Guides
What excavation, land clearing, grading and driveway work cost, from published national ranges, and how to hire a contractor.
- Driveway excavation cost
The published national range for digging a driveway, the costs that can come with it and the rules to check first.
Updated September 13, 2026
- How much does excavation cost?
Published national ranges for residential excavation, hourly rates and add-ons, and what pushes a price up.
Updated September 13, 2026
- Grading and leveling cost
Published national ranges for grading a yard or a lot, cut and fill by the cubic yard, and what changes the price.
Updated September 13, 2026
- How to hire an excavation contractor
What to check before you hire, from quotes and licensing in your state to insurance, the federal record and calling 811.
Updated September 13, 2026
- Land clearing cost per acre
Published national ranges for clearing land by the acre and by the job, and how tree cover changes the price.
Updated September 13, 2026