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Construction Cost Estimation in France
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for France — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in France
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 20.00 EUR / m3 |
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 28.00 EUR / m3 |
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 24.00 EUR / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 15.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 100.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 112.00 EUR / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 5.80 EUR / bag |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 11.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 88.00 EUR / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 2.90 EUR / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 7.20 EUR / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 4.30 EUR / kg |
Labor rates in France
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 37.18 EUR / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 39.51 EUR / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 46.48 EUR / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 46.48 EUR / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 41.83 EUR / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 41.83 EUR / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 34.86 EUR / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 44.16 EUR / hour |
| General laborer | general | 30.21 EUR / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 41.83 EUR / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 46.48 EUR / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 46.48 EUR / hour |
Equipment rates in France
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 130.00 EUR / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 90.00 EUR / hour |
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 7.00 EUR / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 72.00 EUR / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 78.00 EUR / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 105.00 EUR / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 48.00 EUR / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 20.00 EUR / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 60.00 EUR / hour |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 16.00 EUR / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 6.20 EUR / m2 |
| Mobile crane 50t | lifting | 125.00 EUR / hour |
VAT applied in cost calculations for France: 20%.