Excavation Estimate Template
Excavation bids by the yard, hour, and machine
Equipment time, hauling, fill, grading, and mobilization, priced so you never forget the trucking.
No signup to start. 3 free bids to start, plus 1 every month.
Example excavation projects
- Foundation dig for an addition
- Driveway grading and stone
- Drainage trench and pipe
Pro tips
- • Always include mobilization; it is a real cost on small jobs.
How a excavation bid comes together
- 1
Start
Open a excavation estimate with the sections below already in place, or a blank one.
- 2
Add items
Click suggested items to add them, then enter quantities and your costs.
- 3
Set your price
Choose markup or target margin. See cost, price, profit, and margin update live.
- 4
Send
Pick the proposal style, preview it, and download a branded PDF.
Common sections in a excavation estimate
Suggested items are a checklist, not prices. You decide what goes in.
Mobilization
- Equipment mobilizationLS
Excavation & Hauling
- ExcavationCY
- Excavator timehr
- Haulingload
- Dump feesload
Backfill & Grading
- Fill materialton
- Backfill and compactionCY
- Final gradingSF
Excavation estimate FAQ
How do I handle rock or unsuitable soil?
State an hourly or per-yard rate for unforeseen conditions in the proposal terms so changes are pre-agreed.
Will my customer see my costs?
No. The proposal shows only customer prices, in the level of detail you choose. Internal costs, markup, margin, and notes never appear.
Do the suggested items include prices?
No. Suggestions help you remember what belongs in the bid. You enter your own costs, so nothing is priced with made-up numbers.
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