Water & Wastewater
Estimating Services
Professional estimating for water distribution, sanitary sewer, force mains, treatment plant equipment, pump stations, and municipal utility infrastructure. Plan and profile reading. 48–72 hour turnaround.
Standard Turnaround
& Profile Reading
States Covered
Drawing-Referenced
What's Included
Complete Water & Wastewater Takeoff
Every water and wastewater takeoff is 100% drawing-referenced — every pipe run, structure, and equipment item tied to a specific utility plan, profile, or process drawing.
Water Distribution & Transmission Pipe
LF of water main by diameter and material (ductile iron, PVC C900/C905, HDPE) — fittings, valves, hydrants, and service connections counted separately. Organized by alignment station.
Sanitary Sewer & Force Main
LF of gravity sewer by diameter and material (PVC SDR 35, HDPE, RCP), manhole counts by depth, and force main LF by diameter — from civil utility plans.
Treatment Plant Equipment
Clarifiers, filters, aeration basins, digesters, and process equipment — unit counts by type and capacity from equipment schedules and process drawings.
Pump Stations & Lift Stations
Wet well volumes, pump counts by type and capacity, valve vault equipment, and electrical service requirements — from pump station drawings and specifications.
Earthwork & Trench Excavation
CY of trench excavation by pipe diameter and depth, bedding material CY, and backfill CY — from utility profiles and typical sections.
Excel Workbook + Annotated Markups
Quantities in Excel organized by utility system and alignment — with annotated PDF markups tied to utility plans, profiles, and process drawings.
Why Choose Us
The Union Estimating Difference
Utility Plan & Profile Reading
We read plan and profile sheets, utility alignments, and typical sections — capturing pipe quantities, depths, and conflict crossings accurately.
Treatment Process Coverage
Water and wastewater treatment plant equipment, process piping, and civil infrastructure are covered in one deliverable — organized by treatment process and discipline.
Trench Excavation Included
Trench excavation, bedding, and backfill quantities are included when utility profiles are supplied — no separate civil takeoff needed for the pipe corridor.
Fixed-Fee Quote Before Work Begins
We review your drawings and provide a firm fee before starting. No hourly billing, no surprises.
48–72 Hour Standard Turnaround
Most water/wastewater takeoffs are delivered within 48 to 72 hours. Large treatment plant projects may require additional time.
Engineering & Permitting Excluded
We quantify from your supplied drawings. Hydraulic design, treatment process engineering, and permitting are not included.
Project Types
Estimates for Every Project
Scope Boundaries
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Water main (LF by diameter and material, fittings, valves, hydrants)
- Sanitary sewer (LF gravity sewer, manhole counts, force main LF)
- Treatment plant equipment (clarifiers, filters, aeration, digesters)
- Pump stations (wet well volumes, pump counts, valve vault equipment)
- Trench excavation, bedding, and backfill (CY from utility profiles)
- Excel workbook + annotated PDF markups
Excluded
- Hydraulic design and treatment process engineering
- Permitting and regulatory compliance
- Installation and commissioning
- Costs and labor rates (quantity-only package — pricing package available)
Delivery Packages
Quantity-Only or Cost Estimate
Two delivery packages available. Quantity-Only delivers measured quantities with no pricing. Cost Estimate adds agreed material and labor pricing using our proprietary database and current supplier/vendor quotes — all assumptions documented.
Quantity-Only Package
- All measured quantities in Excel — LF, SF, CY, unit counts by type
- Annotated PDF markups showing every counted item
- No pricing, no labor rates — quantities only
- Use with your own pricing or subcontractor quotes
Cost Estimate Package
- Quantity-Only: LF, unit counts, CY, and annotated markups — no pricing
- Cost Estimate: material pricing from proprietary DB + current supplier/vendor quotes
- Labor pricing based on trade productivity and documented wage assumptions
- Subcontractor budget allowances for specialty treatment equipment where applicable
- RSMeans used only for government/DOB work where required by scope agreement
How It Works
Four Steps to Your Takeoff
Upload Drawings
Submit your drawings and specifications through our contact form. PDF, CAD, Revit, and most other formats accepted.
Fixed-Fee Quote
We review scope and provide a firm fee before starting. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Takeoff & Review
We measure every quantity from your drawings and verify against schedules and specifications.
Delivery
Excel workbook with annotated PDF markups — delivered within 48–72 hours of approval.
FAQ
Water & Wastewater Estimating Questions
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