Landscaping & Exterior Estimating
Caliper and container plant schedules, irrigation zones and mainline, permeable pavers, fencing and gates, site lighting, and pool takeoffs.
Technical Takeoff Scope & Engineering Overview
Landscape drawings pack thousands of symbols across hardscape, irrigation and planting sheets. We count every tree by caliper, shrub by container size, soil and mulch volumes, irrigation zones and paver patterns, to the Canadian Landscape Standard and plant hardiness zone for your site.
Governing Canadian Codes & Specifications
- Canadian Landscape Standard (CSLA / CNLA)
- CSA B64 irrigation backflow
- Canadian plant hardiness zones
Software Operated by Our Senior Estimators
Sample Bill of Quantities Line Items (Landscaping & Hardscape)
Excerpt showing itemized MasterFormat coding, metric/imperial unit quantities, and spec notes typical of our deliverables.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 93 43 | 75 mm Caliper B&B Shade Trees Planted w/ Staking, Root Barrier & Mulch Saucer | EA | 46 | Includes 1-year warranty & amended backfill mix |
| 32 84 23 | Commercial Multi-Zone Pop-Up Rotor & Drip Irrigation System w/ Smart Weather Controller | SF | 42,000 | Includes Sch 40 mainline, Class 200 laterals, valves & CSA B64 RP backflow |
| 32 14 13 | 80mm Heavy-Duty Vehicular Concrete Interlocking Pavers over Aggregate Base | SF | 5,800 | Includes concrete edge restraint, bedding sand & polymeric joint sand |
What You Receive
- Unlocked Microsoft Excel Estimate (.xlsx)
- Color-coded marked-up drawings (.pdf)
- Unpriced Vendor BOM spreadsheet
- Canadian postal-code calibrated crew rates
- Dual-estimator QA certificate
Provincial Hubs for Landscaping & Hardscape
Specialized Landscaping & Hardscape Scopes (12 Services)
Click any specialized service below to view itemized measured quantities, bid risk checklists, and local urban coverage.
Landscaping Estimating
Hardscape Estimating
Softscape Estimating
Irrigation Estimating
Planting Estimating
Sod Installation Estimating
Tree Removal Estimating
Fence Estimating
Gate Estimating
Retaining Wall Estimating
Swimming Pool Estimating
Outdoor Lighting Estimating
Landscaping & Exterior Estimating FAQ
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Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & marked-up PDF packages from CA$65.