PayDirt Estimating

PayDirt Estimating Supporting excavation contractors w/takeoffs, estimating,value engineering, & 3D GPS modeling
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07/29/2026

Can't afford a full-time estimator? 🛠️ Paydirt helps 'the little guys' scale their trade business with bids. What's your biggest bid challenge? Share below!

Episode 100 out now!

The Paydirt team has helped support over 400 projects this year between quantities takeoff, complete bid proposals, and ...
06/11/2026

The Paydirt team has helped support over 400 projects this year between quantities takeoff, complete bid proposals, and GPS models.

We greatly appreciate every contractor who has trusted us with their work so far in 2026.

If you're heading into the second half of the year and looking to get more bids submitted, let's talk!

04/14/2026

🚧 Commercial Excavation Contractors — Need Help With Bidding?
PayDirt Estimating provides professional estimating services built specifically for commercial excavation companies.
We handle:
✔ Quantity Takeoffs
✔ Earthwork Calculations
✔ Cut & Fill Analysis
✔ Bid Preparation Support
✔ Scope Review
Whether you're bidding public, private, or large commercial projects, our team helps you submit accurate, competitive bids — without the overhead of a full-time estimator.
Ideal for contractors who:
• Bid multiple commercial projects per month
• Need help scaling bid volume
• Want to reduce fixed payroll costs
• Need dependable turnaround times
Stay focused on running your crews.
Let us handle the numbers.
🌐 paydirtsupport.com
📞 843-900-1002
📧 [email protected]

Helpful insight for machine control!Most contractors running GPS know they're working in 3D. But not every model file th...
04/14/2026

Helpful insight for machine control!

Most contractors running GPS know they're working in 3D. But not every model file they're getting sent is actually built that way.

A 2D model gives your machine linework: boundaries, edges, alignments. It tells the blade where surfaces are on a flat plane, but it's not telling you where you are spatially. No elevation data, no cut/fill reference.

A 3D model is what actually puts your operator in the dirt. It shows the position of the corner of your blade to you in the cab relative to grade: how high, how low, how far off by design. That's what lets operators cut to grade without a stake in the ground.

If your model file only has linework and your operator is guessing at elevation, you're running 2D whether you realize it or not.

Hope this helps!

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