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Sidewalk replacement estimate example
Small pours get sloppy bids. Treat the walk like the driveway and the customer treats you like the pro.
"replace front walk 4 ft x 35 ft, break out old, 4 in 3000 psi, wire mesh, broom finish, joints every 4 ft, haul off, tie into existing porch step, no landscaping"
Example figures for a typical sidewalk replacement job. Not a quote. Every line on the estimate came from the notes above. Nothing was added.
What to spell out on a sidewalk replacement bid
- Width, length, thickness.
- Joint spacing, which is what keeps cracks where you want them.
- Where it ties in and whether that edge is matched or just butted.
- That the yard along the walk is not restored.
A drive approach is often permitted by the city. Say in writing what you consider normal about hairline cracks, before the pour.
The parts of this estimate
- Scope of work. 5 lines, one thing each, in the order the work happens. What is not included is on the list too.
- One price. $2,450. Not a formula, not a range. The scope explains the number.
- Timeline. 2 days plus cure. Including dry time, cure time, or permit time, so the customer plans around it.
- Payment terms. Due on completion. Nothing down. The customer pays when the work is done.
- Warranty. 1 year on workmanship. Hairline cracks are normal and are not a defect..
- A way to accept. The customer types their name and signs with a finger on their phone. Legally binding under the E-SIGN Act, and recorded with the date, time, and the exact estimate they agreed to.
Questions concrete and masonry contractors ask about this bid
Do I need a deposit?
For a walk this size, most contractors collect on completion. For anything over a day or with a pump, take half.
City sidewalk?
If any part is in the right of way, the city usually has a spec and a permit. Say which part.
Is this a real quote?
No. The numbers are example figures for a typical job so you can see how a complete estimate reads. Your price is yours.
Can my customer sign this on their phone?
Yes. An estimate sent from BidWriter Pro opens as a link. The customer reads it, types their name, signs with a finger, and pays the deposit by card. You get an alert when they open it and when they sign.
Write your own sidewalk replacement estimate
Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out like the one above, in about five seconds. No account needed.
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