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Cost to Install a Concrete Curb
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Curb Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade curb. | 27 feet | $136.00 | $149.04 |
| Curb Labor Direct labor expenses to install concrete curb. | 4.1 hours | $211.77 | $232.01 |
| Curb Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install concrete curb including: reinforcing materials, isolation materials, cleaning and chemical release agents . | 25 feet | $2.29 | $25.00 |
| Curb Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 48" bull float, reinforcing bar cutters, 5+ cubic foot mortar mixing box with mortar hoe. | $60.00 | $106.50 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Concrete Curb | 25 feet | $410.06 | $512.55 |
| | Average cost per linear foot | $16.40 | $20.50 |
Cost to Install a Concrete Curb - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Concrete Curb averages $16.40 - $20.50 per linear foot in 2013. This Concrete Curb Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Concrete Curb Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Concrete Curb Installation - Average Cost Per Linear Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $16.40 - $20.50 per linear foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Concrete Curb Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Concrete Curb - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Concrete Curb Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Concrete Curb Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Concrete Curb Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Concrete Curb - References
- Concrete Price Considerations- Cost of Concrete Concrete Network, Jul 2012,
- How to Estimate the Cost of Concrete Construction American Society of Professional Estimators, Mar 2010, Bruce E. Schlesier, CPE
- The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction American Society of Concrete Contractors, Jan 2005, American Concrete Institute, ISBN 870311670
- A Hardscaper's Challenge: Planning for Profit and Success LandscapeOnline, Jul 2012,
