Sitework and earthwork
Mass excavation, over-excavation and structural fill for bench and lake-margin lots, plus utility trenching.
CY · LF · TONLehi, UT
Construction estimating services in Lehi, UT
Lehi issued 1,133 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, second among the Utah cities we cover. We produce CSI-organized takeoffs and estimates for builders working along the northern Wasatch Front, delivered in 24–48 hours.
24–48 hours for most projectsTypical turnaround
Every CSI divisionSitework through MEP
Lehi ZIP pricingLocal material and labor
Price confirmed firstBefore any work starts
Census BPS · Lehi · 2025Real permit data
Lehi new housing permits2025
New housing units1,133Change vs. 2024+10%Permitted construction value$261MAverage value per unit$230,200Rank among covered Utah cities#2
Single-family: 829 (73%)Multifamily: 304 (27%)
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025. Residential only.
What makes construction estimating in Lehi different?
Four local cost drivers shape your numbers: expansive clay and gravel soils in the Lehi bench and Utah Lake margins, frost depths that set footing and utility burial, steep roof pitches and wind exposure on east-bench homes, and a compressed bid cycle driven by 1,133 permitted units in 2025.
- Lehi permitted 1,133 new housing units in 2025, #2 among the Utah cities we cover.
- About 27% were in multifamily buildings; 73% were single-family.
- Permit volume was up 10% compared with 2024.
Lehi sits in Utah County at the north end of Utah Lake, where the bench ground rises toward Traverse Mountain and the valley floor carries older lake sediments. That split matters at takeoff. A footing excavation on the east bench can price as rock, while the same footing near the lake margin prices as over-excavation and structural fill. We build both conditions into the same estimate rather than averaging them.
Residential volume dominates here, but not uniformly. Of the 1,133 units permitted in 2025, 829 were single-family and 304 were multifamily, so your bid set is as likely to be a production-home plan with repeated elevations as a podium or garden-style building. We price both from the same MasterFormat structure, which makes it easier to compare a Lehi bid against work in South Jordan or Layton. For the wider state picture, start with our Utah construction estimating page.
- Coverage
- Lehi and nearby Utah communities
- Deliverable
- Excel estimate + marked-up PDF plans
- Pricing basis
- Lehi 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 number you can defend in a bid opening. We return a division-by-division takeoff with marked-up plans so you can see exactly which sheets produced each quantity before you sign a proposal.
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For builders. Production plans repeat, so we build assemblies once and apply them across elevations and options. That keeps change-order pricing consistent when a buyer upgrades the kitchen or adds a third-car bay.
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For owners. You need a budget before drawings are complete. We estimate from schematic sets, flag the assumptions, and update the same file as the design develops so you can track scope creep rather than discover it at buyout.
Lehi by the numbers
Lehi's residential construction pipeline
Select a bar to compare Lehi with the largest Utah markets we cover.
1,133New housing units, 2025
9.6%Of all units in the Utah cities we cover
$261MPermitted residential value
27%In multifamily buildings
New housing units permitted in 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.
This city
Lehi
1,133 new housing units in 2025 (+10.3% vs 2024).
829 single-family · 304 multifamily (27%).
What the 2025 permit numbers tell a bidder
Lehi permitted 1,133 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, up from 1,027 in 2024 — roughly a 10% increase. The permitted value was $261M, which works out to an average of $230,200 per unit. That average is a mixed figure: it blends 829 single-family units with 304 multifamily units, and 27% of the year's volume was multifamily. Read it as a planning benchmark, not a bid number. A single-family home on the bench and a unit inside a multifamily building carry very different site, structure and MEP costs, and averaging them hides both. When you compare a Lehi bid against Millcreek or Taylorsville, check the unit mix before you assume the per-unit number is comparable.
Where Lehi sits in the state pipeline
Lehi ranked 2nd of the 25 Utah cities we cover by permitted residential units in 2025, and accounted for 9.6% of the 11,785 units permitted across those cities. That concentration means subcontractor availability, not material pricing, is often the binding constraint on your schedule. Concrete flatwork crews, framing crews and mechanical subs are being chased by several builders at once, and their quotes reflect it. We price labor from ZIP-code-adjusted RSMeans data so your estimate reflects the local market rather than a national average, and we separate material from labor so you can see which side of the quote is moving. Nearby St. George and Logan run on different seasonal calendars, which is useful context when you are deciding where to hold crew.
Services
Construction estimating services in Lehi
Eight takeoff and estimating scopes we run for Lehi-area projects, each delivered in Excel and PDF by CSI MasterFormat division with marked-up plan sets.
Foundation takeoff
Spread footings, stem walls, slab-on-grade and waterproofing, with formwork measured by contact area.
CY · SF · LFConcrete flatwork
Driveways, walks, garage slabs and patio flatwork priced with typical waste and control-joint layout.
SF · CYFraming takeoff
Floor, wall and roof framing by member size, including sheathing, hardware and engineered lumber.
LF · EA · BFRoofing takeoff
Steep-slope shingle and standing-seam systems, with underlayment, flashing and ventilation counted separately.
SQ · LFMEP estimating
Rough and finish plumbing, HVAC, and electrical for single-family and multifamily plan sets.
EA · LF · TONResidential estimating
Full-scope budgets for production homes, custom builds and builder option pricing.
SF · EAMultifamily estimating
Unit-mix takeoffs for podium and garden-style buildings, with common-area and site scope separated.
SF · EAWho we provide estimates for
Who sends Lehi plans to us for takeoff
Production home builders
Your plans repeat across elevations in Lehi subdivisions. We build the assembly once, then apply it lot by lot, so footing, framing and finish quantities stay consistent across the whole plat.
General contractors bidding tech-campus and commercial work
Lehi's employment growth pulls in office, lab and light-industrial packages. We break out Divisions 2 through 16 so you can see which scopes to self-perform and which to buy out.
Framing and concrete subcontractors
Bench lots and lake-margin lots behave differently. We count stem walls, footings and slab areas separately per lot so your crew hours and form rentals match the ground you actually get.
Multifamily developers
About 27% of Lehi's 2025 permits were multifamily. We take off unit types, corridor lengths, roof areas and MEP rough-in by building rather than by a single average unit.
Architects and designers
You need a budget check before a set goes to bid. We return quantities with marked-up sheets so you can see which detail drove the number and revise the drawing instead of the estimate.
Owners and developers
You are deciding whether a Lehi parcel pencils. We estimate from schematic drawings, list assumptions, and update the same file as design develops so scope creep shows up early.
Where we provide estimates
Lehi areas and nearby communities we cover
We price work across Utah County and the south Salt Lake Valley, from the I-15 corridor through Lehi to the surrounding cities. If your project is in one of these areas, the ZIP code drives the material and labor pricing we apply.
Lehi and immediate surroundings
- Traverse Mountain
- Thanksgiving Point area
- Dry Creek
- Lehi Main Street corridor
- Silicon Slopes
Utah County and the Point of the Mountain
- American Fork
- Highland
- Alpine
- Pleasant Grove
- Saratoga Springs
- Eagle Mountain
South Salt Lake Valley
- South Jordan
- Draper
- Riverton
- Herriman
- Bluffdale
Property types
Types of Lehi properties we estimate
Lehi's 2025 permit mix was 829 single-family and 304 multifamily units, so most takeoffs here are residential or residential-adjacent. The rest of the volume is commercial and light-industrial tied to the tech corridor.
Production single-family
Repeated plans across a plat, often with three or four elevation options. We build the base assembly once and apply it lot by lot, then price options separately so upgrade costs stay traceable.
Watch for: Elevation option quantities, garage bay counts, lot-specific footing depths
Custom hillside homes
Bench lots on the Traverse Mountain side bring walkout basements, stepped footings and retaining walls. We take off excavation by depth band rather than as one average cut.
Watch for: Rock excavation, retaining wall length, stepped footing counts
Multifamily and podium
Garden-style and podium buildings repeat unit types but not corridor, roof or MEP runs. We count by building and by unit type so the per-unit number is real.
Watch for: Corridor and common-area areas, roof plan breaks, riser counts
Townhomes and attached
Party walls, shared foundations and repeated units. We separate the first unit from the typical unit because footing and utility runs differ at the ends of a building.
Watch for: Party wall assemblies, end-unit vs. typical unit, fire separation
Office and tech campus
Silicon Slopes-area buildings carry heavy electrical, data and mechanical scope relative to shell cost. We break those divisions out so a shell bid does not absorb them.
Watch for: Divisions 23, 26 and 27 scope split, raised floor, ceiling heights
Light industrial and warehouse
Tilt-up and metal-building shells with slab-on-grade and minimal finish. We take off slab area, panel areas and dock equipment as separate line items.
Watch for: Slab thickness and reinforcement, panel areas, dock and door counts
Local factors
What changes a construction estimate in Lehi
Two Lehi projects with the same square footage can price far apart. These are the variables that move the number most often in this market.
Permitting and code review
Utah adopts statewide code editions, but Lehi and Utah County review and inspect under their own schedules and local amendments. Plan review comments on energy, fire separation and site drainage can add revision cycles before a permit issues. We price to the code edition your drawings cite and flag where a detail depends on the adopted edition. Confirm the current edition and any local amendments with the Lehi building department before you finalize a bid.
IBC · IRC · IECC · Lehi building departmentBench versus lake-margin soils
Ground on the Traverse Mountain side is often shallow rock or cemented gravel, which prices as rock excavation and can require drilling or hoe-ram work. Ground closer to the Utah Lake margin carries older lake sediments and a higher water table, which prices as over-excavation, structural fill and sometimes a deeper footing or pier system. We estimate each lot to its own geotechnical report rather than applying one soil assumption across a plat.
Geotechnical report · rock excavation · structural fill · over-excavationSnow, wind and freeze depth
Lehi sits in a cold, snowy winter climate with ground freeze that sets minimum footing depth, and the bench and mountain-facing elevations see higher design wind and snow loads than the valley floor. Those loads drive roof framing, truss design, shear nailing and hold-down counts. We take off connectors and fasteners from the structural sheets, not from a generic allowance, because those quantities move the framing number more than most bidders expect.
Ground snow load · design wind speed · frost depth · hold-downsLabor availability and crew mix
The Wasatch Front has been adding residential units faster than the trades have grown, so framing, concrete and mechanical crews book out and wage rates reflect that tightness. We price labor by trade at ZIP-code-adjusted rates rather than one blended rate, which keeps your framing and MEP numbers defensible when you compare subcontractor quotes. If your schedule compresses, note that overtime and crew size change the labor line more than material pricing does.
ZIP-code-adjusted labor rates · trade-by-trade pricing · RSMeans data · crew productivitySitework, drainage and grading
Lehi lots often need cut and fill to reach finished grade, and storm drainage has to move water off bench slopes and away from foundations. We take off clearing, topsoil strip, cut and fill volumes, retaining walls, swales and storm pipe as separate items. On hillside plats, retaining wall length and drainage structures are frequently the largest sitework line, and they are the easiest to leave out of a shell bid.
Cut and fill · retaining walls · storm drainage · swalesMaterial logistics and delivered cost
Most material reaches Lehi by truck along I-15, and the delivered cost reflects freight, supplier location and order size. Concrete, trusses and masonry move on their own schedules, and short-notice orders carry a premium. We price materials at current ZIP-code-adjusted rates and show quantities by unit so you can re-price quickly if a supplier quote comes in above or below the estimate. That matters most on concrete and framing packages.
I-15 freight · delivered material cost · supplier lead times · concrete and truss packagesLehi estimating guide
How Lehi conditions show up in a takeoff, trade by trade
Lehi sits in Utah County on the east bench above Utah Lake, and the split between bench ground and lake-margin ground changes what you quantify before you ever price a line item. The five trades below are where we see the largest swings between a Lehi takeoff and a generic one.
Sitework and earthwork (CSI 31)
Bench lots in Lehi often need cut-to-fill balancing, and the takeoff has to separate unclassified excavation from rock excavation because the two price differently. On lake-margin parcels west of I-15, we quantify over-excavation and structural fill by the cubic yard, plus underdrain and capillary break. We also carry separate lines for temporary erosion control, silt fence by linear foot, and a stabilized construction entrance, since Utah County stormwater inspections during spring runoff are strict. A grading plan with spot elevations is the input we need most. Confirm local drainage and grading requirements with the Lehi building department. Our sitework estimating services break these items out by area and depth.
Framing and structural (CSI 06)
Wasatch Front wind and snow loads push up member sizes, so a Lehi framing takeoff cannot be copied from a milder climate. We count studs by length and spacing, plates by linear foot, headers by size and count, joists and rafters by piece with span and spacing noted, and sheathing by sheet with a waste factor. Engineered lumber and truss packages are listed as separate bid packages because suppliers quote them directly. We also flag blocking, backing and shear nailing on the marked-up plan set. The structural sheets and the architectural wall sections together are what we need to quantify accurately. Our framing estimating services cover both stick-framed and panelized scopes.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (CSI 22, 23, 26)
MEP is where residential bids in Lehi most often come in light, because fixture counts and home-run lengths get estimated rather than counted. We count plumbing fixtures by type, water and drain lines by linear foot with pipe size, gas piping by linear foot, and we list the water heater and any softener loop. On the electrical side we count devices, switch legs, homeruns, panel schedule slots and exterior GFCI locations. HVAC is quantified by tonnage, register count, duct by linear foot and size, and line-set length. The plumbing, mechanical and electrical sheets plus the fixture schedule are the inputs. Our MEP estimating services organize these by division.
Concrete and foundations (CSI 03)
Footings, stem walls and slab-on-grade dominate the residential volume here. We quantify continuous footing by linear foot with width and depth called out, then convert to cubic yards, and we count anchor bolts, hold-downs and sill seal separately rather than burying them in a lump sum. For post-tensioned slabs, we list tendons by linear foot and edge forms by linear foot. Freeze depth and frost-protected shallow foundation details affect footing depth, so the foundation plan and any geotechnical report drive the numbers. Verify the adopted code edition and any local amendment with the Lehi building department. See our concrete and foundation estimating services for the full breakdown.
Roofing and envelope (CSI 07)
Steep pitch and high wind uplift drive both material quantity and fastening schedule on Lehi roofs. We measure roof area by plane from the elevations, add for hips, valleys and ridge, then convert to squares, and we count underlayment by roll, ice-and-water membrane by linear foot at eaves and valleys, and drip edge by linear foot. Ventilation is quantified by net free area against the attic floor area. On the wall side we count house wrap by square foot, flashing tape by roll, and window flashing by opening. The roof plan and eave details are the key inputs. Roofing estimating services here include a waste allowance consistent with the roof complexity.
Scope gaps we see on Lehi bids
- Rock excavation excluded from the earthwork bid, then added as a change order once the bench cut exposes ledge.
- Over-excavation and structural fill on lake-margin lots left out because the bid assumed native bearing soil.
- Underdrain, capillary break and footing drain omitted on lots with a high water table near Utah Lake.
- Roof ice-and-water membrane at eaves and valleys not quantified, only the field underlayment square count.
- Shear nailing, blocking and hold-down hardware dropped from the framing scope and left to the framer to absorb.
- Exterior GFCI receptacles, hose bibs and dryer vent terminations missing from the electrical and plumbing counts.
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 Lehi project
- Read the full setArchitectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings, the geotechnical report and every addendum.
- Check Lehi 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 LehiMaterial 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: Lehi single-family residence, two-story on a bench lot
| Section | Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 23 16 | Unclassified excavation, cut to fill | 1,240 | CY |
| 31 23 23 | Structural fill, compacted lifts | 310 | CY |
| 03 30 00 | Continuous footing concrete | 38 | CY |
| 03 30 00 | Slab-on-grade, 4 in. with vapor barrier | 2,150 | SF |
| 06 10 00 | 2x6 exterior wall framing, 16 in. o.c. | 3,480 | LF |
| 06 16 00 | Roof sheathing, 7/16 in. OSB | 94 | SHT |
| 07 30 00 | Asphalt shingles, 6:12 pitch | 32 | SQ |
| 26 56 00 | Exterior wall packs and GFCI receptacles | 14 | EA |
Worked example: footing concrete for a Lehi single-family residence
Footing concrete is a good place to show how a Lehi takeoff moves from plan dimensions to a priced quantity. The dimensions below are illustrative and are not taken from a specific project.
Assume a continuous footing under the exterior walls and the main interior bearing line. The perimeter measures 168 LF and the interior bearing run measures 42 LF, for 210 LF total. The footing detail shows 16 in. wide by 10 in. deep.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total footing length | 168 LF + 42 LF | 210 LF |
| Cross-section area | (16 in. ÷ 12) × (10 in. ÷ 12) | 1.111 SF |
| Net volume | 210 LF × 1.111 SF | 233.3 CF |
| Convert to cubic yards | 233.3 CF ÷ 27 | 8.64 CY |
| Waste and spillage, typical 5% | 8.64 CY × 1.05 | 9.07 CY |
| Order quantity | round up to whole yard | 10 CY |
Three details change this number in Lehi. First, frost depth and any frost-protected shallow foundation detail can raise the footing depth, which raises the cross-section area and the volume proportionally. Second, stepped footings on a sloped bench lot add length, because the runs are measured along the step rather than as a straight horizontal line. Third, a thickened slab or turned-down edge at the garage changes the section for part of the run, so we break the takeoff into segments by detail rather than applying one section to all 210 LF.
We also carry separate lines for formwork by square foot of contact area, reinforcing steel by pound with bar size and lap, anchor bolts by count, and vapor barrier by square foot under the slab. Those items are frequently missing from a bid that only shows a concrete cubic-yard figure, and they are exactly the items a subcontractor has to absorb when they are not in the scope.
If you send the foundation plan, the structural notes and any geotechnical report for your Lehi project, we return the takeoff by CSI division in Excel and PDF with the plan set marked up, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
FAQ
Lehi construction estimating questions
What Lehi project types do you estimate most often?
Most of the volume we see is single-family residential, which matches the permit mix: 829 of the 1,133 new privately-owned residential units permitted in Lehi in 2025 were single family. We also estimate multifamily and light commercial, including the tech-campus and office work along the I-15 corridor. The takeoff format is the same across all three, organized by CSI MasterFormat division, but the level of detail and the bid packages differ. Send the plan set and we will tell you which divisions we can quantify from what you provide.
How does the Lehi bench-and-lake soil split change an earthwork takeoff?
East-bench lots are usually cut-to-fill, so the takeoff separates unclassified excavation from rock excavation and tracks haul and borrow by cubic yard. Lots closer to the lake margin more often need over-excavation, imported structural fill, and underdrain, because native soils may not provide consistent bearing. Both conditions require a geotechnical report or a soils letter to price honestly. If you do not have one, we quantify from the grading plan and flag the assumptions in writing so your bid carries a stated basis rather than a silent one.
Do you price labor and material for Lehi specifically, or use a national average?
We use ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing, so the Lehi numbers reflect the local market rather than a national average. That matters on trades where Utah County labor availability and crew mix move the unit cost, and on materials where delivered cost depends on the supplier and haul distance. We show the pricing basis in the workbook so you can see what was adjusted. If you have current quotes from your own suppliers or subs, send them and we will reconcile the takeoff against them.
What files do you need to start a Lehi estimate?
A complete PDF plan set is enough for most projects: architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical sheets, plus the site or grading plan. Specifications, a geotechnical report, and any addenda help. If you only have architectural sheets, we can still quantify the divisions those sheets support and mark the rest as excluded. We work in Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift and return Excel and PDF organized by CSI MasterFormat division with the plan set marked up.
How long does a Lehi takeoff take?
Most projects are returned in 24 to 48 hours, and rush turnaround is available when your bid date is tight. The schedule depends on the size of the plan set and how many disciplines are included. A single-family residence with a full set moves quickly; a multifamily or commercial package with multiple buildings takes longer because each building is quantified separately and then rolled up. Tell us your bid date when you send the plans and we will confirm the delivery time before we start.
Can you estimate a multifamily project in Lehi?
Yes. Multifamily was 304 of the 1,133 residential units permitted in Lehi in 2025, about 27 percent, so it is a real part of the local pipeline. For those projects we quantify by building and by unit type, then provide a roll-up so you can see cost per unit and cost per square foot side by side. Common-area, site and parking scopes are carried separately. Our multi-family estimating services cover the full division set, and we mark unit-type differences on the plans.
Do you handle the concrete and foundation scope separately from the framing scope?
Yes, and we recommend it. Concrete and foundation work is quantified from the foundation plan and structural notes, while framing is quantified from the floor plans, wall sections and roof plan. Keeping them in separate bid packages makes it easier to compare subcontractor quotes line by line. We can also combine them into one workbook with divisions subtotaled. See our concrete estimating services and framing estimating services pages for the line items each package includes.
How do you handle waste factors on a Lehi takeoff?
Waste is applied by material, not as a single blanket percentage. Typical ranges are around 5 percent for ready-mix concrete, 8 to 10 percent for framing lumber and sheathing, and 10 to 15 percent for roofing and tile, depending on roof complexity and cut patterns. We show the waste line separately in the workbook so you can see the net quantity, the allowance, and the order quantity. If your supplier or installer uses a different allowance, you can adjust the line without rebuilding the takeoff.
Where does the Lehi permit data on this page come from?
The permit figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, 2025, and count new privately-owned residential units permitted by the city itself. That means the 1,133 total units, the 829 single-family units and the 304 multifamily units cover residential only. They do not include commercial, industrial or institutional permits, so they understate total construction activity in Lehi. We use the data to describe the residential pipeline, not to size any individual project. For project-specific scope, the plan set is the only source we price from.
Do you cover projects outside Lehi in Utah County and along the Wasatch Front?
Yes. We estimate projects across the Wasatch Front and the rest of Utah, including nearby cities such as South Jordan, Layton, Millcreek, Taylorsville and Logan. Pricing is ZIP-code adjusted, so a takeoff for a project in another city uses that location's material and labor basis rather than Lehi's. If you are bidding several cities at once, send the addresses with the plans and we will price each one on its own basis. Our Utah construction estimating services page lists the coverage area.
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Send your Lehi project plans for a quote
Send your plan set and bid date, and we will return a CSI-organized takeoff in Excel and PDF, typically 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.