Div 31 — Earthwork
Site Work & Excavation
Clearing, excavation, grading and stone base work that gets a site ready for concrete, utilities or a new structure.
What this covers
- /Clearing and stripping
- /Excavation and backfill
- /Rough and finish grading
- /Stone base and compaction
- /Erosion control and site protection
How it factors into your estimate
- Priced from site area, with stone base and fill quantities carried per square foot.
- Pulls a skid steer or compact track loader into the equipment plan automatically.
- Hauling, dump fees and rock excavation are separate allowances once soil conditions are known.
Labor intensity used by the estimator: 0.02 hours per square foot, adjusted for residential, commercial or industrial work. You can replace the hourly rate and every material price with your own numbers on the Trade Costs page.
Want a price for site work & excavation on your job? Send the address, square footage and scope.
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