What's the CPWD DSR rate for foundation trench excavation, per cum?
Earthwork in excavation for foundation trenches (up to 1.5m width), all kinds of soil, including dressing sides, ramming the bottom and disposing surplus soil within a 50m lead.
Preliminary Using CPWD DSR 2021 (Civil) item rates as published, this worked scenario adds up to ₹286.85 (items 2.8.1). The item rates are CPWD's Delhi base rates; the quantities and the item mix are NirmanDost's scenario, not a CPWD bundle — adjust both to your site and apply your local cost index.
The recipe
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.1 | Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, lift upto 1.5 m, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. All kinds of soil. | cum | ₹286.85 | 1 | ₹286.85 |
| Total | ₹286.85 | ||||
What goes into one unit
Straight from CPWD's own rate analysis for these items — the material and labour they price into the rate above, per one unit of the item. Multiply by your quantity to get a shopping list. Carriage lines are left out: those pay for moving the material, not for extra material.
One cum of item 2.8.1 — All kinds of soil.
| Item | Qty | Unit | In site terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Excavator (3D) with driver and fuel | 0.0041 | day | |
| Hire and running charges of loader | 0.0041 | day | |
| Coolie | 0.205 | day | |
| Mate | 0.04 | day |
Rates and quantities are CPWD's published figures, not a market quotation. Local rates differ — you can override them in the BOQ Builder.
Notes
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from CPWD DSR 2021 (Civil), as published (our extract of the book is dated 2025) — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- CPWD has published later editions since (its site lists DSR 2023); the 2021 figures here are reference rates, not the schedule in force for a current tender.
- The item mix and quantities on this page are a NirmanDost worked scenario; the rates, units and descriptions in each row are CPWD's, verbatim. Every code opens in CivicMate for the source row.
- Page last rebuilt 2026-08-17.