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Snowmonkey17 Jan 2021 23:46Hello everyone
I came across an interesting house that includes an old tennis court and is very affordable. According to the documents, the tennis court appears to be concrete. We would prefer to have a garden there instead. I tried to estimate the size of the court; it’s probably around 450m2 (4,843 sq ft). Can anyone estimate the costs involved in removing it and filling the area with soil? Is it feasible to do this yourself using a rented excavator, or is it better to hire professionals?
Thanks in advance
I came across an interesting house that includes an old tennis court and is very affordable. According to the documents, the tennis court appears to be concrete. We would prefer to have a garden there instead. I tried to estimate the size of the court; it’s probably around 450m2 (4,843 sq ft). Can anyone estimate the costs involved in removing it and filling the area with soil? Is it feasible to do this yourself using a rented excavator, or is it better to hire professionals?
Thanks in advance
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Osnabruecker18 Jan 2021 07:37Unfortunately, the thickness of the concrete is missing for the cost calculation.
Also, whether it is reinforced or non-reinforced affects the duration.
Search online for a container service near you to check their price per ton of concrete.
Rough estimate: 1,500 € disposal + container rental, depending on how long you need it.
What type of soil do you plan to use for backfilling? Topsoil / sand?
If you want to keep costs low, visit a new housing development and talk to the builders there. They might have surplus soil.
You can share the transport costs and then fill the hole for just a few hundred €.
Use a proper excavator with a breaker, not a mini excavator. Ideally, start with a standard jackhammer like a Bosch hammer to determine the thickness and whether there is steel reinforcement or not.
If you have the time and can operate an excavator: good luck with that! 😉
Also, whether it is reinforced or non-reinforced affects the duration.
Search online for a container service near you to check their price per ton of concrete.
Rough estimate: 1,500 € disposal + container rental, depending on how long you need it.
What type of soil do you plan to use for backfilling? Topsoil / sand?
If you want to keep costs low, visit a new housing development and talk to the builders there. They might have surplus soil.
You can share the transport costs and then fill the hole for just a few hundred €.
Use a proper excavator with a breaker, not a mini excavator. Ideally, start with a standard jackhammer like a Bosch hammer to determine the thickness and whether there is steel reinforcement or not.
If you have the time and can operate an excavator: good luck with that! 😉
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Snowmonkey18 Jan 2021 10:18Thank you for your helpful response. The tip about using ground from new development areas is very useful. I will definitely try that. Yes, we want to keep it fairly affordable since we also plan to invest some money in upgrading the house, and we don't have a lot left... 😉
Do you mean the 1500 euros as the price per ton or the total cost? That would add up to quite a few tons...
I have never operated an excavator before, so I’m not sure if I would even be able or allowed to operate such a machine. I will check on that.
Do you mean the 1500 euros as the price per ton or the total cost? That would add up to quite a few tons...
I have never operated an excavator before, so I’m not sure if I would even be able or allowed to operate such a machine. I will check on that.
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nordanney18 Jan 2021 10:27Snowmonkey schrieb:
I’ve never operated an excavator before. So I don’t know if I’d be able or allowed to use such a machine. I’ll check that. You’re allowed – whether you can operate it is up to you to decide.
Snowmonkey schrieb:
Are you referring to the price of 1500 euros per ton or for the total? That’s going to be quite a few tons... A regular construction waste container with 7 cubic meters (max. 7 tons) costs around 300 euros, contaminated construction waste (with small amounts of soil attached) about 400–500 euros. Could become an expensive affair...
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Osnabruecker18 Jan 2021 10:29Yes... the 1,500 € should be seen more as a starting point from 1,500 €.
Calculate about 15 € per ton (t) plus the container cost.
Loading onto a semi-trailer is simpler, but since you’ll be moving slowly, it’s better to use a container...
If the material contains steel and you only deliver large chunks, the cost can quickly rise to 50 € per ton (t)!
I don’t expect any construction near the tennis court... so it’s the perfect area for excavator practice!
Calculate about 15 € per ton (t) plus the container cost.
Loading onto a semi-trailer is simpler, but since you’ll be moving slowly, it’s better to use a container...
If the material contains steel and you only deliver large chunks, the cost can quickly rise to 50 € per ton (t)!
I don’t expect any construction near the tennis court... so it’s the perfect area for excavator practice!
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Snowmonkey18 Jan 2021 11:29Yes, it’s definitely a good site for practicing with an excavator... 😉. There are neighbors nearby, but all far enough away that I shouldn’t accidentally drive the machine into their houses... 😉
I’m more concerned about the noise disturbance when I’m hammering on the concrete for days.
I’m thinking of budgeting around 10,000–12,000 euros for the entire “remove tennis court” project. Do you think that would be enough? Even if I have to hire someone to operate the excavator?
I’m more concerned about the noise disturbance when I’m hammering on the concrete for days.
I’m thinking of budgeting around 10,000–12,000 euros for the entire “remove tennis court” project. Do you think that would be enough? Even if I have to hire someone to operate the excavator?
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