Sitework takeoff
Cut-and-fill volumes, over-excavation, retaining wall footings and utility trenching on Bountiful bench lots.
CY · LF · TONBountiful, UT
Construction estimating services in Bountiful, UT
We build line-item estimates and quantity takeoffs for Bountiful contractors, developers and owners — organized by CSI MasterFormat division, delivered in Excel and PDF with marked-up plan sets, most projects back in 24–48 hours.
24–48 hours for most projectsTypical turnaround
Every CSI divisionSitework through MEP
Bountiful ZIP pricingLocal material and labor
Price confirmed firstBefore any work starts
Census BPS · Bountiful · 2025Real permit data
Bountiful new housing permits2025
New housing units41Change vs. 2024−24%Permitted construction value$15MAverage value per unit$372,900Rank among covered Utah cities#23
Single-family: 13 (32%)Multifamily: 28 (68%)
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025. Residential only.
What makes construction estimating in Bountiful, UT different?
Davis County hillside grades and bench soils, snow-load and frost-depth design, Bountiful's share of multifamily units (28 of 41 permitted in 2025), I-15 and US-89 access, and ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing. Each one moves excavation, foundation and framing quantities more than the plan set alone suggests.
- Bountiful permitted 41 new housing units in 2025, #23 among the Utah cities we cover.
- About 68% were in multifamily buildings; 32% were single-family.
- Permit volume was down 24% compared with 2024.
Bountiful sits against the Wasatch foothills in Davis County, where lots step up the bench and foundations often need over-excavation, engineered fill or retaining walls before a single wall is framed. That ground condition is the first thing we price, because it changes the sitework and concrete numbers on almost every project here. Our estimates are built from the plan set in Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift, priced with RSMeans data adjusted to Bountiful ZIP codes, and delivered as an Excel workbook and PDF organized by CSI MasterFormat division with marked-up drawings.
Most of the work we see in this city is residential and small commercial — single-family infill, duplex and multifamily buildings, tenant improvements along the 500 South and Main Street corridors, and replacements of older roofs and mechanical systems in established neighborhoods. If you are bidding a project in Davis County or anywhere along the Wasatch Front, start with our Utah construction estimating services page, or send the plans straight through get an estimate. We also cover work in nearby Logan and Murray.
- Coverage
- Bountiful and nearby Utah communities
- Deliverable
- Excel estimate + marked-up PDF plans
- Pricing basis
- Bountiful 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 need a defensible number before the bid date. We return division-by-division quantities with waste factors, unit costs and clarifications you can carry into the proposal, plus marked-up plans showing what was measured.
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For builders. You are buying out subs and ordering material. We give you line items by trade with units you can hand to suppliers — cubic yards of concrete, linear feet of framing, squares of roofing — so purchase orders match the takeoff.
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For owners. You are comparing budgets before design is finished. We price what is drawn, flag the scope gaps, and separate sitework, structure and MEP so you can see where the money actually sits on a Bountiful hillside lot.
Bountiful by the numbers
Bountiful's residential construction pipeline
Select a bar to compare Bountiful with the largest Utah markets we cover.
41New housing units, 2025
0.3%Of all units in the Utah cities we cover
$15MPermitted residential value
68%In multifamily buildings
New housing units permitted in 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.
This city
Bountiful
41 new housing units in 2025 (-24.1% vs 2024).
13 single-family · 28 multifamily (68%).
Permit volume and what it means for your bid
Bountiful issued 41 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, down from 54 in 2024 — about a 24% drop, per the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey. Multifamily carried 28 of those units, or 68% of the total, while single-family accounted for 13. Permitted value was about $15M, averaging roughly $372,900 per unit. For a bidder, that mix matters: fewer single-family starts means more competition on each one, and the multifamily share means your concrete, framing and MEP scopes will be measured on repeated floor plans where a small per-unit error multiplies fast. Bountiful ranked 23 of 25 among the covered Utah cities by units and took about 0.3% of the 11,785 statewide units, so local pricing should reflect a small, steady market rather than a boom.
Davis County conditions that drive cost
The foothill grade is the dominant cost driver. Sloped lots require cut-and-fill balance, retaining walls and sometimes deep foundations, and winter frost and snow load affect footing depth, roof framing and drainage detailing. Confirm the adopted code edition — IBC, IRC, IECC and the local amendments — with the Bountiful building department before you lock quantities, because amendments change insulation, bracing and snow-load assumptions. Older housing stock near the city center also means remodel and addition scopes with unknown existing framing, which we price as allowances rather than firm numbers. Contractors working the wider region can compare pricing patterns on our Draper and Herriman pages, where the lot and soil conditions differ from Bountiful's bench ground.
Services
Construction estimating services in Bountiful
We measure and price the scopes that show up most often on Davis County projects, from hillside sitework through finishes.
Concrete estimating
Footings, stem walls, slab-on-grade and flatwork quantities priced with local ready-mix and forming labor.
CY · SF · LFFoundation estimating
Stepped footings on sloped lots, frost-depth details, waterproofing and drainage board measured from the plan set.
CY · SF · LFFraming takeoff
Floor, wall and roof members counted by size and length, with sheathing, hardware and waste factors applied.
LF · PC · SFRoofing estimating
Squares, underlayment, ice-and-water membrane and ventilation for snow-load and freeze-thaw roofs.
SQ · LF · EAMEP estimating
Plumbing, HVAC and electrical rough-in counts for multifamily buildings and commercial tenant improvements.
LF · EA · TONMulti-family estimating
Repeated-unit takeoffs for Bountiful's duplex and apartment work, with per-unit cost breakdowns by division.
SF · EA · UNITResidential estimating
Single-family, addition and remodel budgets with allowances flagged where existing construction is unknown.
SF · LF · EAWho we provide estimates for
Who we prepare Bountiful estimates for
General contractors
You bid Davis County hillside jobs where over-excavation and retaining walls swing the number. We return division-by-division quantities with waste factors and marked-up plans so your proposal holds up in a competitive bid.
Subcontractors
You price concrete, framing or roofing on Bountiful bench lots and need cubic yards, linear feet and squares you can hand straight to suppliers. Our line items match your purchase orders, not a lump sum.
Developers
You are comparing duplex and multifamily budgets along the 500 South corridor before design is final. We separate sitework, structure and MEP so you can see where the money sits on sloped ground.
Architects
You need a cost check while drawings are still moving. We price what is drawn, flag the scope gaps, and give you a format that updates cleanly when the next revision set lands.
Owners and facility managers
You are replacing roofs or mechanical systems in established Bountiful neighborhoods and want a defensible number before you commit. We break out tear-off, deck repair and equipment so nothing hides in the total.
Property managers
You maintain older rental stock near Main Street and need tenant improvement or capital repair budgets that survive real bids. Our estimates carry unit costs adjusted to Bountiful ZIP codes.
Where we provide estimates
Bountiful areas and nearby communities we cover
We estimate projects across Bountiful and the surrounding Davis County bench, from the flat grid near Main Street up to the foothill lots where driveways and foundations get complicated.
Central Bountiful
- Main Street corridor
- 500 South corridor
- Bountiful Town Square area
- Orchard Drive
- Pages Lane
Bench and foothill areas
- Bountiful Bench
- Mueller Park area
- North Canyon
- Skyline Drive
- Bountiful Boulevard
Nearby Davis County communities
- Woods Cross
- West Bountiful
- Centerville
- Farmington
- North Salt Lake
Property types
Types of Bountiful properties we estimate
Bountiful's 2025 permit mix ran heavily to multifamily, with 68% of new privately-owned residential units in buildings with two or more units, and single-family infill filling the remaining lots. That mix drives what we price most often here.
Single-family infill
Tight bench lots with walkout or daylight basements, engineered fill and retaining walls. We take off excavation, footings, foundation walls and framing by floor level so the hillside cost is visible before you bid.
Watch for: Over-excavation, backfill import and wall reinforcing
Duplex and townhome
Party walls, shared utility trenches and repetitive framing make these sensitive to unit count. We measure one unit type and extend it, then price the sitework and MEP that do not repeat.
Watch for: Party-wall fire separation and shared trench depths
Multifamily buildings
Three- and four-story wood-frame over podium or slab, with elevators, trash rooms and parking. We separate structure, envelope and MEP so a lender or equity partner can read the budget.
Watch for: Podium waterproofing, elevator and trash-room scope
Tenant improvements
Retail and office fit-outs along Main Street and 500 South where the shell exists and the work is partitions, ceilings, lighting and HVAC distribution. We price from the demised area and the spec book.
Watch for: Existing sprinkler coverage and HVAC capacity
Roof and mechanical replacements
Older homes and small commercial buildings in established neighborhoods need tear-off, deck repair and new mechanical equipment. We take off squares, flashing and equipment separately so change orders stay small.
Watch for: Decking condition and code-required ventilation
Small commercial and light industrial
Shops, offices and storage buildings in the city's commercial pockets, often on sloped ground. We price sitework, slab, pre-engineered structure and MEP as separate divisions.
Watch for: Slab thickness, anchor bolts and utility trenching
Local factors
What changes a construction estimate in Bountiful
A Bountiful number is not a Salt Lake number. The bench grade, Davis County soils, winter access and the local permit path all move the total, and we price each one where it belongs in the estimate.
Permitting and code review
Bountiful reviews plans through its own building department, and Davis County handles some health and stormwater items. Utah adopts the IBC and IRC with state amendments, and the adopted edition changes every few cycles. Confirm the current edition and any local amendments with the Bountiful building department before you lock the estimate, because plan-review comments can add engineering, bracing or energy-compliance scope after bid.
Bountiful building department · Davis County · IBC/IRCBench soils and foundations
Foothill lots often carry expansive clay, colluvium or undocumented fill, and a geotechnical report may call for over-excavation, engineered fill, deeper footings or piering. On steep lots, retaining walls and foundation drainage add concrete and rebar that a flat-lot takeoff misses. We price excavation, backfill, import and wall reinforcing as separate lines so the geotech recommendations show up in the number instead of in a change order.
Geotechnical report · Engineered fill · Retaining wallsSnow, frost and roof loads
Utah's snow-load map puts ground snow loads well above national averages, and Bountiful's elevation on the bench can push them higher. That drives rafter and truss sizing, roof sheathing nailing and ice-barrier requirements at eaves. Winter construction also means frost-protected footings, temporary heat and snow removal from the site, all of which belong in the general conditions rather than buried in a trade.
Ground snow load · Ice barrier · Frost depthLabor market and wages
Wasatch Front labor is tight, and concrete, framing and mechanical crews move between Davis and Salt Lake County jobs. RSMeans data adjusted to Bountiful ZIP codes gives a baseline, but you should carry a labor factor for small crews, winter productivity and prevailing-wage requirements on any publicly funded work. We show labor and material separately so you can adjust the factor without rebuilding the takeoff.
RSMeans data · ZIP-code adjustment · Davis County laborSite grading and drainage
Runoff from the foothills has to be managed, and Bountiful lots frequently need swales, area drains, sump pumps or a drywell before the foundation goes in. Driveway grades on the bench can exceed what a standard apron handles, adding retaining and handrail scope. We take off drainage, grading and driveway quantities from the civil sheets so those costs are in the sitework division, not assumed away.
Storm drainage · Driveway grade · Sump pumpsMaterial hauling and logistics
Bountiful is a short haul from Wasatch Front suppliers, but narrow bench roads, limited staging and winter access affect delivery and crane placement. Concrete trucks may need a pump on steep driveways, and dumpsters or material drops can require a street-use permit. We note haul, pump and access assumptions in the estimate so your bid reflects how material actually reaches the lot.
Concrete pump · Street-use permit · Supplier haul distanceBountiful estimating guide
How Bountiful conditions show up in a takeoff, trade by trade
Bountiful's mix of steep lots, older housing stock, and a multifamily-heavy permit year changes what belongs in each division. Here is what we adjust when we build a takeoff for this city.
Earthwork and sitework
Most Bountiful lots along the east bench slope, so cut and fill quantities swing hard from the geotech report. We take off stripping by square foot, then track cut and fill separately in cubic yards rather than netting them, because export or import hauling is a real line item on these sites. Trenching for utilities, backfill compaction, and retaining wall excavation go under Division 31. Where the geotech calls for over-excavation and structural fill, that volume is measured independently from the building pad. See our sitework estimating services for how we structure these quantities.
Framing and carpentry
Wood-frame construction dominates here, and roof geometry on sloped lots adds waste. We take off wall framing in linear feet of plate and count studs by height, then convert to board feet for the lumber package. Floor and roof sheathing are measured in sheets, not square feet, and we add typical waste factors for complex hips and valleys. Engineered floor systems require a separate beam and joist schedule takeoff. Our framing estimating services cover both stick-framed custom homes and repetitive multifamily layouts, with headers and blocking called out by size.
MEP and interior finishes
Bountiful's multifamily share means repeated unit plans, so we take off plumbing fixtures by count per unit type and run domestic water and DWV by linear feet per riser stack. HVAC tonnage is sized per unit, and we separate common-area systems from dwelling units. Electrical device counts come from the plans, not from a per-square-foot allowance. Interior finishes are taken off by room, with drywall in square feet, paint by wall area, and flooring by material. Our MEP estimating services page covers how we handle these divisions.
Concrete and foundations
Bench soils and frost depth drive footing size and stem wall height. We take off continuous footings in linear feet, pad footings by count, and slab-on-grade in square feet with thickened edges measured separately. Foundation drainage, dampproofing, and underslab vapor barrier are often left off bid sets, so we add them as clearly labeled alternates. In multifamily work, post-tensioned slabs and podium decks need their own takeoff logic. Our foundation estimating services page explains the format we return. Confirm footing depth requirements with the Bountiful building department against the adopted code edition.
Roofing and envelope
Snow load and freeze-thaw cycles push roofing specs toward heavier underlayment and ice barrier at eaves. We measure roof area in squares, count penetrations and boots, and separate steep-slope from low-slope sections because labor rates differ. On multifamily buildings, parapet flashing and roof drains are their own line items. Wall assemblies need continuous insulation thickness verified against the energy code the city has adopted. Our roofing estimating services team returns these quantities by slope and material type so your supplier quote lines up with the takeoff.
Scope gaps we see on Bountiful bids
- Over-excavation and structural fill below footings, often shown only in the geotech report and not on the foundation plan.
- Rock excavation and haul-off, which can be a separate line item when the site is on the east bench.
- Snow guards, ice barrier at eaves, and heavier underlayment required by local roof load and freeze-thaw conditions.
- Temporary erosion control, silt fence, and inlet protection that civil plans show but the bid form omits.
- Fire sprinkler and alarm scope in multifamily buildings, sometimes carried by the GC instead of the sprinkler sub.
- Final grade, topsoil, and landscape restoration after utility trenching, which often falls between sitework and landscape packages.
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
Need the full takeoff with pricing? Upload your plans.
How it works
How we estimate a Bountiful project
- Read the full setArchitectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings, the geotechnical report and every addendum.
- Check Bountiful 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 BountifulMaterial 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: three-story wood-frame multifamily building on a sloped Bountiful lot
| Section | Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Footing concrete, continuous | 184 | CY |
| 03 30 00 | Slab-on-grade concrete | 412 | CY |
| 04 20 00 | CMU stem walls | 1,240 | SF |
| 05 12 00 | Structural steel beams and columns | 6.8 | TON |
| 06 10 00 | Wall framing, 2x6 @ 16 in. o.c. | 18,400 | LF |
| 06 16 00 | Roof sheathing, 7/16 in. OSB | 192 | SQ |
| 07 21 00 | Batt insulation, exterior walls | 14,600 | SF |
| 09 29 00 | Gypsum board, 5/8 in. Type X | 22,800 | SF |
Worked example: footing concrete for a Bountiful multifamily building
This example shows how a continuous footing takeoff converts plan dimensions into cubic yards of concrete. The dimensions are illustrative and do not represent a specific project; your plan dimensions will differ.
We start with the footing detail: 24 inches wide by 12 inches deep, with a 6-inch stem wall above. The building perimeter is 420 linear feet. Interior bearing walls add 260 linear feet of the same footing.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total footing length | 420 LF + 260 LF | 680 LF |
| Cross-section area | 2.0 ft × 1.0 ft | 2.0 SF |
| Net concrete volume | 680 LF × 2.0 SF | 1,360 CF |
| Convert to cubic yards | 1,360 CF ÷ 27 | 50.4 CY |
| Add waste and spillage (5%) | 50.4 CY × 1.05 | 52.9 CY |
| Round to order quantity | — | 53 CY |
We keep footing concrete separate from slab-on-grade and stem wall concrete because suppliers price and schedule them differently. If the geotech report calls for over-excavation, that volume is measured as a separate line item in cubic yards and does not get netted against the footing volume.
For a building this size, we would also take off footing forms in square feet of contact area, rebar by bar size and linear feet, and anchor bolts by count. Those quantities come from the structural sheets, not from a per-square-foot allowance. If your plans are still at design development, we can return a takeoff with clearly labeled assumptions so you know what changes when the final structural set arrives.
Send the architectural, structural, and civil sheets together. Missing one of the three is the most common reason a footing takeoff has to be revised later.
FAQ
Bountiful construction estimating questions
What do you need from me to start a Bountiful takeoff?
Send the complete plan set: architectural, structural, civil, and MEP sheets, plus the geotech report if you have it. A spec book and finish schedule help us avoid allowances. If the project is a repeat of a plan you have built before, tell us which revisions changed. We return Excel and PDF files organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with marked-up plan sets showing what we measured.
How long does a Bountiful estimate take?
Most projects return in 24 to 48 hours. Rush turnaround is available when you have a bid date inside that window. Multifamily buildings with repeated unit types move faster because we take off one unit and extend it, while custom homes on sloped lots take longer because every elevation and foundation detail is unique. Tell us your bid date when you send plans and we will confirm the schedule.
Do you price Bountiful labor and materials differently than other Utah cities?
Yes. We use ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing, so Bountiful quantities are priced with local rates rather than a national average. That matters for concrete, framing crews, and roofing, where labor availability along the Wasatch Front changes the number. We use RSMeans data as the base and adjust for the ZIP code. Your subcontractor quotes will still be the final word, but the takeoff gives you a defensible starting number.
Can you estimate a multifamily project with repeated unit plans?
Yes. Bountiful permitted 28 multifamily units in 2025, and repeated unit plans are common in that work. We take off one unit type completely, then multiply by count and add the common areas, corridors, stairs, and mechanical rooms as separate line items. That method keeps the takeoff readable and makes it easy to see what changes if the unit mix shifts during design.
What is the biggest cost driver on a sloped Bountiful lot?
Earthwork and foundation. Cut and fill volumes, retaining walls, and over-excavation can move the sitework number more than any finish selection. We measure cut and fill separately in cubic yards rather than netting them, because hauling off excess soil or importing structural fill is a real cost. Get a geotech report before you bid; without it, we have to carry an allowance and flag it clearly.
Do you handle commercial and industrial projects in Bountiful?
Yes. Along with residential and multifamily work, we estimate commercial and industrial projects. Commercial takeoffs follow CSI MasterFormat divisions and include sitework, structure, envelope, and MEP. Industrial work often adds process piping, equipment pads, and specialty foundations. Send the drawings and specs together so we can cross-check the scope between them. Our commercial estimating services page describes the format we return.
How do you handle code-related items in the takeoff?
We take off what the drawings show and flag anything that looks short of the adopted code. Energy code insulation thickness, fire-rated assemblies, and snow load requirements all affect quantities. Because Utah jurisdictions adopt code editions on their own schedule, confirm the current edition with the Bountiful building department before finalizing. We will note the edition we assumed in the takeoff so there is no confusion later.
Where does the Bountiful permit data on this page come from?
The permit figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey for 2025, covering permits issued by the city itself for new privately-owned residential units only. That means the 41 total units, 13 single-family, and 28 multifamily counts exclude commercial, industrial, and renovation permits. The survey is a useful demand signal, but it is not a complete picture of construction activity in the city.
Do you cover projects near Bountiful?
Yes. We cover the Wasatch Front and northern Utah, including Logan, Murray, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, and Spanish Fork. If your project is in Davis County or along the I-15 corridor, send it over. The same ZIP-code-adjusted pricing and MasterFormat format apply. Our Utah construction estimating page lists the cities we serve and the trades we cover most often.
What file formats do you return?
We return Excel workbooks and PDF reports organized by CSI MasterFormat division. The Excel file lets you sort, filter, and adjust quantities, while the PDF gives you a clean record for your bid folder. We also include marked-up plan sets showing what we measured, so you can check our takeoff against the drawings. If you need a different format for your estimating software, tell us when you send the plans.
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Send your Bountiful project plans for a quote
Send your architectural, structural, and civil sheets and we will return a MasterFormat takeoff in 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.