[ML-General] Need to have a trench dug

[david]

Expect $100-$200 per day and if they bring it and come back to get it, 
expect an extra $35-$125 fee.  Shop around!  Many years ago, the prices 
varied widely, but 3 years ago they were pretty close to each other.  I 
like the place nearest Airport Road on the Parkway. Suggest avoid the 
newer one between that place and RFCU.

Remember, you'll have to close the trench afterwards, too.  So, unless 
you're willing to shovel (a LOT for 100 feet), you'll need to rent a 
loader when the job is finished.  If it is a one day or weekend job, 
rent a subcompact tractor with backhoe and loader on it for a little 
more than just a trencher.  Some vendors will rent the weekend for 
little more than a single day since they aren't open on Sundays anyway 
-- BUT you must have it back at their place usually within an hour of 
them opening on Monday to save the money.

You can learn to operate this gear in less than an hour and it is huge fun.

I have a sub tractor with loader but no backhoe.  What part of the city 
is the job and are you laying water pipe, electrical conduit, or ?

David M.



On 02/04/2015 03:32 PM, Erik Arendall wrote:
> Depending on the rental place, they might drop if off and pick it up 
> for you.
>
> On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 3:27 PM, David Pemerton 
> <david.pemerton at gmail.com <mailto:david.pemerton at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     alright just let me know
>
>     On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 3:23 PM, Hunter Fuller <hfuller at pixilic.com
>     <mailto:hfuller at pixilic.com>> wrote:
>
>         I'm thinking about it but would need to then borrow someone's
>         truck and maybe time also.
>
>         On Feb 4, 2015 3:20 PM, "Erik Arendall" <earendall at gmail.com
>         <mailto:earendall at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>             I think you can rent the equipment for a decent price to
>             do this.
>
>             On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Hunter Fuller
>             <hfuller at pixilic.com <mailto:hfuller at pixilic.com>> wrote:
>
>                 Does anyone know of someone who could bring a trencher
>                 out to my place to dig a 100 foot trench in my
>                 backyard? I'm willing to pay for this, of course.
>
>                 Alternatively, does anyone know of a company that can
>                 do this for a reasonable price?
>
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