Accurate CSI Division 33 underground utilities cost estimates, storm sewer piping takeoffs, precast manholes/catch basins, sanitary sewer mains, ductile iron water lines, and trench excavation volumetrics across the USA.
Utility estimates typically cost $150–$1,000 per estimate. Most of them depend on project size and scope and are back in 24–48 hours.
Representative Quantification & BOQ Deliverable
| Work Item / Specification | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP Class III Gasketed) | 1,450 | LF |
18" Dual-Wall Corrugated HDPE Storm Pipe (ADS N-12) | 2,200 | LF |
3x3 Precast Concrete Catch Basins with Cast Iron Grates | 16.0 | EA |
24" Precast Concrete Flared End Section (FES) | 4.0 | EA |
Upload your architectural, structural, or engineering drawings. Include your trade scope, project location and bid deadline. The quote will confirm the fee, deliverables and delivery date.
CSI Division 33 Utilities estimating inquiry
Specialized construction takeoffs
Review materials, units and scope
Confirm your deadline before work starts
Plan-based quantity takeoffs
Identify the current drawing revision, included systems, alternates and addenda. Agree whether labor, equipment, demolition, testing, permits, taxes, freight and owner-furnished items are included. Missing design information needs a recorded allowance or clarification; estimating does not replace engineering design or code approval.
Keep measured quantities separate from waste and procurement allowances. For a priced estimate, confirm the project location, pricing date, supplier inputs and labor basis. Final bid qualifications and markups remain subject to contractor review.
Utility estimating requires calculating exact trench depth profiles from pipe invert elevations down from proposed finish grade. Trench shoring boxes, dewatering pump operations, rock sawing, and imported crushed stone bedding significantly affect total linear-foot costs.
Invert elevations, pipe slopes, cover depths & utility crossings
RCP, HDPE, catch basins, curb inlets, headwalls & riprap
SDR-35/C900 PVC mains, precast 48"/60" manholes & laterals
Ductile iron Class 350 / C900, gate valves, fire hydrants & tees
Trench excavation CY, bedding pea gravel/stone & spoils haul
Tie-in permits, pressure testing/chlorination & bid review
Every estimate prepared by F&K Estimatings delivers an exhaustive line-item breakdown formatted for material suppliers, specialty subcontractors, and general contractor bid reviews.
Utility estimates typically cost $150–$1,000 per estimate. Most of them depend on project size and scope and are back in 24–48 hours.
| Estimate Component | Included Scope & Line Items | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|
Storm Drainage Piping | 12" to 60" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP Class III/IV), dual-wall corrugated HDPE pipe (ADS N-12), PVC storm pipe. | Linear Feet (LF) |
Precast Catch Basins & Inlets | 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 precast concrete catch basins, curb inlets, drop inlets, cast iron frames & bicycle-safe grates. | Count (EA) / Vertical LF |
Precast Sanitary Sewer Manholes | 48", 60", 72" precast concrete sanitary manholes, eccentric cone tops, flat tops, cast iron ring & heavy-duty covers. | Count (EA) / Vertical LF |
Sanitary Sewer Gravity Piping | 6" to 18" PVC SDR-35 & C900 gravity sewer pipe, sanitary service laterals, 2-way cleanouts, rubber boots. | Linear Feet (LF) |
Potable Water Distribution Mains | 4" to 16" Class 350 Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP), C900 PVC water pipe, mechanical joint (MJ) fittings, restrained joints. | Linear Feet (LF) |
Fire Hydrants & Water Valves | Traffic-model 3-way fire hydrant assemblies, resilient wedge gate valves, tapping sleeves, air release valves, valve boxes. | Count (EA) |
Trench Excavation & Shoring | Trench excavation (CY), trench box shoring systems, trench rock removal, dewatering pump operations. | Cubic Yards (CY) |
Pipe Bedding & Backfill Stone | #57 crushed stone bedding, pea gravel, compacted granular structural backfill, warning marker tape, tracer wire. | Tons / Cubic Yards (CY) |
Utility Installation Labor & Equipment | Pipe layer and top-man crew hours, track excavator, rubber-tire loader, compactor, utility testing technician. | Crew Days / Man-Hours |
Bid-Ready Utility BOQ | Itemized Excel workbook with depth-bracketed pipe schedules (0-6ft, 6-10ft, 10-14ft+), structure lists, and marked civil plans. | Complete Bid Package |
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Complete takeoff of storm pipe runs, precast concrete structures, flared end sections, and detention systems.
Deliverable Format
Linear footage by diameter, structure count schedules with depth risers, and grating types.
Our underground utilities takeoff schedules strictly conform to CSI MasterFormat Division 33 standards and AWWA / ASTM municipal specifications.
Every utility line item is depth-bracketed for accurate trenching and shoring pricing.
Ductile iron and C900 water mains, gate valves, and fittings.
Fire hydrants, water meters, and backflow prevention vaults.
Gravity sewer mains, PVC SDR-35, laterals, and cleanouts.
Precast concrete sanitary and storm manholes and castings.
Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), HDPE corrugated pipe, and culverts.
Catch basins, curb inlets, junction boxes, and headwalls.
Utility estimating requires calculating exact invert elevations from civil profile sheets, bracketing pipe linear footage into distinct depth categories (0–6ft, 6–10ft, 10–14ft, 14ft+) to account for trench box shoring, wide top excavation slopes, and deep machine cycle times.
Send your drawing sheets for a dedicated takeoff schedule.
Reference metrics applied by our utility estimators:
Understanding whether your team needs raw quantity measurements or a fully priced bid estimate helps you order the exact service you require.
Our systematic 7-step engineering process eliminates missing elements, prevents duplicate counts, and delivers defensible estimates.
We review utility plan sheets, profile cross-sections, pipe invert elevations, structure rim elevations, and Division 33 specs.
We measure RCP/HDPE pipe runs by diameter, categorize by depth bracket, and count catch basins with depth risers.
We trace gravity sewer mains, measure depths, count 48"/60" manholes, and tally lateral building connections.
We measure ductile iron/C900 water pipe runs, tally gate valves, fire hydrants, MJ fittings, and service taps.
We calculate trench cut cubic yardage based on pipe depth and calculate required #57 crushed stone bedding tonnage.
We assign pipe laying crew hours, track excavator rental rates, trench shoring boxes, and testing fees.
A Senior Estimator conducts a peer review to verify slope clearances, utility crossing conflicts, and addenda changes.
From commercial tenant fit-outs to heavy industrial complexes, we adapt our takeoff methodology to project specifications.
Heavy 36"-48" RCP storm drainage lines, underground retention vaults, 8" water loops, and fire hydrant grids.
Complete neighborhood infrastructure: gravity sewer mains, sanitary manholes, water distribution, and curb inlets.
Parking lot catch basins, grease interceptor tie-ins, fire service dedicated mains, and domestic water meters.
Deep sewer main replacement, bypass pumping, trench shoring, water main tie-ins, and pavement restoration.
Campus underground utility loops, stormwater detention ponds, fire suppression loops, and sewer lines.
Specialty high-density polyethylene (HDPE) process piping, acid waste neutralization basins, and industrial sewer.
Material and labor costs fluctuate drastically by project geography, supplier logistics, trade union jurisdictions, and site conditions. We do not use flat national averages.
Confirm the pricing date, project ZIP code, supplier quotations, labor basis and equipment allowances in the project brief. Identify any owner-supplied rates or provisional costs separately.
Trenching deeper than 10 feet requires heavy trench boxes, wider top slopes, and doubles excavator cycle times.
High water tables requiring continuous dewatering pumps and rock layers requiring hydraulic hammers increase costs.
Heavy reinforced concrete pipe and ductile iron carry higher raw material and crane handling costs than plastic pipe.
Trenching under proposed asphalt roadways requires 100% imported crushed stone backfill and density testing.
Hot-tapping existing municipal water mains and tapping live sewer lines require city permits and specialized equipment.
Review illustrative project models demonstrating how CSI Division 33 Utilities quantities are extracted, itemized, and structured under standard contractor bidding conditions.
Agree the scope and review requirements for your project. Check quantities against the supplied drawing revision and record unresolved items before preparing a final bid.
When bidding tight commercial deadlines, subcontractors cannot afford incomplete takeoffs or guesswork. A clear estimating brief helps identify the quantities, pricing inputs and qualifications needed for bid review.
Request drawing references and identify allowances separately from measured quantities.
Identify addenda and agree the revision scope, fee and delivery date.
Confirm the spreadsheet format, formulas and cost inputs required for your bid.
Confirm the project ZIP code, pricing date, supplier quotations and labor basis.
Detailed technical and commercial answers to help you navigate underground utilities estimating service, material scheduling, and bid preparation.
For a contractor bid, identify the trade package, issued plan revision, specifications, alternates and the responsibility for adjoining work. Separate measured quantities from unit prices, subcontractor quotations and project allowances so the bid reviewer can trace each assumption.
Agree the spreadsheet columns, drawing references, exclusions, pricing date and revision allowance before work starts. An addendum or changed scope needs an identified issue date and change record; an illustrative sample does not establish project-specific pricing or specialist experience.
Compare commercial bid estimating scope with the published sample evidence, then request the required handoff.