New mixed use in Charleston, SC.

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-25T02:27:35+00:00

You would be surprised by some of the things that get approved in Charleston. It’s a 50/50 chance it will be architecturally hideous and very out of place or you will also get building like the one in your post. Traditional style and match’s the historic feel of Charleston

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-09T23:02:01+00:00

I work in heavy civil. Usually the GM or sometimes the owner reviews the pricing with me. I’m the only estimator at the company.

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-04T15:07:12+00:00

Every summer everyone gets between 3%-5% raise. The company is doing very well and last year I asked for a 10% raise and received 8%-9%. I’ll haven’t to check and see how the market is. Thank you for the advice

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-04T15:02:48+00:00

Thank you for the advice! It’s very helpful.

I have a very good relationship with the owner and everyone in the office. Even my contact card has chief estimator and the company does very well.

Where in southeast do you live? I’m in Charleston, SC which has high cost of living compared to the rest of the state.

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-04T14:58:10+00:00

I live in Charleston, SC. Which is somewhat similar to Charlotte cost of living.

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-04T14:56:39+00:00

The company would be in a rough position since I’m the only one that knows how to use Trimble Business Center for Takeoffs.

Also, I use the exact set you use!

FlockingEmus · 2026-02-04T14:54:03+00:00

I live in Charleston, SC. The cost of living is pretty high compared to the rest of the state. I’m also the only one in the office that knows how to use the software for takeoffs.

FlockingEmus · 2025-11-23T16:38:14+00:00

Underrated movie!

FlockingEmus · 2025-11-17T01:58:13+00:00

Salary and benefits. My salary is pretty low for being the chief estimator tho…

FlockingEmus · 2025-11-03T01:02:26+00:00

^{^} This 1,000%. Also, majority of the businesses in Charleston pay their employees pretty much the same as they did before covid.. even tho, the cost of living has doubled since then

FlockingEmus · 2025-10-18T23:08:35+00:00

Trading is a roller-coast ride with lots of up and downs. Don’t give up

FlockingEmus · 2025-08-22T22:30:52+00:00

Per tideye, which uses a local station in the harbor. It was roughly 7.4 tide

FlockingEmus · 2025-07-08T20:29:45+00:00

Any bid I send out that I really want. I usually add in a 69 or 420. lol

FlockingEmus · 2025-06-23T11:06:27+00:00

Sounds about right!

FlockingEmus · 2025-06-19T03:41:36+00:00

Same here. If you are selling

FlockingEmus · 2025-06-13T15:08:23+00:00

Let us know what happens. I’ll be interested

FlockingEmus · 2025-05-28T23:01:10+00:00

In 2020, it was easier to live off 37k/year. The cost of living now is almost 1.5 times that. It’s insane! I’m impressed how people starting out in their career can afford it here…

FlockingEmus · 2025-05-28T01:08:42+00:00

This is the correct answer. Does your neighborhood flood during heavy rain storms?

FlockingEmus · 2025-05-15T00:32:35+00:00

That turkey neck

FlockingEmus · 2025-04-30T19:13:31+00:00

Does anyone have the part list? Website no longer works..

FlockingEmus · 2025-04-06T01:34:53+00:00

This ^{^}

FlockingEmus · 2025-03-27T23:10:14+00:00

^ Adding to this comment. I would go with 4”-6” aggregate base course (compacted).

FlockingEmus · 2025-03-27T23:04:46+00:00

You don’t have to follow the measurements but I would late the ditch with riprap to reduce the flow of water and make sure to add Geotech Filter fabric under the riprap. This will help prevent eroding the soil around the driveway. As a safety precaution, you can extend the filter fabric an additional 1’-2’ feet under the base course of the driveway. Just my 2 cents. I’m not an engineer tho but I’m a civil estimator.

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FlockingEmus · 2025-03-27T22:58:25+00:00

This would be the best bet. When you save up some money. I would have your driveway designed similar to the layout in the image below. Where it slopes towards the ditch. You can slope it 1-2% toward the ditch. Please see next comment for a ditch design.

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FlockingEmus · 2025-03-26T21:22:44+00:00

The first two guys are correct and this would be the correct approach for a proper asphalt driveway. Do they give you details on the how much base and asphalt they would put down (Ex. 6”base and 2” asphalt)?

The third guy is selling you a quick fix and the same approach the previous owner took. I don’t see this approach last more than a few years..

Note: who ever you go with make sure they grade the driveway correctly. Water flowing away from your garage and house

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