Sitework and grading
Clearing, fill import, compaction, swales and drainage-lot grading for flat Davie lots with a high water table.
CY · SF · LSDavie, FL
Construction estimating services in Davie, FL
We prepare CSI MasterFormat takeoffs and estimates for contractors, builders and owners working in Davie and across Broward County. Plans come back in Excel and PDF with marked-up plan sets, usually within 24–48 hours.
24–48 hours for most projectsTypical turnaround
Every CSI divisionSitework through MEP
Davie ZIP pricingLocal material and labor
Price confirmed firstBefore any work starts
Census BPS · Davie · 2025Real permit data
Davie new housing permits2025
New housing units41Change vs. 2024−70%Permitted construction value$12MAverage value per unit$282,900Rank among covered Florida cities#20
Single-family: 37 (90%)Multifamily: 4 (10%)
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025. Residential only.
What makes construction estimating in Davie, FL different?
Davie pricing turns on Broward County labor rates, high water table and dewatering, flat-site drainage and swale grading, wind-borne debris and Florida Building Code detailing, and small residential permit volume — 41 new private residential units permitted in 2025, down from 135 in 2024.
- Davie permitted 41 new housing units in 2025, #20 among the Florida cities we cover.
- About 10% were in multifamily buildings; 90% were single-family.
- Permit volume was down 70% compared with 2024.
Davie sits in Broward County between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades, with a mix of single-family infill, equestrian-acreage properties, small commercial and institutional work tied to the universities and parks along the western corridor. That mix matters at takeoff time: a one-acre residential lot with a detached barn or stable prices very differently from a quarter-acre infill lot with a small pool deck and a tight staging area. We build estimates line by line from the drawings, not from square-foot averages.
Every takeoff is organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with quantities in the units your trade actually buys — cubic yards of concrete, linear feet of rebar, tons of reinforcing steel, squares of roofing, each of doors and windows. Material and labor pricing is adjusted by ZIP code so Broward County wage and supplier costs show up in the numbers rather than a national average. If you are comparing bids across the region, our Florida construction estimating page explains how we handle the state, and nearby scopes are covered under Pompano Beach and Plantation.
- Coverage
- Davie and nearby Florida communities
- Deliverable
- Excel estimate + marked-up PDF plans
- Pricing basis
- Davie ZIP-code material and labor costs
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours for most projects
- Software
- Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, RSMeans data
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For bidders. You get a division-by-division takeoff with quantities, waste factors and unit costs you can drop into a bid form. Marked-up plan sets show exactly where each quantity came from, so you can defend or adjust a line before submission.
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For builders. Use the estimate for buyout and budget tracking. Concrete, framing, roofing and MEP scopes are separated so you can compare subcontractor quotes against a known quantity instead of a lump sum.
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For owners. Owners and developers get a cost basis for feasibility, value engineering and lender packages. Scope gaps and allowances are flagged in writing so a budget number is not mistaken for a fixed price.
Davie by the numbers
Davie's residential construction pipeline
Select a bar to compare Davie with the largest Florida markets we cover.
41New housing units, 2025
0.1%Of all units in the Florida cities we cover
$12MPermitted residential value
10%In multifamily buildings
New housing units permitted in 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.
This city
Davie
41 new housing units in 2025 (-69.6% vs 2024).
37 single-family · 4 multifamily (10%).
What the 2025 permit numbers say
Davie permitted 41 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, down from 135 in 2024 — a 70% drop, with 37 single-family and 4 multifamily units, about 10% multifamily. Permitted value was $12M, an average of $282,900 per unit, and the city ranked 20th of 25 covered state cities by units, about 0.1% of Florida's 38,215 units. For bidders this means fewer but larger single-family and small commercial jobs, so per-unit sitework, dewatering and utility tie-in costs carry more weight. See how we handle the wider market on our Florida construction estimating page.
Broward County cost drivers
Davie sits on flat, sandy ground with a high seasonal water table, so foundation and sitework estimates hinge on dewatering, fill import, compaction testing and swale or drainage-lot grading rather than on excavation depth. Wind-borne debris requirements and product approval documentation affect window, door and roofing pricing, and the adopted Florida Building Code edition and local amendments should be confirmed with the town's building department before you finalize. Multifamily and resort work across the region is covered under multi-family estimating, and nearby scopes are priced under Sunrise and Boca Raton.
Services
Construction estimating services in Davie
These are the scopes we take off most often for Davie and Broward County projects. Send plans and we return quantities, pricing and marked-up drawings.
Concrete and foundations
Footings, stem walls, slab-on-grade and pool decks priced with forming, rebar and pump or chute placement.
CY · SF · LFResidential framing
CMU or wood-frame walls, trusses, sheathing and blocking taken off by member count and wall area.
LF · SF · EARoofing
Shingle, tile and low-slope membrane systems with underlayment, flashing and wind-uplift fastening counted by square.
SQ · LFMEP systems
Plumbing, HVAC and electrical rough-in quantities for single-family and small commercial buildings.
LF · EA · TONDoors and windows
Impact-rated units, storefront and hardware scheduled by type, size and product approval documentation.
EA · SFDrywall and finishes
Board, tape, texture, paint and flooring measured by room and by wall area, with waste factors applied.
SF · LFCommercial and industrial
Divisions 2–16 takeoffs for retail, warehouse, equestrian and institutional buildings in the Davie corridor.
SF · CY · TONWho we provide estimates for
Who sends us Davie plans
General contractors bidding Davie residential
You are pricing single-family infill and equestrian-acreage homes against three or four other bidders, and the detached barn or stable scope is where your competition usually leaves money on the table.
Custom home builders on western acreage
Davie's western corridor allows horse stalls, tack rooms, and detached garages that never appear on a standard residential takeoff. We separate those structures by division so your buyout follows the actual scope.
Concrete and foundation subcontractors
Broward County's shallow water table and sandy soils drive the mix design, rebar spacing, and vapor barrier choices on your bid. We quantify cubic yards, linear feet of rebar, and square feet of vapor barrier from the structural sheets.
Roofing contractors
Davie's tree canopy and afternoon thunderstorms mean roof geometry and drainage details change the square count. We measure eaves, valleys, and penetrations from the roof plan and elevation, not from a footprint multiplier.
Commercial and institutional builders
Small professional offices, retail, and institutional work along the university and park corridors need a division-by-division estimate for lender and permit packages. We break out sitework, structure, and MEP separately.
Owners and developers running feasibility
You need a cost basis before committing to a lot or a lender. Our estimate flags allowances and scope gaps in writing so your pro forma is not built on a square-foot guess.
Where we provide estimates
Davie areas and nearby communities we cover
We take off plans for projects across Davie and the surrounding Broward County corridor, from the western equestrian properties to the infill lots closer to the university and park areas. If your job is in one of the nearby cities below, the same division-by-division format applies.
Central and eastern Davie
- Downtown Davie
- Nova Southeastern University area
- Davie Road corridor
- Orange Drive
- Griffin Road
Western Davie and equestrian corridor
- Rolling Hills
- Sunshine Ranches
- Flamingo Road corridor
- Southwest Ranches
Nearby cities we cover
Property types
Types of Davie properties we estimate
Davie's 2025 residential permit mix is small and single-family heavy: 41 total new privately-owned residential units, 37 of them single-family and 4 multifamily, with a permitted value of $12M. That mix tells you most of the work here is custom or infill residential, with a steady undercurrent of small commercial and institutional projects.
Single-family infill homes
Quarter-acre to half-acre lots with tight staging and standard block-and-stucco construction. We take off concrete, masonry, trusses, roofing, and MEP by division so your bid reflects the actual plan rather than a regional average.
Watch for: Waste factors on block and trusses; tight-lot crane and delivery access.
Equestrian-acreage homes
Properties with a detached barn, stable, tack room, or covered arena carry scope that a standard residential takeoff misses. We separate each structure so you can buy out the barn package independently from the house.
Watch for: Barn foundations, stall hardware, and separate electrical service.
Multifamily and townhome projects
The four multifamily units permitted in 2025 represent a small but real share of Davie work. Unit-mix repetition, shared MEP risers, and common-area finishes need to be quantified per building type, not per square foot.
Watch for: Unit-mix repetition, shared risers, and common-area finishes.
Small commercial and retail
Professional offices, retail bays, and service buildings along the main corridors need sitework, structure, and MEP separated for lender and permit review. We break out each division so a tenant improvement allowance is not buried in a lump sum.
Watch for: Sitework quantities, ADA clearances, and tenant improvement allowances.
Institutional and park buildings
Davie's university and park corridors generate restroom buildings, maintenance structures, and small assembly spaces. These scopes often include civil, structural, and MEP work that must be estimated from separate drawing sets.
Watch for: Civil and structural coordination; separate MEP drawings.
Residential additions and remodels
Room additions, garage conversions, and pool decks are common on established Davie lots. Demolition, tie-in to existing structure, and matching finishes are the line items that separate a profitable remodel bid from a losing one.
Watch for: Demolition, tie-in details, and finish matching.
Local factors
What changes a construction estimate in Davie
Davie sits in Broward County, where the adopted building code edition, the water table, and the summer storm pattern all move numbers. These are the drivers we adjust for on every takeoff.
Code and permitting
Florida's statewide building code is enforced through Broward County and the City of Davie, and the adopted edition changes on a cycle. Wind-borne debris, product approval, and inspection sequencing affect both material cost and schedule. Confirm the current adopted edition and any local amendments with the Davie building department before you lock a bid. We note code-driven line items such as impact glazing and continuous load path hardware in the estimate.
Florida Building Code · Broward County · City of Davie building departmentSoils and foundations
Much of Davie sits on sandy soils with a shallow water table, so foundation design often calls for a raised stem wall, a thickened edge slab, or a full structural slab. The geotechnical report governs the mix design, rebar spacing, and vapor barrier. We take off cubic yards of concrete, linear feet of rebar, and square feet of vapor barrier from the structural sheets rather than applying a default foundation allowance.
Geotechnical report · Structural drawings · Vapor barrierClimate and wind
Broward County falls in the high-velocity hurricane zone, so roof sheathing nailing, secondary water barrier, and impact-rated openings are standard scope. Afternoon thunderstorms and seasonal heavy rain also affect roofing sequence and temporary protection. These items are quantified from the roof plan, elevations, and window schedule, not from a per-square-foot allowance.
High-velocity hurricane zone · Roof plan · Window scheduleLabor market
Broward County labor rates sit above the national average, and specialty trades such as stucco, impact glazing, and equestrian barn builders are in short supply. We adjust material and labor pricing by ZIP code so your estimate reflects the local market. If your schedule requires overtime or a phased occupancy, tell us at intake so we can carry it in the labor column.
ZIP-code-adjusted pricing · Specialty trades · OvertimeSite and drainage
Davie's flat terrain and sandy soils make grading and drainage a real cost driver. Fill import, swale construction, and stormwater retention requirements vary by lot and by the city's land development regulations. We quantify cubic yards of fill, linear feet of swale, and each drainage structure from the civil drawings. Confirm the current retention requirement with the city before finalizing your site budget.
Civil drawings · Stormwater retention · Land development regulationsMaterials and logistics
South Florida suppliers serve a dense construction market, but delivery windows and truck access on narrow Davie roads can add cost. Concrete, masonry, and truss packages are priced from local supplier data where available. For acreage properties, we note the additional cost of long driveways, crane pads, and temporary power runs that a standard residential takeoff would not include.
Local supplier data · Delivery access · Temporary powerDavie estimating guide
How Davie conditions show up in a takeoff, trade by trade
Davie sits on Broward County's western edge, where flat lots, high groundwater, and a heavy afternoon-rain season shape what you actually measure. Each trade below carries takeoff items that show up here and not in a dry inland market.
Sitework and earthwork
Davie lots are flat and drainage is the whole game. A takeoff here measures clearing limits, muck excavation by the cubic yard below the organic layer, and structural fill placed in lifts with a density spec. You will see lime rock base, stabilized subgrade, and exfiltration or retention systems sized to Broward County drainage criteria. Because the water table sits high, dewatering and wellpoint allowances belong in the estimate, not in a contingency line. If you are pricing the shell only, our sitework estimating services break out mass grading, storm drainage structures, and pavement sections by CSI division so the civil package and the building package do not overlap.
Framing and dry-in
Residential framing in Davie is mostly wood frame or light-gauge steel over a masonry stem. The takeoff counts studs by length and spacing, plates by linear foot, headers by span, and sheathing by sheet with a waste factor. Roof trusses are priced per truss from the layout drawing, and roof sheathing gets measured by square. Wind uplift governs the fastening schedule, so clips, straps, and ring-shank nails are line items, not assumptions. Our framing estimating services and roofing estimating services separate the dry-in scope from the framing scope so the roofer's underlayment and flashing quantities do not get buried inside the framer's bid.
Interior finishes and specialties
Once the shell is dry, the takeoff moves to drywall by sheet and by square foot of finish level, tape and mud by coat, and paint by wall and ceiling area. Flooring is measured by square foot by product, with tile waste running higher on diagonal layouts. Doors and hardware are counted by type, and casework is priced by linear foot of base and wall cabinet. In Davie's multifamily work, common-area finishes and unit-turn scopes repeat, so a per-unit template saves time. Our multi-family estimating services and residential estimating services both build that template so a 4-unit building and a 40-unit building price from the same line-item structure.
Concrete and foundations
Most Davie construction is slab-on-grade over a compacted fill pad, so the concrete takeoff starts with formwork square footage, vapor barrier, welded wire or fiber reinforcement, and slab thickness by area. Footings for two-story work are typically spread footings or a thickened edge; where muck is deep, a auger-cast pile or helical system gets priced separately. Measure control joints by linear foot, not by slab. Our concrete estimating services and foundation estimating services both track mix design, pump versus chute placement, and curing method, because those three variables move the cubic-yard price more than the ready-mix quote does.
MEP and building envelope
Florida's hot-humid climate pushes HVAC sizing, duct insulation values, and window U-factor and SHGC into the takeoff. Plumbing is measured by fixture count and by linear foot of pipe by diameter, with a separate line for gas if the range or water heater is gas. Electrical counts devices, fixtures, and home-run lengths. Envelope work includes block, stucco, and impact-rated glazing, and the impact rating is a spec item you cannot value-engineer away. Our MEP estimating services organize mechanical, electrical, and plumbing by division so each subcontractor's scope is priced against the same fixture and device counts.
Scope gaps we see on Davie bids
- Dewatering and wellpoint allowances left out of the sitework bid, then added as a change order once the excavation hits the water table.
- Muck excavation measured by the truckload instead of by the cubic yard below the organic layer, so quantities cannot be audited.
- Impact-rated window and door units priced as standard units, with the impact rating treated as an upgrade rather than a code item.
- Roof underlayment and secondary water barrier missing from the roofing scope because the framer assumed the roofer had it.
- Exterior stucco and paint measured by the building footprint instead of by actual wall area, undercounting corners and soffits.
- Final grade and sod excluded from the site package, then priced at landscaping rates after the building is dried in.
Free tool
Concrete volume calculator
Quick check for a single element. For a full drawing set, send the plans and we measure everything, including the items calculators miss.
Typical waste: 3–5% for slabs, 5–10% for footings and walls. Truck count assumes 10 CY loads; confirm load size with your ready-mix supplier.
Result
19.4CY
Net volume18.5 CY
Cubic feet500 CF
Ready-mix trucks (10 CY)2
80 lb bags (premix)875
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How it works
How we estimate a Davie project
- Read the full setArchitectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings, the geotechnical report and every addendum.
- Check Davie conditionsLocal code edition, site and drainage requirements, soils and any hazard rules are confirmed before the takeoff starts.
- Take off by CSI sectionQuantities measured and color-coded on the plans, so every number traces to a sheet.
- Price to DavieMaterial and labor costs adjusted to the project ZIP code, or to your own supplier quotes and crew rates.
- Check and deliverA second estimator checks quantities before the estimate goes out.
Sample output
Sample takeoff: single-family residence in Davie, FL
| Section | Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Slab on grade, 4 in. WWF | 2,150 | SF |
| 03 30 00 | Spread footings, 24 x 12 in. | 185 | LF |
| 06 10 00 | Wood studs, 2x4 @ 16 in. OC | 3,420 | LF |
| 06 10 00 | Roof trusses, 24 in. OC | 38 | EA |
| 07 30 00 | Roof underlayment, secondary barrier | 2,480 | SF |
| 09 29 00 | Drywall, 1/2 in. on walls | 4,180 | SF |
| 22 10 00 | Plumbing rough-in, 1/2 in. copper | 310 | LF |
| 26 20 00 | Electrical rough-in, 12/2 Romex | 1,240 | LF |
Worked example: slab concrete for a Davie single-family residence
Dimensions below are illustrative. Take a rectangular slab 50 ft by 43 ft with a 4 in. thickness, plus a 12 in. thickened edge on the perimeter. You measure the slab area first: 50 x 43 = 2,150 SF. Convert thickness to feet: 4 in. / 12 = 0.333 ft. Slab volume = 2,150 x 0.333 = 716 cubic feet. Divide by 27 to get cubic yards: 716 / 27 = 26.5 CY. Now the thickened edge: perimeter = 2 x (50 + 43) = 186 LF. The edge is 12 in. wide by 12 in. deep, so volume = 186 x 1 x 1 = 186 cubic feet = 6.9 CY. Add the two: 26.5 + 6.9 = 33.4 CY. Apply a waste and overpour factor. Typical waste for slab concrete runs 5 to 10 percent; at 7 percent, 33.4 x 1.07 = 35.7 CY. Order 36 CY. If the mix is pumped, add a pump charge per cubic yard, and if the truck cannot reach the pour, add a line pump or a concrete buggy allowance. For a Davie lot with a high water table, confirm the vapor barrier and the fill pad depth before you lock the quantity, because a thicker pad changes the edge depth and the volume.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Slab area | 50 ft x 43 ft | 2,150 SF |
| Slab volume | 2,150 SF x 0.333 ft | 716 CF |
| Slab in CY | 716 / 27 | 26.5 CY |
| Edge volume | 186 LF x 1 ft x 1 ft | 186 CF |
| Edge in CY | 186 / 27 | 6.9 CY |
| Subtotal | 26.5 + 6.9 | 33.4 CY |
| With 7% waste | 33.4 x 1.07 | 35.7 CY |
Use the same sequence for every slab on the project, then group the totals by mix design. If you want this priced against ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor, send the plan set through our get an estimate page and we will return the takeoff in Excel and PDF.
FAQ
Davie construction estimating questions
How does Davie's high water table change a foundation takeoff?
It usually adds dewatering and a deeper structural fill pad. On a slab-on-grade takeoff, you measure muck excavation below the organic layer, then structural fill placed in lifts, then the vapor barrier and slab. If the water table is within a few feet of the bottom of the footing, the design may switch to a pile-supported slab, which changes the foundation scope from spread footings to pile caps and grade beams. Confirm the geotechnical report before you finalize quantities.
What wind and impact requirements affect a Davie takeoff?
Broward County sits in the wind-borne debris region, so impact-rated glazing and specific roof-to-wall connections are typically required. In a takeoff, that means window and door units are line items with an impact rating, and roof framing includes clips, straps, and a fastening schedule. The adopted code edition and the exact wind speed for the site come from the local building department and the project's structural drawings. Do not price impact glazing as a standard unit and treat the rating as an upgrade.
Where does your Davie permit data come from?
The permit figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey for 2025, which counts new privately-owned residential units permitted by the city itself. It does not include commercial permits, additions, or renovations. Davie issued 41 total units in 2025, down from 135 in 2024, a change of about -70 percent. Single-family units were 37 and multifamily units were 4. Use these counts as a demand signal, not as a scope list.
Do you price residential and commercial work in Davie the same way?
No. Residential takeoffs are organized by room and by trade, with a per-unit template for multifamily. Commercial takeoffs follow CSI MasterFormat divisions and separate sitework, structure, envelope, MEP, and finishes. The line-item structure is different because the bid packages are different. If you are pricing a commercial building, start with our commercial estimating services page; for a house or a small multifamily building, start with residential estimating services.
How do you handle Broward County drainage requirements in a sitework takeoff?
You measure the exfiltration or retention system by volume and by structure count, then price the pipe by diameter and linear foot, and the structures by each. Because Davie is flat, the pipe runs are long and the slopes are shallow, so trench depth and bedding quantities matter. Confirm the drainage criteria and the inspection sequence with the local building department and the civil engineer's drainage plan before you lock the takeoff.
What formats do you deliver, and how fast?
We deliver Excel and PDF, organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with marked-up plan sets so you can see what was measured. Most projects turn around in 24 to 48 hours, and rush is available. Pricing is ZIP-code-adjusted for material and labor, using RSMeans data with Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift for takeoff. If you need the quantities split by bid package, tell us the package structure when you send the plans.
Can you estimate a multifamily project in Davie from a unit plan?
Yes. We build a per-unit template for the typical unit, then multiply by unit count and add the common areas, corridors, stairs, and roof. That keeps the repeating scope consistent and makes the common-area scope visible instead of buried. Our multi-family estimating services page shows how the template is structured. Send the unit plans and the site plan together so the building envelope and the site package are measured from the same set.
What do you need from me to start a Davie takeoff?
Send the architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings, the specifications, and any addenda. If you have a bid package breakdown, send that too. We need the project address or ZIP code for pricing, the construction type, and the occupancy. If the drawings are not final, send the latest set and note what is still in design. We will flag the assumptions in the deliverable so you can see what changed between revisions.
Do you cover nearby cities in Broward and Palm Beach counties?
Yes. We cover Pompano Beach, Miami Gardens, Boca Raton, Sunrise, Plantation, and Lakeland, along with the rest of Florida. If your project is in Davie but your office is elsewhere in South Florida, the takeoff still prices to the Davie ZIP code. See our Florida construction estimating page for the full list of cities and the state-level demand picture.
How do you treat waste factors in a Davie takeoff?
We apply waste by material and by installation method, not one blanket percentage. Typical waste runs 5 to 10 percent for slab concrete, 10 percent for tile on a straight layout and higher on diagonal, and 5 to 8 percent for drywall. Roofing waste depends on the roof geometry and the panel layout. The waste factor is shown as its own line so you can adjust it if your supplier's packaging or your crew's practice differs from typical.
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Send your Davie project plans for a quote
Send the plan set and specs through our get an estimate page, and we will return a division-organized takeoff in Excel and PDF, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
- We review the set and check for missing sheets or addenda.
- You get a quote with a price and a delivery date.
- You approve and we start the takeoff.
- You receive the Excel estimate and marked-up plans.