Trucking in Earth Fill Cost

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Excavation unit cost for hauling in soil, bank run gravel or other fill materials.

Unit Size

One cubic yard of soil, bank run gravel or other fill.

Labor and Equipment Costs

We figure 1 hour of trucking time for every 2 cubic yards of fill, plus one unskilled hour for every 50 cubic yards.

Material Costs

One ton of bank run gravel per yard of fill.

Suggested Quantity

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

Source of Construction Pricing

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

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File

Comments

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