Shoring

Trench and excavation shoring installed by machine at $50/hr — by an OSHA certified competent person for shoring and trenching.

BOOK $50.00 / HR Call (323) 432-0008

Operator labor only — you rent the equipment · 8-hour standard day

What the rate covers

And what it doesn’t

The rate covers

Jay operating the machine — decades of experience on any equipment
OSHA certified competent person on shoring and trenching work
Shoring installed, adjusted, and removed with the machine
Labor paid as the work progresses — never all upfront

On the hiring party

Equipment rental — you rent direct, no markup from Machine Masters
Dirt hauling — target $350–$550 per load (free clean fill exists via DirtMatch)
Concrete hauling & recycling — about $650 per 10 cubic yards
Permits, inspections, and project direction

Shoring — what’s included

On the board

S.01 Trench shoring
S.02 Excavation shoring
S.03 Shoring installation & removal
S.04 Support for underground utility work
S.05 Foundation excavation support
S.06 Shoring for drain & septic trenches
S.07 Machine-set shoring systems
S.08 Trench safety support

How it works

Three steps

Text a picture of the job

For quick pricing or questions, send a picture message and a description to Jay at (323) 432-0008.

You rent the equipment

All equipment must be rented for the job — Jay can help arrange the rental so the right machine shows up.

Jay runs the machine

Each work day is 8 hours; additional hours should be requested in advance. Labor progress payments required.

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In the trench

Utility work

Shoring is what makes underground work possible — the trench stays open and supported while pipe, drains, and utilities go in.

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Shoring and Excavation Competent Person Certificate

Jay’s OSHA competent person certification for shoring and excavation work.

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Questions

Good to know

What is shoring?

Shoring is the temporary support system that keeps trench and excavation walls from caving in while work happens inside them. It is installed before anyone works in the trench and removed when the work is done.

Who decides what shoring a trench needs?

The hiring party directs the project and its safety plan; Jay is an OSHA certified competent person on shoring and trenching work and installs and works the shoring with the machine.

What does shoring cost?

Shoring runs at the excavation rate — $50/hr operator labor for an 8-hour standard day. Shoring materials and machine rental are on the hiring party.

Got a job that needs an operator?

Send a picture and a description — that’s the fastest way to a price.

Text Jay Call (323) 432-0008