Grading Cost
Grading Cost
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I wanted to get some input on general cost of earthwork. While the unit cost per cubuc yard varies by different factors such as gepgraphic location, complexity of earthwork involved, total earthwork, and remediation measures as needed to name a few, what unit cost would any of you have across under current prices? For instance, one of the projects I'm working on is located in northern California. Any input is appreciated.





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Large quantity projects (>100,000 cu. yds) that can utilize scrapers can be $1-$2 per cu. yds.
Smaller quantity projects that require excavators and dump trucks can get up to $6-$12 per cu. yd. (varies by haul distance).
FYI - I'm in Colorado.
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depends on your point of reference, but this might be a guide:
very small <100 yards
small <5,000 yards
medium <50,000 yards
large >50,000 yards
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So based on your ranges, what units costs do you recommend?
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I would add that haul distance, as in on-site haul distance, is very important.
As a rough example, when constructing a 2-3 mile road, if your entire cut is on one end of the project, and your fill is on the other side of the project, this will significantly increase earthwork unit costs. Also, what's the distance between the borrow area and the fill areas, or the distance from the cut areas to the designated stockpile location? This is why road contractors very often request a mass diagram when bidding on a project.
I would also add under the geotech portion: swell/shrinkage factor (if applicable)
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See http://rsmeans.reedconstructiondata.com/, you might want Heavy or Site depending on the project.
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I respect your opinion and you have given me very valuable information in other threads that I have posted. I appreciated your input but don't necessarily like the tone of your last post. "I'm not recommending anything until you give up some information" - Really? I'm withholding information? Maybe I should have asked "What do you suggest?" rather than recommend. Not sure if that makes a difference. See my original post, I have been doing this for a while and I know there so many factors/variables that can affect the cost. I know there is always room for improvement; for me to learn something new everyday but I was simply asking for what others have come across. You said, "...recommending a unit cost without knowing any of the particulars of the project is a waste of time." Well if a question on here is a waste of time, then simply don't respond. I'm sure you are as busy as the rest of us and our time is valuable. Thank you for your time.
Everyone,
Thank you for your input. As always this site is such a great forum to exchange information. I will take everyone's input to further review the specifics of my projects.
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