Backhoe Trenching Unit Cost

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction estimating cost for a trench dug by backhoe to a depth of 4 feet.

Unit Size

Lineal foot.

Labor and Equipment Costs

We figure about 16 feet of trenching per hour of backhoe time (with operator). We also throw in one laborer hour for every 4 or 5 feet of trench.

Material Costs

None included.

Suggested Quantity

No suggestion. You'll need to estimate the length of trenching required.

Source of Construction Pricing

We calculated this using job cost data from several construction projects done by Turtle Creek Construction. The price is an average for trenching work done in a variety of soils and digging conditions.

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File

Comments

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