I will do landscape and hardscape material takeoff and cost estimate


About this gig
Hi, I'm Waleed, an Estimation Engineer specializing in landscape and hardscape takeoffs for landscape contractors, design-build firms, nurseries and property developers.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
+ Plant schedule with counts by species, size and spacing
+ Sod, seed, mulch, topsoil and soil amendment quantities
+ Hardscape: pavers, concrete flatwork, retaining walls, steps, edging, gravel
+ Irrigation: heads, valves, zones, pipe lengths by size, controller
+ Site prep: clearing, grading, cut and fill, drainage
+ Colour-coded marked-up site plan plus an editable Excel takeoff
+ Priced estimate with labour crews, equipment and waste allowances
WHO IT IS FOR
Residential yards, subdivisions, HOA and commercial grounds, parks, streetscapes, campuses and resort landscapes.
SOFTWARE
PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD and advanced Excel. I work from PDF, DWG, JPG or a scanned plan with a scale bar.
Landscape bids are won on quantities, not guesses. Every count is marked on the plan so your crew can verify it in the field and you never eat the difference.
Send your site plan for a free scope review and an exact quote before you order.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Waleed Arif
Estimation Engineer
- FromPakistan
- Member sinceSep 2026
- Avg. response time1 hour
Languages
English
My Portfolio
FAQ
Do you cover both softscape and hardscape?
Yes. Softscape covers plants, trees, shrubs, sod, seed, mulch, topsoil and amendments. Hardscape covers pavers, concrete, retaining walls, steps, edging, gravel, decking and site furniture. Choose one in Basic or both in Standard.
Can you do the irrigation takeoff too?
Yes, heads by type, valves, zone counts, pipe lengths by diameter, fittings, controller and backflow. It is included in Standard and Premium, and available as a gig extra on Basic.
What if I only have a hand sketch or a photo?
That works more often than you would think. If the sketch has one known dimension or a scale, I can measure from it. I can also take off from aerial/satellite imagery for maintenance bids and rough site areas.
Do you price the plants, or just count them?
Both. Basic delivers counts only. Standard and Premium include pricing from regional nursery and supplier rates, or from your own price list if you send it - most contractors prefer their own.
Can you estimate labour hours for my crew?
Yes. I build labour by crew type and production rate, installation hours for planting, paver laying, wall building, grading and irrigation trenching, so you can check it against your own crew's real output.
Do you handle maintenance contract bids?
Yes. I can measure turf, bed, edge and hard surface areas from aerial or site plans and build a seasonal maintenance estimate with visit frequency, crew hours and material costs.
Which regions can you price for?
USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the GCC. Tell me the city and I will apply regional labour and material rates, in your currency and unit system.
Will you sign an NDA and keep my plans private?
Yes. Send the NDA before ordering and I will sign it. Client drawings, rate sheets and pricing never leave my desk and are never used in my portfolio without written permission.

