Waterproofing & Coatings · CSI Division 07

Waterproofing estimating, area by area.

Waterproofing and coating estimates with each system measured where it is applied, from basement walls and balconies to wet areas and pool decks, plus the sealants that finish them.

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Below-grade drainage composite and protection board (SF)

Deck and balcony membranes (SF)

Liquid-applied coatings for bathrooms, patios, hallways and amenity decks (SF)

What you receive

An estimate you can check line by line.

Quantities measured in PlanSwift, priced by CSI division, with the marked-up drawings attached.

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Bid summary by CSI division
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Detailed estimate in Excel
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Marked-up PDF of the drawings

Scope

What we measure.

The line items and units we use for waterproofing estimating, taken from our own estimates for this trade.

Item

Unit

Below-grade drainage composite and protection boardSF
Deck and balcony membranesSF
Liquid-applied coatings for bathrooms, patios, hallways and amenity decksSF
Membranes under tileSF
Protection coatings for slabs and drivewaysSF
Concrete stains and sealersSF
Sealants at drains, penetrations, joints and openings, including fire-rated and acousticalLF

Method

How we handle waterproofing estimating.

Each waterproofing system is measured where it is applied, so a balcony membrane and a bathroom coating are separate lines.

Sealants are measured by length and by location.

Optional or alternate systems are listed as their own lines when the drawings show them.

Where a system is not specified, the line is labelled as assumed.

Deliverables

What every estimate includes.

Bid summary priced by CSI division, with material, labor, profit, contingency and sales tax
Detailed estimate: each line with quantity, unit, waste factor, material and labor cost and man-hours
Drawing sheet and detail reference on each line
Marked-up PDF of the drawings from PlanSwift, showing what was measured
Assumed items labelled on their line
Excel and PDF files

Who it is for

Waterproofing subcontractors
Coating and sealant contractors
General contractors
Multifamily builders

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Projects

Waterproofing & Coatings projects we priced.

E4P-022 · Salt Lake City, UT

Kozo House

Residential · Salt Lake City, UT

Multi-level waterproofing and coating takeoff across balconies, hallways, bathrooms, and amenity-related areas.

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Project area: Multi-level residential building
Turnaround: Waterproofing scope review

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E4P-023 · San Ramon, CA

Safe Splash

Commercial · San Ramon, CA

Specialty waterproofing and finish scope estimate for a recreational facility.

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Project area: Specialty recreation facility
Turnaround: Specialty scope support

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Questions contractors ask us

Do you estimate sealants?

Yes. Sealants are measured in linear feet by location, such as floor drains, pipe penetrations, pool deck joints, fire-rated walls and acoustical joints.

Can you separate waterproofing by area?

Yes. Basement walls, balconies, bathrooms, patios, hallways and amenity decks are separate lines, so each area can be priced or excluded on its own.

How long does it take?

Typically 1–2 business days. Larger or more complex drawing sets can take 7–15 days. We confirm the date with the fee before work starts.

How much does it cost?

Estimating is billed at $180–$250 per hour depending on project complexity. You confirm the fee for your scope before any work starts.

Waterproofing & Coatings

Bid due soon? Send the drawings.

Send the drawings and the bid date, and we will quote the waterproofing estimating.

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