This is a great price for a backhoe op. I agree, I would not hire someone to
do a job and also take responsibly for their drill bit, that risk should be
included in their bid. I have often had trouble finding someone to dig holes
for me and I found it easier just to rent a backhoe and dig it myself. They
are not difficult to operate.
John KK9A
From: Patrick Greenlee
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2018 07:47:05 -0600
Matt, Drillers who will come out in rural south central Oklahoma aren't in
good supply. I searched a lot and found two. Best deal of the two for a 5
ft diameter hole 8 ft deep was $2000 and I was responsible if they broke a
tooth and I was responsible for a commercial tow rig in case they got stuck.
I knew they wouldn't get stuck but I have no experience re breaking teeth on
their machine so I was a tad leery and used a local "dirt contractor" who
charged $80 to dig my hole with a backhoe.
How does $2000 for 5 ft diameter 8 ft deep compare to your experiences? This
was for digging through clay, sandy clay and maybe some soft sand rock.
Sand rock is a local name for a type of sand stone that crumbles by hand
strength alone and digs pretty easy with backhoe.
Patrick NJ5G
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