Pole Base vs. Cast-in-Place Calculator

Input your project specifications below and see how much time, money, and headache switching to Pole Base can save you.

Material Inputs & Cost

With cast-in-place bases, the materials are just the beginning of the variables involved in getting the job done. With Pole Base precast foundations, you can simplify your inputs because we take care of most of the details for you.

Pole Base ($)

Cast-In-Place ($)

Potential Equipment Rental

Cardboard Form

Rebar Cage

Conduit

Concrete

Pole Base

Delivery or Shipping

Backfill Material

Subtotal ($)

Hours Needed to Install

There's a lot that goes into installing site lighting, and Pole Base can help streamline the installation process, reducing the time needed to complete the task.

Pole Base (Hours)

Cast-In-Place (Hours)

Project Management Time

Time to Dig or Auger Hole

Cut & Position Cardboard Form

Cut, Bend, Tie & Position Rebar Cage

Cut, Prime, & Glue Conduit

Anchor Bolt Layout

Pouring & Vibrating Concrete

Offloading Delivery

Setting Base

Backfilling & Compaction

Running Wire

Strip Cardboard Form

Patching & Rubbing Out Rings and Bug Holes

Standing Poles

Subtotal (Hours)

Eliminate Downtime

Polebase (Days)

Cast-In-Place (Days)

Downtime Waiting for Inspections

Downtime Before Stripping the Cardboard Form

Downtime to Reach Required Compressive Strength

Subtotal (Days)

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