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Cost to Move a Gas Line
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Gas Line Labor Direct labor expenses to move gas line. | 4.8 hours | $239.78 | $257.69 |
| Gas Line Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to move gas line including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 line | $118.07 | $127.86 |
| Gas Line Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pipe cutting and threading, tubing cutter, brazing kit and pipe wrenches.. | $24.00 | $48.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Move Gas Line | 1 line | $381.85 | $434.30 |
| | Average cost per line | $381.85 | $434.30 |
Cost to Move a Gas Line - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Move a Gas Line averages $381.85 - $434.30 per line in 2013. This Gas Line Moving / Relocation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Gas Line Moving / Relocation 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.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Gas Line Moving / Relocation - Average Cost Per Line
Expect to pay in the high end of the $381.85 - $434.30 per line 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 Gas Line Moving / Relocation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Move a Gas Line - 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 Gas Line Moving / Relocation, 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 Gas Line Moving / Relocation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Gas Line Moving / Relocation. 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 Move a Gas Line - References
- PHCC Labor Estimator Plumbing, Heating Cooling Contractors Foundation, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Plumber's Handbook Craftsman Book Company; Revised edition, Jun 2006, Howard Massey, ISBN 1572181710
- Water Heating United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
