Earth Backfill Cost, Difficult

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Excavation unit cost for backfilling trenches or other excavation work using a backhoe or bucket loader under difficult conditions.

Unit Size

One cubic yard of soil or other fill.

Labor and Equipment Costs

We figure 10 cubic yards of soil per hour of backhoe time, plus one unskilled laborer hour for every 25 cubic yards of fill work.

The cost will cover backfilling under more difficult conditions-- if the materials need to be hauled a longer distance, or if materials need to be maneuvered in awkward conditions (for example, close to buildings, around trees or under electrical wires). We have an additional backfill unit cost for easier conditions.

Material Costs

None.

Suggested Quantity

No suggestion. Enter an estimate of the volume of backfill required.

Source of Construction Pricing

This pricing is based on estimates from our job cost data from Turtle Creek Construction. Use it as a "rule of thumb" price for average conditions, or replace it with firm subcontractor quotes if they are available.

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File

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