Soil Sampling Cost

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction unit cost for soil profile sampling on a project site.

Unit Size

One set of tests.

Labor Costs

We figure 7 skilled hours and 1 unskilled hour.

Material Costs

None included. You may need to include lab fees or geologist time, depending on specifications. You may also need to include backhoe time and/or rental of a power auger.

Suggested Quantity

One per project.

Source of Construction Pricing

We timed our crew on the one job that required soil sampling. The testing specifications required about 20 sample locations augered to a depth of 3 feet and delivered to the lab.

Your prices may vary depending on the details of the soil testing that is required.

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File, Metric Starter File

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