Concrete removal pricing

[Champz]

I amooking to set an hourly rate for removing concrete around a garage drain and taking out a leveling layer over the floor. No other bids yet, so I want to charge a fair but high-end price, what do you think is reasonable?

 

[TreatHoarder]

@Champz Instead of a straight hourly, you might consider offering a per job bid.
bcs it'll give the client a firm price and protects you if it takes longer than expected.
If you must do hourly, make sure your rate covers not just labor but also equipment wear and tear (demo hammer, bits, hauling vehicle) and disposal.
you'd need to know local rates, depend on the location, but generally, demo work in the US often falls into the $75-$150/hour range per person, plus disposal costs and equipment rentals if you don't own them. Without seeing it, though, a flat bid is usually safer for both parties.

 

[Champz]

@Champz Instead of a straight hourly, you might consider offering a per job bid.
bcs it'll give the client a firm price and protects you if it takes longer than expected.
If you must do hourly, make sure your rate covers not just labor but also equipment wear and tear (demo hammer, bits, hauling vehicle) and disposal.
you'd need to know local rates, depend on the location, but generally, demo work in the US often falls into the $75-$150/hour range per person, plus disposal costs and equipment rentals if you don't own them. Without seeing it, though, a flat bid is usually safer for both parties.

I appreciate this, it makes a lot of sense. I've got my own gear, so I'll factor in wear and disposal, I might lean toward a flat bid now to keep things clearer for everyone

 

[GothamCitizen]

$75 to $100 per hour is a fair high end rate depending on your experience and local market, staying near $75 makes sense but if it's tough access or requires more skill, pushing closer to $100 is justified in my opinion

 

[bear pickles]

+1 @GothamCitizen the job is labor intensive. If disposal and cleanup are part of the job, then it also justifies staying at the top of the range since those tasks add both time and cost that people often overlook. Good luck!