Is this quote reasonable? Residential boundary trap, junction to Sydney sewer mains, road opening.

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  1. OldHouseJoys

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    One quote has arrived, another on its way.

    Does a sum of $32K seem reasonable for the below? Note Job 3 excavation is by hand. Job 2 is a combination of hand and excavator. Job 1 is excavator only. Council permits and reinstatement of road is approx $8000.

    Job 1.
    Road Opening
    - Gain all permits excavate from Sydney sewer in road to front boundary.
    - Excavate 2.5 meters down to expose pipe work
    - Organize Sydney water to cut into sewer line for new junction.
    - Install new pipe, from this new junction to inside boundary.
    - Test pipe work and back fill.
    - Re asphalt road/ foot path and clean area
    Job 2
    REPLACE BOUNDARY TRAP AT DEPTH OF 1.3 meters approx.
    Procedure
    - Excavate area for boundary trap.
    - Clean area for new boundary trap
    - Build new PVC boundary trap
    - Install on new concrete base for support
    - Fill trench with blue metal or soft dirt
    - Supply and fit new micra flap for ventilation
    - Install two new inspection lids for future access
    - Clean and dispose of rubbish.
    Job 3
    Dig from boundary trap to gully (17m)
    - Concrete saw and excavate, concrete on side of house, with use of jack hammer and concrete wet saw. (17m)
    - Dispose all concrete in bin.
    - Excavate all dirt to expose trench. (400mm deep, 17m)
    - Lay blue metal stones down for pipe support.
    - Install new gully outside bathroom and inspection openings.
    - Install new inspection openings.
    - Extend laundry pipe and kitchen pipe, along wall to new gully. (10m)
    -Lay PVC sewer pipe (17m)
    -Replace ceramic with PVC Stormwater pipes and connect to existing stormwater system (7m)
    - Once all above is done fully test all pipe work for leaks.
    - Back fill area,
    - Does not include concreting
     

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