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How Much Does It Cost To Dig A Trench?
Typical range: $281-$767
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For your project in zip code 98102 with these options, the cost to dig a trench starts at $5.61-$15.33 per linear foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.
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| Standard Services | Quantity | Low | High | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you can expect | |||||
| Range per linear foot: | $5.61 | $15.33 | |||
| Range for this type of project: | $281 | $767 | |||
| Estimate: $524 | |||||
Trench Labor, Basic | 7 hours | $112 | $527 | ||
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project in rock-free soil. Safety of dig will be verified, and 8"-wide trench will be excavated to 2' depth. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup. | |||||
Trench Equipment Allowance | 1 job | $169 | $240 | ||
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include skid loader with attachments for excavation, demolition, and loading. Consumable equipment elements not included. | |||||
Standard services
Trench Labor, Basic
$112 -$527
$112 -$527
7
hours
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project in rock-free soil. Safety of dig will be verified, and 8"-wide trench will be excavated to 2' depth. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Trench Equipment Allowance
$169 -$240
$169 -$240
1
job
job
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include skid loader with attachments for excavation, demolition, and loading. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Optional Services
What you can expect
Range per linear foot:
$6 - $15
$6 - $15
Range for this type of project:
$281 - $767
$281 - $767
Estimate:
$524
$524
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$524
NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$268 -$731
YOUR ESTIMATE
Dig a Trench: national average cost
The total price for labor per linear foot is $9.99, coming in between $5.36 to $14.63.
A typical 50 linear foot project costs $499.61, with a range of $267.82 to $731.39. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
| cost to dig a trench | |
| National Avg. Cost (labor) for 50 linear foot | $499.61 |
| National Cost Range (labor) for 50 linear foot | $267.82 - $731.39 |
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