[TowerTalk] Concrete prices

[Bryan Swadener]

Mike,

18 months ago here in Western WA, the foundation for my
UST  TX472 used approximately 7.5 cu yd of 5000# and I
paid about $1500 including the concrete pumper.

I paid a couple of guys $1000 to dig the hole w/ their
backhoe.  The guy running the backhoe couldn't
hear/understand me when I said "STOP!", which
is why the hole took so much concrete.

vy 73,
Bryan WA7PRC

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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:29:30 -0500
From: Mike NF4L
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