I am putting an addition on my house and have recieved a quote for $1.50 per block to lay the foundation. Is this a fair price? The blocks are going to be 8″x16″. The footer is already in, and the blocks will be within reach of the contractor. It will total 650 blocks. Thanks.
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That's about in line with Columbus, OH. Varies a little depending on time of year.
You're putting the block within reach? Awwww, c'mon... be creative and put them on the other side of the lot!! Block guys LOVE to move those things at least 50' before beginning work !!!! (obviously, I am kidding) Few things in life as dangerous as a block layer that is PO'd... those guys are BIG !
Seriously, very nice of you to place the block that close.
Damn cheap!
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As a rule around here, block layers get the same as the cost of the block. Light weight block that is. True concrete block is another $0.50 to $0.75 per block higher because of the additional weigth. Other conditions can add to the cost, but any labor price below the cost of the block is a good deal.
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Pretty cheap indeed. You supply all the materials, and the footers are within 1/2" of level, and preferable LOW..then $2.00 per block is the Canton ,Ohio price, plus $1 per strap or anchor bolt, plus $4 per filled cell(top to bottom) plus waterproofing if bricklayer applied.
That's if you can get one us to show up...work is plentiful....
I just got a bid on a job. Approx. 500 blocks, digging, steel, pouring the footer setting the go bolts (I buy), straps, etc. The blocks are to be filled.
6 piers 3' x 2'6" x 8"
The footer will be 36' x 16" x 8", 18 x 16" x 8", 9' x 16" x 8", and 18' x 16" x 8"
care to make a guesstimate on the $$$?
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$4232.88
yur low bidder by at least 90%...
git 'er done...
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You say nothing about the site conditions, drainage, type of soils, whether material is to be included...
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Site is cleared, all he has to do is start digging. Soil is typical florida sand/dirt not rocks or roots. And materials are included in his price.
I figured approx 7.5 yards of concrete, 500 blocks and i'm being generous.
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Won't take that much 'crete. $7250 seems enough for down there. Hey - brown bag is right in your neighborhood, he should be right on.You say the guy wants twice that? Maybe he doesn't likwe ATT
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Why don't you pour the foundation wall?
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We had a delay in the renovation/addition. The neighbors tree is protected, we had to modify our plans, get the designer/engineer to redraw etc. So after the $16K take-off our next went $6K. It's been tough getting anyone to even come out, and i've been calling all kinds of favors in. I think I have a lead on a 3rd finally. I'm just amazed at the difference (IMHO the $6k guy is the most on target).
Oh, I have never done concrete and wouldn't have the foggiest on how to pour my own. Wish I would have paid attention more in my youth-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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I'd take that inna heartbeat.
I just got a price for a 30 x 50 8" block foundation, .... excavate,grub crawl area of vegetation,footings, block, 3 piers in the center, compleat with parging, anchor bolts, vents as needed, , 5 courses high, 3" of stone in crawl area, no poly,mason trucks in his own water, and backfill. Materials and labor....$10,500
I would take it in a minute too!
Apparently this guy wants to retire early
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