Basic
$4.76 – $11 per sq ft
2x lumber forms set on stakes with kickers, braced, form release applied, stripped and cleaned after the pour
How Much Does Set Concrete Formwork Cost in Portland, Oregon?
Build, set, brace and strip wood forms for concrete slabs, footings or low walls, per sq ft of form contact area.
Set Concrete Formwork in Portland, Oregon typically costs $5.60 to $13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Set Concrete Formwork in Portland, Oregon
$5.60 – $13
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for set concrete formwork.
National average: $5 – $12 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.60 – $13 per sq ft
Straight dimensional lumber forms staked at closer spacing, checked for line and grade, release agent applied, stripped and cleaned
Premium
$7 – $17 per sq ft
Plywood-faced forms with heavier bracing at closer spacing, laser-checked line and grade, smooth form face, stripped and cleaned
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.36 – $5.66 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.19 – $5.25 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.63 – $1.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.42 – $1.02 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.25-$5.39 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.75-$4.20 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.60-$1.44 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.40-$0.97 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- UnitRate: Two-sided wall form, unitrate.ai, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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