Bobcat work - yard leveling - Ballpark co$t?

Question

Anyone have a guestimate on getting a yard leveled?  I have a Bobcat guy coming by tomorrow to give me an estimate.

Per hour or per job?

Yard is pretty small and guy lives a couple blocks away.  I'm in Peoria IL.

Rusty Thompson · Answer

Might consider doing it yourself if the bid comes back to high. I rented one for 200$ and it was one of the funnest afternoons I've had in a long time. Kind of like playing with your tonka trucks in the sand box

Nhi Nguyen · Answer

I have guys come take dirt away for about $400-$450/load (10 wheeler), or $20/yard.  They would then level the yard for you free of charge.  Haven't used them to just do the leveling.

A couple of years ago I had to just push the dirt around a little bit before digging for foundation, I rented one and it costs a couple of hundred dollars for a day or so, if I remember correctly.  It was quite fun doing it.  I would hire though, if the yard is big.

In short, I'm second for asking for multiple quote.  But if it's quite a small job, just ask for quotes right on the phone if you can, to help save them a trip to your jobsite.  Be up front with them.

Good luck.

Wayne Brooks · Answer

It's local.  Here about $100 mob/delivery, $40-50/hour.

Kirk R. · Answer

@Karen Margrave thanks.

Yeah.  Asked nother guy for bid also.  Should be little easier to get bobcat guys b4 snow flies.

Kirk R. · Answer

@Rusty Thompson someone told me inexpensive place to rent one.  No pick up to trailer.  And some of it is little closer to house.  Although does sound fun.

@Wayne Brooks thanks.  I will shoot for that rate.

@Nhi Nguyen think i might have some extra dirt.  Have to remember to have quotes include getting rid of xtra.

Thanks everyone feel more comfortable negotiating.

Karen Margrave · Answer

@Kirk R. It's hard for anyone not in your specific area to give you an estimate. Get a few different bids and go from there! Good luck.

Bobcat work - yard leveling - Ballpark co$t?

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