Sitework takeoff
Clearing, mass excavation, and utility trench quantities for Marysville's glacial till and wet-season grading windows.
CY · LF · TONMarysville, WA
Construction estimating services in Marysville, WA
Marysville permitted 700 new privately-owned residential units in 2025, 58% of them multifamily. We produce CSI MasterFormat takeoffs from your plan set, priced with ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor rates, in Excel and PDF with marked-up drawings.
24–48 hours for most projectsTypical turnaround
Every CSI divisionSitework through MEP
Marysville ZIP pricingLocal material and labor
Price confirmed firstBefore any work starts
Census BPS · Marysville · 2025Real permit data
Marysville new housing permits2025
New housing units700Change vs. 2024−6%Permitted construction value$182MAverage value per unit$260,600Rank among covered Washington cities#9
Single-family: 294 (42%)Multifamily: 406 (58%)
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025. Residential only.
What makes construction estimating in Marysville, WA different?
Marysville's mix of 406 multifamily and 294 single-family units in 2025 drives podium decks, tiled roofs, and tight urban lots. Snohomish County glacial till and wet winters add dewatering, shoring, and temporary protection. Puget Sound wage rates and ZIP-adjusted material pricing push MEP and framing costs above national averages.
- Marysville permitted 700 new housing units in 2025, #9 among the Washington cities we cover.
- About 58% were in multifamily buildings; 42% were single-family.
- Permit volume was down 6% compared with 2024.
Marysville sits at the north end of Snohomish County, where the 2025 Building Permits Survey shows 700 new privately-owned residential units permitted, a 6% dip from 747 the year before. Multifamily accounted for 406 of those units, or 58%, and the city's 4.4% share of covered state permits ranks it 9th of 25. That mix means you are usually bidding either a wood-frame apartment building over a concrete podium or a single-family infill on a narrow lot, and the takeoff has to reflect both.
We build estimates from your plan set, not from a square-foot database. Roof planes get measured by pitch and eave, foundation walls by linear foot and thickness, and framing by member count with typical waste factors applied. If you are also bidding in Kennewick or Lakewood, the same CSI-formatted deliverable applies. Our Washington construction estimating work covers the whole state, but Marysville's glacial soils and wet-season schedule drive line items you will not see in eastern Washington.
- Coverage
- Marysville and nearby Washington communities
- Deliverable
- Excel estimate + marked-up PDF plans
- Pricing basis
- Marysville 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 bid-ready quantity takeoff before the GC deadline. We return Excel and PDF organized by CSI division with marked-up plans, so you can price labor and subs without re-measuring.
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For builders. You are buying framing, concrete, and roofing packages. We quantify each scope by unit, flag missing items, and apply ZIP-adjusted pricing so your purchase orders match the field.
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For owners. You are comparing contractor bids or checking a budget. We provide an independent takeoff and cost basis you can use to level bids and spot scope gaps before you sign.
Marysville by the numbers
Marysville's residential construction pipeline
Select a bar to compare Marysville with the largest Washington markets we cover.
700New housing units, 2025
4.4%Of all units in the Washington cities we cover
$182MPermitted residential value
58%In multifamily buildings
New housing units permitted in 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.
This city
Marysville
700 new housing units in 2025 (-6.3% vs 2024).
294 single-family · 406 multifamily (58%).
Multifamily share drives the takeoff
Of the 700 units permitted in Marysville in 2025, 406 were multifamily and 294 were single-family. That 58% multifamily share means most of the vertical work is wood-frame over podium, which puts concrete, waterproofing, and MEP rough-in at the center of the estimate. Average permitted value per unit was $260,600 across all unit types, so a 100-unit building carries a different cost profile than 100 detached houses. When you bid these projects, separate the podium deck, the Type III or Type V framing above, and the fire-rated assemblies between them. Bidders working Auburn or Shoreline see similar ratios, but Marysville's permit volume ranks 9th of 25 covered cities, so the local subcontractor pool is thinner than in Seattle.
Single-family infill and the 6% decline
Single-family permits fell from 747 total units in 2024 to 700 in 2025, a 6% drop. For a builder, that softening means fewer bidders on each lot and more pressure to get the estimate right the first time. Marysville's single-family work is mostly infill on lots platted before current stormwater rules, so you are often adding detention, tighter erosion control, and sometimes a short plat. The $182M in permitted value spread across 700 units also tells you average project size is modest. If you are pricing residential estimating in this market, carry line items for temporary erosion control, construction entrance, and winter protection that a dry-season market would not need.
Services
Construction estimating services in Marysville
We take off quantities by CSI MasterFormat division and price them with ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor data. Every package is delivered in Excel and PDF with marked-up plan sets, typically in 24–48 hours.
Concrete and foundations
Footings, stem walls, slab-on-grade, and podium decks measured by volume and form area.
CY · SF · LFFraming takeoff
Studs, plates, joists, sheathing, and trusses counted by member with typical waste factors for wood-frame multifamily.
EA · LF · BFRoofing takeoff
Roof planes by pitch and eave length, including underlayment, flashing, and ventilation for steep-slope and low-slope assemblies.
SQ · LF · EAMEP estimating
Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical rough-in quantities for apartment buildings and single-family infill.
LF · EA · TONMulti-family estimating
Unit-by-unit takeoffs for wood-frame over podium, including common areas, stairs, and fire-rated assemblies.
UNIT · SF · LFCommercial estimating
Tenant improvements and small commercial shells along the I-5 corridor, priced by CSI division.
SF · EA · LFIndustrial estimating
Warehouse and light-industrial pads, tilt-up panels, and site utilities for Marysville's industrial land.
SF · CY · TONWho we provide estimates for
Who we prepare Marysville estimates for
General contractors
You are leveling subcontractor bids on a podium apartment or infill subdivision in Snohomish County, and you need quantities that match the plans before you commit a lump sum.
Framing and concrete subcontractors
You buy lumber by member and concrete by cubic yard, so an estimate that stops at square footage is useless. We count studs, plates, joists, and footing yards.
Multifamily developers
With 406 multifamily units permitted in 2025, you are underwriting a wood-frame-over-podium pro forma and need a unit-cost basis that reflects Marysville ZIP pricing, not a Seattle average.
Custom home builders
The 294 single-family units permitted in 2025 include infill lots with tight access and older plats with variable soils, so your foundation and sitework line items change lot to lot.
Architects and designers
You need a cost check during design development to keep a Marysville project inside the owner's budget, with quantities traceable back to your drawing sheets.
Property owners and facility managers
You are adding a shop, re-roofing, or converting space and want an independent quantity takeoff before you sign a contractor's proposal.
Where we provide estimates
Marysville areas and nearby communities we cover
We estimate from plan sets for projects throughout Snohomish County and the surrounding Puget Sound region. If your site is in one of these areas, the takeoff and pricing basis are the same.
Property types
Types of Marysville properties we estimate
The 2025 permit mix was 58% multifamily and 42% single-family, so we see both podium apartment buildings and infill houses on the same bid list. Each type has its own takeoff sequence.
Podium multifamily
Wood-frame apartments over a concrete podium are the dominant Marysville multifamily type. We take off the podium slab, post-tensioned or conventionally reinforced, then frame the upper floors by member count and sheathing area.
Watch for: Podium-to-frame fire separation, hold-downs, and shear wall nailing schedules.
Single-family infill
Narrow lots in older Marysville plats mean tight staging and short spans. We quantify foundation walls by linear foot and thickness, floor framing by joist count, and roof by pitch and eave overhang.
Watch for: Lot-specific excavation, retaining walls, and utility trench lengths.
Townhome rows
Party-wall townhomes repeat floor plans, but each unit still needs its own shear transfer and roof drainage. We take off one typical unit, then multiply and adjust for end units and stepped foundations.
Watch for: Fire-rated party walls, shared utility runs, and end-unit roof area.
Light industrial and warehouse
Smokey Point and the I-5 corridor support warehouse and shop buildings. We estimate slab-on-grade by square foot and thickness, tilt-up or metal building systems by panel count, and sitework by cut and fill.
Watch for: Slab flatness tolerances, dock equipment, and fire sprinkler coverage.
Retail and restaurant shells
Tenant improvement and shell work along the commercial strips requires MEP rough-in quantities before the tenant is known. We estimate plumbing fixture counts, HVAC tonnage, and electrical device counts from the shell drawings.
Watch for: Grease interceptor, hood make-up air, and ADA restroom counts.
Additions and remodels
Marysville's older housing stock generates second-story additions, garage conversions, and kitchen remodels. We measure existing conditions from your drawings and separate demolition from new work by CSI division.
Watch for: Selective demolition, temporary weather protection, and matching existing framing.
Local factors
What changes a construction estimate in Marysville
A Marysville estimate is not a Seattle estimate with a different ZIP code. County permitting, glacial soils, and the wet-season schedule move real dollars between line items.
Snohomish County permitting
Marysville issues its own building permits, and Snohomish County handles some unincorporated sites nearby. Review timelines affect your carrying costs, and plan-check comments can add revision cycles. We organize the estimate by CSI division so you can isolate the cost of a comment-driven change. Confirm the adopted code edition and any local amendments with the Marysville building department before you finalize your bid.
City of Marysville · Snohomish County · IBC · IRCGlacial and variable soils
Much of the Marysville area sits on glacial till and outwash, with pockets of softer or organic soils near drainages. Foundation design may call for over-excavation, structural fill, or deeper footings than a standard prescriptive detail. We carry excavation, backfill, and disposal as separate line items so a geotechnical recommendation does not disappear into a lump sum.
Glacial till · Geotechnical report · Structural fill · FootingsWet-season schedule
Western Washington rain from fall through spring affects excavation, concrete placement, and roofing. You may need temporary erosion control, gravel working pads, and covered storage. We estimate silt fence by linear foot, catch basin protection by count, and temporary power separately. These items are small individually but can add up over a winter build.
Erosion control · Silt fence · Temporary power · Concrete cureLabor and trade availability
Marysville draws from the same Snohomish County labor pool as Everett and Lynnwood, so framing and concrete crews are shared across active jobs. Your estimate should use current local wage rates, not a national average. We price labor with ZIP-code-adjusted RSMeans data and show the labor hours separately so you can compare to your own crew rates.
RSMeans · ZIP-adjusted labor · Framing crews · Concrete crewsStormwater and land use
Puget Sound stormwater requirements can drive detention, treatment, and flow-control structures on Marysville sites. On tight infill lots, the drainage design may set the building footprint. We take off storm pipe by linear foot, structures by count, and catch basin and manhole quantities from the civil sheets. Confirm local stormwater manual requirements with the city or county.
Detention · Flow control · Storm pipe · Civil sheetsMaterial logistics and tax
Marysville is close to I-5 and regional suppliers, so delivery is straightforward, but lumber and concrete prices move with the Seattle market. Washington sales tax applies to materials, and it varies by location. We build the current tax rate into the estimate and show material quantities separately so you can update pricing if you buy later.
I-5 corridor · Washington sales tax · Lumber pricing · Concrete supplyMarysville estimating guide
How Marysville conditions show up in a takeoff, trade by trade
Marysville's mix of multifamily infill and single-family production shows up in the quantities, not just the unit prices. Here is where a local takeoff usually changes.
Sitework and stormwater
Marysville sits on glacial till and outwash, so a sitework takeoff rarely gets a clean cut-and-fill balance. You will see over-excavation under building pads, import of structural fill, and rock excavation allowances where till is cemented. Because the wet season runs roughly October through April, you should carry temporary erosion control, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment traps as measured bid items rather than a lump sum. Stormwater detention is usually a lined vault or a wetpond with a control structure, so include the liner, orifice plate, and inspection port. For quantity takeoff on those items, see our sitework estimating services.
Framing and sheathing
Wood-frame construction dominates Marysville's residential permits, and the framing takeoff is where waste factors move the bid. Engineered lumber headers, LVL beams, and TJI floor systems need piece counts, not just board feet, because the supplier prices per piece. Sheathing quantities should be taken by wall elevation and roof plane, with separate counts for shear panels and their nailing schedules. Roof pitch above 6:12 changes both sheathing waste and fall-protection cost. If you want the wall, floor, and roof members broken out by member size, our framing estimating services produces that format.
MEP systems
Washington's energy code pushes heat pump systems in most new Marysville construction, so the mechanical takeoff includes outdoor units, air handlers, line sets, condensate routing, and balanced ventilation. Plumbing counts fixture groups and developed length of PEX or copper, with a separate line for gas piping if the range or dryer is gas. Electrical takeoff runs by device count, homerun length, and panel schedule, and you should carry EV-ready circuits where local amendments require them. Confirm the adopted code edition with the Marysville building department before you lock the scope. Our MEP estimating services breaks these systems into countable assemblies.
Concrete and foundations
Residential foundations in Snohomish County typically bear on native till or engineered fill, so footings are often stepped strip footings with a continuous perimeter drain. On multifamily podiums, you will price slab-on-grade with a vapor retarder, thickened edges at bearing walls, and post-tensioned or conventionally reinforced elevated slabs. Watch the formwork takeoff: stepped footings and retaining walls at daylight basements consume far more form area per cubic yard than a flat slab. Add for cold-weather curing and blankets when pours fall in the shoulder months. Our foundation estimating services covers footing, stemwall, and slab takeoffs line by line.
Roofing
Roofing in Marysville is a wet-climate takeoff. You need underlayment coverage calculated at the manufacturer's lap, ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, and ventilation balanced to the attic volume. On multifamily buildings, roof decks often combine architectural shingle with low-slope TPO or mod-bit sections, so the takeoff has to split by roof area and system. Count pipe boots, ridge vents, and step flashing per penetration rather than per square. Tear-off and disposal should be a separate line when re-roofing, since dump fees are charged by weight. See our roofing estimating services for a division 07 breakdown.
Scope gaps we see on Marysville bids
- Rock excavation and over-excavation below footings excluded, then added as a change order once till is exposed.
- Temporary erosion control and construction entrance maintenance left out of the sitework scope.
- Vapor retarder, perimeter drain, and footing drain rock missing from the foundation division.
- Shear panel nailing schedules and hold-down hardware not counted with the framing package.
- Roof underlayment laps, ice-and-water shield, and ventilation accessories omitted from the roofing bid.
- EV-ready circuits and balanced ventilation left out of the electrical and mechanical scopes.
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 Marysville project
- Read the full setArchitectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings, the geotechnical report and every addendum.
- Check Marysville 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 MarysvilleMaterial 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: Marysville multifamily building, division-level format
| Section | Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Cast-in-place concrete, slab on grade | 1,850 | SF |
| 05 12 00 | Structural steel columns and beams | 6,400 | LB |
| 06 10 00 | Wood framing, walls and floors | 12,300 | BF |
| 07 21 00 | Batt insulation, exterior walls | 9,750 | SF |
| 07 31 00 | Architectural shingle roofing | 42 | SQ |
| 08 11 00 | Hollow metal doors and frames | 18 | EA |
| 09 29 00 | Gypsum board, walls and ceilings | 21,400 | SF |
| 23 81 00 | Heat pump split systems | 12 | EA |
Worked example: exterior wall framing for a Marysville multifamily building
This example uses illustrative dimensions for a two-story, 40-foot by 80-foot wood-frame building. We are taking off the exterior wall framing only: plates, studs, and headers. The goal is to show how wall length, height, and openings turn into board feet before waste.
Start with the perimeter. A 40-foot by 80-foot rectangle has a perimeter of 240 linear feet. The wall height is 10 feet per floor, and there are two floors, so the gross wall area is 240 LF × 20 FT = 4,800 SF. Deduct openings: assume 24 windows at 15 SF each and 8 doors at 21 SF each, for 360 SF + 168 SF = 528 SF. Net wall area is 4,800 − 528 = 4,272 SF.
Studs at 16 inches on center require 0.75 studs per square foot of wall for a single-story wall, but for a two-story wall with continuous studs you count 0.75 studs per SF of net area, then add plates. A simpler check: 4,272 SF × 0.75 = 3,204 studs. At 10 feet each, that is 32,040 linear feet. Plates: top and bottom plates run the full perimeter at each floor, so 240 LF × 3 plates × 2 floors = 1,440 LF. Headers over openings: 32 openings × 4 LF average = 128 LF. Total linear feet is 32,040 + 1,440 + 128 = 33,608 LF.
Convert to board feet using 2x6 studs, which are 1.5 inches by 5.5 inches nominal. Board feet per linear foot = (1.5 × 5.5) ÷ 12 = 0.6875 BF/LF. So 33,608 LF × 0.6875 = 23,105 BF. Apply a waste factor. For straight walls with few corners, 5 percent is typical; for a building with offsets and multiple intersections, 10 percent is common. At 7.5 percent, waste is 23,105 × 0.075 = 1,733 BF, for a total of 24,838 BF.
The table below shows each step so you can audit the arithmetic. Dimensions are illustrative; substitute your own plan dimensions and confirm the adopted code edition with the local building department before finalizing quantities.
| Step | Calculation | Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perimeter | 2 × (40 + 80) | 240 | LF |
| Gross wall area | 240 × 20 | 4,800 | SF |
| Opening deduction | (24 × 15) + (8 × 21) | 528 | SF |
| Net wall area | 4,800 − 528 | 4,272 | SF |
| Stud count | 4,272 × 0.75 | 3,204 | EA |
| Stud linear feet | 3,204 × 10 | 32,040 | LF |
| Plate linear feet | 240 × 3 × 2 | 1,440 | LF |
| Header linear feet | 32 × 4 | 128 | LF |
| Total linear feet | 32,040 + 1,440 + 128 | 33,608 | LF |
| Board feet | 33,608 × 0.6875 | 23,105 | BF |
| Waste at 7.5% | 23,105 × 0.075 | 1,733 | BF |
| Total with waste | 23,105 + 1,733 | 24,838 | BF |
FAQ
Marysville construction estimating questions
How do you price Marysville labor and materials?
We use ZIP-code-adjusted material and labor pricing, so the rates reflect the Marysville market rather than a national average. That matters for concrete, framing labor, and roofing, where local availability and drive time affect the number. We build the estimate in Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift, then price with RSMeans data adjusted to the project ZIP code. You get Excel and PDF output organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with marked-up plan sets so you can see what we measured.
Where does your Marysville permit data come from?
The permit figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey for 2025. That survey counts permits issued by the city itself for new privately-owned residential units only, so it does not include commercial, industrial, or accessory structures. For Marysville, the survey shows 700 total residential units in 2025, down from 747 in 2024, with 294 single-family and 406 multifamily units. The permitted value was $182 million, averaging $260,600 per unit.
What turnaround can I expect for a Marysville estimate?
Most projects are returned in 24 to 48 hours, and rush service is available if your bid deadline is tighter. Turnaround depends on the completeness of the plan set and whether we need to ask clarifying questions about scope. If you send architectural, structural, and MEP drawings together, we can usually produce the full division-level takeoff without a back-and-forth. Partial sets slow the process because we have to flag assumptions rather than measure them.
Do you handle both residential and commercial work in Marysville?
Yes. Marysville's permit mix is heavily residential, with 58 percent of 2025 units in multifamily buildings, so we do a lot of apartment and townhome takeoffs. We also estimate commercial tenant improvements, retail, and light industrial projects in the Snohomish County area. The format is the same either way: CSI MasterFormat divisions, quantities by unit of measure, and a marked-up plan set. For multifamily specifically, we break out unit types and typical floor repeats so you can price by building.
How do you account for Marysville's wet-season schedule?
We add line items for temporary erosion control, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment traps as measured quantities rather than allowances. We also note when concrete pours and exterior finishes are likely to fall in the wet season, because that affects curing, protection, and productivity. Those items are not always in a contractor's bid, and they are a common source of change orders. If your schedule is set, tell us the start month and we will flag the weather-sensitive scopes.
What soil conditions should I expect for foundations in Marysville?
Much of Marysville is underlain by glacial till and outwash, which can include cemented layers and cobbles. A foundation takeoff should carry an over-excavation allowance and a rock excavation line, because those conditions are common in the area. We do not perform geotechnical engineering, so we price to the geotechnical report you provide. If the report is not available yet, we will note the assumption and recommend a contingency. Confirm local requirements with the Marysville building department.
Can you estimate from a partial or design-build set?
Yes, but the estimate will carry more assumptions. With a partial set, we typically price by building type and square footage using historical unit costs, then break out what we can measure. That gives you a budget number, not a bid number. As drawings develop, we refine the takeoff division by division. For design-build, we can produce a conceptual estimate and then a full quantity takeoff once the drawings are further along.
What file formats do you deliver?
We deliver Excel and PDF, organized by CSI MasterFormat division, with marked-up plan sets. The Excel file includes quantities, units, and notes so you can adjust waste factors or pricing. The PDF is a static record of the takeoff. If you use estimating software, we can format the Excel columns to match your import template. Marked-up plan sets show the measurement boundaries and are useful when you need to defend a quantity to a client or a subcontractor.
Do you cover nearby cities in Snohomish County and beyond?
We cover projects across Washington, including nearby cities such as Kennewick, Auburn, Pasco, Lakewood, Redmond, and Shoreline. If your project is in Marysville or anywhere in Snohomish County, the pricing adjusts to the local ZIP code. For projects outside the state, we can still estimate, but the labor and material rates will be adjusted to that market. See our Washington construction estimating page for the full list of areas we serve.
How do you handle waste factors in a takeoff?
Waste factors are applied by material, not as a single percentage across the estimate. Framing lumber typically runs 5 to 10 percent depending on complexity. Roofing shingles run 10 percent for a simple gable and up to 15 percent for a cut-up roof. Drywall runs 10 percent for standard board and more for moisture-resistant or specialty board. Concrete is ordered by the cubic yard with a small overage, not a waste factor. We state the factor used on each line so you can adjust it.
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Send your Marysville project plans for a quote
Send your plan set and we will return a division-level 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.