Digging A Trench

econoline

hey guys,
i was approched by a electrical contractor to dig a trench about 140 long and about one foot deep,i have no problem doing it i just need to know what to charge him-all iam doing is digging the trench

jmic

What are you using for a machine? Where are you located (any frost issues)?

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Joe

econoline

Iam using a shovel,no frost issues in florida,thanks

jmic

Wow, ok I'm guessing sandy conditions then. 8 hrs x ???? ( not sure what you want) $25.00 = $200.00

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Joe

PipeGuy

Ohhh...that's ALL you need to know. Tell him $1,000 and negotiate from there. Maybe offer him a kick-back for anything over $900 - or buy him lunch. I'm not aware of any kind of price list for what you're asking about.

logical

local electrical company around here takes $1.25/ft off the normal hook-up costs if I dig my own trench 24 inches deep (assuming no winter sur-charges). I can't imagine a job like you describe commanding much more than $150. If I had it to do for $150 I'd rent a tencher from HD for a few hours for $40 and be done in an hour.

jmic

Wow If what you're saying is that they give you an option wether you do digging or they do it for $1.25/ ft. , I'd let them do it. Not sure where you're from?

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Joe

mdshunk

Don't forget about all the operational expenses involved with operating a shovel. You know, Turtle Wax, Varnish, etc.

I'm having a hard time taking a post very seriously that asks about how much to charge to dig with a shovel. I'm picturing some bored teenager, off school today, dreaming up something novel to ask.