Septic Tank Removal Cost

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction unit cost for the removal of an old septic tank.

Unit Size

One tank.

Labor and Equipment Costs

We figure 3 1/3 hours of backhoe time (including operator), and 7 hours of unskilled laborer time.

The price covers removal of the tank and placing it on a truck for disposal, but no hauling or disposal costs.

The price does not include backfilling. If you aren't installing a new tank in the same location, add a truckload of soil or bank run gravel, plus some backfilling and tamping time.

Material Costs

None

Suggested Quantity

No suggestion. Enter the number of tanks that need to be removed.

Source of Construction Pricing

Timing from job cost data on a couple of projects. Oh the joys of doing work in rural areas!

Places Included

Architect starter file, Construction file.

Comments

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