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Concrete Concrete Floor Slabs

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Concrete estimating unit cost for installation of gravel under a concrete slab.


Unit Size

One square foot.


Labor Costs

We figure one unskilled hour per 33 square feet of area, plus one skilled or supervisor hour per 250 square feet. The time includes placement, leveling and compacting with a power tamper.

The placement cost is for a typical basement installation, with gravel chuted in from a concrete truck and spread by rake and wheelbarrow. You can adjust the cost up or down a little for different conditions.


Material Costs

One ton of gravel per 66 square feet (approximate depth 4").


Hard Construction Costs, Typical

$.94 per square foot of gravel sub-base


Suggested Quantity

Slab area.


Source of Construction Pricing

Based on crew timing from several projects done by Turtle Creek Construction.


Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File


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