Machine Control Models & Earthwork Takeoffs in Florida
Florida grading is a water problem wearing a dirt costume — flat sites, sandy soils, a high water table, and retention on nearly every plan from Jacksonville to Miami. TCL Consulting builds earthwork takeoffs, 3D machine control models, and remote GPS support for Florida contractors, delivered remotely statewide.
Earthwork Takeoffs Built for Flat Florida Sites
On a site with two feet of total relief, the money hides in ponds, swales, and demuck. Our takeoffs quantify cut/fill, pond excavation, and fill imports from your plans and CAD, so bids on Orlando subdivisions or Tampa pad sites carry real numbers.
GPS Models for Florida Grading and Drainage
We model finish grade, subgrade, and pond surfaces that hold the designed slopes — critical when a tenth of a foot decides whether water leaves the site. Files are checked against the plans and formatted for whatever grade-control gear your crews run.
Remote GPS Support Across Florida
Whether the crew is in the Panhandle or south of Lake Okeechobee, remote support means the fix happens now. We take over the data problem, square away files and localizations, and put the machine back to work.
Our Services & Solutions
Machine Control Models
Our precise 3D models guide GPS-equipped machinery, ensuring accurate grading and material placement. Adaptable for complex projects, our models minimize errors and streamline the construction process.
Material & Earthwork Takeoffs
Get accurate material estimates to avoid costly overages or shortages. Our detailed takeoffs ensure that you know exactly what’s needed for every phase of your project.
Remote GPS Support
When downtime isn’t an option, our nationwide remote GPS support keeps your crews moving, your machines accurate, and your projects on track with fast, reliable service anywhere you work.
Why Florida Contractors Work With TCL
Pond and demuck quantities called out, not buried in an average
Surfaces built for GPS dozers, excavators, and graders
Plans and specs read for conflicts before any model gets built
One modeler on your file — in this industry since 2013
Contact UsGot a Florida project on the board? Send the plans and CAD data for a price and a straight answer on what the documents are missing. Call (402) 708-1577 or use the form below.
Common Questions
What are your rates for Florida takeoff work?
Takeoff pricing is flat-rate by site size: $249 up to an acre, $499 from 1–10 acres, $895 from 10–20, and $1,349 for 20-plus. The rate is the same whether the site sits in Jacksonville or out along the corridor down to Miami. Machine control model pricing runs through the calculator on our pricing page — enter the acreage and you have your number. Larger or unusually complex sites are always quoted before any work starts.
How fast can we get quantities back for a Florida bid?
Most takeoffs come back in days, not weeks — a straightforward pad near Jacksonville often in a couple of days, a complex phased site in up to a week, with the timeline fixed in the proposal. A 48-hour rush option (+20%) exists for the bids that cannot wait.
Can you support crews anywhere in Florida?
Yes — every takeoff and model is delivered remotely, and it works the same in Jacksonville, Orlando, or the corridor down to Miami. When a crew is stuck on grade, remote GPS support gets into the data and fixes it without waiting on a truck. Field control, localization, and verification stay with your crew — we build the model, you own the site.
What plan data does a Florida model require?
The short list: plans, grading data, and engineering files — plus real CAD/surface data with control for any machine control model, since PDF-only source is not sufficient for reliable model production. The first step on every job is a document review that hunts for conflicts, gaps, and missing sheets before the clock starts.
What if the grading plan changes after we start?
Revisions are part of dirt work — when the engineer reissues, the takeoff or model gets updated to match. If the change is big enough to move the timeline or cost, you hear about it before anything happens, never after.