Hamlin Poole Variations No.

of workers Rate Hours

Rock Breaking
Team of 3 x 4 days 3.00 110.00 48.00

Pickup and Return Tip truck

1 Person x 2 Days Travel to Geralton and Return 1.00 110.00 24.00

Removal and Disposal of Debrie

Team of 3 x 2 Days 3.00 110.00 24.00

Tip Truck Hire and Fuel

2 days 1.00 110.00 24.00

Replacement of Concrete Blocks

Team x 3 2 Days 3.00 110.00 24.00

Cleaning of Recessed Voids In Concrete Block

Team x 2 6hrs 2.00 110.00 12.00

Franner Hire

25T Crane to Stand Pole Extended Job Scope

25T Crane Extra day Replacing Correct Blocks

LAFA for extra time spent onsite 13.00 280.00

Total

15840.00

2640.00

7920.00

2640.00

7920.00

2640.00

5144.51

1148.86

3640.00

49533.37
HOW TO CALCULATE EXCAVATION COSTS
To calculate excavation costs, multiply the excavated zone’s length, width, and depth to estimate its volume. To obtain the cost of exc
If an excavated area has a length of 12m and a width of 5m, and a height of 5m
In the formula,
Volume= L*W*H
12m *5m *5=300m2
If the price per unit is $8, then the total price will be;
Total price= 300*8=$2400.

Where Do the Costs Go?

Understanding where excavation costs go is essential for effective budgeting. The expenses are divided am
Labour Costs
Skilled excavators with the expertise to handle different types of excavation contribute to a significant porti
Equipment Charges
The use of specialised machinery and equipment is vital for efficient excavation. The cost of renting or ope
Material Disposal
Proper disposal of excavated materials is a crucial aspect of any project. This includes transportation and d
Project Complexity
The complexity of the project, including factors like the depth of excavation, the presence of obstacles, and

BREAKDOWN OF EXCAVATION COSTS

On average, excavation costs range between $1473-$5793 per cubic yard. The costs are dependent on the size and difficulty of the job
Below is a breakdown of the average price of the entire excavation process;
Excavation Process
Land clearing
Site excavation
Land leveling
Dirt removal
Cut & fill
Trenching
Machinery
Labor

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EXCAVATION?

Excavation is extracting and moving soil and rock to form a space for the construction. The type of excavation affects the cost; the de
Earth excavation is removing the layer immediately after the topsoil, while rock excavation includes drilling of rock and large boulde
Muck excavation is when the combining layer of soil and water is dug from the ground and then spread out to dry or moved while dre
CALCULATE EXCAVATION COSTS
costs, multiply the excavated zone’s length, width, and depth to estimate its volume. To obtain the cost of excavation, multiply the total excavation
a length of 12m and a width of 5m, and a height of 5m

, then the total price will be;

Costs Go?
re excavation costs go is essential for effective budgeting. The expenses are divided among various components, in

with the expertise to handle different types of excavation contribute to a significant portion of the expenses.

sed machinery and equipment is vital for efficient excavation. The cost of renting or operating this equipment is factor

excavated materials is a crucial aspect of any project. This includes transportation and disposal fees, which can vary

he project, including factors like the depth of excavation, the presence of obstacles, and the need for precision, can a

OWN OF EXCAVATION COSTS

costs range between $1473-$5793 per cubic yard. The costs are dependent on the size and difficulty of the job. The deeper the excavation is done,
f the average price of the entire excavation process;
Average Price
$200 -$6,500
$50 -$200 per cubic yard
$50 -$165 per hour
$7 -$25 per cubic yard
$3 -$16 pet cubic yard
$450 -$1,300
$150 -$ 230 per job
$50 -$250 per cubic yard

INCLUDED IN EXCAVATION?
and moving soil and rock to form a space for the construction. The type of excavation affects the cost; the deeper you dig into the soil, the more ex
ving the layer immediately after the topsoil, while rock excavation includes drilling of rock and large boulders to move them away from the projec
n the combining layer of soil and water is dug from the ground and then spread out to dry or moved while dredging creates a pump that removes se
ltiply the total excavation volume by the price of the area per unit.

ous components, including:

expenses.

equipment is factored into the overall expenses.

ees, which can vary based on the volume and type of material being removed.

for precision, can add to the overall costs.

r the excavation is done, the more expensive the job will be.

into the soil, the more expensive the type of equipment. Land excavation happens from the topmost soil in a process called topsoil excavation up
hem away from the project area.
s a pump that removes sediment buildup from the bottom of the bank. In trenching, the length of the excavated site surpasses the depth to create a
ess called topsoil excavation up to the bottom layer of soil in a process called basement excavation.

te surpasses the depth to create a foundation for the sewer system, built-in pipelines, and even hide service lines.
EARTHWORKS
Excavation

Assumptions:
Hiring cost of excavator 500 $500 per day
Wage of an excavator operator 2000 $2000 per day
Wage of a Guide (direct the excavator) 2000 $2000 per day
Cost of diesel 2 $ 2.00 per litre
Cost of oil and grease 5 $ 5 per hour
Diesel consumption 10 10 litres per hour
Output of excavator production 10 10m³ per hour
Cost of dump truck (including operator) 2500 $2500 per day
Number of dumper to cart away 3 5 dump trucks
Output of dumper truck production 3 3 min per m³
Working hours 12 12 hours per day
Profit and overhead 15 15%

$ $/m³
Excavation Cost
a) Hiring cost = (RM 600.00/8hours) 500 500.00
b) Wage of an excavator = (RM 130.00/8hours) 500 500.00
c) Wage of a banksman = (RM 65.00/8hours) 500 500.00
d) Diesel = (RM 2.00 per litre x 10 litres per hour) 24 24.00
e) Oil and grease 5 5.00
Total cost of excavation per hour = 1529.00
Excavation cost per m³ = (Total Cost /10m³) = 152.90

Removing Cost
a) Cost of dumper per hour = 5 x (RM 500.00/8hrs) = 1562.50
Cost of dumper per m³ = (3min/60min) x Cost /hr = 78.13

Total cost of oversite excavation per m³ = 231.03

15% OHP = 34.65
Total unit rate (RM) per m³ = 265.68

EARTHWORKS
Hardcore

Assumptions:
Cost of hardcore (inclusive delivery to site) = RM 35.00 per mᶟ
Hiring charge of vibrate compactor (inclusive fuel) = RM 80.00 per day
Wage of an operator = RM 75.00 per day
Wage of a general worker = RM 65.00 per day
Vibrate compactor output = 15m² per hour
General labour output = 0.15 hour per m²
Working hours = 8 hours per day
Consolidation due to compaction and wastage = 25%
Profit and overhead = 15%

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 $ RM/m²
Material Cost
a) Cost of hardcore = (100mm/1000mm) x RM35/mᶟ = 3.50
b) Add 25% consolidation = 25% x RM 3.50 = 0.88
Total material cost per m² 4.38

Labour Cost
a) Wage of general worker =
= (RM65.00/8hrs) x 0.10 hour per m² 1.25

Plant Cost
a) Hiring cost of compactor = RM80.00/8hrs = 10.00
b) Wage of an operator = RM75.00/8hrs = 9.38
Total plant cost for 15m² per hour = 19.38
Cost of plant per m² = RM19.38/15m² = 1.29

Total cost of 100mm thick hardcore per m² = 6.92

15% OHP = 1.04
Total unit rate (RM) per m² = 7.95

EARTHWORKS
Polythene Sheet

Assumptions:
Cost of 12' x 180' x 125mm Thick polythene sheet = RM 90.00 per roll
Number of general labour = 2
Wage of general labour = RM 65.00 per day
Output of laying polythene sheet = 0.08 hour per m²
Working hours = 8 hours per day
Allowance for wastage and laps = 5%
Profit and overhead = 15%

$ RM/m²
Material Cost
a) Cost of polythene sheet = RM 90/( 3.66m x 54.86m ) = 0.45
b) Allowance for laps = 5% x RM0.45 = 0.02
Cost of material per m² = 0.47

Labour cost
a) Wage of general labour
= 2 x (RM65.00/8hrs) x 0.08 hours per m² = 1.30

Total cost per m² = 1.77

OHP, 15% = 0.27
Total unit rate (RM) per m² = 2.04

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EARTHWORKS
Anti-Termite

Assumptions:
Cost of Anti - Termite = RM 6.50 per m²
Number of general labour = 2
Wage of general labour = RM 65.00 per day
Output of anti-termite treatment = 0.04 hour per m² each labour
Working hours = 8 hours per day
Profit and overhead = 15%

$ RM/m²
Material Cost
a) Cost of anti-termite = 6.50
Cost of material per m² = 6.50

Labour cost
a) Wage of general labour
= 2 x (RM65.00/8hrs) x 0.04 hours per m² = 0.65

Total cost per m² = 7.15

OHP, 15% = 1.07
Total unit rate (RM) per m² = 8.22

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