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Why AU & NZ Landscape Contractors Choose Groundplan
Estimating landscaping jobs isn't simple - one project covers softscape planting and turf, hardscape paving and retaining walls, irrigation pipe runs, and a professional plan you're presenting to the client before a single tool hits the ground.
Groundplan is built for exactly that. Measure every scope item directly from the PDF plan, generate an accurate quote, and send a branded presentation - all from the same system.
Softscape + Hardscape in One Estimate
Measure garden beds, turf, and planting areas with the Area tool. Count paving units and retaining wall blocks with Count Assist. Every material, every scope item - one estimate, one system.
Irrigation Takeoff Built In
Count irrigation inlets, outlets, and sprinkler heads directly on the plan. Measure pipe runs to the metre. Used by irrigation installers and landscape contractors across AU and NZ.
Professional Plan Presentations
Take off from the plan, then use it. Mark materials with 300+ standard landscape symbols, add annotations, drop in your logo via the Title Block, and export a branded PDF presentation ready for the client.
Works With Your Job Management Platform
Connects to Ascora, simPRO, Xero, and MYOB - so quantities from the plan flow directly into your jobs and accounting, with no double handling.
Australian & NZ Support
Built for the AU and NZ market. Local support team, local pricing, no US or UK call centres. Rated 4.8/5 on Capterra by landscape contractors across the region.
Landscape Estimating & Quoting Software
Our cloud-based landscape estimating and takeoff software will revolutionise how you approach landscaping projects. At Groundplan, we can streamline every aspect of your landscape estimating process, making it as effortless as possible.
Our software empowers you and your team to collaborate seamlessly, regardless of location. Using these features, Groundplan ensures you can work on projects remotely without compromising efficiency and precision:
The digital benefits
- Count Tool: Quantifies items, costs, hours of service, and other crucial components for the project.
- Length Tool: Measures the length of items usable during landscaping.
- Area Tool: Measures the project area, such as gardens and backyards.
- Plan Revisions: Compares changes to previous plans and estimates
- Project Calendar: Sets schedules and milestones for upcoming activities
- Cloud technology: For synchronous and asynchronous work
- Task management: Organises tasks for convenient tracking and planning
- Integrations: Groundplan is compatible with applications like Ascora and Simpro for quoting.
We purposefully engineered our landscape estimating software for both residential and commercial takeoffs. This deliberate focus on versatility and adaptability means that no matter what landscaping project you're working on, Groundplan has you covered. With competitive pricing, Groundplan becomes a worthy investment no matter the scope or scale of your landscaping endeavours.
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It’s the ultimate Landscape Takeoff Software
Groundplan has been designed to streamline the takeoff process of any landscape design.
Whether you are working on a small residential design or a large-scale commercial project, our software is designed to meet your needs. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, you can effortlessly count and measure softscapes such as gardens and turf areas, as well as hardscapes like stone walls and paving.
Simply import your PDF plans into our landscape takeoff software then use our suite of measurement tools to quantify the materials required, to ensure everything on the plan is accounted for and that your estimates are as accurate as possible.
How it works
- First of all, upload your plans
- Then, use the Length and Area tools to calculate the volume of materials required for paving, garden beds, irrigation designs and more
- Our Count tool is the go-to option to quantify items such as outdoor furniture, or smaller details such as irrigation inlets and outlet points
- Use Count Assist to quickly search and quantify plan symbols
- The Plan Compare feature allows you to track changes
- Export your Bill of Quantities to a spreadsheet or to one of our growing list of integrations to generate your landscaping quote.
Professional Landscaping Plan Design Presentations
Groundplan is simple to use but there is power and flexibility under the hood, offering the perfect foundation to create beautiful landscape design presentations.
Our software boasts a sizeable library of industry-standard symbols, handpicked to provide design and installation instructions clearly, complete with accurately scaled dimensions. Require custom design symbols? No problem, send us your request.
Clean up existing plans using the Snip and Eraser tools.
Use Title Blocks to build personalised branded templates with your company logo, terms, clients and document details or whatever you’d like to include. Then get to work adding annotations and instructions with our suite of plan design tools to create a PDF presentation to be proud of.
Clean, professional Plan designs
- Create masterful PDF Landscape designs to clearly communicate your ideas to clients
- Use the Length, Area and Curve tools to clearly display landscape and irrigation designs
- Add and edit symbols to clearly communicate assigned materials
- Access to a library of over 300 standard symbols
- Add text boxes to identify and provide context to your plan
- Groundplan automatically generates a legend based on materials used on the Plan
- Clean up existing designs with ease
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Happy Users
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Projects Completed
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Plans Estimated
Groundplan vs other Estimating Software
There are a few HVAC estimating tools on the market - most built for the US or UK, with none of the job management integrations that AU and NZ contractors actually use. Here's how Groundplan compares.
Feature
Other Estimating Software
Spreadsheet
Built for AU & NZ market
(mostly US/UK)
Takeoff from PDF Plan
Partial
Conduit & Piping Takeoff
Partial
Built-in BOQ
Varies
Simpro, AroFlo, Fergus integration
Cloud-based (no desktop install)
Varies
Multi-trade (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC & more)
Award-winning support team
N/A
Capterra rating
Varies
N/A
Built for AU & NZ market
HVAC takeoff from PDF plan
Ductwork & piping takeoff
Quoting built in (not just takeoff)
simPRO / AroFlo / Fergus integration
Cloud-based (no desktop install)
Multi-trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
Local AU support team
Capterra rating
Connects With Your Existing Tools
Groundplan works alongside the job management and accounting software you already use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is landscape estimating software?
Landscape estimating software is a specialised software application tailored to the needs of landscaping and construction estimating professionals. Let Groundplan help you quickly and accurately calculate costs, including materials, labour, equipment, and other associated expenses. Further, teams can integrate other project management and accounting tools to enhance collaboration and smooth decision making processes.
How does landscaping estimating software work?
Simply begin by uploading your PDF plan to our landscaping estimating software.
Use the Snip and Eraser tool to clean up your plans.
Use our range of measuring tools to calculate materials, labour cost and profit margins.
The editing tools enable you to add annotations, then finally personalise and brand your plan by adding your logo and company details to the Title Block.
Can I adjust the estimates produced by the software?
Of course. Our landscape estimating software lets you adjust material costs, labour rates and markups, to ensure the estimates align precisely with your business specifications.
How does the 7 day free trial work?
After signing up, you’ll start a 7 day free trial with unrestricted access to all of Groundplan’s features.
A free demonstration with a Groundplan Trade Expert is available at any stage during the trial. Enter your billing details to continue using Groundplan beyond the trial period.
What is the best landscape estimating software in Australia?
For Australian and NZ landscape contractors, Groundplan is consistently rated a top choice - 4.8/5 on Capterra, built specifically for the AU/NZ market, with local support. It handles softscape and hardscape measurement, irrigation takeoff, and professional plan design, and integrates with Ascora, simPRO, Xero, and MYOB.
Is Groundplan landscape quoting software?
Yes. Groundplan works as landscape estimating and quoting software - measure materials directly from the PDF plan, generate a bill of quantities automatically, and push it through to a quote via Ascora or simPRO. Landscape contractors across Australia and NZ use it to quote residential garden projects and large commercial landscaping jobs faster and more accurately.
Can Groundplan handle irrigation estimating?
Yes. Groundplan is used by irrigation contractors and landscapers who include irrigation as part of their scope. Use the Count tool to count irrigation inlets, outlets, and sprinkler heads directly on the plan, and the Length tool to measure pipe runs. Quantities flow through to the estimate automatically - no re-counting on-site.
Does Groundplan work for both softscape and hardscape takeoffs?
Yes. The Area tool measures softscape areas - garden beds, turf, mulch coverage - while the Length and Count tools handle hardscape items like edging, paving units, and retaining wall materials. Both types of takeoff happen in the same project, on the same PDF plan.
Can I create professional landscape design presentations in Groundplan?
Yes - and this sets Groundplan apart from generic estimating tools. Import the PDF plan, use the library of 300+ standard landscape symbols to mark materials, add annotations, then export a branded PDF presentation with your company logo and client details via the Title Block feature. Suitable for presenting to residential clients and commercial project managers.
Does Groundplan work for landscape construction projects?
Yes. Groundplan handles landscape construction estimating - measure paving areas, count retaining wall blocks, estimate materials for outdoor structures, and take off irrigation for the completed garden. Suitable for residential landscape construction through to large commercial outdoor projects.
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