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Cost to Install Outdoor Play Equipment
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Play Structure Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade play structure. | 1 structure | $524.00 | $1,565.25 |
| Play Structure Labor Direct labor expenses to install outdoor play equipment. | 11.3 hours | $340.61 | $720.85 |
| Play Structure Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install outdoor play equipment including: fasteners, load transfer hardware and connectors. | 1 structure | $22.53 | $24.40 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Outdoor Play Equipment | 1 structure | $887.15 | $2,310.50 |
| | Average cost per structure | $887.15 | $2,310.50 |
Cost to Install Outdoor Play Equipment - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Outdoor Play Equipment averages $887.15 - $2,310.50 per structure in 2013. This Outdoor Play Equipment 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 Outdoor Play Equipment 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 "items" required for the project.
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Outdoor Play Equipment Installation - Average Cost Per Structure
Expect to pay in the high end of the $887.15 - $2,310.50 per structure 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 Outdoor Play Equipment Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Outdoor Play Equipment - 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 Outdoor Play Equipment 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 Outdoor Play Equipment Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Outdoor Play Equipment 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 Outdoor Play Equipment - References
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- Fine Homebuilding Dream Deck Calculator Fine Homebuilding, Mar 2011, Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,
