area and thickness, base course volume calculation, and striping and marking count to ensure accurate paving contractor quoting.
The files are provided in spreadsheet and PDF formats, and can be formatted to your company’s preferred takeoff/bid template if you have one.
Key Considerations for Paving Estimating
The thickness of the pavement and depth of the base varies with the loading; a standard parking area will be less structurally section than a fire lane or truck route, and our estimators verify this on structural geotechnical and civil engineering drawings. On resurfacing projects, we also factor in any additional milling or removal needed for the resurfacing process, in addition to the installation of new pavement.
Residential vs. Commercial Paving Estimating
The projects that residential and commercial paving contractors encounter tend to differ, with the former usually dealing with driveways and small parking areas, and the latter with larger parking lots, heavier structural sections for fire lanes, and greater need for striping and signage.
Why Trade Contractors Choose Forte
Forte’s estimators know the paving business from the ground up, and that’s why specialty subcontractors select Forte to estimate paving jobs. The knowledge of the trade can help us pick up on scope details a generalist estimator might overlook, before we even put a number on the job, which keeps you with a better margin.
We also have flexible pricing for paving estimating, from one time projects to project estimating monthly for subcontractors who bid this scope regularly and need a consistent and reliable project estimating partner.
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Call us now and upload your construction project plans with all the specific details to explain the scope of work that includes construction drawings, specifications and other specific documentation.
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Our expert team of BIM Estimators manages to deliver the final draft for review and consult through an email or call to consult and finalize the construction project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are different pavement thickness to be taken into account due to traffic loading?
Yes, fire lanes and truck routes are wider than normal parking areas and we have confirmed this with the civil engineering drawings, in that they need a heavier structural section.
Can you estimate resurfacing projects separately from new pavement?
Yes, removal and milling amounts are not included in the new pavement installation for resurfacing and overlay projects.
Do you include striping and pavement markings in the estimate?
Yes, striping and ADA markings and signs are all counted in a comprehensive paving quote.
Can you approximate the amount of base course materials used with the pavement surface?
Yes, volumes of aggregate base course shall be determined by the depth specified and shall be included with all quantities of pavement surface.
How quickly can you turn around a paving estimate?
Most paving estimates take between 24-48 hours for standard sized jobs, and are normally delivered within 3-5 business days for larger and/or more complex jobs.
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