Construction Site Preparation Costs

Site Preparation unit costs for Goldenseal construction estimating software.

Use this category when estimating demolition costs, site clearing, and basic utility service that goes in before the start of actual building construction.

These costs are designed primarily for new construction estimating on residential and light commercial projects, and demolition estimating for remodeling projects.

HINT-- Use the job costing in Goldenseal construction accounting software to compare actual site prep and demolition costs against your estimates. It will improve the accuracy of your construction project estimating.

Soil Tests and Drilling -- preparatory soil work
Soil Sampling
Septic Percolation Test

Site Clearing -- ground preparation, removal and trimming of existing vegetation
Clear Open Ground
Clear Light Brush
Clear Heavy Brush
Clear Woodland
Remove Shrub or Bush
Tree Removal under 8"
Tree Removal 8" to 12"
Tree Removal 12" to 18"
Tree Removal 18" to 24"
Stump Removal under 8" Hand Dig
Stump Removal under 8" Backhoe
Stump Removal 12" Grind
Stump Removal 18" Grind
Stump Removal 18" Backhoe
Tree Branch Trimming
Strip and Stock top 6"

Demolition-- Surfaces -- removal of construction finishes
Remove Plaster and Wood Lath
Remove Plaster, extra heavy
Remove Plaster and Plaster Lath
Remove Plaster and Metal Lath
Remove Drywall
Remove Wood Paneling or Wainscot
Remove Plywood Paneling
Remove Roof Shingles
Remove Linoleum or Vinyl Flooring
Remove Carpet
Remove Wood Strip Flooring
Remove Wood Shingles

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Demolition-- Structural -- removal of wood and masonry structures
Remove 2x4 Wall Framing
Remove 2x10 Floor Joists
Remove 2x8 Roof Rafters
Remove Plywood Subfloor
Remove Tongue & Groove Subfloor
Remove 8" Block Walls
Remove 4" Concrete Sidewalk
Remove 12" Concrete Foundation
Remove 8" Brick Walls
Remove Stone Wall or Foundation

Demolition-- Other -- removal of other construction materials
Remove Windows
Remove Doors
Remove Cabinets
Remove Pink Flamingos
Remove Pink Flamingos, Vicious

Site and Vegetation Protection -- covering and protecting existing plantings
Protect Shrubs
Protect Shrub or Tree, Plywood Cover
Protect Low Vegetation
Temporary Cover, Plastic Sheet
Erosion Control

Pilings and Caissons -- for foundations, docks, etc
Wood Pilings, 20 foot
Wood Pilings, 30 foot
Concrete Pilings, 40 foot

Project Utilities -- ground work for incoming utilities
Temporary Power Pole
Driven Well- per foot
Septic Tank- Remove Old
Septic Tank- Pump Out
Dry well
Sand Filter

Other Sitework -- miscellaneous site preparation
Asbestos Abatement