Excavation costs $2.50 to $15.00 per cubic yard or $1,100 to $5,600 total on average, depending on the project type and size, the accessibility of the job site, the soil type, and if there are any underground obstacles that could interfere.
Common excavation projects and costs include:
Digging an in-ground swimming pool costs $1,000 to $5,000.
Excavating a driveway or patio costs $1,000 to $2,500.
Digging a basement for new construction costs $1,500 to $10,000.
Excavating a foundation pad for a new home site costs $1,500 to $10,000.
Excavation costs $100 to $300 per hour for a trained operator with their own equipment or $50 to $150 per hour for an operator who uses a mini excavator you've rented separately.