Cut & Fill Balance Verification Checklist
Ensure accurate earthworks! Download our free Cut & Fill Balance Verification Checklist - a vital construction tool for preventing costly over-excavation or shortages. Stay on budget, minimize waste, and verify your site's cut & fill balance with this comprehensive checklist. Perfect for construction managers, engineers, and surveyors.
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Project Information & Scope
Details about the project and the specific areas/drawings included in this verification.
Project Name
Project Number
Date of Verification
Area Covered (Acres/Hectares)
Description of Area Verified (e.g., specific drawings/plans)
Phase of Work
Reference Drawings/Plans
Revision Number of Verified Drawings
Data Sources & Assumptions
Documentation and clarity around the data used for calculations (survey data, geotechnical reports, design drawings) and any key assumptions made.
Geotechnical Report(s)
Survey Data Files (e.g., .csv, .dxf)
Design Drawings (Grading Plans, Cross-Sections)
Description of Survey Methodology
Assumptions Regarding Ground Density & Moisture Content
Unit Weight of Soil (pcf/kN/m³)
Datum Used for Elevations
Description of any assumed slopes or grades
Volume Calculations - Cut
Verification of cut volume calculations for each area/section. Includes checks on methodology and accuracy.
Area/Section Identification
Description of Cut Area/Section
Cut Depth (Maximum)
Average Cut Depth
Area of Cut (m² or ft²)
Calculated Cut Volume (m³ or yd³)
Supporting Calculations/Spreadsheets
Calculation Methodology Used
Volume Calculations - Fill
Verification of fill volume calculations for each area/section. Includes checks on methodology and accuracy.
Area 1 - Fill Volume (CY)
Area 2 - Fill Volume (CY)
Area 3 - Fill Volume (CY)
Methodology Used for Fill Volume Calculation (e.g., Grid Method, Cross-sections)
Spreadsheet/Calculations Supporting Fill Volume Determination
Were Ground Improvements Required for Fill Placement?
Average Fill Density (PCF)
Details of any adjustments made to fill volumes (e.g., compaction factors)
Cut & Fill Balance Comparison
Direct comparison of calculated cut and fill volumes to identify discrepancies and potential over/under excavation.
Total Calculated Cut Volume (m³)
Total Calculated Fill Volume (m³)
Net Difference (Cut Volume - Fill Volume) (m³)
Percentage Difference ((Net Difference / Total Cut Volume) * 100)
Is the Net Difference within acceptable tolerance?
Explanation of any discrepancies exceeding tolerance
Are discrepancies documented in the project log?
Attach spreadsheet or calculations supporting the comparison.
Tolerance & Acceptable Variance
Definition of acceptable variances and tolerances for cut and fill volumes, and evaluation against those limits.
Allowable Overall Cut Volume Variance (±)
Allowable Cut Volume Variance per Section (±)
Allowable Fill Volume Variance per Section (±)
Variance Calculation Method
Justification for Chosen Variance Limits
Units of Volume Used for Tolerance
Explanation of Variance Acceptance Criteria
Addressing Discrepancies & Remedial Actions
Documentation of any discrepancies found, proposed remedial actions, and approvals for those actions.
Description of Discrepancy
Volume Difference (m³ / cu yd)
Root Cause of Discrepancy
Explanation of 'Other' Root Cause (if selected)
Proposed Remedial Action
Remedial Action Approval
Comments/Justification for Approval/Rejection/Modification
Remedial Action Implementation Date
Signature of Person Responsible for Remedial Action
Review & Approval
Record of review and approval by qualified personnel, confirming the validity of the cut and fill balance verification.
Review Date
Review Status
Reviewer Name
Reviewer Title/Role
Review Comments/Notes (if applicable)
Reviewer Signature
Revision Number (if applicable)
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