Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads paving plans and surface area automatically.
- Price with your local $50-90/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Paving costs: $4-8/SF/asphalt paving, $6-12/SF/concrete paving, $10-20/SF/pavers, $0.50-2.00/LF/striping.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Paving takeoff
Paving takeoff covers asphalt, concrete, and paver surfaces with base, curbs, and striping by area and LF. CyanBuild detects and counts surface area and other paving elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Paving cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt paving | $4-8/SF | |
| Concrete paving | $6-12/SF | |
| Pavers | $10-20/SF | |
| Striping | $0.50-2.00/LF |
Common Paving tasks
- Surface area
- Base course
- Curbs and gutters
- Striping and signage
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Paving
- Asphalt
- Concrete
- Aggregate base
- Pavers
- Striping paint
Paving takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Surface area | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Paving takeoff?
Upload your Paving plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts surface area and other paving elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $50-90/hr rates.
What does Paving work cost?
Typical Paving ranges: $4-8/SF for asphalt paving; $6-12/SF for concrete paving; $10-20/SF for pavers; $0.50-2.00/LF for striping. Labor runs about $50-90/hr (crews).
What materials are included in a Paving takeoff?
Common Paving materials: Asphalt, Concrete, Aggregate base, Pavers, Striping paint.
Can CyanBuild estimate Paving labor and materials separately?
Yes. Paving takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Paving-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Paving estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Paving cost build-up.