The Excavation / Demo tab is where you control whether demolition or excavation work is included in a line item. The selections you make here directly affect the material and labor costs of the estimate.
Use this when the project includes site preparation, demolition, removal, or dirt handling.
Steps
Open the estimate and click into the line item you want to configure
Click the Excavation / Demo tab
Under Include Excavation / Demo? select the type that applies to your project from the dropdown. Options include:
None
Sod / Grass
Concrete – 4" Thick W/ Machine
Concrete – 6–8" Thick W/ Machine
Concrete – 10"+ Thick W/ Machine
Pavers
Sideyard
Misc Landscaping
Under Import Dirt? select the dirt import option that applies, or click + Add to enter a custom dirt import entry manually
Review the updated cost and labor totals before moving to the next tab
Note: Each selection automatically adjusts the material quantities and labor costs for this line item. If none of the preset options fit your project, you can add a custom entry manually using the + Add button.
Demo included toggle or selection field
Dirt import settings example
What Happens Next