Public bids put the water meter and meter box at a median of $2,619 each, with the middle half of bids between $1,145 and $4,800. Based on 124 bidder prices from 38 public bid tabulations.
Median bid
$2,619 / EA
Middle 50 % of bids
$1,145 – $4,800
Bidder prices
124
Bid tabulations
38
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Questions
How much does a water meter and meter box cost?
Public bids put the water meter and meter box at a median of $2,619 each, with the middle half of bids between $1,145 and $4,800. Based on 124 bidder prices from 38 public bid tabulations.
Does the price include excavation and restoration?
It depends on each bid form: some owners include excavation, bedding, backfill or restoration in this item and others pay them as separate items. Check the item description of each source.