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Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete prices

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete prices
From: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:34:08 -0500
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Thanks, Bob.

Sounds like you got a bargain. The base is gonna cost more than the tower did.

73, Mike NF4L

On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:48 PM, Bob Farkaly <bob@farkaly.com> wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> I just had my HG-70HD re-erected here in Knoxville. A local contractor that
> I found on Craigslist used his backhoe to dig the hole for the base (same
> size as yours). He took away the dirt that was removed from the hole.  I
> bought a new base fixture (think it was about $300). The contractor used his
> Bobcat to move the tower and base from the far end of my property to the
> selected location. He supplied and paid for the concrete which did not
> require pumping. He helped me get the tower to a vertical position. The
> whole project cost was $1,900.00.
> 
> Bob, K9RHY 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Reublin NF4L
> Sent: 24 December, 2013 9:30 AM
> To: towertalk reflector
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Concrete prices
> 
> I want to see if I can get a reasonability check on the price to pour the
> base for my HG-70HD. 4x4x7 1/2 feet. I'm getting the base from HG.
> 
> Bid #1. Did hole by hand, bring concrete from street with a power wagon.
> 3000# mix. $1500.00.
> 
> Bid #2. Dig hole with "trencher". pump concrete from street, 3000# mix with
> fibers. $2500.00.
> 
> 73 & Merry Christmas,
> 
> Mike NF4L
> 
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